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Local ADU Rules

City of Cloverdale

Last Updated October 2, 2024

ADU Contact:

Rafael Miranda, rmiranda@ci.cloverdale.ca.us

Disclaimer: standards and process may vary. Consultation with the contact is recommended before starting any project.

Standards	Details
Zones allowed	All Zoning Districts
Lot Restrictions	Allowed on lots developed with a single-family or multi-family residential use. For Multi-Family Residential, an ADU(s) can be created within existing portions of the Multi-Family Residential structure that is not currently used as livable space (storage, carport, garage, etc.). However, one-story detached ADUs may be allowed on a Multi-Family Residential parcel provided such units comply with City development standards for one-story ADUs.
Minimum Lot Size	None
Min/Max ADU Size	Single-family lots <6,000 square feet: One ADU up to 850 square feet, or one ADU up to 1,000 square feet if the ADU provides more than one bedroom; or Two ADUs, the total combined square footage of which does not exceed 850 square feet. Single-family lots >6,000 square feet: One ADU up to 1,200 square feet; or Two ADUs, the total combined square footage of which cannot exceed 1,200 square feet. Attached ADUs: The total floor area should not exceed 50% of the existing primary dwelling. Multi-family lots: No more than two detached ADUs may be allowed on a parcel developed with a Multi-Family Residential use; The number of ADUs permitted within the footprint of an existing Multi-Family Residential structure may be up to 25 percent of the number of existing units, or one unit, whichever is greater.
ADU Building Height	Detached: 25 feet and up to two-stories. Attached: Same as that of primary dwelling.
Setbacks	4 foot side and rear yard setbacks for new construction; no setback required for conversion of an already-existing structure.
Parking Requirements	None
Owner Occupancy	Not Required
Sample fees from recent permits	Sample ADU Building Permit Fee for 400 square foot unit: $1,193 (no impact fees are assessed for units under 750 sf) ADU Development Impact fees for units > 750 square feet: $14,843.51. Detailed breakdown of sample fee available at this link on page 5: https://www.cloverdale.net/DocumentCenter/View/2350/City-Council-Resolution-009-2018?bidId= Graduated fee schedule implementation, e.g.: 2021: Only 60% of the fee is required ($8,906.11) 2022: Only 80% of the fee is required ($11,874.81) 2023 and beyond: 100% of the fee is required ($14,843.51) *Fees are specific to each project and will vary. Fees change regularly. These are provided as examples only.
Other requirements
Process	Building Permit
Exceptions

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