BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:
Permit Restrictions
Building permit: not required from a unit < 120 square feet with no electrical
The addition of electrical would require a building permit
Planning permit: Check specific addresses/zone with the planning department
Setback and Height Restrictions
Maximum height: 15 feet
Any part of the structure inside the 10-foot setback must be < 12 feet
Rear lot coverage: < 30% of the required rear yard
Setback requirements:
Rear lot: 5 feet
Side lot: 5 feet
Can differ with the location of the structure
ADU REQUIREMENTS:
Zoning Restrictions
All single-family homes are permitted to have ADUs
All two-family homes are permitted to have ADUs
All multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs
Setback and Height Restrictions
Height maximum (whichever of the following is greater):
16 feet
the height of the existing primary home
Setback requirements:
Rear lot: 4 feet
Side lot: 4 feet
Other Restrictions
Short-term rentals < 30 days are not allowed
If maximum lot size is < 40,000 square feet:
ADU can be < 1,200 square feet but must not be > 50% of the main homes square footage
If maximum lot size is > 40,000 square feet:
ADU can be < 2,000 square feet but must not be > 50% of the main home square footage
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