There are many reasons why homeowners consider building an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU or mother-in-law quarter. With the high rising cost of housing in urban areas, finding affordable housing has become difficult. Building an ADU is an excellent long-term investment that will increase your property value and provide a desirable space. It can be rented out for extra income or used for multi-generation families. The latter has become a relief to families looking to keep aging parents nearby or helping boomerang children get on their feet. During the pandemic, ADUs became a fantastic option for a home office. California is now trying to make it easier to add an ADU to your property. If you are looking to add one, please gives us a call and check out our creative space-saving ADU ideas.

Los Angeles Bohemian Dream

ADU kitchen

ADU Full Bathroom

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Size: 700 sqf

Designer & Builder: Lux Builders & Remodeling, Inc

With a new college graduate on the way, this family decided to give their graduate some space to call her own. The garage was converted into a small, vibrant space that feels warm and inviting. The bright, eclectic colors chosen pays homage to the California lifestyle. This ADU is equipped with a full kitchen that opens up to a dining/living combo area. Just outside, the kitchen sits a patio to entertain guests.

The tiles chosen for the bathroom make the room seem bigger and brighter. Subway tiles accented with the floor tiles give this room a sense of joy.

We would like to share with you valuable information about ADUs. If you consider building one, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

310-796-1700 / 888-335-0777
hello@luxbuilders.com

California Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Law as of January 1, 2020

Reduced Costs and Burdens for Developing ADUs

• ADU applications must be approved within 60 days without a hearing or discretionary review if the requirements are met.
• For ADUs permitted by 2025, cities/counties cannot require the owner to live at the property.
• No impact fees are required for ADUs under 750 sqft; proportional fees apply to larger ADUs.
• An ADU can be developed at the same time as a primary dwelling, under most of the same rules.
• A city/county must delay code enforcement on an unpermitted ADU to allow it to be legalized.
• Single-family HOAs must allow the development of ADUs, subject to reasonable standards.
• Single-family homeowners can also develop JADUs—units under 500 sqft within a residence.
• ADUs are subject to Automatic Approval — No Local Limits when all code and State requirements are met.

Automatic Approval — No Local Limits

• An ADU or JADU converted from existing space in the home or another structure.
• A new detached ADU under 800 sq ft in size, 16 feet in height, with 4-foot setbacks.
• Combination of one internal JADU and one detached ADU.

Ministerial Approval — Minimal Local Limits

• No minimum lot size requirement.
• No maximum unit size limit less than 1,000 sq ft for a two-bedroom ADU.
• No required replacement parking when converting a garage.
• No required parking near transit or conversions.
• No height limit under 16 feet or setbacks over 4 feet.
• No setbacks for existing structure conversions.
• Design standards must be objective.
• FAR restrictions must allow 800 sq ft ADUs.

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.
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