California Senate Bill 1069 approved Planning and Zoning law that authorizes the ordinance for the creation of 2nd units in single-family and multifamily residential zones to include specified provisions regarding areas where accessory dwellings units may be located, standards, including the imposition of parking stands, and lot density. Existing law, when a local agency has not adopted an ordinance governing 2nd units as so described, requires the local agency to approve or the application via a ministerial process

CITY OF SAN DIEGO – 2022-companion-unit- ADU – Accessory Unit handbook
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-07/ADUHandbookUpdate.pdf

What are ADUs?

types of adus and granny flats

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have been known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more. No matter what you call them, ADUs are an innovative, affordable, effective option for adding much-needed housing in California. HCD is the state’s leader on local ADU ordinances, which — while optional — have grown exponentially in number as more cities, counties, and homeowners become interested in ADUs as one solution to increasing the supply of affordable housing. Accessory Dwelling Units come in many forms, but they share a common goal: to add an additional, separate living space to a residential property.

ADUs are detached or attached accessory structures on a residential lot that provide independent living areas. ADUs are intended as permanent housing solutions and shall not be used for rental terms less than 31 consecutive days.

ADUs can be integrated into existing single-family or multi-family properties. They can be designed in various ways, including converting a portion of an existing house, adding to the existing house, converting an existing garage or constructing a new detached structure. Learn more about  ADUs and JADUs. 

What are the benefits of ADUs?

  • ADUs are an affordable type of home to construct in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators.
  • ADUs can provide a source of income for homeowners.
  • ADUs are built with cost-effective wood frame construction, which is significantly less costly than homes in new multifamily infill buildings.
  • ADUs allow extended families to be near one another while maintaining privacy.
  • ADUs can provide as much living space as many newly-built apartments and condominiums, and they’re suited well for couples, small families, friends, young people, and seniors.
  • ADUs give homeowners the flexibility to share independent living areas with family members and others, allowing seniors to age in place as they require more care.

What are JADUs?

Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are allowed to be created within the walls of a proposed or existing single-family residence and shall contain no more than 500 square feet. JADUs offer additional housing options. They may share central systems, contain a basic kitchen utilizing small plug-in appliances, may share a bathroom with the primary dwelling, all to reduce development costs. JADUs present no additional stress on utility services or infrastructure because they simply repurpose existing space within the residence and do not expand the dwellings planned occupancy.

In San Diego City and County –

ADUs and JADUs are an integral part of the City and County of San Diego  Housing SD initiatives to increase housing affordability and supply citywide. The City and County of San Diego has amended regulations that make it easier and less expensive to build ADUs and JADUs, providing affordable and below-market housing throughout the City and County of San Diego.

Some of these changes include:

  • Digital plan review, expedited processing and construction inspection times.
  • A property with a Single Dwelling Unit may have both an ADU and a JADU.
  • A property with Multiple Dwelling Units may have two detached ADUs and may convert habitable and non-habitable spaces to ADUs.
  • The maximum size is 1,200 square feet, attached or detached.
  • Encroachments into the side and rear yards.
  • No parking required: Replacement parking is not required for conversions of garages.
  • Bonus ADU Program for Affordable ADUs.
  • Rental terms are for a minimum of 31 days.
  • Waiving Development Impact Fees, Facility Benefit Assessment Fees and General Plan Maintenance Fees.
  • Allowing the use of permit-ready, no-cost building plans from the County of San Diego and the City of Encinitas Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) program. The plans still must meet the City of San Diego submittal guidelines for a building permit.

Find more information on ADU Zoning, Municipal Codes, Fees, Highlights, Inspections and more for San Diego City click here
https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/news-programs/programs/companion-junior-units

For San Diego County visit HERE https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/pds/bldg/adu.html.html

County of San Diego, Planning & Development Services ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT & JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ZONING DIVISION https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/zoning/formfields/PDS-PLN-611.pdf

CITY OF SAN DIEGO – 2022-companion-unit- ADU – Accessory Unit handbook
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-07/ADUHandbookUpdate.pdf

