Standards for JADUs/Jr. ADUs/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

JADUs are allowed as part of an existing or proposed Single-Family ; an owner-occupied property with a single family home can have both one ADU and one JADU.

JADUs can be created from an existing , or can be built as an addition to a home. A JADU can be as simple as adding a kitchenette and exterior entrance to an existing bedroom, or can be as complex as an addition of a fully-contained apartment with full and bath facilities.

Fees for JADUs vary greatly depending on the scope of work.

JADUs are limited to no more than 500sf in size, and must have a minimum of the following features:

1. Attached to a single family home (must share a , , or with the primary Single-Family home on the parcel). 2. Exterior entrance separate from the entrance for the primary home. 3. Kitchenette with counter space, sink, storage cabinets, refrigerator, and space for appliances. 4. Internal access to a . (Bathroom and full kitchen facilities can either be shared with the rest of the home or be exclusive to the JADU.)

JADU created from existing Bedroom ADU vs. Jr. ADU: What’s the Difference?

ADUs* JADUs Largest of 800 sf or 10% of lot (for detached) or largest Size limit 500 sf of 800 sf or 50% of primary structure (for attached Detached allowed? Yes, detached or attached. No, attached only. Owner Occupancy No. Yes. Required? Conversion of existing space No. No. required? Parking space No. No. required? Full kitchen No; kitchenette required, full kitchen Yes. required? optional. Kitchen sink; permanently Sink; refrigerated storage; cabinets installed cooking appliance; and counter space for appliances and Required Kitchen refrigerated storage; food preparation. Access to features cabinets and counter space full/permanent kitchen, if not for appliances and food provided in JADU. preparation. Yes, full bath required Bathroom required? (water , lavatory sink, No, may share with SFD. shower or bath). Usually yes; not required if Jr. ADU is Internal connection Usually no; allowed with a fully-independent dwelling unit to main home? 45-minute fire . with full kitchen and full bath). Separate heat source, fire No, if JADU is part of SFD. Yes, if JADU separation; sound Yes, always. is fully independent dwelling unit. attenuation required? Yes, up to 2 New Allowed with multi- Construction and at least family or mixed use one (up to 25% of existing No. housing? number of units) Conversion ADU allowed. Allowed with Single- Yes, one. Yes, one. Family ?

*For more information on ADUs, see the City’s other handouts: Visit www.cityofsantacruz.com > Business >Planning and Community Development >Accessory Dwelling Units