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Article IV — Additional Housing and Recovery Provisions.

Sec. 40-43. - Fee waivers for accessory dwelling units.

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sonoma County

A.

Purpose. The code currently requires payment of permit processing fees and development fees in connection with applications for new accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code, for fire-damaged lots where the primary dwelling is reconstructed, new ADU applications shall be eligible for fee waivers in accordance with this section.

B.

Internal conversions. When a reconstructed single-family dwelling that was previously connected to public sewer service is built to the originally permitted dimensions without changing the footprint or square footage of the original dwelling, building permit processing fees shall be waived for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that is incorporated into the interior of the dwelling. No development fees are applicable. The ADU shall conform with all other applicable codes and standards, including Section 26-88-060, and shall be identified in the application submittal.

(Ord. No. 6501, § III(Exh. A), 12-10-2024; Ord. No. 6398, § III(Exh. A), 12-13-2022)

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