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Bungalow Concept

Are you envisioning a new cottage in your back yard or on the back forty?  TJC has designed many bungalows, guesthouses, mother-in-law units, caretaker cottages, and senior citizen residences. They are labeled with various names in different towns and counties. The first thing we do is to investigate the zoning regulations for a particular piece of property. The planning departments in the city or county have rules that dictate the maximum size and placement of the house, as well as the age and category of occupants.

In Salinas, we designed a small “granny unit” that was built in the backyard of an older home. We were careful to provide enough parking and open space on the lot. In North County and in Carmel Valley, we have designed senior houses on rural sites. These little dwellings meet area and height limitations; they are placed near the main residence; and they meet requirements for a septic system.

If your family is expanding, or if you are considering combining households, or if your parents want to live closer to you, call us. We will check out the rules and design a bungalow of your dreams.

-TJC