The Beverly Hills City Council passed an urgency ordinance that brings the city into compliance of the new state law Senate Bill 9, which goes into effect on Jan. 1 of next year.
Senate Bill 9 allows property owners to divide a single-family lot in two, either adding a second home on the property or a duplex. In effect, the law opens up single-family lots to as many as four housing units. Currently, California only allows the addition of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on properties zoned for single-family homes. The law requires jurisdictions to approve proposals that fall within specified size and design guidelines.
