Town of Los Gatos
ADU Regulations Update
2026
Timeline of State laws and Town ADU Code
SB 897
AB 2221
2016……………………………………………………..2026
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Town ADU
Code
Updated
Town ADU
Code
Updated
Town ADU
Code
Updated
Proposed
Town ADU
Code
Update
AB 462
SB 477
SB 543
AB 1154
SB 1211
SB 13
AB 68
AB 881
AB 587
SB 1069
AB 2299
Draft ADU Ordinance
Reorganized
Existing language carried forward where appropriate
Added regulations to comply with State law
Maximum number of ADUs allowed per state requirements
Two development options
Types of ADUs
Two Development Options
Town-Standard ADU
• CA Gove Code 66314 to 66322
• Up to 1,200 square feet
• Benefit from the Town-imposed 10% FAR increase
• Subject to Town’s established objective development standards By-Right ADUs
• CA Gove Code 66323, “State-exempt ADUs”
• Includes JADUs (500 sf max)
Number of ADUs Allowed
The Planning Commission forwarded
a recommendation of approval to the
Council.
Staff recommends that the Council
introduce the draft ADU Ordinance.
Conclusion