** New ADU regulations in effect May 1, 2019 **
Link to associated ordinances
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Relevant Tip Sheets and Links
– Accessory Dwelling Units – Design Booklet
– Accessory Dwelling Units – Tip Sheet
– Submittal Checklist – Attached/Detached ADU Conversion or ADU Addition to House
– Submittal Checklist – New Building with Detached ADU or New SFD with Attached ADU
– Utilities – Water and Power Considerations for ADUs
– Drawings: Site Plans, Floor Plans, and Elevationsmore infoAlthough not always required, it is recommended that plans be prepared by a design professional
– Electronic File Standards
Zoning / Land Use
– Residential Yards and Setbacksmore infoIf the propsed work includes an addition, this tip sheet can give general yard and setback requirements for the more common residential zoning districts.
– Small-lot Developmentmore infoIf the proposed work includes an addition and the lot does not meet minimum standard then the yard and setback requirements could be different.
– Zoning
– Accessory Dwelling Units – Design Booklet
– Accessory Dwelling Units – Tip Sheet
– Submittal Checklist – Attached/Detached ADU Conversion or ADU Addition to House
– Submittal Checklist – New Building with Detached ADU or New SFD with Attached ADU
– Utilities – Water and Power Considerations for ADUs
– Drawings: Site Plans, Floor Plans, and Elevationsmore infoAlthough not always required, it is recommended that plans be prepared by a design professional
– Electronic File Standards
Zoning / Land Use
– Residential Yards and Setbacksmore infoIf the propsed work includes an addition, this tip sheet can give general yard and setback requirements for the more common residential zoning districts.
– Small-lot Developmentmore infoIf the proposed work includes an addition and the lot does not meet minimum standard then the yard and setback requirements could be different.
– Zoning
Online Permitting Portal (ACA) Assistance
– ACA Navigation Guide
– Permit and Inspection Status
