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The SB 9 city guide
Los Gatos
The SB 9 city guide
Los Gatos
unincorporated
D
Grade
very friendly
very friendly
friendly
friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
We've given Los Gatos a D for its very restrictive approach to the implementation of SB 9, which includes excessive regulations.
SB 9 is a state bill that was created to address California's housing crisis. It allows Californians more flexibility with their urban property than they've ever had before.
Last updated:
5/5/2022
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SB 9 is a state bill that was created to address California's housing crisis. It allows Californians more flexibility with their urban property than they've ever had before. Read more about SB 9 here.
What can I build?
You have three options for an SB 9 project
Option 1: Lot Split
Divide your lot into two parcels; building on the new lot is allowed
Your lot must be at least 2,400 sqft and can be divided 50/50 or 60/40
sb 9 standard
Option 2: Two-Units
Keep your parcel as is, and add
up to 2 units total
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
Option 3: Lot Split & Two-Units
A mix of the above: divide your parcel, and add
up to 4 units total
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
Building max. size
In
Los Gatos
, new units can be up to
sq ft. This is half the size of the median single family home in California.
very Restrictive
📐
California median home size
1,700 sq ft
📐
Los Gatos
SB 9 Limit
sq ft
Where can I build?
You can build in single-family residential zones
,
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
Places where you can’t build
May require additional permits
Buildings that can't be demolished
Renting & Selling
For all development options, resulting units must be residential use only
sb 9 standard
Renting
Requirements
Requirements
Selling Requirements
Additional Requirements
Here are a few more restrictions and requirements that you should keep in mind when pursuing an SB 9 project in
Los Gatos
.
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D
The SB9 Guide
unincorporated
Los Gatos
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Santa Clara County
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More about
Los Gatos
This San José suburb is a wonderful place to live, thanks to its lovely hiking trails, highly rated public schools, and tight-knit community. Visitors as well as residents like to take a paddleboat ride on Vasona Lake, shop on North Santa Cruz Avenue, and hike in Castle Rock State Park. As is common in Santa Clara County, houses in Los Gatos are quite costly. SB 9 urban lot splits and duplex developments can help create more affordable housing options throughout the Bay Area.
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