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Adding an accessory dwelling and garage with solar power in San Jose

The owners of a beautiful property in San Jose, California, wanted to add a new accessory dwelling and garage that they could use for family or as a rental home. They decided to add a 698-square-foot, one-bedroom ADU along with a 375-square-foot garage and power it all with solar panels. The accessory dwelling features a bedroom large enough for a California king bed, an open kitchen/living/dining area, a full bathroom, and a covered patio. Here are the plans.

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San Jose and Accessory Dwellings

In the City of San Jose, secondary units are generally allowed in R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts only, but may also be allowed in certain Planned Development Zoning Districts…

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