County directory

Fresno County ADU rules

Each place name links to that city or county's own ADU page. Places with a 'See our rules summary' button also have our plain-language summary of the local ADU rules, with sources. Each place below says whether we show local rules or California state rules.

Places in Fresno County

Clovis (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Clovis's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for a one-ADU-and-one-junior-ADU limit, a one-story rule for most ADUs, architectural-compatibility rules and owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs. Check with Clovis about how it handles this today.
Coalinga (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Coalinga's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for a one-ADU-or-one-junior-ADU limit, size caps by bedroom count below state minimums, a one-space parking minimum, a 10-foot building separation, design-matching and privacy rules, and lot coverage limits. Check with Coalinga about how it handles this today.
Firebaugh (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing Firebaugh city rules
These are Firebaugh's own ADU rules on file, shown with the California state rules they build on. Each item says which is which.
Where a Firebaugh rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers a one-ADU limit on single-family lots and owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs.
Fowler (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Fowler's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for a one-ADU limit on single-family lots, a limit of two detached ADUs on multifamily lots, a size cap for attached ADUs without the state minimum and a parking space for every detached ADU. Check with Fowler about how it handles this today.
Fresno (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing Fresno city rules
These are Fresno's own ADU rules on file, shown with the California state rules they build on. Each item says which is which.
Where a Fresno rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs and a separate-sale path for ADUs through a parcel map.
Huron (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
Planning page: https://huronca.gov/planning-and-building/
Kerman (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Kerman's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for a one-attached-ADU-or-junior-ADU limit, a one-story rule, a limit of two detached ADUs on multifamily lots, size caps below state minimums and owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs. Check with Kerman about how it handles this today.
Kingsburg (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing Kingsburg city rules
These are Kingsburg's own ADU rules on file, shown with the California state rules they build on. Each item says which is which.
Where a Kingsburg rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers owner-occupancy rules for ADUs and junior ADUs.
Mendota (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
Planning page: https://www.cityofmendota.com/building-and-planning/
Orange Cove (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
Planning page: https://cityoforangecove.com/planning-commission/
Parlier (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
Planning page: https://www.parlier.ca.us/157/Community-Development
Reedley (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
City ADU page: https://reedley.ca.gov/community-development-department/accessory-dwelling-units/
San Joaquin (code) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
City code: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanjoaquin/latest/sanjoaquin_ca/0-0-0-15851
Sanger (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing Sanger city rules
These are Sanger's own ADU rules on file, shown with the California state rules they build on. Each item says which is which.
Where a Sanger rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers a size cap for attached ADUs without the state minimum and owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs.
Selma (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We couldn't read this city's ADU code yet, so we're showing California state rules. Check with the city before you plan.
City ADU page: https://www.cityofselma.com/departments/departments/building/accessory_dwelling_unit_(adu).php
Unincorporated Fresno County (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Fresno County's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for limits on combining ADU types, the number of detached ADUs on multifamily lots, design-matching rules, size caps for detached ADUs tied to the main home and owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs. Check with Fresno County about how it handles this today.

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