TO: CITY OF CUPERTINO
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE
FROM: ANTHONY, JASON, AND PAUL GONSALVES
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ADOPTING AN OPPOSE POSITION ON AB 956 (QUIRKSILVA) Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units DATE: JUNE 22, 2026
Bill Information:
The official text of AB 956 (Quirk-Silva) can be found here.
Summary:
AB 956 requires a local agency to ministerially approve an application to develop up to two detached ADUs and up to one JADU on a lot containing an existing or proposed single-family dwelling and clarifies that CC&Rs in CID governing documents apply on a lot zoned to allow single-family developments.
Support:
California YIMBY supports the measure.
Others in support include, California Apartment Association, East Bay for Everyone, South Pasadena Residents for Responsible Growth and Zillow Group.
Opposition:
Opposition has been expressed by League of California Cities, Rural County Representatives of California and Equitable Land Use Alliance.
Status:
AB 956 passed out of the Senate Housing Committee 7-1 on June 11, 2026. This bill was also referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government with a hearing date currently pending.
Legislative Platform:
This bill falls under various areas in the 2026 Legislative Platform, but primarily in the Housing & Community Development section Page 7, Item #16, “Oppose legislation that provides the State with additional powers to overturn local planning decisions and expands “by-right” or ministerial approval.”
Recommended Action:
Adopt an opposition position on AB 956 and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the state legislature.