Lot splits under SB 9 in Lodi: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Lodi Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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How the lot may be divided	Each new lot must be at least 40% of the original lot. Applies: Each lot created by an urban lot split. § 17.55.060 · code text Each parcel created by an urban lot split shall be at least forty percent of the size the original parcel or one thousand two hundred square feet, whichever is greater.
Minimum new lot size	At least 40% of the original lot or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater. § 17.55.060 · code text Each parcel created by an urban lot split shall be at least forty percent of the size the original parcel or one thousand two hundred square feet, whichever is greater.
Standards	Each lot must have street frontage on, or access to, a public right-of-way as public works requires. § 17.55.060 · code text Each lot shall have street frontage on or access to a public right-of-way as required by the public works department. Lot width follows the RLD zone rules. § 17.55.060 · code text Lot width shall be per the RLD zoning district. No minimum lot depth, as long as the minimum lot size is met. § 17.55.060 · code text Lots created per this chapter are not required to have a minimum depth, provided that the minimum lot size stated below is maintained. Each lot must fit at least 2 units of 800 square feet each within setbacks and height limits. § 17.55.060 · code text The sub divider shall demonstrate that the proposed lots are capable of accommodating at least two units of eight hundred square feet each in conformance with the applicable setbacks and height limits of this Code. Rules may be eased only the minimum needed to allow 2 SB 9 units of 800 square feet per lot. Applies: Requirements that would prevent building 2 SB 9 units. § 17.55.060 · code text Any modifications of these requirements shall be the minimum modification necessary to avoid physically precluding the construction of two SB-9 Units of eight hundred square feet each on each parcel.
Owner occupancy	Applicant signs an affidavit to live in 1 of the units as their main home for at least 3 years. Applies: Counted from approval; does not apply to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation. § 17.55.110 · code text Each applicant for an urban lot split shall provide a signed affidavit stating that they intend to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split

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Lodi's code: At least 40% of the original lot or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater. (§ 17.55.060); Applicant signs an affidavit to live in 1 of the units as their main home for at least 3 years. (Counted from approval; does not apply to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation.) (§ 17.55.110).

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