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  "name": "ADU Build: How to Avoid Common Site and Utility Snags",
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      "name": "Step 1: Feasibility Review (Initial Phase): This is where we assess your lo…",
      "text": "Feasibility Review (Initial Phase): This is where we assess your lot's potential, looking at zoning, existing utilities, and any site constraints. It’s crucial for understanding what's possible before committing too much. We'll discuss common customer questions like allowed size, placement, and utility connections. This typically takes a few weeks.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Site Measurement & Utility Assessment (Design Prep): A detailed sur…",
      "text": "Site Measurement & Utility Assessment (Design Prep): A detailed survey of your property and evaluation of existing utility capacities helps inform the design. This ensures the proposed ADU can realistically be supported by your current infrastructure. This might take another couple of weeks.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Concept Design & Plan Preparation (Design Phase): Based on the feas…",
      "text": "Concept Design & Plan Preparation (Design Phase): Based on the feasibility and assessment, architectural and engineering plans are drawn up. This is where your vision takes shape while adhering to local standards for height, setbacks, and accessibility. This can be a multi-week process, depending on revisions.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Permit Submission & Review (Permitting Phase): Once plans are final…",
      "text": "Permit Submission & Review (Permitting Phase): Once plans are finalized, we submit them to the local permitting agency. In California, ADU applications with existing dwellings on the lot are generally processed ministerially within 60 days. Inspections during construction verify compliance.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Construction & Inspections (Build Phase): After permits are issued,…",
      "text": "Construction & Inspections (Build Phase): After permits are issued, construction begins. We coordinate various trades, manage the build, and ensure required inspections occur at key milestones (foundation, framing, rough-ins). Construction length varies significantly by project size and complexity.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Final Approval & Occupancy (Closeout): Once construction is complet…",
      "text": "Final Approval & Occupancy (Closeout): Once construction is complete and all inspections passed, the local agency issues a certificate of occupancy, making the unit ready for use. This marks the successful completion of your ADU journey.",
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