Detached ADU requirements | ADUs up to 800 sf | ADUs 801-1,000 sf |
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Minimum unit size | 150 sf | 150 sf |
Maximum unit size | 800 sf | 1,000 sf |
Bedrooms | 2 max | 2 max |
Minimum setback: front | same as primary dwelling | same as primary dwelling |
Minimum setback: corner side | 4 ft | same as primary dwelling |
Minimum setback: interior side | 4 ft | same as primary dwelling |
Minimum setback: rear | 4 ft | 10 ft |
Maximum height | 16 ft | 17 ft |
Daylight plane | n/a | n/a |
Permitted to exceed FAR and lot coverage maximum | Yes, if built at the same time as, or after, the primary dwelling and other structures | No |
Parking | One off-street parking space required (OK in tandem / setback configuration). Certain sites are not required to provide parking, see 16.79.080 for details. On-street overnight parking is prohibited in many multi-family zoning districts. Please review the FAQs for additional information. |
Interior ADU requirements | |
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Minimum unit size | 150 sf |
Maximum unit size |
1,000 sf or 50% of the area of the largest existing unit, whichever is greater |
Bedrooms |
2 max |
Minimum setback: front |
same as the primary dwelling |
Minimum setback: corner side |
sufficient for compliance with fire and life safety |
Minimum setback: interior side |
sufficient for compliance with fire and life safety |
Minimum setback: rear |
sufficient for compliance with fire and life safety |
Maximum height |
same as primary dwelling |
Daylight plane |
n/a |
Permitted to exceed FAR and lot coverage maximum |
areas exempt from gross floor area (GFA) associated with conversions of non-living space to ADUs may exceed the FAR by the GFA added for the conversions |
Parking |
No off-street parking spaces required for the ADU(s) and no replacement parking required if converting garage/carport. On-street overnight parking is prohibited in many multi-family zoning districts. Please review the FAQs for additional information. |