We service Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas including zip codes 94610, 94611, and 94618.
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ADU in Piedmont, CA
Your family may become closer if you all live in the same house. But it can be challenging to maintain that closeness when your family expands, and everyone begins to require their own space. Your family might find the ideal answer in an ADU (accessory dwelling unit). Piedmont is in the vanguard of ADU development in California, one of the states that are leading the way.
If your family is like many others, you may experience financial strain as it expands. An ADU can offer much-needed extra living space for older children who are still living at home, elderly parents who require care, or other relatives who want to live close by. By allowing each person their own space, you may contribute to the peace and harmony of your home.
ACTON ADU’S APPROACH
The Construction of an ADU
Getting a high quality ADU built is no simple task. The process of planning and building an ADU in Piedmont, CA, has its challenges, but also has tremendous rewards. We endeavor to make it as simple for you as possible. . Here is a brief description of how it works:
- The first step in establishing whether your project meets the requirements for an ADU is to validate it. To ensure your property conforms to all rules, we’ll inspect it. Answer the question of what can actually be built on your property legally.
- We’ll work with you to personalize your ADU.. There are numerous pre-designed layouts available that can be used right out of the box or tweaked to your needs. There are also many interior packages to choose from, with a variety of design options.
- Once designed, we’ll acquire your ADU permit and then start building your ADU.Our experienced craftsmen will begin ADU construction to the exact specifications.
The Acton ADU procedure is intended to be straightforward. To ensure that your ADU in Piedmont, CA, is exactly what you’ve envisioned, we’ll work directly with you at every stage. To start working on your project right now, get in touch with us!
ACTON ADU
Your ADU Contractors in Piedmont, CA
Acton ADU, operates in Piedmont, CA, as well as many other cities in the Bay Area. We have a group of knowledgeable experts who can work with you to design and construct the best ADU for your requirements. We also understand the applicable code requirements and can secure the required permissions for your project.
Adding an ADU can increase your home’s living space, potential income, and value. An ADU may be used for any purpose you can think of, such as a guest house or a home office. You might utilize additional space on your Cupertino, CA, property that would otherwise go unused by adding an ADU. Call Acton ADU right away to get started!
TYPES OF ADUS WE SERVICE IN PIEDMONT
- Attached
- Detached
- Interior
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING AN ADU IN PIEDMONT?
Get All the ADU Zoning & Regulation Details
| CITY OR COUNTY | Piedmont, California |
| DATE UPDATED | 12/01/2022 |
| ZONING | Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Zone D, Zone E |
| TYPES OF ADUS | Attached, Detached, Junior |
| STORIES | No mix/max |
| LOT SIZE | No specific min/max. |
| MAXIMUM ADU FLOOR AREA | Attached ADU: Floor area may not exceed 50% of the existing living area up to a maximum of 850 sq.ft. (one bedroom) or 1,000 sq.ft. (more than 1 bedroom) Detached ADU: up to a maximum of 850 sq.ft. (one bedroom) or 1,000 sq.ft. (more than 1 bedroom) Junior: 500 sq ft |
| LOT COVERAGE | a. A maximum 40% of the lot may be covered by structures (including the primary residence, accessory dwelling unit, garage, decks, structural stairs, etc. – see definitions for structure and coverage in §17.90.010 and 17.90.0202) b. ADU up to 800 sq.ft. has no maximum lot coverage. c. ADU over 800 sq.ft match underlying district |
| BEDROOM | No min/max |
| STORAGE | No min/max |
| KITCHEN | ADU: must include independent and permanent provisions for eating and cooking. JADU: shall include an efficiency kitchen that provides a cooking facility, appliances, cabinets, and food preparation counter in proportion to the size of the JADU, and subject to Building Code requirements. |
| BATH | ADU: must include independent and permanent provisions for bathing and sanitation. JADU: may share sanitation facilities with the existing, proposed or approved structure or have separate sanitation facilities. The sanitation facilities must be located in the same building as the JADU. Note: Drainage and sewer connections should be assessed on a project by project basis. |
| PARKING | No parking shall be required. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the City shall not require the replacement of off street parking spaces. |
| SETBACKS | 1. For new construction, the dimension of the street yard setback shall be at least 20 feet, measured from the property line to the edge of the public right-of-way 2. The dimensions of the side and rear yard setbacks (not adjacent to a street) shall be at least 4 feet measured to an ADU in Zones A, C, D, and E. 3. JADU: If an expansion of up to 150 square feet is proposed in order to meet ingress or egress; the rear and side yard setbacks are 4 feet measured from the property line. Front setback according to zone. |
| HEIGHT | 16’ |
| LOCATION | N/A |
| REAR YARD COVERAGE | N/A, however an accessory dwelling unit 800 sq.ft. in floor area or less, shall have no minimum landscape area. Minimum landscape area for an accessory dwelling unit greater than 800 sq.ft. in floor area shall be that of the underlying zoning district. |
| DESIGN | The design of the structure(s) housing the proposed accessory dwelling unit must meet applicable design criteria in the Piedmont Design Guidelines and any additional design guidelines applicable to accessory dwelling units approved by City Council resolution. Note: Historic Neighborhoods or Districts should be assessed on a project by project basis. |
| ENTRYWAYS | a. Independent, exterior access is required for any ADU. b. The entry door to an ADU shall not be on the same façade as the entrance to the main residence. Entrances closer than 10 feet measured to a side or rear property line shall be located on a wall facing the public right‐of‐way or a wall facing the interior of the property. An entry door that reuses an existing door on the main residence or a detached structure is not subject to these requirements |
| RESOURCES | >> Sacramento, CA City Website >> Sacramento, CA City Housing Element Updates >> Sacramento, CA Post Offices |
| SOURCE CODE | Chapter 17 PLANNING AND LAND USE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PIEDMONT CITY CODE DIVISION 17.38 CHANGES TO AN APPROVED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT APPLICATION SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE |