Daly City Planning Division
Phone: 650.991.8033
Planning Counter: open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Standards | Details |
|---|---|
Zones allowed | All residential zones |
Lot Restrictions | Must be single-family dwelling |
Minimum Lot Size | None |
Min/Max ADU Size | Min: 150 square feet Max ADU One bedroom or less: 850 square feet Max ADU Two bedrooms: 1000 square feet *Not more than 50% of primary dwelling square footage, unless primary dwelling is 50% of primary dwelling is less than 800 square feet. Max JADU: 500 square feet |
ADU Building Height | Detached: 18 feet, 1 story Attached: subject to underlying zoning restrictions |
Setbacks | Side and rear: 4 feet |
Parking Requirements | None |
Owner Occupancy | JADU: Required, ADU: not required for ADUs built recently (2020-2024) |
Sample fees from recent permits | Between $500 and $2,500 depending on valuation, which depends on whether the ADU is interior or a freestanding structure. Planning review fee is $614. |
Other requirements | Detached ADUs may require a Coastal Development Permit if located within the City’s Resource Protection Zone boundary. One ADU and JADU per property is allowed per single family dwelling. A deed restriction called a Certificate of Compliance must be recorded after construction and before occupancy. Must comply with all requirements of the underlying zoning district. No short-term rentals |
Process | A planning application and building permit are required. Design review required. Making an appointment to meet with a planner in the initial stages of the project can help avoid challenges and is highly recommended. |
Exceptions | None |