ADU UPDATES
Oct 17th, 2024
AB 1211 has been passed recently and will provide for a number of exciting options on multifamily properties.
for DETACHED new ADU’s if you have enough room you can do two DETACHED ADU’s and this can be expanded to as many as 8 detached units or an equivalent to the number of existing units whichever is less. In general you will need 800 sf of area in order to get 4 one bedroom units and approximately 1600 sf of area in order to get 8 small one bedroom units utilizing two stories.
For example if you have an apartment building with 5 existing units you would have the ability to add the same number of ADU units for 5 additional DETACHED ADU units and a total unit count of 10 dwelling units. This can be accomplished in two stories and at a maximum height of 18′ which proves difficult to comply with unless the local municipality has made exceptions for a greater height allowance.
For more information have us look at your property for a free consultation.
Reference:
AB 1211: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1211/id/2704870
AB 2097: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2097
AB 2221: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2221
Jan 15th, 2024
AB 221 – Was signed into effect this year to force an increase in size and height limits of ADU structures.
2:48 – 3 types of ADUs in multifamily
3:34 – type 1 ADU garage conversion adding an entire apartment building to an existing one from 98 units to 122 units; soft structure and earthquake retrofit
6:19 – Type 2 ADU adding on in a courtyard, or empty space, filling in a pool, ground-up building more expensive, you are not limited to the 25% but you can not mix and match
8:10 – Type 3 hybrid converting an existing community building like a leasing office, or storage room, into a living space
18:37 – helpful website with Q&A, pictures of different ways to create the ADUs and JADUs, and a list of CA state laws in 2023 around ADUs
28:08 – Who should do this and how to know what will work
29:32 – streamlined permitting
32:10 – Complications that can arise with MEPs and what the fixes are
37:33 – SCE offers subsidies up to $20,000
42:16 – Case study on the fly
45:20 – How the 300% ROI happens, using cap rate and using GRM
49:00 – How to reach Cameron
The detached garage conversion is a slightly simpler method of ADU construction that converts preexisting parking structures into livable units.
This particular style of MFD is created by stacking housing above preexisting separate parking. This creates a “soft” 2 story design hence the name Tuck under.
This method of ADU conversion can vary widely in its application depending on many different variables. In short, this method involves turning some preexisting unlivable space into rentable units. This can be a gym, spa, storage, or any other existing space.
If you do not have any separate structure from your apartment then this method is perfect for you. When in doubt you can build a duplex on your property given that there is enough room available. These units do need to follow strict sizing and spacing regulations in order to be acceptable.
This method of ADU construction is similar to the previously mentioned detached garage conversion ADU except it requires the structure is connected directly to the apartment building.
What is an ADU?
HOW APARTMENT ADU'S Can Help You
Apartment ADUs are multifamily dwellings that contain multiple residential living spaces. These units must be separate and used as residential homes to be considered multifamily dwellings (also abbreviated as MFD). Apartment ADUs are incredibly useful for creating additional living spaces in situations with limited housing available. Throughout this article, we will discuss Apartment ADUs can add value to your property and can be sculpted to fit any situation.
California Housing Bills
AB 2011 – CEQA-exempt ministerial approval pathway on commercially zoned land for qualifying residential development.
AB 2097 – Prohibiting minimum parking requirements within a half-mile of public transit for commercial and residential.
AB 2334 – Reforms to the State Density Bonus Law for residential projects.
AB 682 – Density Bonus Law benefits for shared/co-living housing.
SB 6 – Allowing residential use on commercially zoned property.
AB 1551 – Density bonus and/or parking reduction for mixed-use projects.
AB 1211 – Allows existing apartment buildings to add up to 8 new detached ADU units and replace parking in process
What We Do
How we Help long beach
We help residents of long beach and land owners alike by providing more housing options. This helps property owners increase profitability by generating more value from their space. It also helps residents by opening more affordable rentable units in city to lessen the housing crisis.
ADU VALUE GENERATED
In Long Beach, new ADU expenses consist of construction fees, permits, and other misc fees. However, compared to the local per-door value of an ADU these expenses are usually one-third of the value generated. The ADU investment offers a great return and there has never been a better time to act than now.
ADU VALUE GENERATED
In Long Beach, new ADU expenses consist of construction fees, permits, and other misc fees. However, compared to the local per-door value of an ADU these expenses are usually one-third of the value generated. The ADU investment offers a great return and there has never been a better time to act than now.
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