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Standards | Details |
|---|---|
Zones allowed | R-E, R-E-S, R-1-S, R-1-S (FG), R-1-U, R-1-U (LM), R-2, R-3, R-4, R-4 (S), R-3-A |
Lot Restrictions | Attached, detached, and junior ADUs have specific requirements for each type |
Minimum Lot Size | None |
Min/Max ADU Size | ADU – Attached and Detached: 1000 square feet |
ADU Building Height | JADU and Attached: Same as primary dwelling |
Setbacks | Attached: side and rear – 4 feet |
Parking Requirements | JADUs: No parking required within an architecturally and historically significant historic district an interior ADU ineligible for on-street parking permits, but on-street permits are available within one block of a car share vehicle |
Owner Occupancy | ADUs: Built after Jan 1 2020 – No requirements, otherwise – required unless nontenancy status is granted. JADUs: Owner occupancy required |
Sample fees from recent permits | Depends on the specifics of the proposal. No school impact fees for ADUs 500 square feet or smaller. No road impact fees for ADUs 750 square feet or smaller. Sewer Connection Charges include Connection Fee ($430.30 per fixture unit) and a permit fee ($510). Services provided by other districts/agencies may assess a fee. |
Other requirements | Properties developed with a single-family residence may construct up to 2 ADUs, 1 that is detached and 1 that is either attached, interior or junior. ADU – may have up to 2 bedrooms. JADU – no bedroom restrictions Daylight plane restrictions may apply. Depending on ADU size and type, permission to exceed FAR and lot coverage maximums may apply. Must provide exterior access separate from the primary dwelling for all ADU/JADUs. Rental term for ADUs: 30 days minimum for units permitted after Jan. 1, 2020. Individual sale/subdivision not permitted, unless associated with an affordable housing nonprofit per AB587. |
Process | Building permit review is required. Making an appointment to meet with a planner in the initial stages of the project can help avoid challenges and is highly recommended. Must obtain a sewer permit from the West Bay Sanitary District before starting construction (www.westbaysanitary.org or call 650-321-0384). |
Exceptions | None |