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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:...