The City Council of Corona, CA approved Zone Text Amendment 2024-0004 (ZTA2024-0004), which amends Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code to update local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations in compliance with new state laws. The changes implement Senate Bill 1211 (SB 1211) and Assembly Bill 2533 (AB 2533), which modify ADU development rules. Key changes include allowing up to eight detached ADUs on properties with existing multifamily dwellings, eliminating the requirement to replace uncovered parking spaces when converted for ADUs, and ensuring that unpermitted ADUs built before January 1, 2020, cannot be denied a permit unless they pose safety concerns. The ordinance updates definitions, general requirements, and development standards for ADUs in the city. This amendment ensures the city's zoning code remains consistent with California state laws governing ADUs.
This amendment modernizes Corona’s ADU regulations to comply with evolving state laws, expanding housing options by allowing more ADUs on multifamily properties. By removing restrictive parking requirements and legalizing certain unpermitted ADUs, the changes facilitate greater housing availability and affordability within the city.