FAQs

Not separately.ADU's can only be sold with your home. ADUs can be rental units or occupied by the homeowner or family members. You can rent out both your home and ADU.

Many lots already accommodate two parking spaces in a garage or carport. It is required to fit one extra parking space per unit/bedroom (ADU) on your lot if you are located more than one-half mile from public transit. Additional parking is not needed if: 1. ADU is located within one-half mile of public transit. 2.

Depending on the type of unit that makes sense for your home/lot, requirements must be met before you can starting building your ADU. You can build a detached ADU up to 800 sq. ft. and 16' tall without any local discretionary approvals. ADUs created by conversions are also granted automatic approval. ‍ Detached unit Requirements:

Single family homes with extra space in the backyard, a backyard garage, or a room that can be converted into a unit with a private entrance meet the space requirement. If the home is also located within 1/2 mile from public transit and/or has room for an additional parking space, you may be able to

Every lot is unique, so we can address the most common conditions. There are various types of ADU that work on different lots. For example, if a detached ADU will not fit in your backyard, you might attach a new unit to your current house. If the garage behind your house is inconveniently located, you

Yes, it's based on the size of your lot and existing house. First, an attached ADU cannot be bigger than 50% of the existing house. For example, if your existing house in 2,000 sq. ft., the attached ADU cannot exceed 1,000 sq. ft. in size. Second, there is a “mansionization ordinance” that usually restricts the

You are permitted up to two ADUs on a single family zoned property. Two ADU's are restricted to one full Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and one Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU).