Monterey Bay Design Group, Your site for ADUs (Auxilary Dwelling Units, Granny Units, In-Law Flats and Back Yard Pods for the Tri County Area: Monterey, Santa Cruz, Hollister, California

Resources

Second Unit Work Book provide by San Mateo County (PDF)
A great resource for homeowners looking for general information about design and process.
Second Unit Idea Book provide by San Mateo County (PDF)
Another great resource for homeowners looking for ideas.
Understanding ADUs and Their Importance (PDF)
Summary of Recent Changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit Laws (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions: Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions: Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)
State Standards Checklist (PDF)
Building an ADU - Guidebook To Accessory Dwelling Units In The City Of Los Angeles (PDF)
Some of this is specific to the LA area but much is useful to anybody thinking about and ADU

Links to Local Ordinances

Monterey County -Ordinances

20.64.030 Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units-Link
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Carmel -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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Greenfield -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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King City -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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Marina -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
Information-Link
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Monterey -Ordinances

FAQ on City Regulations-Link
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Pacific Grove -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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Salinas -Ordinances

Regulations-Link
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Sand City -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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Santa Cruz -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
Information General- Link
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Seaside -Ordinances

Seaside Ordinances-Link, Link
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Soledad -Ordinances

Ordinances-Link
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What are ADUs?

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more. No matter what you call them, ADUs are an innovative, affordable, effective option for adding much-needed housing in California.

What are the benefits of ADUs?

ADUs are an affordable type of home to construct in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators.
ADUs can provide a source of income for homeowners.
ADUs are built with cost-effective wood frame construction, which is significantly less costly than homes in new multifamily infill buildings.
ADUs allow extended families to be near one another while maintaining privacy.
ADUs can provide as much living space as many newly-built apartments and condominiums, and they’re suited well for couples, small families, friends, young people, and seniors.
ADUs give homeowners the flexibility to share independent living areas with family members and others, allowing seniors to age in place as they require more care.