Kitchens
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JADUs, must, as a minimum have an efficiency kitchen which shall include a cooking facility with plug-in appliances, a sink, and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
Entrances & Internal Connects
All ADUs and JADUs are required to have a separate entrance from the main entrance to the existing or proposed primary dwelling unit(s). ADUs may have an internal connection to the primary dwelling. JADUs must have an internal connection to the primary dwelling if sanitation facilities are shared, otherwise an internal connection is optional.
Path of Egress
A three-foot (3') wide clear path of travel from the ADU entrance to the Right-of-Way (e.g. sidewalk, alley, etc.) is required.
Address, Mailbox, & Street Front Awareness
Each ADU and JADU is required to obtain a separate address from the primary unit. A mailbox for each residential unit is also required.
Street-front awareness of ADUs and JADUs should be implemented using address numbering, landscaped pathways and/or site layout. This is required to signal the unit’s location to residents, the Postmaster, and Emergency Services.
Rental Term
No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.
Separate Sale
Except as provided in Government Code §66341, an ADU or JADU may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling.
Owner Occupancy
Mechanical Equipment
All mechanical equipment must be located five feet from any property line.
