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Discover what you can build in the City of Baldwin Park. This city guide covers essential ADU regulations and zoning laws to help you navigate the process and make informed decisions for your property.
In Baldwin Park you can build up to one ADU (either attached or detached) and one JADU on single-family property.
Multifamily property owners in Baldwin Park may convert at least one ADU,and additional ADUs not to exceeda maximum number equal to 25% of the existing units out of existing uninhabitable space.Ergo:
No more than two detached ADUs may be constructed on a multifamily lot in Baldwin Park.
In Baldwin Park, the maximum size of a detached ADU depends on the lot size. For lots of 5,000 square feet or smaller, detached ADUs are limited to 850 square feet for a 1-bedroom or studio, 1,000 square feet for a 2-bedroom.
For lots between 5,001 and 8,000 square feet, detached ADUs with any bedroom configuration can be built to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
For lots larger than 8,000 square feet, detatched ADUs with any bedroom configuration can be built to a maximum of 1,200 square feet.
In Baldwin Park, the maximum size of an attached ADU depends on the lot size. For lots of 5,000 square feet or smaller, attached ADUs are limited to 850 square feet for a 1-bedroom or studio, 1,000 square feet for a 2-bedroom.
For lots between 5,001 and 8,000 square feet, attached ADUs with any bedroom configuration can be built to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
For lots larger than 8,000 square feet, attached ADUs with any bedroom configuration can be built to a maximum of 1,200 square feet.
In Baldwin Park, attached and detached ADUs are limited in height to 18 feet.
An attached ADU may be two stories in Baldwin Park. However, due to height restrictions you cannot build a two-story ADU in Baldwin Park.
No, stacked ADUs (one ADU on each floor of a two-story structure) are not allowed in Baldwin Park.
No, two ADUs attached together are not allowed in Baldwin Park.
No, a JADU is defined as an ADU converted from existing space within the main structure of the primary dwelling unit. As such, it cannot be attached to an ADU.
Roof decks are not prohibited for ADUs in Baldwin Park. However, California building safety codes about roof deck safety railings apply, and the height of the railing applies to the total height of the building, so the whole structure including the railings must comply with ADU height requirements. California requires that deck rails be 36 inches high on residential dwellings, 42 inches high on multifamily dwellings.
The exterior of the ADU must align with the architectural and aesthetic style of the rest of the neighborhood, using similar materials and design elements to maintain consistency with the main dwelling unit and surrounding dwellings (similar to a garage conversion).
The City of Baldwin Park requires 4-foot rear and side setbacks for new-construction ADUs. ADUs converted from existing structures may be exempt.
The City of Baldwin Park requires a minimum of 6 feet of separation between the new ADU and any other structures. ADUs converted from existing structures may be exempt.
No, ADUs are not allowed in the front yard of residential property in Baldwin Park.
Baldwin Park prefers in-person submission. However, you can contact the Baldwin Park Planning Department to make other arrangements if in-person submission is impossible.
Baldwin Park may require a soils report for ADU permitting to make sure the soil can support the new structure, especially if the ADU will be located on a hillside, an area with significant grading, or if there are special foundation requirements.
While not setting a percentage, Baldwin Park requires that property maintain “sufficient” open and permeable space on the lot.
The plan check requires a review by the Planning Department and the Department of Building & Safety for zoning, building standards, and safety compliance. The process takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
Baldwin Park typically requires one additional parking spot per ADU be added to the property. However, if the property is located within a half-mile of a public transit stop, it may be exempt from this requirement. ADUs converted from an existing garage or carport are also exempt from this parking requirement.
If a parking space must be added, it can be included on the driveway or configured as tandem parking for ADU construction.
Per Title 24 of the California Energy Code, solar panels of appropriate size and capacity are mandatory on new-construction ADUs. ADUs built from converted existing structures are exempt, as may be ADUs located under significant shading. Smaller ADUs may be subject to reduced or modified solar panel requirements.
An ADU is not required to have a separate water or electrical meter. You can opt for the ADU to share service with the main dwelling unit. However, you can request separate water or electrical meters from the City of Baldwin Park.
Baldwin Park does not automatically assign a new ADU its own address. However, it may assign the ADU a new address if it is intended for rental or independent occupancy. The ADU will usually get a “½” designation — for example, an ADU located behind 1234 Pine Street would have the address “1234½ Pine Street.”
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to land development or redevelopment that seeks to preserve and conserve onsite water quality and natural features, with minimal detrimental effect to local waterways and ecosystems. Baldwin Park may require LID fees for larger ADUs.
No, Baldwin Park does notallow residents to use an ADU as an Airbnb or short-term rental (30 days or less).
Per the Costa-Hawkins Act of 1995, Baldwin Park does not impose rent control on dwellings constructed after February 1, 1995. This means most new-build ADUs are exempt. However, if the primary dwelling unit is subject to rent control, it might apply to the ADU as well.
While encouraging the use of electric appliances for efficiency and sustainability, Baldwin Park does not prohibit gas appliances in new ADUs.
In Baldwin Park you are only required to install sprinklers in new ADU plans if the primary dwelling unit has them as well. You may also be required to install them if the ADU is located within a special fire hazard zone.
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