Land Use & ZoningIntermediateCalifornia Exam
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a single-family lot in California:
ARequires a conditional use permit in all jurisdictions
BIs prohibited in agricultural zones statewide
CMust be permitted by right under state law in most residential zonesCorrect
DCannot exceed 400 square feet statewide
Why Must be permitted by right under state law in most residential zones Is Correct
Answer C: Must be permitted by right under state law in most residential zones
California state law (Government Code §65852.2) requires local jurisdictions to ministerially approve ADUs in most residential zones as a by-right use, aimed at increasing housing supply.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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