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Three alternative definitions of ADUs are presented with the numeral 111:1 Choose one of the following options: Limiting ADUs to parcels that are already the site of a single-family dwelling 1. G°Accessory Dwelling Unit" (ADU) means a residential living unit on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling. The ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It may take various forms: a detached unit; a unit that is part of an accessory structure, such as a detached garage; or a unit that is part of an expanded or remodeled dwelling. The ADU to be built before or concurrently with a single-family home 1. "Accessory Dwelling Unit" (ADU) means a residential living unit on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling or a parcel on which a single-family dwelling is present or may be constructed. The ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It may take various forms: a detached unit, a unit that is part of an accessory structure, such as a detached garage; or a unit that is part of an expanded or remodeled dwelling. The preceding definition allows for the construction of an ADU prior to or concurrent with that of the primary residence. Two common circumstances in which an ADU might be built before the primary residence are (1) when a homeowner wishes to stage construction expenses and living arrangements, and (2) when the homeowner owns an adjacent legal lot (typically used as a side or backyard) and prefers to site an ADU there rather than on the lot with the primary residence. Suppose an owner built a 600 square foot detached dwelling on hersecond lot to serve as an ADU. If that lot was separately sold and the home on it was not identified as an ADU, the new owner might find that regulations limiting the size of ADUs to 75% of the primary dwelling's size would treat the small home as the primary residence and limit the size of an official ADU to 400 square feet. The ADU to be created on a lot with a multifamily dwelling 1. "Accessory Dwelling Unit" (ADU) means a residential living unit on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling or a multifamily structure. The ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It may take various forms: a detached unit; a unit that is part of an accessory structure, such as a detached garage; or a unit that is part of an expanded or remodeled single-family unit or a unit in a multifamily dwelling. 2. "Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit" (JADU) is a separate living unit of less than 500 square feet, with a separate entrance, that may share sanitation facilities with another dwelling unit other than an ADU. The provision on junior accessory dwelling units is based on California's definition and authorization of this type ofADU. See California Government Code Section § 65852.22. 3. "Living Area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. 4. "Zoning Administrator" means the local official who is responsible for processing and approving or denying applications to develop or legalize ADUs. 32 1 AARP - Accessory Dwelling Units: Model State Act and Local Ordinance