Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Property For an ADU

In the last chapter, we talked about the California laws that have made accessory dwelling unitsmuch easier to build across the state.Now that you understand the legal framework behind ADUs, the next step is something verypractical.You need to evaluate your property.Because while many properties are now eligible for ADUs under California law, every propertyhas its own physical characteristics that determine what is actually possible.In this chapter, we’re going to walk through how to begin evaluating your property so you canstart identifying whether an ADU might work and where it might be located.If you’re interested in learning what might be possible on your property, you can find additionalADU planning resources and guides at StrategicADU.com.