Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Comparison Analysis Former City 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Proposed Ordinance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Comparison Analysis

Existing State ADU Regulation Proposed City ADU Ordinance Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance

Maximum Size

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance 600 sf Existing State ADU Regulation Detached ADU: 1,200 sf Attached ADU: 50% of existing living area, with maximum of 1,200 sf Proposed City ADU Ordinance 800 sf

Minimum Lot Size

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Any buildable lots Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may impose standards. Proposed City ADU Ordinance If new structure or addition: 4,000 sf If existing structure: any buildable lot

Parking

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance One off-street space required for 2nd Unit Existing State ADU Regulation None allowed to be required for ADUs (because all of PG is located within ½ mile from public transit stops). The City may retain the ability to require parking spaces. Proposed City ADU Ordinance None required for ADU. Main residence still requires parking per zoning code, and can be uncovered.

Setbacks

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Must follow zoning regulations. Existing units may be allowed in legal structures located within setbacks. Existing State ADU Regulation If ADU is added above garage: requires 5 feet maximum for rear and side yard. If an existing garage is converted to ADU, or if an existing structure above a garage is converted to an ADU: no setbacks required. Proposed City ADU Ordinance If new structure or addition: must follow zoning req. If existing structure: Front - existing Side - sufficient for fire access Rear - sufficient for fire access

Height Limit

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Attached: Complies to Zoning District. Detached: 15 ft, but if located above detached garage, then 25 ft. Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may impose standards. Proposed City ADU Ordinance 15 ft. for new detached structure 25 ft. if above detached garage For attached addition – zoning code height limit

Lot Coverage & Floor Area

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance 2nd Unit counts towards lot coverage & gross floor area. Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may impose standards. Proposed City ADU Ordinance ADU counts towards lot coverage & gross floor area

General Plan & Zoning Densities

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Yes. Existing State ADU Regulation ADUs that conform to this subdivision are not considered to exceed the allowable density , and shall be deemed consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Same as Existing State ADU Regulation

Location

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Any residential zones which are either undeveloped or contains only a legal single- family detached dwelling. Exception: R-1-B-4 Existing State ADU Regulation Zoning districts for single-family and multi-family residences. Defers to jurisdictions to allow exceptions. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Any residential zones which contain or is being developed for a legal single-family dwelling. Exceptions: R-1-B-4, R-3-PGB, Retreat Neighborhood Planning Area, & Monarch Pines Mobile Home.

Locations where ADUs are prohibited

Existing Development

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance

A SFD must exist on site, or must be constructed at the same time.

Existing State ADU Regulation

A SFD must exist on site.

Proposed City ADU Ordinance

A SFD must exist on site, or must be constructed at the same time.

Number of Buildings Per Site

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance One 2nd Unit per site Existing State ADU Regulation n/a Proposed City ADU Ordinance One ADU per site

Permit Process

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Ministerial. Use Permit required for 2nd Units not meeting development standards. Existing State ADU Regulation Ministerial. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Ministerial. Administrative Use Permit (at the discretion of CEDD director) required for ADUs not meeting development standards.

Architectural Compatibility

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Required Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may impose standards. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Required

Income/Rent Restrictions

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Occupants cannot exceed median income household per HUD income level guidelines. Rent is max. 30% of median income level Existing State ADU Regulation n/a Proposed City ADU Ordinance n/a

Occupancy Restrictions

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Requires owner-occupancy in either main residence or 2nd Unit Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may require that an ADU be owner

• ccupied, or require that the property be used for

rentals longer than 30 days. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Eliminates owner-occupancy requirement. Vacation rentals not allowed in ADU nor main residence.

Sewer

Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance Existing lateral sewer line must be of adequate size and condition to support projected sewage flow for primary & 2nd Units. If inadequate, then the lateral line shall be replaced to the main line, to include the connection at the main line Existing State ADU Regulation Jurisdictions may impose standards. Proposed City ADU Ordinance Same as Former City 2nd Unit Ordinance