Plain English Breakdown
The official text mentions 'as provided' and 'except as specified,' indicating there are specific conditions or exceptions in the full law not detailed in this summary.
Accessory Dwelling Units and Private Sewage Systems
This law stops local agencies from banning small extra homes just because they use private sewage systems, provided those systems meet state requirements.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits local agencies from banning accessory dwelling units in an area solely because the lots have private sewage disposal systems.
- Stops health officers from denying approval based on minimum lot size rules if the system meets operating requirements set by water boards for that lot size.
- Prevents health officers from requiring a new or different sewage system if they determine an existing one is working properly and can handle the extra use.
Who It Names or Affects
- Local government agencies
- Local health officers
- Homeowners building accessory dwelling units on lots with private sewage systems
Terms To Know
- Accessory dwelling unit
- A small, separate home built on the same lot as a main house.
- Private sewage disposal system
- A septic tank or similar system that treats waste without connecting to city sewer pipes.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states no state reimbursement is required for the new duties, but does not explain the specific reason why.
- Specific details on how systems are verified as functioning properly or what exceptions apply are listed in the law but not fully explained here.