Palo Alto ADU Builder
Custom ADU Builders
in Palo Alto, California
- 30+ Years Combined Experience
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- 200+ ADUs Built
Palo Alto ADU Builder
Custom ADU Builders
in Palo Alto, California
- 30+ Years Combined Experience
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
- 200+ ADUs Built
We Build ADUs in Palo Alto
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The Perfect Retirement Plan
Thousands of retirees are choosing
an ADU over expensive retirement
homes in California
Thousands of retirees
are choosing an ADU over
expensive retirement homes
in California
No Cookie Cutter ADUs Here - Each One is Uniquely Yours
You can customize or create your own floor plans for a truly personalized ADU in Palo Alto.
Palo Alto ADU Regulations Made Simple
Constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Palo Alto, California, involves adhering to specific regulations to ensure compliance and streamline the approval process. Here’s an overview of the key ADU regulations in Palo Alto:
Maximum ADU Size in Palo Alto
Maximum size is 900 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit, and 1,000 square feet for units with two or more bedrooms.
Setback Rules
Newly constructed detached ADUs must have minimum side and rear yard setbacks of at least four feet.
Parking Requirements
No additional parking is required if the property is within ½ mile of public transit, a historic district, an existing home or accessory structure, a restricted parking zone, or one block from a car share.
Owner Occupancy
JADUs: For properties with a JADU, the property owner is required to occupy either the JADU or the primary residence.
Height Limits
Detached ADUs in Palo Alto can reach a maximum height of 16 feet. Attached ADUs must adhere to the height restrictions of the underlying zoning district.
ADU Zoning
ADUs and JADUs are permitted in various residential zones, including single-family (R-1 and its subdistricts) and multi-family residential areas (e.g., R-2, RMD, RM-20, RM-30, RM-40). Properties within these zones are eligible for ADU development.
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General Contractors
Other ADU Contractors
Specialize in ADUs
Free Assisted Living
Financing
200+ ADUs Built
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