Is an ADU right of YOU?
An ADU ( Accessory Dwelling Unit ) aka Granny Flat is a separate living space built on your property. Many homeowners build a detached ADU for family members ( kids or grandparents moving home) or use them as rental property to generate extra income. California is desperate to build more housing and ADU’s are helping ease the housing crisis. California created State laws that eased development rules and setbacks to build your ADU …yet each city /county can add some minor twists the the State laws. Below are the State of California ADU rules and a list of the many Southern California Cities ADU rules.
State of California ADU regulations
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/policy-and-research/ADUHandbookUpdate.pdf
ADU regulations by City
https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/housing/toolkit/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/planning/adus/
https://www.anaheim.net/6349/ADUheim
https://riversideca.gov/cedd/planning/development-related/adusjadus
https://www.santa-ana.org/adu-jadu-development-standards/
https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/community_development_and_housing/building_safety
https://www.fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36099/ADU-Information-Sheet
https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning/adu
https://www.cityofrc.us/news/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/development-services/planning/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
https://www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/1351/Standard-ADU-Plans
https://www.pomonaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/36
https://www.escondido.gov/238/Accessory-Dwelling-Units
https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/community-development/planning-division/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.cityoforange.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5096/638367022000800000
https://www.victorvilleca.gov/government/city-departments/development/planning/getting-started
https://www.toaks.org/departments/community-development/planning/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.simivalley.org/departments/environmental-services/planning-division
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/building/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/community-development/building-safety-division
https://www.murrietaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10566/IB-108_Accessory-Residential-Dwelling-Units_pdf
https://temeculaca.gov/1422/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-ADUs
https://www.elmonteca.gov/703/ADU-LOAN-PROGRAM
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/DocumentCenter/View/13288/ADU-Development-Standards
https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/community-development/housing/adu-loan-program
https://www.jurupavalley.org/466/Accessory-Dwelling-Units
https://www.yourrialto.com/192/Building-Safety-Division
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/community-development/building-safety
http://cityofhesperia.us/312/Planning
https://www.cityofvista.com/departments/housing-homeless-services/adu-fee-waiver-program
https://www.comptoncity.org/departments/community-development/accessory-dwelling-units
https://ci.carson.ca.us/content/files/pdfs/planning/forms/ADU%20Application_rev.pdf
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/document-center/planning/mission-viejo-adu-reference-guide
https://www.cityofchino.org/622/ADU-Plans
https://www.hemetca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8918/Accessory-Dwelling-Unit-ADU-Plan-Check-Guide?bidId=
https://www.indio.org/departments/community-development-department/planning-division
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/planning
San Diego County Cities
https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/20564/LM-ADU-Guidebook-Feb-2023
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/government/planning-and-building/adus
https://poway.org/Faq.aspx?QID=252
https://www.lemongrove.ca.gov/media/tljp3xqe/adu-development-standards-handout.pdf
https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/housing/toolkit/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/development-services/planning/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
https://www.escondido.gov/238/Accessory-Dwelling-Units
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/building/accessory-dwelling-units
https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/community-development/housing/adu-loan-program
https://www.cityofvista.com/departments/housing-homeless-services/adu-fee-waiver-program
Final Thoughts on ADU Laws in California
Navigating the world of ADU laws in California might seem overwhelming at first, but with the right information and guidance, it can lead to exciting opportunities for homeowners. By understanding local regulations and engaging with municipal resources, you can make informed decisions about adding an ADU to your property, unlocking the potential of your home and contributing to the state’s efforts in addressing housing shortages. We highly recommend talking to professionals in the industry to discuss your project as Fire departments , topography and sewer/septic systems are a few issues that will need to be addressed . www.MYADU4Less.com is a general contractor with over 40 years experience and offers a free site evaluation to determine the best option for your project.