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• This deck includes a large amount of slides taking the audience through the entire ADU process. You can remove, add, and rearrange slides based on the length of your presentation. The most important elements are:
• The basic rules (what people can and cannot build)
• Resources and programs available
• Where to go for help
• What permitting looks like
• Edit slides as relevant
• There are many placeholders to update for local rules, programs, and details
• Replace photos with local ADU photos, if available

Building an ADU in JX Name

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Introductions

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Roadmap

• ADU 101
• Planning Your ADU
• What Can I Build?
• Costs & Financial Assistance
• Designing your ADU
• Applying for Permits
• Construction
• Move-in
• Q&A�Add questions to the Chat!

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Roadmap

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New ADU Rules and Resources

• New ADU rules and requirements to encourage ADUs
• Updated ADU Ordinance
• New resources for homeowners
• New website and office hours for homeowners

Talk to City Staff

Staff is here to help you through the process of building an ADU! [ADD CONTACT INFORMATION]

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[JX Name] is making it easier to build ADUs!

ADU 101

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Benefits of ADUs

What’s an ADU?

• Granny flats, backyard cottages, in-law units, converted garage, or basement apartments
• Legally part of the same property
• Usually smaller than the main home
• Must have a kitchen, bathroom, and place to sleep
• Range from small studios to 1000 square-foot homes

Accessory Dwelling Units

ATTACHED

A unit attached to the main home (may include converted space)

DETACHED

Freestanding unit separate from the main home

CONVERSION

Converted space within a home or accessory structure (like a garage)

MULTI-FAMILY

A detached, conversion, or attached unit on a property with a multi-family building

The ADU Process

12-24 months typical length

Depends on how complex your project is and how quickly you move

Q & A

Add your questions to the chat!

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• Planning your ADU
• What can you build?
• Costs & Financial Assistance
• Building your ADU
• Applying for Permits
• Construction
• Move-in
• Question & Answer Session
• Add questions to the Chat!

Roadmap

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Planning Your ADU

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Getting Inspired

• What kind of ADU are you interested in?
• Consider site-built and factory-built units
• How will it fit on your property?
• Make a sketch of your lot
• What features will you be looking for?
• Look at floorplans, explore pre-designed plans

How will you use your ADU - now and in the future?

Can I build an ADU?

ADUs are allowed:

• In all residential zones (single-family, two-family, multi-family, mixed-use)
• No minimum lot size

How many ADUs can I have?

• Single-family homes can have one ADU
• Multi-family buildings can have multiple ADUs

In almost all cases, yes!

Can I put an ADU in my garage?

Yes, you can!

You can convert your detached or attached garage. You can convert any legally built structure on your property.

Garage conversions may require significant changes for building code requirements.

What Can I Build?

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How big can my ADU be?

Size depends on ADU type and your property.

New Construction ADU

(Attached or Detached)

## SF or 50% of primary home

 (whichever is less)

Conversion ADU

Limited to 50% �of existing space

Where can I build it on my property?

Side:

4 feet

Front:

10-20 feet

Space from main home: 6 feet of separation for detached ADUs

Rear: 4 feet

How tall can it be?

Detached ADU

## Feet

Attached ADU

## Feet

Conversion ADU

Limited to height of the main home

Height depends on ADU type and your property.

Do I need to add parking?

Generally, no.

• ADUs: no new parking required (check with Planning staff to confirm)
• But you may need to designate an existing spot for the ADU

Other important rules

• Add other rules here
• Short-term rentals
• Historic Properties
• Etc.

Costs & Financial Assistance

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How much will it cost?

Average cost: $##/square foot

• “Hard costs”: Construction, materials
• “Soft costs”: Design, engineering, surveys, fees, permits
• Depends on many factors

Other things to think about:

• Potential income
• Property tax impacts
• Ongoing maintenance costs

How will I pay for it?

There are many ways to pay for an ADU

• Cash savings
• Loans (equity loans, etc.)
• Grants

Note any local opportunities for financing

• Local lenders
• Loan programs
• Available grants

Local Program Name

Add URL or location here

• Add slides throughout the presentation for relevant programs
• Pre-approved designs, incentive programs, affordable ADU programs, etc.
• Add any screenshots, photos, and/or notes about the program here

Applying for Permits

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Permit Process

1. Outline the permitting process here in broad steps
2. Step here
3. Step here
4. Building permit issued!

Add links to any application checklists or handouts

Construction

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Hiring a Contractor

• Talk to your community for recommendations
• Internet research and reviews
• Add any State/Regional/Local Sources
• Confirm licenses and insurance
• Consumer Guides and Publications:

Moving In

Find a Tenant

Set a Fair Rent

Create a Lease

Plan for Maintenance

• Resources and rules for becoming a landlord
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Q & A

Add your questions to the chat!

Roadmap

• Talk to City Staff
• Permit Counter: Info
• Email: Info
• Phone: Info
• Other Local Resources
• Details here
• Details here

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