b'AUDs in 2020 continued from page 13If the city imposes a floor area ratioWhat About Parking? costly to repair the old structure than limitation or similar rule, the limit mustit is to replace it.New state law permits be designed to allow the developmentParking requirements for ADUs areyou to remove an existing structure and of at least one 800 sq. ft. attached orstill one parking space per unit or perreplace it with a new ADU that matches detached ADU on every lot. bedroom (whichever is less) if you areits footprint, maintaining the existing located more than half a mile fromreduced setbacks.What does this mean forpublic transit. Multifamily Units? These changes make it possible for ADUs do not require parking if they aredevelopers to increase their unit count Cities must permit these types of units increated within an existing space in yourand increase density.In most cases, ADUs multifamily buildings without applyinghouse or an accessory structure, like awill still need planning approval and all any local development standards: garage or carport.ADUs will need a building permit in order for the construction to begin.BuildZig New units within the existing non- No replacement parking is required foroffers site assessments, entitlements and living space of a building (e.g., storagethe main residence when a garage orfunds control services for ADUs and other rooms, basements, or garages).Atcarport is demolished or converted toprojects.Contact lblair@buildzig.com for least one unit and up toof thecreate an ADU. more information.existing unit count may be created this way.What about setbacks?Laura oversees the funds control depart TwonewhomesonthesameSetbacks for new ADUs have beenand all Buildzig transactionsincluding lot as the multifamily building butreduced to 4 ft. for side and rear yards.property acquisitions.detached from it, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks and a 16-foot maximumIf you have a garage or carport you want height.to convert, but determine it is more Page 14Winter 2020/2021Points of Interest'