accessory dwelling units regulation update planning commission briefing october 8, 2014
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Accessory Dwelling UnitsRegulation UpdatePlanning Commission briefingOctober 8, 2014
AgendaWhat Why How
What is an ADU?Second unit, accessory to main
houseAttached or detached
What is allowed now?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 Seniors of ADUsMove 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 Benefits of ADUsSmart GrowthMaximizes Existing InfrastructureIncreases Rental Options and
Overall Housing SupplySolution for Housing Needs for
Seniors
Opposition to ADUsNeighborhood CharacterProperty ValuesParkingInfrastructure
Research Shows1 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
sizeProcess Occupancy
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
ProcessFrom Hearing
to Over-the Counter
Notification
OccupancyOwner-
occupiedProperties
better maintained if owner lives there
RequirementsWater and Sanitation
Side Notes
CovenantsSenior Exemption
Questions?
Heather Gutherless
Dennis Dempsey303-271-8734ddempsey@jeffco.
us
Christiana [email protected]
Contacts: