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ADU in Saratoga, CA
Personalizing and customizing your new backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), also known as a “casita,” offers nearly limitless options. Acton ADU in Saratoga, California, specializes in assisting families with the design and construction of their desired ADUs. We provide an extensive selection of customization choices to make your new ADU uniquely yours.
Individualize the Exterior
Your new ADU in Saratoga, CA, should represent both your unique style and the town’s aesthetic. There are several options to customize the exterior of your ADU, including selecting a suitable color scheme and including creative accents. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
- Choose siding that complements the style of your main property.
- Add window boxes or pots containing vibrant flowers to add charm.
- If space permits, build a modest patio or seating area for outside enjoyment.
- Install lanterns, solar lights, or string lights to create an appealing, warm atmosphere at night.
Individualize the Interior
The interior of your new ADU will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to express your creativity. This is your opportunity to design a room that is useful and indicative of your personal taste and flair. Be sure to try out the following:
- Paint the walls with a color that expresses your persona.
- Utilize natural materials such as stone, wood, and plants.
- Display artwork or photographs that show your particular taste.
- Choose furnishings and accents that represent your taste and personality.
- Fill your area with items that you and your loved ones appreciate.
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 Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, CA
Acton ADU, operates in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, 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 SARATOGA
- Attached
- Detached
- Interior
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING AN ADU IN SARATOGA?
Get All the ADU Zoning & Regulation Details
| CITY OR COUNTY | Saratoga, California |
| DATE UPDATED | 11/30/2020 |
| ZONING | Single-family and multi-family districts |
| TYPES OF ADUS | Attached, Detached, Junior ADUs |
| OWNER OCCUPANCY | Short-term rentals not allowed. Owner Occupancy requirements waived until 2025. |
| STORIES | Must adhere to underlying zoning district regulations. |
| MAXIMUM ADU FLOOR AREA | Attached: Not to exceed 50% of existing living area up to max. size of 1,200 sq.ft. Detached – partially or entirely in side or rear setback: 850 sq.ft. max for 1 bedroom/studio, 1,000 sq.ft. for two bedrooms Detached – not within side or rear setback area: max. 1,200 sq.ft. Junior ADU: 500 sq. ft. max. Note: Both ADU and main dwelling shall count toward total floor area limit set by applicable zoning regulations, but requirements will not be applied to prohibit construction of an ADU that does not exceed 800 sq.ft.. For lots at least 10,000 net sq.ft. in size, a one-time 10 percent increase in site coverage and allowable floor area may be granted if the new ADU is deed restricted so that it may only be rented to below market rate households. |
| LOT COVERAGE | Single-family: One ADU and one Junior ADU allowed Multi-family: Two Detached, and one attached/conversion/junior not part of living area per every four dwelling units within a multi-family dwelling |
| BEDROOM | 2 bedrooms maximum |
| STORAGE | No min/max |
| KITCHEN | ADU: must have separate kitchen facilities (permanent range, counters, refrigerator, sink). Junior ADU: must have at least an “efficiency” kitchen with a cooking facility with appliances, and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU. |
| BATH | ADU: must have separate bathroom. Junior ADU: may include separate bathroom or may share a bathroom with existing structure. Note: Drainage and sewer connections should be assessed on a project by project basis. |
| PARKING | Min. one off-street covered parking space within garage to be provided in addition to spaces required for main dwelling. Garage requirement may be waived if ADU is deed restricted so that it may only be rented to below market rate households. If garage requirement waived, open off-street parking space must be provided. |
| PARKING EXCEPTIONS | Min. one off-street covered parking space to be provided in addition to spaces required for primary residence. State parking exceptions apply (public transit, historic district, no permits for ADU occupants, car share, attached/conversion/junior), as well as when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished to build ADU. Vehicular access to ADU must be served through same driveway as primary dwelling |
| SETBACKS | Attached: must comply with applicable zoning regulations for primary residence. Detached: 4’ side and 4’ rear. However, setbacks of less than 4’ are allowed if ADU is constructed in same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is demolished for the purpose of constructing the ADU Note: setback of 5′ from side and rear lot lines shall be allowed for unit constructed above garage that is non-conforming as to setbacks. However, no setback requirements for existing garage that is converted. Note: Fire Department regulations should be assessed on a project by project basis. |
| HEIGHT | Detached – partially or entirely in side or rear setback: 16’ Detached – outside setback: 26’ |
| REAR YARD COVERAGE | Must follow requirements established by zoning district in which lot is located. |
| SPRINKLERS | Not required unless fire sprinklers are required for primary residence. |
| DESIGN | All new construction to create ADU must match existing main structure in color, materials and residential design. All must comply with all building codes and health & safety regulations. Note: Historic Neighborhoods or Districts should be assessed on a project by project basis. |
| ENTRYWAYS | Attached: both ADU and main dwelling may be served by common entrance; however a separate exterior entrance to ADU must be located on side or at rear of main dwelling. No interior access is allowed between an accessory building and accessory ADU if both structures are connected by a common wall, except that an attached garage may have interior access to an ADU. Junior ADU: must have independent access from the main entrance to the proposed or existing dwelling living space. |
| RESOURCES | >> Saratoga, CA City Website >> Saratoga, CA City Housing Element Updates >> Saratoga, CA Post Offices |
| SOURCE CODE | Important Note: Rules and regulations are updated and changed frequently. It’s one of our jobs to be up to speed and navigate those regulations. Let us know if our website isn’t up to date or if you have any information that could help. Cheers! |