These days you easily get the permits to build an ADU and plenty of homeowners are making use of the easy regulations for the construction. A detached ADU in place is the best possible investment that you can make in your home. The name says it all and this is a dwelling unit that stands detached from the main home. If you have adequate space within the property, you can plan such a construction. Here are some reasons why you would want to have a detached ADU.
| Bigger home value enhancement | The home value enhancement is optimum for your detached accessory dwelling unit. |
| Privacy | The detached ADU is located at some distance from the main building and hence offers maximum privacy. |
| Tenants would prefer this ADU type | The privacy aspect is just the reason why tenants would prefer this type of accessory dwelling unit. It has a separate entrance to and from the street. |
These are some reasons why you would desire a detached ADU construction in Palo Alto, but before that, it is important to understand some guidelines. Come sit with us and we will guide you on the necessary construction parameters for this unit.
At Castillo Remodeling we offer our esteemed clients in the city of Palo Alto CA, a range of home improvements. We are into the basic remodeling of the living space and will also construct for you robust ADUs. Let us now discuss the guidelines as you intend to have this unit within your property.
This is the first guideline to follow, as you intend to build a detached ADU within the boundary walls of the property. The term detached gives an indicator and the unit will be erected detached from the main building. It should be at a distance of 10 feet from the main building but five feet inside the boundary. Only if you have this much space one can think of a detached unit. Or else, one will have to think of an attached unit. We will discuss the guidelines of an attached unit sometime later.
This is the second question that could be at the back of your mind at the time of construction. The good news is that for a detached unit, you can build 1200 square feet. This is the maximum amount of area that you can build for an ADU, but for attached units, there are restrictions. If you had opted for an attached unit, one would have to limit to a maxim of 1200 square feet or half the area of the main building whichever is smaller. There are no such regulations for a detached unit.
There are also interior space requirements, which have to be followed at the time of construction. The living or bedroom must be a minimum of 70 square feet. The kitchen space must measure a minimum of 50 square feet. There are also guidelines for the bathroom space and it must be a minimum of 30 square feet. The bath space must have a toilet, sink, shower stall, or tub.
There are also regulations, guidelines, stating the height of the ADU. The guidelines state that the height of the ADU should not exceed 16 feet. If the height of the ADU is within this limit, then the authorities will have to give the permit.
These are just some of the guidelines, which we have discussed and there are more. There are also guidelines regarding the materials of use for the construction. A perfect example is that the authorities are discouraging the use of single-piece composite laminates or interlocked metal sheathing. There are guidelines to follow for the construction and you should leave it to us. It is with your permission, we can start the construction of a detached ADU within your property.
Use the space for a basic dwelling
Allocate the space to tenants.
Use as a home office.
An ADU measuring 1200 square feet
A JADU measuring 500 square feet.
Determine whether your property is eligible for an ADU or not
Obtaining the necessary permits for the construction work
We will then build your ADU
Register the ADU with the City Council
The minimum size requirements for a detached ADU are 150 square feet.
