One parking space is required per ADU, unless: The ADU is located within one-half (½) mile walking distance of public transit. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant district. The ADU is created through conversion of existing space (either in the main structure or a detached structure). On-street parking permits are required … Continued
Fire sprinklers cannot be required in an ADU if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. Construction of an ADU does cannot trigger a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in the proposed or existing primary dwelling.
No off-street parking is required for an ADU that is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed … Continued
Unpermitted JADUs and ADUs follow the same building permit review process and California Building Code requirements as new construction, very similar to additions or remodels. Attached ADUs will need to have fire rated separations, egress, and separate electrical and mechanical systems per California Building Codes. The application for building permits should include plans for review … Continued
The planning fees associated with the construction of an ADU/JADU are included in the building permit application. The planning fee is based on the project’s total cost valuation. Additional flat rate fees include electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit fees. The following fees are waived for ADU builds less than 750 sq feet: impact fees, general … Continued
CC&Rs that either effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the construction or use of an ADU or JADU on a lot zoned for single-family residential use are void and unenforceable.
Yes, attached garage are considered eligible spaces to be converted into a JADU. Other spaces include a master bedroom, or other space within the main residence.
No, the JADU cannot be sold separate from the primary dwelling.
The method of construction of any proposed ADU shall be reviewed under the same Building Permit application by the Building Department, but will be reviewed separately by the Planning Department. Note that all ADUs, no matter the type, must have a permanent foundation and permanent utilities.
In 1888, Ella Nichols Park, a wealthy and reclusive young widow, built the Falkirk mansion in San Rafael. This Victorian is an excellent example of a Queen Anne home, capturing the spirit of early California with its complex, picturesque roof-line of gables and chimneys, variously shaped bays and decorative details that relate playfully to the … Continued
