Agoura Hills ADU Standards
Prefab ADU in Agoura
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
An ADU is an independent residential unit on the same lot as a primary home, providing additional living space, rental opportunities, or multi-generational housing. A Prefab ADU is a permanent, factory-built backyard home that meets local zoning and building codes, making it ideal for long-term living.
Tiny homes, often confused with prefab ADUs, are small, mobile units built on wheels. While both can be ADUs, prefab ADUs are stationary and built to last, while tiny homes face more zoning challenges due to their mobility.
Planning to Build an ADU in Agoura Hills?
Following the introduction of ADU regulations, Agoura Hills has witnessed a rise in the construction of accessory dwelling units. If you’re looking to build an ADU in Agoura Hills, LiveLarge is available to help you grasp the essential development requirements for a seamless and effective project. Thinking of installing an ADU in Agoura Hills? Let LiveLarge guide you through the critical standards to streamline your building process.
Types of ADUs:
- Attached ADUs: Extensions or conversions of existing structures.
- Detached ADUs: New, independent buildings.
Zoning and Lot Size:
- Permitted ADU and JADU locations. ADUs and JADUs are permitted in the RV (residential-very low density), RL (residential-low density), RS (residential-single-family), RM (residential-medium density), RH (residential-high density), CS-MU (commercial shopping center-mixed use), and OS-R (open space-restricted) zones or in any zone designation where residential development is allowed.
- An ADU shall be located on the same lot as a detached or multifamily residential building.
- ADU or JADU covenant
- For each new ADU approved through the building permit only process, the property owner shall record a covenant in accordance with subsection b. below except the property owner shall not be required to reside in either the ADU or primary dwelling unit.
- For each new ADU or JADU approved through the building permit only process, the property owner shall record a city attorney-approved declaration of restrictions that specifies the size and attributes of the ADU or JADU.
Size and Floor Area:
- Attached ADU:
- 0-1 Bedroom: Maximum area of 850 sqft.
- 2 Bedrooms: Maximum area of 1000 sqft; or 50% of the primary residence floor area, whichever is less.
- Detached ADU:
- 0-1 Bedroom: Maximum area of 850 sqft.
- 2 Bedrooms: Maximum area of 1000 sqft.
- JADU (Junior ADU):
- Maximum area of 500 sqft.
Setbacks and Height:
- Attached ADU:
- Setbacks: 4-foot side/rear setbacks.
- Height: 16 ft max or not surpass the height of the primary residence, whichever is lower.
- Detached ADU:
- Setbacks: 4-foot side/rear setbacks; 10-foot from primary residence; 45-foot front setback(Per Underlying Zone).
- Height: 16 ft.
Parking Requirements
- ADUs require one off-street parking space, in addition to the primary residence parking.
- JADUs do not require parking.
- Tandem parking on an existing driveway is allowed.
- Parking Exemptions (No additional parking required if the ADU is):
- Within ½ mile of public transit
- In a historic district
- Part of the primary residence or an existing structure
- In an area where street parking permits are required but not available to ADU occupants
- Within one block of a city-approved car-share parking space
- Replacement Parking
- If a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished or converted into an ADU, replacement parking is not required for the main residence.
For more information, contact the Agoura Hills Planning Division at (818) 597-7334 or via email at Permits@AgouraHillsCity.org.
Why Choose LiveLarge for Your ADU Project?
LiveLarge Prefab ADUs are designed to meet Agoura Hills’s detached ADU regulations, offering a hassle-free way to maximize property value. With pre-approved designs and expert guidance, we ensure a smooth approval process.
Let LiveLarge be your trusted partner for your ADU journey in Agoura Hills. With our expertise in design, construction, and pre-approved plans, we ensure your project aligns with local standards and maximizes your property’s potential. Contact us today to start your ADU project!
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