Accessory Dwelling Units Regulation Update Planning Commission Hearing October 29, 2014.
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Transcript of Accessory Dwelling Units Regulation Update Planning Commission Hearing October 29, 2014.
Accessory Dwelling UnitsRegulation UpdatePlanning Commission HearingOctober 29, 2014
What is an ADU?Second unit, accessory to main
houseAttached or detached
What are the current regulations?1 acre1200 square feet or 40%Attached or detachedFamily member onlyWater and SanitationBoard of Adjustment hearing
Why are we updating? Initiated by Aging Well in Jefferson
County60+ Population will double by
2030Increases housing options
Benefits to SeniorsMove in with or near family
(Important!)House a caretakerRemain on their property and rent out
home to supplement fixed incomeConvenience (transportation, doctors,
groceries, churches)Delay institutional living (costly to
society)
Community BenefitsMaximizes Existing InfrastructureIncreases Rental Options and Overall
Housing SupplySolution for Housing Needs for Seniors
Recommendations from Aging Well:Remove minimum lot size
requirementsRemove family member only
restrictionLimit occupancy to 3 peopleRequire owner occupancy
Recommendations from Aging Well:Allow an administrative processInclude design and visitabilityRequire on-site parkingDo not require limits on ADU’s per
neighborhood
Research 1 unit per year per 1000 single-family
households1.2 persons per unitAffects on property value: DependsArvada (2007), Golden (2010),
Lakewood (2013)
Proposed ChangesLot and Unit
sizeOccupancyProcess
Lot and Unit SizeReduces lot size for Attached
unitsReduces both lot and unit size
for detached units
Lot and Unit Size
1Whichever is less2 Limitations on the size of the accessory dwelling unit shall be in conformance with the accessory uses section. * Detached accessory dwelling units are not permitted on lots less than 7,500 sf.
Attached Unit Detached Unit
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum lot size of underlying zone district
1 acre 12,500 sf 7,500 sf*
Maximum Unit Size2
1200 sf or 40% of primary unit1
1200 sf or 40% of primary unit1
800 sf or 40% of primary unit1
600 sf or 40% of primary unit1
OccupancyOwner-
occupiedProperties
better maintained if owner lives there
ProcessAdministrativeNotificationLot and
Building standards
DesignPrivacyArchitectureHeightEntrance
Other Minor ChangesParkingSubdivisionWater and
SanitationAccess
Public OutreachReferralsTwo Public
MeetingsHOA meetings
Outstanding commentsFire District approvalHearing processAdministrative relief of standardsEnforcement of standards
Recent ChangesReplace Principal with Primary D.1. – Remove “clearly” and identify
unitsD.2. – Clarify “another single residence”D.2.b.(1) – Clarify residency D.2.b.(2) – Clarify total square feetTable 1 – Add asterisk and superscriptD.2.b.(3) – Spell out threeModify Accessory Dwelling Unit
Definition
RecommendationStaff recommends that the Planning
Commission recommend APPROVAL of these regulation revisions to the Board of County Commissioners