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ID S1354
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits homeowner's associations from adding or enforcing covenants that limit or ban accessory dwelling units (ADUs) unless the property owner expressly agrees in writing to such restrictions
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Requires cities with populations over 5,000 to amend comprehensive plans and zoning regulations by October 1, 2026 to allow one internal ADU within a single-family home plus one detached ADU per lot
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Prohibits cities from requiring off-street parking for ADUs, imposing higher impact or utility fees than other single-family dwellings, or mandating owner-occupancy requirements
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Sets minimum size allowance of 1,000 square feet or 75% of primary dwelling size, limits setback requirements to 4 feet from side and rear lot lines, and requires ADU height limits match existing primary dwelling heights
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ADU projects meeting established land use requirements must be approved administratively as a matter of right without discretionary review; historic districts are exempted from these requirements
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding prohibitions against restrictive covenants banning accessory dwelling units and to establish provisions regarding accessory dwelling units in the Local Land Use Planning Act.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Last Action
Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
3/12/2026