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.
See finished ADUs, kitchens, bathrooms and additions from around the Bay Area, plus work in progress as it happens.
