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Pacifica ADU Rules
Start with the official local ADU rules, then confirm lot-specific limits before requesting provider quotes.
Short answer
Start with the official local ADU rules, then confirm lot-specific limits before requesting provider quotes.
Source requirement: Official city or county rule source parsed and cited.
Local rule evidence
Size
Min: 150 sf Max attached: One or less bedroom: 850 SF or 50% of the primary dwelling, whichever is greater. 2 or more bedrooms: 1,000SF or 50% of the primary dwelling, whichever is greater Max detached: 1,200 SF Max JADU: 500 SF Max attached or detached conversion: None
Setbacks and parking
Attached: Front – 15 feet; except above the garage – 20 feet. Side and rear – 4 feet Detached: Side and rear – 4 feet. Front – 15 feet or same as primary residence JADU: None, if contained within existing single-family residence, expansions for ingress and egress only:...