In the last chapter, we talked about the California laws that have made accessory dwelling units

much easier to build across the state.

Now that you understand the legal framework behind ADUs, the next step is something very

practical.

You need to evaluate your property.

Because while many properties are now eligible for ADUs under California law, every property

has its own physical characteristics that determine what is actually possible.

In this chapter, we’re going to walk through how to begin evaluating your property so you can

start identifying whether an ADU might work and where it might be located.

If you’re interested in learning what might be possible on your property, you can find additional

ADU planning resources and guides at  ...