What California requires to turn a garage into a legal ADU: parking, setbacks, ceiling height, fire separation, energy code and utilities.
Which backyard projects need a permit in Bay Area cities: pools and spas, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, retaining walls, pavers and turf.
The steps to build a backyard ADU in the Bay Area, from checking your lot and California ADU law to design, permits and construction.
Comparing a backyard ADU and a home addition: how each is permitted, how they use your lot, and which fits your plans.
