Colusa County Zoning Code § 49.13 Standards for proposed

(a)

A proposed accessory structure with a floor area less than fifty percent of the accessory dwelling unit floor area:

a.

Shall be processed ministerially in conjunction with the accessory dwelling unit.

b.

Shall comply with the lot coverage and setback requirements of this section.

(b)

A proposed accessory structure with a floor area that exceeds fifty percent of the total floor area of the accessory dwelling unit:

a.

Is subject to any discretionary review required by this zoning code.

b.

Shall comply with lot coverage, height, and setback requirements for an accessory structure in the applicable standard zoning district or the most similar standard zoning district.

Junior accessory dwelling unit.

The following provisions are intended to set standards, in compliance with California Government Code Section 65852.22, for the development of junior accessory dwelling units so as to increase the supply of smaller and affordable housing while ensuring that such housing remains compatible with the existing neighborhood. This section does not intend to override lawful use restrictions as set forth in conditions, covenants and restrictions.

(Ord. No. 568, 5-20-2025)