San Mateo County
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East Palo Altohas an official local ADU rule record in this directory. Start with the city's size, height, setback, parking, and owner occupancy standards below, then confirm lot-specific limits with the official source before hiring design or construction help.
Min ADU: 150 square feet Max ADU (detached): 1000 square feet Max ADU (attached or contained within a primary dwelling): 50% of the primary dwelling, provided this does not prohibit an 800 sq ft attached ADU (state law allows an ADU up to 800 square feet on every property, with some exceptions) Max JADU: 500 square feet
Attached ADUs: up to 25 feet or the maximum allowed by the underlying zoning, whichever is lower (allows for ADUs built above an attached garage) Detached ADUs within a ½ mile walking distance from a major transit stop: up to 18 feet plus an additional 2 feet to accommodate a roof pitch that is aligned with the primary house (allows for two-story ADUs) ADUs on Two-Family and...
JADUs: No new parking required. If converting a garage to a JADU, replacement parking is required for the main home. ADUs: Generally additional off-street parking is not required for ADUs. Talk to Planning staff to confirm parking requirements for your property and project. • If converting a garage to an ADU, replacement parking is not required. • Second driveways are allowed for...
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Min ADU: 150 square feet Max ADU (detached): 1000 square feet Max ADU (attached or contained within a primary dwelling): 50% of the primary dwelling, provided this does not prohibit an 800 sq ft attached ADU (state law allows an ADU up to 800 square feet on every...
Attached ADUs: up to 25 feet or the maximum allowed by the underlying zoning, whichever is lower (allows for ADUs built above an attached garage) Detached ADUs within a ½ mile walking distance from a major transit stop: up to 18 feet plus an additional 2 feet to...
New Construction: 4 feet side/rear setbacks Converted Structures: Same setbacks as the existing structure Setbacks must comply with any recorded easements or setback restrictions If an 800 square foot ADU does not fit in the rear or side yard, the ADU may be allowed in...
JADUs: No new parking required. If converting a garage to a JADU, replacement parking is required for the main home. ADUs: Generally additional off-street parking is not required for ADUs. Talk to Planning staff to confirm parking requirements for your property and...
JADU: Required ADU: not required for ADUs built recently (2020-2024)
-at-a-Glance FAQs Floorplans Inspiration Glossary Guidebook + Exercises Pre-Designed Plans Process-at-a-Glance See the resources page Events About Contact Getting Started Learning the Rules Budgeting Design Permitting Construction Renting Getting Started Learning the...