I just bought a duplex in Los Angeles which has a large backyard I am thinking about building another duplex in the back but I'm not sure if this I covered under the new ADU law that was passed.
I want to know if it is legal under the California ADU law to build another duplex in the back.
I just bought a duplex in Los Angeles which has a large backyard I am thinking about building another duplex in the back but I'm not sure if this I covered under the new ADU law that was passed.
I want to know if it is legal under the California ADU law to build another duplex in the back.
More of an "FYI" than an answer to your question.
A few days ago in my post history is a comment that started with "Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!"
In that post I let the other OP, who posted a very similar question, know that if you add an ADU to a 2-4 unit, or multiple ADUs to a SFR, the property can no longer be financed by Agency backed 30YF good loans, and talked a bit about how that can drastically decrease the market value of the property. I posted a link to the guideline. If you never intend to sell or refinance this property, of course that does not matter.
I’m not familiar enough with the new laws yet to comment on what will be possible. However, maybe you could look at rezoning your property for additional units (R-3).
I just bought a duplex in Los Angeles which has a large backyard I am thinking about building another duplex in the back but I'm not sure if this I covered under the new ADU law that was passed.
I want to know if it is legal under the California ADU law to build another duplex in the back.
More of an "FYI" than an answer to your question.
A few days ago in my post history is a comment that started with "Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!"
In that post I let the other OP, who posted a very similar question, know that if you add an ADU to a 2-4 unit, or multiple ADUs to a SFR, the property can no longer be financed by Agency backed 30YF good loans, and talked a bit about how that can drastically decrease the market value of the property. I posted a link to the guideline. If you never intend to sell or refinance this property, of course that does not matter.
@teacha there may be a new bill or something passing in regards to allowing this but unclear on its status or how city's are going to interpret it. Best thing to do is to go talk to the city. The Building and safety division will point you in the right direction.
@Chris Mason I searched and cannot find the comment re the impact adding the ADU can have. Can you please copy paste or post a link. I'm repping a buyer on an SFR/legal ADU deal in Carson and after multiple revisions and QC request the appraisal came in very low today. They gave the ADU no value, and would not even factor it into the square footage. This morning I discovered that FHA appraisal guidelines only give value to attached ADUs with interior access from the primary residence, I played stupid and requested a revision while looking into conventional guidelines. Hoping they do not know the FHA guideline so we can push the value. Thanks for sharing.
@Chris Mason I searched and cannot find the comment re the impact adding the ADU can have. Can you please copy paste or post a link. I'm repping a buyer on an SFR/legal ADU deal in Carson and after multiple revisions and QC request the appraisal came in very low today. They gave the ADU no value, and would not even factor it into the square footage. This morning I discovered that FHA appraisal guidelines only give value to attached ADUs with interior access from the primary residence, I played stupid and requested a revision while looking into conventional guidelines. Hoping they do not know the FHA guideline so we can push the value. Thanks for sharing.
@Clarence Johnson you really have to find the right appriasal in most of these situations. the extra space that comes with all the benefits of an ADU should absolutely add more value to the property. question is how much.
@Teacha Wong I believe according to the new legislation effective on 1/1/20 multifamily-zoned properties will be allowed to have ADUs, but much uncertainty remains as to who can do what until the state releases regulations in mid-December. Having said that, the answer to your question is most likely "no" because if a law was passed that allows for essentially doubling the density of a multifamily lot, everyone would've heard about it by now.
I'm guessing the most you'll be able to do is add a Junior ADU (small ADU that must be attached to the main property) plus a conventional detached ADU on the same lot. And that's if your city sticks with a liberal interpretation of state law and doesn't try to impose additional restrictions.
My group is in Socal, we got a property with some yard with a pool and planned on removing pool to put a modular ADU on it . Hired a large, well-researched business that does about 2 large ADUs per month. Even with the state's new adu regulation, my city in Walnut enacted a loophole with minimum lot size of 18K sqft and set backs extremely long (property line to housing wall). Property was near a bus stop (5 residental blocks away), it's on a corner so we had ample parking on 2 sides. City didn't allow the ADU company to proceed. One angle that may work is constructing attached addition. Our city has some hills and retaining walls or walls in general are very very sensitive to our city inspectors so that's another hurdle you may be weary of. We're out $3K for the process, planning. (It was suppose to be credited to the project).
My group is in Socal, we got a property with some yard with a pool and planned on removing pool to put a modular ADU on it . Hired a large, well-researched business that does about 2 large ADUs per month. Even with the state's new adu regulation, my city in Walnut enacted a loophole with minimum lot size of 18K sqft and set backs extremely long (property line to housing wall). Property was near a bus stop (5 residental blocks away), it's on a corner so we had ample parking on 2 sides. City didn't allow the ADU company to proceed. One angle that may work is constructing attached addition. Our city has some hills and retaining walls or walls in general are very very sensitive to our city inspectors so that's another hurdle you may be weary of. We're out $3K for the process, planning. (It was suppose to be credited to the project).
The new California Law starting in 2020 prohibits minimum lot size. You may want to talk to planning.
"The new law further prohibits local agencies from adopting ADU ordinances that: impose minimum lot size requirements for ADUs; set certain maximum ADU dimensions; require replacement off-street parking when a "garage, carport or covered parking structure" is demolished or converted to construct the ADU"
Good to know. Will try again then. The adu company did say they are willing to help work another project if I had one for free. Have you worked an adu project yet? What project would be a ideal for you?
My group is in Socal, we got a property with some yard with a pool and planned on removing pool to put a modular ADU on it . Hired a large, well-researched business that does about 2 large ADUs per month. Even with the state's new adu regulation, my city in Walnut enacted a loophole with minimum lot size of 18K sqft and set backs extremely long (property line to housing wall). Property was near a bus stop (5 residental blocks away), it's on a corner so we had ample parking on 2 sides. City didn't allow the ADU company to proceed. One angle that may work is constructing attached addition. Our city has some hills and retaining walls or walls in general are very very sensitive to our city inspectors so that's another hurdle you may be weary of. We're out $3K for the process, planning. (It was suppose to be credited to the project).
Drew check this out too, the regulatory state agency for ADU's:
No you can't add 2 more ADU from the backyard of your duplex, that's not how it work, you might be able to convert space from those current Duplex into ADU
Adding more unit will prob not going to work either, only ADU allows for parking exemption, biggest deal breaker in adding unit is parking.
New bill didn't address the maximum size of ADU plus JADU so that's up for clarification.
Hey bud, just saw this message and by now you probably built your ADU's lol
Overall, yes, you are allowed to build multiple ADU's in multifamily zones. You must meet all required setbacks, and you won't be able to build taller than 16' overall unit height. This means that your adu will have to be single story. This makes it harder to achieve multiple ADU's in smaller spaces.
@Zabdiel Lugo Thanks very much for your timely advice, we are currently in the planning phase of construction. Actual construction will begin soon I’m excited to see the process
@Teacha Wong Excited for you! Were you able to get permits to build 2 ADU's in the back? When I read the ordinance, I read it as 25% of units, or 1 minimum unit is allowed. @Seth Borman also mentioned 2+2 is possible. I'm curious to know.