;Glendale Jurisdiction
Square footage Maximum (studio/ 1 bedroom);850 sq.ft.
Square footage Maximum (2 bedrooms);1,200 sq.ft.
Maximum Building Height - Single Story;16'
Setbacks (Side and Rear);4'
Setbacks (Side and Rear) in models with fire sprinklers;4'
Corner Setbacks (if applicable);
Setback from Primary Residence;
Are ADU's allowed in front of the primary residence?;No
Does lot coverage apply to ADUs over 800 sq. ft.?;
Lot Coverage;
Do Impact fees apply over 750 sq. ft.?;
Do design guidelines apply?;
Is additional Parking required?;No, if 1) The ADU is located within .5 mile of a public bus stop or rail station, and the path of travel is publicly accessible. 2) The ADU is part of or within the primary residence or existing accessory building. 3) The ADU is on a street that requires on-street parking permits, but the permit has not been offered to the occupant of the ADU. 4) The ADU is located within one block of where a motor vehicle provides hourly and daily service as part of a regional fleet operated by a public agency or publicly leased motor vehicle-sharing organization.
The ADU is located within a historic district listed in the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.
If you convert your garage the parking spaces are no longer required to be replaced. This is in alignment with the new state laws.
