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Brent Cooper, bcooper@cityofamericancanyon.org
Taresa Geilfuss, tgeilfuss@cityofamericancanyon.org
Tom Trimberger, ttrimberger@interwestgrp.com
William He, whe@cityofamericancanyon.org
Disclaimer: standards and process may vary. Consultation with the contact is recommended before starting any project.
Standards | Details |
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Zones allowed | All single-family residential zones: RS-6500, RS-8000, RR-10,000, RR-20,000, SP1-SF, RE (ADUs by-right). |
Lot Restrictions | |
Minimum Lot Size | None |
Min/Max ADU Size | Detached: Maximum of 1,200 square feet Attached: Maximum of 50 percent of the existing living area with a maximum increase of 1,200 square feet JADUs: Maximum of 500 square feet |
ADU Building Height | Detached: Generally limited to 16 feet. If an ADU is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor it may be built up to 18 feet, or up to 20 feet to align the roof pitches of the ADU and the primary dwelling unit. A detached ADU may be built up to 18 feet if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling unit with more than one story. Attached: Limited to 25 feet, or the height limit of the underlying zoning. |
Setbacks | Side and Rear: 4’, or determined by underlying zoning. Front: Determined by underlying zoning. Existing setbacks apply to the conversion of existing structures. |
Parking Requirements | At least one on-site parking space unless the ADU:
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Owner Occupancy | No owner occupancy required until Jan 1, 2025. |
Sample fees from recent permits | 480 SF Detached ADU New Construction Total: $5,812 *Fees are specific to each project and will vary. Fees change regularly. These are provided as examples only. |
Other requirements | All ADUs that increase living space by 500 square feet or more are subject to NVUSD school facility fees. |
Process | ADUs in single-family residential zones require a building permit prior to construction. |
Exceptions | None. |
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