Marin homeowners are beginning to take advantage of a new state law that allows them to to split their parcel and build up to four homes on the lot.
The California Home Act, more commonly known as Senate Bill 9, took effect on Jan. 2, 2022. The law, which opens the door for more dwellings in areas zoned for detached homes, was passed with the hopes that it would help ease the state’s critical shortage of affordable housing.
Because the law specifies ministerial review only, SB 9 projects can’t be denied by local design review boards, planning commissions or county supervisors. The projects also don’t have to comply with the