Land Use & ZoningIntermediateCalifornia Exam

In California, what is an 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU)?

AA commercial unit attached to a residential building, per standard municipal zoning practice, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice
BA secondary, smaller residential unit on the same lot as a primary single-family or multifamily dwelling, permitted under California state law to address housing needsCorrect
CA detached garage converted to an office, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice
DA guest house that cannot be rented, as typically applied by local planning authorities, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice

Why A secondary, smaller residential unit on the same lot as a primary single-family or multifamily dwelling, permitted under California state law to address housing needs Is Correct

Answer B: A secondary, smaller residential unit on the same lot as a primary single-family or multifamily dwelling, permitted under California state law to address housing needs

ADUs (sometimes called granny flats, in-law units, or secondary units) are secondary residential units on a lot with a primary dwelling. California has enacted laws requiring local governments to allow ADUs to help address the housing crisis.

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