What we’re trying to do is incentivize affordable investments in our city,” said the city’s community development director.

On March 4, after a marathon all-day session, the City Council balked at outright repealing its Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus ...

Known as the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standard Plan Program, the initiative puts forward 20 pre-approved designs for ADUs, which are secondary livable structures that can be added to the same ...

The state has a reputation for high housing costs and bureaucracy in front of developers. But city planners hope a new online tool could help make it easier for residents to build smaller shelters.

Type Five lets clients choose everything from floor plans to finishes via its website ... design process helped a family ...

The Pre-Reviewed ADU Plans Program allows architects and designers to submit ADU plans for pre-approval, ensuring compliance with the California Building Code. Once approved, homeowners can select ...

Earlier Monday, county commissioners approved ADUs for rural areas. Although that will not affect properties within West ...

Despite the measure being a heated topic last year, the Fort Wayne Plan Commission has already approved a change to the ordinance that allows residents to build an ADU with less red tape.

Homeowners in unincorporated Marin County looking to build an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, will still be able to save thousands on permit fees after a move by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

The program provides four sets of ADU building plans that have been previewed and approved by the Building and Safety Department, with no usage cost outside of standard permitting fees ...