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ADU

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU ON THE POPULAR CONVERSATION ABOUT ADU

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WHAT IS AN ADU?

What qualifies as an ADU in California?

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Before getting into legislation, let's see what is considered to be an ADU in California. According to the ADU Handbook developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), ADUs are housing units with complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.

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What does the term ADU mean?

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are an innovative and effective option for adding much needed housing in California. ADUs have been known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more.

EFFORTS TO EXPAND

THE HOUSING SUPPLY IN THE REGION

Stanislaus County is encouraging homeowners to build an

accessory dwelling unit, or ADU.

The county is collaborating with the

cities of Modesto,

Oakdale, Riverbank, Turlock, and Waterford

and a local architecture firm to create free

and pre-approved plans

for residents to expedite the process.

NEWS & LAWS..

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What is the NEW LAW in California for ADU?

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Assembly Bill 68 allows landlords and homeowners to add 2 more units – an ADU and a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) – on any residential lot. This means you can legally create a triplex on every single lot (if your lot meets size and setback requirements) according to the 2024 ADU laws in California

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PROPERTY

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HOW OUR SERVICES FIT IN??

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STUDIO CREIAMO CAN FILL IN THE GAPS DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU NEED, WHERE YOU LIVE,

AND HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS.

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  • YOU WANT YOUR OWN, ONE A KIND CUSTOM DESIGN, CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR TASTES AND NEEDS

  • YOU WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO HANDLE ENTIRE SUBMISSION PROCESS AND JUST "WRITE THE CHECK"

  • YOU'VE DONE YOUR RESEARCH, YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT, YOU DICTATE THE GAPS NEEDING FILLED

  • YOUR ADU IS A LITTLE MORE CUSTOM THAN STANDARD IN PLACE PLANS

  • YOU WANT 3D MODELING DONE TO REVIEW OPTIONS

  • YOUR ADU HAS SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIREMENTS / SPACE PLANNING 

  • THE AREA YOU LIVE IN DOES NOT HAVE IN PLACE PRE- APPROVED PLANS.

  • YOU WANT STYLE CONSULTATION RELATIVE TO YOUR ADU 

  • YOU WANT TO "ADD ON TO YOUR HOUSE", WHICH REQUIRES A NON-PRE APPROVED SET OF PLANS FOR REVIEW

  • YOU JUST WANT AS-BUILTS

  • YOUR NEW ADU HAS TRIGGERED A COOL NEW LANDSCAPING PROJECT

  • YOU WANT TO SPICE UP YOUR ADU WITH INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

  • YOU WANT TO BUILD YOUR ADU

 

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