San Mateo County

Woodside ADU rules

Woodside has an official local rule record in this scrape. Provider research is grouped at the San Mateo County level.

Local rule facts

Min/max ADU size

Min: Minimum allowed by Building Code Max ADU: 1500 square feet (subject to total floor area allowed for parcel) Max JADU: 500 square feet

Height

Attached: same a primary structure Detached: 17 feet, 18 feet if proposed over a detached garage

Setbacks

Larger than 800 square feet, same as primary dwelling. Front: 30-50 feet, Sides: 5-50 feet, Rear: 25-50 feet. Check specific zoning district requirement for specific lot requirements. Smaller than 800 square feet. side and rear: 4 feet. Front: same as primary dwelling....

Parking

JADUs: No parking required ADUs: One spot may be required if one bedroom or more(tandem allowed). No parking required if: ½ mile walking distance from public transit, in a historic district, or one block from a car-share vehicle ADU is part of existing main residence...

Owner occupancy

JADUs: Required. ADUs: Not required *Not required if owner is a government agency, land trust, or housing org.

Process

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