While ADU units require local jurisdiction approval, i.e., city permits for example, the State of California loosened requirements as of January 1, 2020. Now, the state has passed updated conditions to reduce the costs for developing ADUs, and to grant automatic approval with local limits for certain ADUs. The standards below include most of the updated law.
Where formerly ADUs must be owner occupied on the site, that is no longer a requirement by cities or counties if permitted by 2025. Applications must be approved within 60 days, without a hearing or discretionary review.
- No impact fees for ADUs under 750 sq. ft.
- Single-family homeowner associations must allow development of ADUs, subject to reasonable standards.
- Single family homeowners can develop junior ADUs, which are under 500 sq. ft. within a residence.
- Parking replacement is no longer required, and parking impacted districts (such as in Long Beach) are no longer a condition.
- No minimum lot size
- No height limit under 16 feet or side/rear setbacks over 4 feet required.
- No maximum unit size limit less than 1,000 sq. ft for a 2-bedroom ADU.
- No setbacks requirements for conversions/replacements of existing legal structures.
- Unit may be added to a multi-family property: New unit of existing non-living space allowed for every four existing units; and two new detached homes, with 4-foot side/rear5 setbacks, allowed up to 16 feet in height.
It is the property owner's responsibility to consult with your local city/county jurisdiction to obtain local permits for construction. For additional information go to https://www.caforhomes.org/aduupdate
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml and http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/adus/.
For my "Quick Guide" outlining the above points, please contact me. It's important to know that following some of the guidelines and calling an unpermitted structure an "ADU" may only cause inspection issues at some point in time. Following and obtaining necessary permits is essential, and it will give value to your property, besides providing someone with a legal rental home.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker |
www.juliahuntsman.com |
562-896-2609 |
California Lic. #01188996
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