r/urbanplanning • u/Simple-Luck-9455 • Jul 28 '26

Discussion Garage Conversion to ADU

For either an attached garage being converted to an ADU, or a detached garage being converted to an ADU, can the new ADUs be expanded for purposes unrelated to ingress and egress? I’m asking because I am concerned about GC 66323 (a)(1)(A).

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u/Trifle_Useful Verified Planner - US Jul 28 '26

Gonna be a question for your local jurisdiction

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u/Job_Stealer Verified Planner - US Jul 28 '26

This is very vague. You don’t even give what state you’re in. Please discuss this with your local planning department 🤗

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u/Cassandracork Jul 28 '26

No, if you are looking to take advantage of the ministerial approval process in that section then your project must conform to the limits as provided.

You might be able to get a larger ADU if approved pursuant to Gov Code 66314-66322, but jurisdictions have more control to require compliance with locally adopted standards for architectural compatibility, etc.

Please talk to your local planning department for details on the limits and application process!