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Category: ADU Policy Updates

Homeowner’s ADU Checklist

By Kendyl Young on April 20, 2021

Smooth Move - you are one step away from getting our handy Homeowner's ADU Checklist. This handy reference sheet summarizes the recent California ADU laws and will help answer your burning question... "Will an ADU fit into my yard?" Fill out the form below and your checklist will ...

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California ADU Laws 2022

By Kendyl Young on June 9, 2022

California ADU law, enacted in 2020 and 2021, removed restrictions around building ADUs or accessory dwelling units. These laws are passed at the state level and it limits or removes the local government's ability to remove or override them. This means it is a lot easier to ...

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What Does sb9 Mean For You

By Kendyl Young on June 21, 2022

SB9 legislation is a recent California Legislative bill that could allow you to fit four housing units on a lot that previously only held one. It also means you could split your lot into two lots and sell the new lot, with or without adding housing unit(s). This ...

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ADU News Today

By Kendyl Young on July 21, 2022

Bookmark this ADU News post if you have an ADU or want to add one to your dwelling. Accessory Dwelling Units are gaining popularity all over America and we track the most interesting updates on ADU policy, finance and investment news. ADU News August 2022 Minneapolis Ended Single Family ...

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Arcadia ADU Policy

By Kendyl Young on August 13, 2022

Arcadia ADU policy is simple and generally conforms to the rules summarized in the HCD Accessory Dwelling Handbook. Notable highlights for detached ADUs: two-story units are not allowed. One off-street parking space is required. Short-term rentals for ADUs are not allowed. The ADU should generally conform to the ...

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Glendale ADU Policy

By Kendyl Young on August 13, 2022

Glendale ADU Policy is dense, chewy, and filled with policy jargon. I extracted these points from the updated Glendale ADU policy released in January 2022. There was a subsequent review letter from the HCD (3/22)- I will add my thoughts on that letter below. Before you start reading, ...

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Los Angeles County ADU Policy

By Kendyl Young on August 24, 2022

LA County ADU Policy governs all the unincorporated parts of the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This includes La Crescenta, Sunland/Tujunga, parts of East Pasadena, and Altadena, among many others. The Los Angeles County ADU Policy is different from Los Angeles City ADU policy and it is ...

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South Pasadena ADU Policy

By Kendyl Young on October 1, 2022

South Pasadena ADU policy applies to a wholly incorporated city, separate and distinct from Pasadena. It is a popular location for professionals who work along the Metro Gold Line route and people who value a top-rated school system. The rules are surprisingly progressive! The policy document can be ...

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Pasadena ADU Policy

By Kendyl Young on October 2, 2022

Pasadena ADU policy applies to the incorporated City of Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl, Rose Parade, and innumerable historic landmarks and architectural gems. Pasadena policymakers are walking a fine line between protecting Pasadena's heritage and the need/requirement to add more housing units. In general, Pasadena walks this ...

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