Redondo approves new ‘Granny flat’ laws
Redondo’s new Additional Dwelling Unit ordinance would prevent the development of over-garage “granny flats,” as seen here. Photo courtesy AccessoryDwellings.org The Redondo Beach City Council approved a pair of ordinances on Additional Dwelling Units, issuing tighter restrictions than existing state law on where and how so-called “Granny Flats” can be locally built. Redondo’s new laws — drawn for both the city’s coastal and inland zones — sets minimum lot size restrictions for construction — lots in R-1 zones must be greater than 6,000 square feet; R-2 lots must be bigger than 5,000 square feet — and 600 square foot maximum size limits for detached ADUs. Attached ADUs are allowed to max out at the smaller of 600 square feet, or 50 percent of the living area of the existing residence, and builders can only construct one ADU on their property. The city’s ordinance also requires owner-occupancy on one of the units, aimed at preventing absentee landlords leaving their property to multiple renters to handle. New ADUs also must be one-story units, and may not be built above garages, as originally approved by the Redondo Beach Planning Commission. One parking space must also be allowed…
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