Lot splits under SB 9 in Moorpark: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Moorpark 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	2 lots of about equal area; neither may be smaller than 40% of the original lot. § 16.60.040 · code text In no instance shall a parcel be smaller than 40% of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision, or smaller than 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
Minimum new lot size	At least 1,200 square feet. Applies: Each new lot; whichever is greater of this and 40% of the original lot area. § 16.60.040 · code text In no instance shall a parcel be smaller than 40% of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision, or smaller than 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
Standards	At most 2 units per lot, counting ADUs and junior ADUs. Applies: A lot created through an urban lot split. § 16.60.070 · code text A maximum of two units may be located on a lot created through an urban lot split, inclusive of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Any subdivision standard that would prevent 2 units of at least 800 square feet on either lot is waived. § 16.60.040 · code text The application of any subdivision standard that would physically prevent the development of two units of at least 800 square feet on either of the resulting parcels shall be waived. A direct access corridor or easement at least 10 feet wide. Applies: When the lots do not adjoin the public right-of-way. § 16.60.040 · code text A minimum 10 foot wide direct access corridor or easement shall be required when parcels do not adjoin the public right-of-way. Separate sewer, water and electric services. Applies: Lots created through an urban lot split. § 16.60.040 · code text Parcels created through an urban lot split shall have separate sewer, water and electrical utility services. Further subdivision is banned forever. Applies: Each lot created through an urban lot split. § 16.60.070 · code text Further subdivision of a parcel established through an urban lot split shall be prohibited. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded on each lot created through an urban lot split prohibiting further subdivision in perpetuity. Units must be rented or leased for terms longer than 30 days. Applies: Units created under the urban lot split chapter. § 16.60.070 · code text Units created pursuant to this chapter shall be rented or leased for a term longer than 30 days.
Owner occupancy	The applicant signs an affidavit to live in 1 unit as their main home for at least 3 years. Applies: Counted from approval of the lot split. Not required for a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation. § 16.60.070 · code text The applicant for an urban lot split shall sign an affidavit stating that they intend to occupy one of the dwelling 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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Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Moorpark?

Moorpark's code: At least 1,200 square feet. (Each new lot; whichever is greater of this and 40% of the original lot area.) (§ 16.60.040); The applicant signs an affidavit to live in 1 unit as their main home for at least 3 years. (Counted from approval of the lot split. Not required for a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation.) (§ 16.60.070).

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