New! ADU Funding for Homeowners

New! New ADU funding laws effective January 1, 2021

  • The California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Section 65583(c)(7), requires that cities and counties develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs that can be offered at affordable rent for very-low to moderate-income households.
  • As recapped below, HCD has developed a list of existing state grants and financial incentives in connection with the expenses for the planning, construction and operation of an ADU with affordable rent for very low to moderate- income households.
    • Potential State Grants and Financial Incentives for ADUs
      • CalHome Program – State funds to local public agencies and nonprofit corporations for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance including a home purchase with an ADU or JADU; owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance including rehabilitation of ADUs or JADUs; ADU/JADU assistance including construction, repair, and reconstruction; and homeownership development project loans including predevelopment and carrying costs during construction related to ADUs and JADUs (HCD CalHome program)
      • Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grants – State grants to local jurisdictions including eligible partnerships for housing planning, and developing or improving an ADU ordinance in compliance with Section 65852.2 of the Government Code (HCD LEAP program)
      • Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program – Matching funds to local and regional housing trust funds. Funds may also be used for the construction, conversion, repair, reconstruction or rehabilitation of ADUs or JADUs (HCD LHTF program)  
      • Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants – Grants to council of governments (COGs) and other regional entities for activities relating to housing planning and activities including establishing Prohousing Policies such as adopting ADU ordinances or other mechanisms that reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs (HCD REAP program)  
      • SB 2 Planning Grants – Grants to local governments including eligible partnerships for housing planning and to encourage ADUs and other innovative building types through ordinances, outreach, fee waivers, pre-approved plans, website zoning clearance assistance, and other homeowner tools or finance tools (HCD SB2 program)
      • Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Federal funds allocated to non-entitlement jurisdictions, and non-entitlement jurisdictions that partner with non-federally recognized Native American communities for community development activities including single- and multi-family rehabilitation and potential local ADU rehabilitation and planning programs. Applicants must be income qualified in low- to moderate-income households for rehabilitation and areas for planning. Contact your local jurisdictions for more information.
    • Other Potential Grants and Financial Incentives for ADUs

Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook with updates and laws effective January 1, 2021


View Handbook

The Legislature further updated ADU and JADU law effective January 1, 2021 to clarify and improve various provisions in order to promote the development of ADUs and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). These include allowing ADUs and JADUs to be built concurrently with a single-family dwelling, opening areas where ADUs can be created to include all zoning districts that allow single-family and multifamily uses, modifying fees from utilities such as special districts and water corporations, limited exemptions or reductions in impact fees, and reduced parking requirements. Please see the Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook (PDF) for more information.

Information for cities, counties, other local government bodies, utilities, other interested parties, and homeowners interested in adding an ADU or JADU to their property.

City and county HCD review letters

Although cities and counties are mandated to permit ADUs and JADUs, they are not required to adopt ADU and JADU ordinances. However, any city/county that does adopt an ADU ordinance, must submit the ordinance to HCD within 60 days.

  • Requests for adopted ADU ordinances may be emailed to: adu@hcd.ca.gov
  • ADU ordinance review letters sent to jurisdictions (XLS) — Comments include a review of draft ADU ordinances as well as proposals to explore and allow a variety of housing choices, including “movable” tiny homes (Placer County and the City of Los Angeles).
  • ADU Technical Assistance Letters (XLS) — These letters address clarification of subjects such as school fees, sewer fees and other subjects.

Sample Materials from Cities and Counties

Additional Guidance

Research

New! Guidance from ADU Handbook contributors

You’ll find additional resources at the following websites, which are hosted by partners who contributed to HCD’s Technical Assistance Booklet.

County of San Diego, Planning & Development Services ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT & JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ZONING DIVISION https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/zoning/formfields/PDS-PLN-611.pdf

CITY OF SAN DIEGO – 2019-companion-unit- ADU – Accessory Unit handbook https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2019-companion-unit-handbook.pdf

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has just released the brand new Handbook – Understanding Accessory Dwelling Units Handbook and provides it as a comprehensive guide for what it will take to build an ADU in California.

Click here to Download the guide here and get a thorough overview and learn of the more current statewide policy updates and state laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/docs/adu_december_2020_handbook.pdf

There are architects, builders, and planners ready to help you at every stage. These guides do not replace their services, but it do provide helpful advice, websites, phone numbers, and office locations where your more specific questions can be answered. Because ADU rules can change, check the dates of any guides your read. More up-to-date information will be available from your local City Departments of Planning and Building and Safety. Good luck designing and building your ADU!

NOTE: Since every ADU project will be unique, there are important questions that we cannot answer, for instance: How much will it cost? How long will it take to build? In addition, this guidebook does not substitute for required review by City agencies. All questions should be directed to Your Local Dept. of City Planning and the Dept. of Building and Safety

Please speak to a professional mortgage broker to get more accurate info based upon your personal finances….
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Other Names for ADU’s
Accessory Apartment Acessory Dwelling Unit Ancillary Unit Backyard Cottage Backyard Cottage Basement Apartment Carriage House Coach House Dawdy House Fonzie Flat Garage Apartment Garden Cottage Garden Suite Granny Annex Granny Flat Guest House Home Within a Home In-Law Suite “JADU” or “junior accessory dwelling unit Laneway House Mother/Daughter House Mother-In-Law Suite Multigenerational Home Multingenerational Suite Inlaw suite Secondary Suite secondary dwelling unit sidekick Studio Apartment Studio Suite

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