ADU News A push for more ADUs has hit the Bay Area and San Diego. Vast areas of San Diego County could be next.
The unincorporated parts of San Diego County are in the middle of an ADU boom — and even more could…
Policy
ADU News New Year, New Rules: How 2026 California ADU Laws Are Reshaping Bay Area Backyards
San Jose-Based Animas Valley Construction Helps Homeowners Navigate Four Major ADU Reforms That Took Effect January 1, 2026 These new…
Spring City planning panel rejects compromise zoning ordinance amid ADU and historic-boundary disputes
Spring City’s Planning & Zoning advisory panel voted down a proposed compromise zoning ordinance known in the discussion as Ordinance…
ADU News Woodland commission workshops ADU code updates under new state law, directs staff to prepare redlines
The Woodland Planning Commission held a workshop to update local land-use code to comply with House Bill 1337, which requires…
ADU News Pasadena ADU Loans: Affordable funding up to $225K for new units
The City of Pasadena has expanded its affordable housing options through a program providing up to $225,000 in 1% simple-interest…
ADU News City of Flagstaff Introduces ADU Plans to Boost Housing
ADU Design. Image courtesy of the City of Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff announces the launch of its Accessory Dwelling…
Sebastopol City Council approves ADU condo conversions, but that’s just the beginning
From the Zoning update presentation at the Jan. 6 City Council meeting. The Sebastopol City Council gave property owners…
ADU News San Bernardino Board adopts ADU code amendments to align with state law, sets minimum sizes and permit timelines
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 13 to adopt development code amendments for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior…
ADU News Palm Springs adopts urgency ADU ordinance to comply with new state rules
The Palm Springs City Council adopted an urgency ordinance on Jan. 14 to amend the municipal code governing accessory dwelling…