The two-story, 1200-square-foot ADU under construction on Calle de Rosas was approved and permitted by the City of San Diego. SAN DIEGO — Homeowners in Rancho Peñasquitos are reeling over a two-story accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, going up in their neighborhood. They told CBS 8 it’s blocking their views of the San Diego skyline. “It’s huge, it […]
More Videos The two-story, 1200-square-foot ADU under construction on Calle de Rosas was approved and permitted by the City of San Diego. Author: cbs8.com Published: 6:30 PM PST December 4, 2023 Updated: 6:30 PM PST December 4, 2023
Granny flat, anyone? More than 1,300 homeowners applied in the first week of the city’s accessory dwelling unit pilot program, which will pick just 15 winners, the New York Daily News reported. The “Plus One ADU” program uses grant funding from state agency Homes and Community Renewal to finance the addition of backyard cottages, garage […]
Residency Information:In which neighborhood or area of the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region do you currently reside?Donner Summit: 1.7%Kings Beach: 6.6%Tahoe City: 10.4%Truckee: 57.3%North Lake Tahoe (other areas): 18.1%Other: 5.9% Awareness:Prior to this survey, were you aware of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?Yes: 87.9%No: 9.3%Somewhat: 2.8% Interest in ADUs:Would you consider constructing an ADU on your property?Yes, […]
The two-story, 1200-square-foot ADU under construction on Calle de Rosas was approved and permitted by the City of San Diego. SAN DIEGO — Homeowners in Rancho Peñasquitos are reeling over a two-story accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, going up in their neighborhood. They told CBS 8 it’s blocking their views of the San Diego skyline. “It’s huge, it […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Santa Barbara hosted their Design Awards Gala on December 7th at the University Club, to honor the achievements of local architects and architecture. The annual event provided a showcase of AIA members’ contribution to the architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture. The AIA Santa […]
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On November 28, Truckee Town Council approved four new and updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive programs to supplement the existing ADU Program. The goal of Truckee’s ADU Program is to encourage the permitting of existing unpermitted ADUs, and to increase the inventory of ADUs as a means of expanding affordable, long-term […]
Lew Sichelman The Biden administration is taking steps to help create more affordable houses and apartments, which could help fill the inventory gap that plagues the housing sector. In the final weeks of 2023, the White House announced initiatives that will help buyers finance houses with accessory dwelling units, spur the conversion of unused office […]
A small housing pilot program is seeing big demand from New Yorkers. A city-state initiative that would provide financing of up to $395,000 for New Yorkers to add secondary residences such as backyard cottages, converted garages and basement apartments to their homes has seen a surge of interest from the outer boroughs. Since it was […]
Many Type 2 applications are allowed uses in their zone but require additional review by staff before approval to ensure use-specific standards and design requirements are followed. EXAMPLE: A homeowner is building an accessory dwelling unity (mother-in-law suite) in their backyard in an R-1A (Large Lot) zone. WHY TYPE 2: ADU’s are allowed in R-1A, […]