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Update: City of Santa Cruz ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

The State of California has a recognized housing shortage, with the result that both Sacramento and local municipalities throughout California have made myriad recent changes to the regulations governing ADUs. Permits For ADUs Although all ADUs require a building permit, no discretionary approvals (i.e. What is an ADU?

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Tiny Homes vs Traditional Homes: Which One is the Better Investment?

Architecture Ideas

Despite rising interest rates (~7%), many buyers still lean toward conventional housing due to better long-term financing options and property appreciation. They are easier to finance through conventional mortgages. Long-Term Value and Appreciation Traditional homes generally offer more substantial long-term value.

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AB 1033 Will Allow Condoization of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

Currently, California properties having ADUs are not permitted to be condoized – AB 1003 proposes to change that. AB 1033 would also be advantageous to current homeowners who could use the sale of an ADU to help finance its construction. The ADU is thus considered a separate entity from the main home, able to be sold separately.

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Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience.

Westeck News

government announced a Standardized Housing Design Project this fall, with the goal of streamlining permitting processes and building more homes faster. Provinces are also looking at housing design standards to increase housing supply while decreasing process burdens. Housing is only affordable if it is affordable to operate.

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How Design Professionals Can Find the North Star in the Fog of Upheaval

Community Architect

Professionals who are guided not only by rules, codes, and regulations but also by societal values. Even local zoning has become so byzantine that specialty zoning lawyers and expediters are needed maneuver a project through the labyrinth of permitting and still finding it at times mired in lengthy litigation.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Home Addition

Santa Cruz Architect

These costs generally include design, materials, permits, and labor but can vary based on the size of the addition, the complexity of the project, and the region within California. Secure Funding Given the high cost of building a room addition, most homeowners will need to secure financing.

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Revitalize Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Home Renovation

The Architecture Designs

It’s where practicality meets vision, allowing homeowners to balance their desires with the realities of finance and functionality. This initial phase is critical, as it shapes the direction of your entire project, influencing every decision from design choices to material selections.