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ADUs Come in Many Shapes and Styles
<br /> Since ADUs are custom ,'.,. � -yam,;�•i
<br /> designed and created, ' a `p�.' ,�. A DETACHED ADU
<br /> they're able to fit ` , (aka DADU) is a
<br /> �,` stand-alone home on
<br /> discreetly into all sorts of �� ,,, �'` 7 the same lot as a larger,
<br /> locations,including _;� yt`� primary dwelling.
<br /> suburban subdivisions, `Yµ-Fa'•., - Examples include
<br /> walkable towns,urban : = '" ,,.- ` backyard bungalows
<br /> ' +N and converted
<br /> neighborhoods—and, , outbuildings.
<br /> of course, large lots and I !�j j t'
<br /> • , ` , t%1Location:Portland,Oregon
<br /> rural regions. ! ! - t°F - Photo by David Todd
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<br /> A An ATTACHED ADU connects to
<br /> an existing house,typically through the
<br /> construction of an addition along the - t4 ',., ., ♦ A GARAGE ADU converts all or part of an
<br /> home's side or rear.Such units can r' attached or detached garage into a residence.
<br /> have a separate or shared entrance. In , Other options:adding an ADU above a garage or
<br /> this example,the owners built a -- building a new unit for both people and cars.
<br /> connection between the house and
<br /> what was a detached garage.The t i..., Location:Cape May,New Jersey
<br /> Photo by Melissa Stanton,AARP
<br /> addition and the space above the
<br /> garage contain the ADU,which has its
<br /> own entrance (pictured at right). ., ' 9
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<br /> Location:Anne Arundel County,Maryland
<br /> Photo by Melissa Stanton,AARP
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<br /> Access to an
<br /> UPPER-LEVEL ADU .`
<br /> can be provided through 0
<br /> a stairway inside the \ / �°'- , .*
<br /> main home or directly Ery ` 1a'
<br /> from an exterior staircase. r
<br /> This 500-square-foot !•- 1,,,,,11l i� i,:1. A LOWER-LEVEL ADU is t icall created
<br /> ADU is part of a - irYr F ' IIII.. .; ' YP y through the conversion of a home's existing
<br /> 1,900-square-foot
<br /> . basement (provided that height and safety
<br /> primary dwelling. ' " a ' ' lir 1
<br /> t ' conditions can be met) during construction of
<br /> - the house or (above and on page 7) as part of a
<br /> Location:Portland,Oregon •
<br /> foundation replacement and house lift.
<br /> Photo by Eli Spevak,
<br /> Orange Splot LLC Location:Portland,Oregon I Photo by Chris Nascimento
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