jar546
Forum Coordinator
Would this be a dwelling unit as shown?
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What is this accessory structure?
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mark handler
SAWHORSE
Based on furniture, (cooking method not shown), Sleeping, Dining, bathroom. Heat... yes?
See photo in permanent provisions for cooking post
See photo in permanent provisions for cooking post
jar546
Forum Coordinator
I believe this is large enough to be a dwelling unit, even if accessory to the primary residence. Is there an agreement on this?
ADAguy
Registered User
Yes, as it is a freestand, greater tan 120 sq. ft. and with cooking and bathroom.
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Looks like most hotel/guest rooms
Tiny homes?
Not attached so in my jurisdiction additional 3/4" water service line and water impact fees.
Tiny homes?
Not attached so in my jurisdiction additional 3/4" water service line and water impact fees.
mark handler
SAWHORSE
In CA
we actually have a Junior ADU classification.
https://hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml
we actually have a Junior ADU classification.
https://hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml
Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
Is there a stove. If no i would have to say
accessory structure.
accessory structure.
Inspector Gift
Sawhorse - Made in USA
I say it is what it says it is: a guest room. No provisions are shown for cooking. We would ask for more information and changed plans addressing cooking appliances, heating, ventilation, utilities, parking, zoning restrictions and addressing before we could call it an ADU or other any other type of dwelling. If the applicant insists on calling it a guest room, then we would clearly identify it as such on the permit and plans.
my250r11
Sawhorse
This is how we treat them.
ADAguy
Registered User
If so then call it that and not a guest room.
jar546
Forum Coordinator
I am not convinced the bathroom meets the minimum clearance requirements. Will need more information to scale.
steveray
SAWHORSE
We would ask the "cooking" question.....
mark handler
SAWHORSE
are you saying a guest room cannot have cooking features?
ADAguy
Registered User
What defines cooking features? source of heat, fixed or portable?
steveray
SAWHORSE
Nope...it just gets a much closer look as a dwelling unit when it does have it....
Yikes
Gold Member
The image visually implies a sink and refrigerator, and does not show a graphic that looks like a cooking device (burners or oven). If this were on a single family lot, I would call it an accessory structure (such as JPohling's "pool house" recommendation), but not an (accessory) dwelling unit.
That said, it is easy for them to add a plug-in microwave or a burner coil afterwards... but bootlegging is a different issue.
That said, it is easy for them to add a plug-in microwave or a burner coil afterwards... but bootlegging is a different issue.
TheCommish
Registered User
where is it located on the lot in conjunction with what other dwelling or structures, you cannot have an accessory anything until you have a principle use
ADAguy
Registered User
point!