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Victory in Laguna Beach! Family can finally build ADU, City (reluctantly) says

The Laguna Beach City Council voted to approve a coastal development permit for Steve and Karen Reinecke to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property, concluding a contentious battle that req

pacificlegal.org · Jul 10

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Seattle Eases Accessory Dwelling Restrictions Just Ahead of State Deadline

Seattle has implemented new legislation easing restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the reforms taking effect this week following passage in May. The changes help the city comply with

theurbanist.org · Jul 01

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More than 1,000 ADUs have been approved in SLO County since 2020. Is it helping?

San Luis Obispo County has approved more than 1,200 accessory dwelling units since 2020, reflecting California's broader push to address the housing crisis through ADU development. Accessory dwelling

sanluisobispo.com · Jun 30

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program (ADULP) - City of Oakland (.gov)

The City of Oakland has launched an Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program offering second mortgage loans up to $250,000 to help low- and moderate-income homeowners finance the construction of additiona

oaklandca.gov · Jun 28

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New Building Permits Filed for Backyard ADU at 2038 McAllister Street, San Francisco

New Building Permits Filed for Backyard ADU at 2038 McAllister Street, San Francisco  San Francisco YIMBY

sfyimby.com · Jun 26

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Redlands moves to streamline ADU process with pre-approved design program

The city of Redlands has announced a partnership with RRM Design Group to establish a pre-approved design program for Accessory Dwelling Units, marking another step forward in California's ongoing eff

communityforwardredlands.com · Jun 18

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City Council votes 5-4 to restrict controversial bonus ADU program

City Council votes 5-4 to restrict controversial bonus ADU program  Times of San Diego

timesofsandiego.com · Jun 17

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Kitsap launches permit-ready ADU program to boost backyard housing

Kitsap launches permit-ready ADU program to boost backyard housing  Kitsap Sun

kitsapsun.com · Jun 17

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San Diego reins in controversial bonus ADU incentive

The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Monday to implement stricter regulations on accessory dwelling units, capping the number of backyard apartments that can be built on single-family lots. The decisi

sandiegouniontribune.com · Jun 16