City posts ADU prototypes

The city of Carpinteria’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) prototype designs are available for public view on the city’s website. The two base prototypes – Plan 1 and Plan 2 – can be used by residents who do not want to spend money on their own custom plans, which the city estimates will save residents $5,000.

Plan 1 features a one-bedroom, 400 square-foot unit, while Plan 2 features a one-bedroom, 480-square foot unit; each plan has the option for a California

Ranch or Coastal Cottage style. All residents who want to use the plans must still obtain a Building Permit and Coastal Development Permit.

The city’s ADU ordinance went into effect on Feb. 22, following Carpinteria City Council approval on Jan. 23. For questions about the ADU program, contact Syndi Souter at (805) 755-4405 or SyndiS@carpinteriaca.gov. See more online at carpinteriaca.gov.

––Evelyn Spence

Plan 2 features a 480 square-foot ADU, also available in California Ranch and Coastal Cottage styles.

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