What is an ADU – Feasibility Study?

An ADU – Feasibility Study is intended to support a property owner’s early decision-making about building an ADU. The study includes:

• Information about your property’s unique conditions and constraints
• Local zoning and permitting considerations
• Utility needs (water, sewer, and energy)
• Preliminary design considerations
• High-level cost and budget estimates

Receiving an ADU – Feasibility Study does not obligate a property owner to build an ADU, nor does it obligate a property owner to use the chosen Provider for any additional services.
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How to Get a Feasibility Study?

An ADU – Feasibility Study starts with a phone call or an onsite survey. A qualified professional will answer your questions about ADUs and visit your property and do a site assessment and record the following information in order to write up comprehensive report:

• ADU type, expected usage and estimated square footage
• Zoning district
• Site work complexity and site preparation needs:
• Evaluate lot size, topography, existing structures, and environmental considerations
• Site access complexity:
• Identify access points for construction and any clearing or grading requirements
• Electrical Service: Current and proposed (OH or UG; common or separate)
• Current electrical service amperage
• Hookup between ADU and Primary Dwelling
• Will this be an all-electric ADU?
• Wastewater Service: Current and proposed (sewer or septic; common or separate)
• Water Service: Current and proposed (public or private; common or separate)
• Environmental considerations
• Any other local requirements (i.e. historic district, fire and emergency access, impact fees, etc.)

A property can only receive one Feasibility Study. Please let your assessor know if you have contacted another Feasibility Study Provider.

If you’ve got more question, and want us to contact you, then just [click on] the purple ADU – Contact Me Form button above and we’ll reach out.