Will my ADU be grandfathered?

[Mark Vesu]

Hi all, I recently bought a house that has two units. One main and one junior unit - roughly 450 sq ft. The house was built in 1920's and junior unit was built in the 40's and they built it on the property line, i.e. fence-house-fence that means there is no clearance between the ADU and the fence. The ADU was built before the city was incorporated. What should i do? Will they grandfather my unit? The roof is so bad I need a new one as well. Appreciate your help.

[Nathan Gesner]

I disagree. If it was built prior to the law, they will typically grandfather it in and continue to allow it. If it is ever destroyed or otherwise removed, they will not allow you to replace it.

Contact the City Planning and Zoning and they can give you a clear answer.