Tiny homes.

Existing law, the Planning and Zoning Law, contains various provisions addressing housing in California, including, among others, providing for the creation by local ordinance or ministerial approval, as applicable, of accessory dwelling units, as defined. Among other things, existing law requires an ordinance under these provisions to impose standards on accessory dwelling units and require that accessory dwelling units comply with specified requirements, as provided. Existing law requires a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or hearing, as provided. If a local agency has not adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling unit creation, existing law requires the local agency to approve or disapprove the application ministerially without discretionary review, as specified. Existing law imposes specified limitations on fees charged for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. This bill would expand the above-described provisions to additionally provide for the creation of a movable tiny home, in the same manner as an accessory dwelling unit. The bill would define the term "movable tiny home" to mean a separate, independent dwelling unit that meets certain criteria, including that it is no larger than 400 square feet and provides, among other things, living facilities for a household, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. The bill would also require that a movable tiny home under these provisions possess certification of compliance with specified standards of the American National Standards Institute. By expanding the duties of local planning officials with respect to movable tiny homes, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.