Whittier

ADU Requirements

# Of Units Allowed In R-1 Zone: 1
# Of Units Allowed In Multi-Family Zone: 2
Minimum Required Lot Size: no minimum
Minimum ADU Size: 150
Maximum ADU Size: 1,200; 1,500 over 20,000sq. ft.
ADU Setbacks: side setback: 4 ft., rear setback: 4 ft., building separation: 10 ft.
Owner Occupancy Required?: no
Parking Requirements: parking exemption or 1 parking per ADU
Can ADU Be Attached To Main House?: JADU, SB-9
Can ADU Have Separate (New) Address?
Can ADU Sold Separately From Main House?: no
Can Unit Have Kitchen?: yes
Can Unit Have Bathroom?: yes
Can Unit Have Separate Entrance?: yes
Electrical Meter Required?: determined by city
Water Meter Required?
Gas Meter Required?
Solar Panels Required?
Fire Sprinkler System Required?: no, if the existing dwelling already has one