#accessory-dwelling-units

#accessory-dwelling-units

The replacement of car spaces with ADUs in infamously parking-strapped Koreatown is made possible by Senate Bill 1211, which passed last year. Under that law, local agencies are not required to replace parking spaces for tenants if the spaces are demolished by owners and property managers to make way for ADUs in an effort to increase housing density. To show their opposition to the removal, tenants of the apartment building, at 5th and Kingsley, set up a peaceful protest using a long white plastic table and outdoor chairs to occupy some parking spaces.

"We're excited to offer financial incentives and design tools to support their development City-wide,"

San Jose has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first city in California to approve the sale of an accessory dwelling unit as a condominium. This achievement opens new pathways for homeownership and addresses the pressing need for more housing options in the region. The inaugural unit at 410 Josefa Street, near Diridon Station, stands as a model for future developments, already occupied by tenants and ready for market.

The new ordinance allows accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to be up to 1,200 square feet and 25 feet tall, regardless of attachment type. Rooftop decks are permitted with additional height allowances for safety railings.

"I interviewed 10 people who built accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Many of them did so because moving to a new or bigger home wasn't an option..."

Prefab accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer a less disruptive building experience and come in various designs and price ranges, appealing to diverse homeowners.