JADU service lane
JADU requests kept distinct from other ADU workstreams
JADU requests are managed as their own lane because terminology, existing-space relationships, owner objectives, and official requirements must be confirmed rather than borrowed from a different ADU type.
Orientation
A familiar acronym still requires a precise review record
The workflow begins by recording how the owner is using the term and what physical area they have in mind. It then separates that intent from the current official definition and the facts of the property.
That separation matters: the portal can organize questions and evidence without turning a label into a permit, zoning, or buildability conclusion.
Scope anatomy
What the JADU lane organizes
Terminology check
Owner language and current official terminology are recorded separately until verified.
Existing-space context
The relationship to the existing residence is documented without assuming the space fits a defined category.
Shared-condition questions
Access, facilities, systems, privacy, and operational preferences are routed for appropriate review.
Decision trace
The official source, evidence, reviewer, and OwnerReview status remain attached to each conclusion.
Evidence needs
What must remain explicit in a JADU review
The page contains no screening tool. A future approved workflow would keep these inputs distinct and dated.
- The owner’s intended use, recorded as intent only
- Current official terminology and source date
- Existing-space records and appropriate condition evidence
- Open discipline and operational questions
- OwnerReview decision with the required verification wording
Decision path
A bounded path from intent to owner-reviewed action
Clarify the request
Capture the intended use and space concept without classifying it as eligible.
Verify the category
Use current official sources and relevant professional input to test terminology and facts.
Preserve the decision basis
Record what source and evidence support each owner-reviewed next step.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers without instant conclusions
Does this page provide the current legal definition of a JADU?
No. Official definitions and requirements can change and must be checked at the time of review. Requires official source verification.
Why is JADU a separate service lane?
It prevents terminology and assumptions from another ADU type from silently carrying into a different review context.
Can the portal classify an existing room as a JADU?
No. This public page performs no property lookup or classification. Requires official source verification.
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