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        "text": "In California, a tiny home can function as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) if it meets specific state and local requirements. An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit on a lot with an existing primary home. If a tiny home is placed on a foundation on a property with another existing residence, it would be considered an ADU. However, a tiny home can also be a standalone primary residence on its own lot, independent of another home. The classification affects zoning, permitting, and utility connections.",
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        "description": "A tiny home can be an ADU if it's a secondary unit on a lot with a primary home. Otherwise, it can be a standalone primary residence on its own lot, with different regulations."
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  "description": "A tiny home can be an ADU if it's a secondary unit on a lot with a primary home. Otherwise, it can be a standalone primary residence on its own lot, with differ"
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