Garage conversion rules in Anaheim, CA — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Anaheim facilitates garage conversions to ADUs under state law. No replacement parking required. Building permits required. Conversions exempt from setback requirements. Must meet building code standards.
Anaheim allows garage and carport conversions to ADUs per AMC §18.38.015 and state law. When converting a garage directly to an ADU, no replacement off-street parking is required. Conversions of legally established structures are exempt from the standard 4-foot rear/side setback requirements. Building permits required — converted space must meet residential building code including egress, ventilation, electrical, and plumbing. The ADU rental must be 30+ days (no STR use). JADUs up to 500 sq ft within existing structures including garages offer a streamlined option with owner-occupancy requirement. SB 9 provides additional options for two-unit development.
Conversion without permit: stop-work order. Non-compliant conversion: mandatory correction. STR use: violation.
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