California's 2026 ADU Handbook Is a Starting Point, Not a Complete Site Approval
Understand California's 2026 ADU Handbook and the difference between state ADU rules, factory-built product review, local site approval, and utility planning.
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California's 2026 ADU Handbook Is a Starting Point, Not a Complete Site Approval
Understand California's 2026 ADU Handbook and the difference between state ADU rules, factory-built product review, local site approval, and utility planning.
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Site access, utility planning, and early model review
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Route access and utility planning often shape the project before finish details do.
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North America planning
ADU Policy
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California's 2026 ADU Handbook Is a Starting Point, Not a Complete Site Approval
Understand California's 2026 ADU Handbook and the difference between state ADU rules, factory-built product review, local site approval, and utility planning.
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A taller version with more emphasis on the image and headline.

California's 2026 ADU Handbook Is a Starting Point, Not a Complete Site Approval
Understand California's 2026 ADU Handbook and the difference between state ADU rules, factory-built product review, local site approval, and utility planning.