Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Update · Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Update •Self contained dwelling unit (living space) with a full kitchen, bathroom and a

Resource Management Agency, Planning Division

Tricia Maier, Long-Range Planning Section Manager

Jennifer Butler and Owen Deutsch, Project Planners

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Ordinance Update

• Self contained dwelling unit (living space) with a full kitchen, bathroom and a place to sleep.

• Accessory to a principal dwelling.

• A manufactured home can be utilized as an ADU.

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU?

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“granny flats” “in-law units” “backyard cottages” “secondary units”

Examples of ADU Types

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• Interior ADU (conversion of existing space)

• created within the main house (attic, basement, master bedrooms, etc.)

• created within an accessory structure (e.g. pool house or garage)

• Attached addition to the main house

• Detached or standalone ADU

Interior ADU

Attached ADU (via addition)

Detached ADU

Examples of ADU Types

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Interior ADU, Garage ConversionSource: http://www.buildinganadu.com/

Interior ADU, Basement ConversionSource: http://www.buildinganadu.com/

Examples of ADU Types

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ADU built above a garageSource: http://www.buildinganadu.com/

Attached ADU

• January 1, 2017, the State’s new

ADU law went into effect.

• March 14, 2017, the Board adopted

the ADU Interim Ordinance.

• September 19, 2017, the Board

provided direction on developing a

permanent ordinance.

• March 13, 2018, the County’s ADU

Interim Ordinance will expire.

Background

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New State Law & Interim ADU Ordinance

An ADU can be either attached, detached or located within an existing dwelling or accessory structure.

ADU Types and Sizing Requirements

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1. Attached (Addition)

NewADU

Existing

2. Detached Structure

NewADU

Existing

3. Interior ADU (Conversion of existing space)

Existing PrincipalDwelling

New ADU within existing space

Existing PrincipalDwelling

ExistingAccessoryStructure

(Up to 50% of principal dwelling or 1,200 sq. ft. max., whichever is less)

(1,200 sq. ft. max.) (No size limits.)

*An 1,800 sq. ft. detached/attached ADU can be developed on lots 40 acres or more in size

Interior ADUs (Conversion of Existing Space)

• The ADU will be on a single-family zoned lot;

• The ADU is within the existing space of a single-family residence or an accessory structure;

• The ADU has it’s own outside access, independent from the single-family residence; and

• The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety.

If all the above conditions are met, local ordinance standards such as maximum unit size, minimum parcel size, parking space requirements, etc., may not be imposed.

Interior ADUs under the New ADU Law

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• Requirement reduced from one parking space per bedroom to one parking space per accessory dwelling unit.

• When existing parking spaces (i.e. garage/carport) are removed to accommodate an ADU, the replacement parking can be placed in any form including covered, uncovered, or tandem in a driveway.

ADU Parking Regulations

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No Parking is required if an ADU meets any one of the following criteria:

• ½ mile radius to public transit;

• The ADU is part of the existing primary residence or accessory structure (Interior ADU);

• When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU;

• The ADU is located within a historic district; or

• When there is a commercial car share vehicle drop-off/pick-up within one block of the ADU (ex: zipcar).

ADU Parking Exemption

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Lots that are eligible for parking exemptions may still be required to provide onsite parking for their ADU if there is a conflict with fire access.

Proposed Fire Hazard Impact Area

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• New ADUs that are rented out may only be rented for 30 consecutive days or more- no short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc)

• ADUs cannot be sold separately from the principal dwelling

• Maximum one ADU per lot

Other Regulations

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• January 18, 2018 – Planning Commission Hearing

• February 27, 2018 – Board of Supervisors Hearing

• March 13, 2018 – Interim Ordinance Expires

Project Timeline

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Questions?

County Website:www.vcrma.org/planning/

Jennifer [email protected]