Garage conversion ADU

[Jabo]

I am considering converting my garage into an ADU in Southern California. The furnace is currently located in the garage. Would it be possible to enclose the furnace to avoid relocating it, and also incorporate part of the living space behind the garage to be used as a bedroom?

 

[steveray]

Yes...Now comes the hard part...

 

[mark handler]

Zoning - California has changed laws to make this change superior to local
objections

Can it be done, yes. Contact an architect.

https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/policy-and-research/adu-handbook-update.pdf

 

[SCBO1]

From Marks post:
Benefits of ADUs ADUs provide a wide range of benefits, including:
• 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 often 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 individuals, couples, small families, friends, young people, and older adults.
• ADUs give homeowners the flexibility to share independent living areas with family members and others, allowing older adults to age in place

Didn't see the disadvantages listed?

Like more cars parked on narrow residential streets
Fire protection, getting a firetruck to the scene due to street parking
Landlords telling ADU occupants where they can park and not park.
Mail delivery and address confusion
Fence issues
Sheds being turned into ADU's on the same lot as the Garage ADU not meeting room size and light requirements
Utility issues like sewer, water and electric, (sewer capacity is typically designed for the intended use, residential subdivision, could cause a treatment plant to be at over capacity and require expansion).
Are they required to have solar, per CA mandate?
Insurance, can they be insured?
Rentals, is this allowed?

 

[mark handler]

From Marks post:
Benefits of ADUs ADUs provide a wide range of benefits, including:
• 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 often 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 individuals, couples, small families, friends, young people, and older adults.
• ADUs give homeowners the flexibility to share independent living areas with family members and others, allowing older adults to age in place

Didn't see the disadvantages listed?

Like more cars parked on narrow residential streets
Fire protection, getting a firetruck to the scene due to street parking
Landlords telling ADU occupants where they can park and not park.
Mail delivery and address confusion
Fence issues
Sheds being turned into ADU's on the same lot as the Garage ADU not meeting room size and light requirements
Utility issues like sewer, water and electric, (sewer capacity is typically designed for the intended use, residential subdivision, could cause a treatment plant to be at over capacity and require expansion).
Are they required to have solar, per CA mandate?
Insurance, can they be insured?
Rentals, is this allowed?

Regarding the cars, the goal of the last three Governors and before (Brown), want the public to use public transportation.

 

[SCBO1]

ADU's have been discussed here and it's usually by some out of town owner wanting to maximize his investment or a local with additional properties when we say they will have to on-site parking they see dollar signs and then we have the zoning minimum square footage that will need to be changed to allow the ADU's.

There's definitely some pros and cons to the ADU's