Dana Point is one of the latest Orange County cities to tighten development requirements for accessory dwelling units, commonly called granny flats, focusing on specific sections of the city with parking issues.
Cities across the county have flagged concerns regarding granny flats over the past several years as these developments get more popular, bringing more people and cars to already congested areas.
Granny flats — secondary, smaller housing developments typically built on the same lot as a single-family home — have also become more common as cities attempt to keep up with state housing mandates, especially affordable units for low-income residents…