Overview
Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County in California. Long Beach has a
total population of 462257 over a land mass of 50.29 Square Miles. When it comes
to ADUs, the city allows for 1+ ADUs on a given property, and a square footage
of 850-1,000 sf
Types of ADUs Allowed
Detached, Junior, Attached
Number of ADUs allowed
According to state law, all single-family homes are allowed at least one
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Additionally, single-family lots which are
owner-occupied may create one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and one Junior
Accessort Dwelling Unit (JADU). Also, multi-family lots may now add one ADU per
every four existing residential units, so long as they were legally established.
Property Requirements
Residential parcels will be approved to add up to 850 sqft for a one bedroom ADU
or up to 1,000 sqft for a two bedroom ADU, regardless of the underlying zoning
standards of the property. A Junior Accessort Dwelling Unit (JADU) is approved
up to 500 sqft. According to Califronia Residential Code, the minimum size of
any living unit is 150 sqft (including Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)s and Junior
Accessort Dwelling Unit (JADU)s). ~ According To AB68
Types of ADUs Allowed
Attached ADU
An attached ADU is one that is attached to your house. Also know as Addition ADUs or “bump-out ADUs. These types of ADUs can be accessed from the primary house with a door in the connection point, but also can be independent of the main home.
Detached ADU
A detached ADU is not connected to your primary house. The dwelling needs to be within your property setbacks and allowable building size (both height and square footage).
Junior ADU
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are named this way because they are small (up to 500 square feet).
In California, the recent state bills
AB68 and
AB 881 permits both an ADU and a Junior ADU (JADU) on the same lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. This means you can have two units on your lot: ADU, and JADU.
Property Requirements
Ownership
Owner-occupancy will not be required for new Accessory Dwelling Units
(conversion and new construction) built between 2020 and 2025. ~ Updated: State
Law SB-13
Number of ADUs Allowed
According to state law, all single-family homes are allowed at least one
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Additionally, single-family lots which are
owner-occupied may create one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and one Junior
Accessort Dwelling Unit (JADU). Also, multi-family lots may now add one ADU per
every four existing residential units, so long as they were legally established.
ADU Size
Residential lots will not be subject to any minimum lot size for ADUs by
ordinance or of the underlying zoning district. ~ AB68
Parking
Parcels which convert an existing garage to an ADU or JADU will not be subject
to replacement parking requirements. ~ AB68
Height
The height limit for all ADUs is the same as the zoning district, or 25 feet and
2 stories, whichever is less.
Fire Safety
Fire sprinklers will not be required for the ADU unless they are required for
the primary home, according to state law.
Utility Connections
Local health officer approval where a private sewage disposal system is being
used, if required. (State requirements)
Aesthetic
The ADU shall be designed to resemble the primary home in color, materials and
character.
Set backs
Setbacks for a detached new construction ADU shall be no more than 4 feet from
the rear and side lot lines. No setbacks shall be required for ADUs and Junior
ADUs converted from legally eastablished existing space. Attached new
construction ADUs and conversions from existing space to be expanded must comply
with the setbacks of the underlying zone. ~ AB68 & AB881 Update
Design Review
According to state law, ADUs must be provided a ministerial review process. This
requires that a proposed ADU which complies with all state and local standards
should be approved within no greater than 120 days from the date of submission,
or else that ADU should be approved automatically. ~ State Standards
Next Steps
To get started on your ADU, here are some first steps.
Call Your City
Search Google for your city’s contact number. eg “City of {Phoenix} Residential Permits Contact Number”
You can call the main line and get directed to the permitting department.
Ask these questions...
1) Can I put a secondary home on my lot (Accessory Dwelling Unit)?
2) What are my livable setbacks, and ADU size regulations?
3) Can I put a prefabricated guest house on my property?
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