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        "text": "An attached ADU shares at least one common wall with the main residence or builds outward from an existing wall, while a detached ADU is a standalone structure built elsewhere on the parcel. An attached unit usually offers more straightforward routing for tie-ins to existing plumbing, electrical panels, and exterior finishes like matching stucco. A detached unit provides greater acoustic and physical privacy for independent family members or tenants, but it requires independent site work, grading, utility trenching, and clear exterior setbacks from property boundaries. Evaluating your yard depth, tree lines, and desired level of separation will help determine the right approach.",
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