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Chen Zhou Building ADU in San Jose, California
18 June 2021 | 17 replies
.• In Planned Development (PD) districts that are subject to R-1 standards and uses OR where ADUs are not expressly prohibited.• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.ADUs are allowed:• In R-1, R-2, and R-M zoning districts on lots that have one single-family residence.â�¢ On lots with a single-family residence In Planned Development (PD) districts that are subject to R-1 standards and uses OR the ADU conforms to the development and use standards of the PD district.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.
Michael J Scanlon Can i Wholesale on the MLS
14 March 2020 | 52 replies
has told me that only the person listed on title may sign the listing agreement (or if an entity, their authorized representative) and that equitable interest listings are prohibited.
Joseph Koury Can you make too much money in Real Estate?
6 March 2020 | 8 replies
Outside of that, detailed discussions about it are prohibited by the SEC in many instances.If you are thinking about changing the minds of the people who pander to the SJW's for votes on issues like this, realize as an Advertising Man that those SJW's are "Sold" on this line of thinking for a grander purpose (political control by the sellers), and not the granular (stated) issue of Landlord's making too much money (that's only fuel for the advertising to get them to hopefully Vote for the political party the Advertisers want them to vote for).
Kay March Security Deposit Increase Clause in Lease
16 August 2021 | 12 replies
@Theresa Harris Yes, my lease does prohibit using the deposit to cover the last month's rent, but sometimes tenants ignore the lease.
Robert Downs Refinancing in Spain (BRRRR?)
2 October 2023 | 36 replies
OK, that is good and positive information (although it's curious that you can assign your own appraiser, which is prohibited in the States.
Bill Gulley HEALTH CARE LAW UPHELD
25 July 2012 | 271 replies
So, what you're saying is, you really want private (non-company paid) health insurance, but the cost is prohibitive?
Brittany Wade Is Rental Arbitrage against Air BNB Rules?
20 July 2024 | 24 replies
In my state, rentals less than 30 days are not regulated by the Real Estate commission.I don't think any of these short-term rental platforms explicitly prohibit arbitrage, but I wish they would.
Alain Perez-Majul What happens with the lease if I buy a tenanted property?
22 January 2016 | 14 replies
So, if your contract does not specifically address this, I would add something similar as an addendum (unless prohibited by law).
David Espana Pet Policy: Breed Restriction San Diego
27 November 2017 | 23 replies
Upon consent, I do allow pets with restrictions: I have a "dangerous breeds prohibited - list available upon request" clearly stated on the lease.
Renee R. Required to accept Section 8?
9 December 2017 | 14 replies
We retrofitted 2 units to have fans but the cost was prohibitive and 'unreasonable'.