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San Jose and Accessory Dwellings
In the City of San Jose, secondary units are generally allowed in R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts only, but may also be allowed in certain Planned Development Zoning Districts…
County of Santa Clara and Secondary Dwellings
anta Clara County provides for secondary dwellings in zoning districts that allow residential uses…
Accessory Dwelling Units in the City of El Cerrito, CA
Here are a few of the requirements related to Second Units for the City of El Cerrito, CA…
The City of Orinda, CA and Accessory Dwelling Units
Here are a few of the requirements related to second units for the City of Orinda, though you’ll have to review the municipal code for the most accurate definition, requirements, variances and exceptions…
Remodeling and adding an in-law apartment in El Cerrito
A family in El Cerrito wanted to be able to take care of each other and spend more time together. Instead of spending $3,500 or more per month on a nearby apartment, they remodeled their home to include an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Sometimes called an “in-law suite” or a “granny flat,” an accessory dwelling is a place that can truly bring families together to help one another and enjoy each other’s company. Here are the floor plans.
Woodside and Accessory Living Quarters
Nestled in San Mateo County and filled with ranches and horse properties, the town of Woodside has done better than some of its neighbors in providing additional housing…
City of Pacifica – Second Units by the Seashore
Well known for it’s beautiful ocean views and as a popular spot for surfers, the city of Pacifica is also shoring up a plan to encourage the number of second units to expand the city’s housing stock…
Building Costs Q&A – Are Online Calculators Any Good?
Short answer: No. And that’s because you’ll use them incorrectly. They actually work just fine. It’s us pesky humans that muck it up…
Metal Roofs vs. Traditional Shingles
We all know asphalt shingles as they are the most common roofing material. You probably see them everyday and almost everywhere. Yet standing seam metal roofs are a much better choice…
Pros and Cons of Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating turns your floor into a large-area radiator. The floor becomes a heated surface that directly warms the home…
Novato, CA approves innovative permitting requirements for accessory dwelling units
Great news for our friends in the north bay! The city council of Novato, California, has approved a new zoning ordinance that creates a new class of ADUs, “Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” or JADUs, with friendlier permitting requirements…
San Carlos Second Dwelling Unit
n the draft Housing Element, the City of San Carlos will promote the development of second dwelling units to increase housing opportunities…
Cost to design a 478-square-foot accessory dwelling in Albany, CA
The plans include a living area, a bathroom, a kitchen area, a patio with outdoor seating, and plenty of storage. The designer created a design that would accommodate the homeowner’s piano and preferred furniture. While the homeowner chose not to include an oven, stove, or shower at the time of design, the designer left space for those items should they be needed later. Here are the costs.
Carriage Houses and Second Dwelling Units of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is seeking to amend their development standards to encourage more second dwelling units…
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