Senate Bill 1069 makes it easier to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Lake Arrowhead, CA! With the passage of Senate Bill 1069, which went into effect January 1, 2017, Arrowhead just opened the doors for more people to build ADUs (aka Granny Flats, Secondary Units, etc) on their property. The law was prompted by escalating housing prices and a need for more affordable housing units.
Although building secondary units on the property for elderly parents coined the term “granny flats,” real estate agents and lawmakers say rent is so high that just about everyone is trying to get in one nowadays. “It’s a modest step,” said Steve Russell, executive director of the San Diego Housing Federation. “Anything that contributes to housing supply is part of the solution . . . it’s a big drop in the bucket but it’s still just a drop in the bucket.”
Lake Arrowhead ADU builder Bill Cavanaugh, USModular Inc said “Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit is a cost-effective way to add square footage for family members or for a rental unit to offset the rising cost of homes in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Our typical client builds an 850 sq. ft Accessory Dwelling unit which will have a kitchen, living room, up to 2 bedrooms and baths which is manageable and affordable for most homeowners.”
Some of the Key points in SB 1069 *1 include:
- ADU cannot exceed 1,200 sq. ft
- ADU can be a standalone unit/house or be a converted garage
- Reduced Parking requirements must meet several variables
- Reduced Fees for water, sewer, utility connection
- ADU can be built with Modular Construction, Site Built or built as a Manufactured Home
- Fire sprinklers may be eliminated if main dwelling does not have sprinklers
- ADU plus main residence must still meet local zoning Floor Area and Set Backs
Although SB 1069 streamlines the process and reduces fees and parking requirements – the local building departments still have rules and regulations for submitting applications and plans for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. To determine if it’s feasible from a zoning and financial standpoint – Lake Arrowhead accessory dwelling unit builder USModular offers a Feasibility Study with a Conceptual Budget service that will help most homeowners make an informed decision as to the size, location, and cost of building an ADU.
USModular Inc Accessory Dwelling Unit Feasibility Study Services include Phase 1: Feasibility Study with Conceptual Budget:
- Review Local Building Department Rules/Regulations to determine:
- Floor Area Ratio, Setbacks, Parking, Mass Transit Plan, Available Utilities, and Needs analysis
- Plan Submittal Requirements
- Create a Site Plan of the Current House
- Analyze options for Converting Existing Garage to ADU or New construction for ADU
- Develop a Conceptual Budget for Garage Conversion and/or New Construction ( Site Build, Modular, Manufactured)
If the Feasibility Study and Budget are agreeable to the client – then we can create a Construction contract and start Phase 2. Phase 2 – New Construction
- Choose a pre-designed Accessory Dwelling Unit (most cost-effective) or custom-designed ADU
- Determine Type of Construction ( site Build, Modular, Manufactured)
- Create required Civil Engineering Plans and House plans
- Submit site and house plans to State and local building departments for approvals
- Demo/Grade
- Install required utilities
- Build Foundation
- Build Home / Install Modular / Manufactured Home
- Coordinate with State and local building departments for inspections
- Complete exterior site work or landscaping per plans
- Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
Cost:
- Accessory Dwelling Units starting at $165,000
- Site Built ADU or Garage Conversion – TBD based on design, finishes, code
- Accessory Dwelling Units are welcome in cities like Lake Arrowhead, CA – as a means to increase affordable housing opportunities for families or for rental properties. Local jurisdiction will dictate setbacks and floor area ratios but State law typically dictates parking and connection fees.
- Visit our website at www.usmodularinc.com for more information or contact our prefabricated Lake Arrowhead construction company today!
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