Building a cottage in your Berkeley yard? Just make sure to tell the neighbors. By Nico SavidgeJan. 192022Jan. 202022 Homeowners in the Berkeley flatlands can now build two-story accessory dwelling units in their yards — as long as they inform their neighbors and tenants first.
2-story backyard homes approved in Berkeley flats; rules in hills will take more study By Nico SavidgeOct. 272021Jan. 192022 Homeowners outside the hills could get quick approval for accessory dwelling units up to 20 feet tall under new regulations.
City grapples with housing crisis, fire danger as it writes rules for ADUs in hills By Nico SavidgeOct. 242021Oct. 262021 New state laws require swift approval for many ADU projects. Should those rules be more strict in areas facing wildfire risk?
‘They just started jack-hammering’: Berkeley tenants blindsided by ADU that abuts sidewalk By Supriya YelimeliApril 92021July 72021 While the accessory dwelling unit is legal, these South Berkeley tenants are upset they were not informed it was coming.
First permitted cob structure in Berkeley could pave way for more green building By Natalie OrensteinApril 112018Jan. 272021 The backyard shed is made out of a cheap, earthen material similar to adobe and not recognized in the building code.
New laws make it even easier to build backyard cottages in Berkeley By Natalie OrensteinMarch 202017Jan. 282018 Berkeley’s ordinance on accessory dwelling units is now up to state code and more lenient than it used to be.
Sponsored Home Truths: Should you add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your home? By Red Oak RealtyFeb. 82017March 52019 [Sponsored:] Besides helping with the Bay Area’s housing shortage, there are all sorts of other reasons to add an ADU to your property.