Question on 1/2 mile Ca requirement for ADU’s and parking

[Cody Quirarte]

With California's new laws going into effect with ADU's, there is a stipulation with not needing to add additional off street parking if you're within 1/2 mile from public transportation. Does anybody know if that is a 1/2mile radius vs 1/2 mile walking route?

[Will Barnard]

Originally posted by @Seth Borman:

At an event this week the planner from Los Angeles that is in charge of implement their housing programs said that the law was tightened to the actual walking distance. Other cities may have other interpretations.

This is correct, I was on that panel and as far as city of LA is concerned, it is walking distance, not as the crow flies. Additionally, any ride share or care share qualifies so if that is within a 1/2 mile, you qualify there too.