Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a mature ADU rule path; verify parcel, zoning, setbacks, fire, and utility constraints before filing.
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ADU rule screen
Check ADU setback rules.
Setbacks can decide whether a project fits even when ADUs are broadly allowed.
Quick answer
Setbacks can decide whether a project fits even when ADUs are broadly allowed.
What the card returns
Screen whether an ADU may be allowed at an address.
A useful ADU answer needs parcel facts: zoning, building type, unit count, lot constraints, utilities, and local ADU rules.
No fake build approvalUse the linked official source before acting on a high-stakes property or safety decision.
New York
New York ADU screening starts with NYC zoning/housing rules and the official City of Yes housing framework; property facts still control final eligibility.
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San Diego
San Diego ADU eligibility starts with companion/junior unit rules plus zoning and parcel constraints.
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San Jose
San Jose has official ADU rules and a local permit workflow; parcel facts still control final eligibility.
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Seattle
Seattle ADU/DADU rules are official and permit-driven; verify lot, floor area, trees, and utility constraints.
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Portland
Portland ADU rules use city permit guidance plus zoning and site constraints.
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Common questions
Can ADUAllowed give a final yes/no answer?
Only when the connected official source supports it. Otherwise ADUAllowed shows the official source route, confidence, and the facts still needing verification.
Why does the exact answer depend on local sources?
These records and rules are controlled by city, county, state, district, or agency systems. The same street address can cross a boundary that changes the final answer.
Cite this page
Use this page as a public web reference, not an official agency record. The linked official source remains the final authority.
ADUAllowed. "ADU Setback Rules | Official City Source Check". https://www.aduallowed.com/adu-setback-rules/. Reviewed Jul 2026.
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