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  "name": "What is the difference between a tiny home and an ADU for primary residence use?",
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        "text": "While a tiny home can function as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), not all ADUs are tiny homes, and not all tiny homes are ADUs. An ADU is a secondary residential unit on a single-family lot, regulated by specific local ordinances for size, setback, and occupancy, often intended to provide additional housing. A tiny home refers more to the physical size and design philosophy of a dwelling, typically under 400 square feet. A tiny home placed on a property as a secondary residence, meeting all ADU requirements, would be considered an ADU. If it's the sole dwelling on a lot, it's just a tiny home, subject to primary residence zoning.",
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        "description": "An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit on a property, while a tiny home is defined by its small size. A tiny home can be an ADU if it meets local ADU requirements; otherwise, it's just a small primary residence."
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  "description": "An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit on a property, while a tiny home is defined by its small size. A tiny home can be an ADU if it meets local ADU requirements;"
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