Accessory Dwelling Units Regulation Update Planning Commission briefing October 8, 2014

Agenda What Why How

What is an ADU? Second unit, accessory to main house Attached or detached

What is allowed now? 1 acre 1200 square feet or 40% Attached or detached Family member only Water and Sanitation Board of Adjustment hearing

Why are we updating? Initiated by Aging Well in Jefferson County 60+ Population will double by 2030 Increases housing options

Benefits to Seniors of ADUs Move in with or near family (Important!) House a caretaker Remain on their property and rent out home to supplement fixed income Convenience (transportation, doctors, groceries, churches) Delay institutional living (costly to society)

Community Benefits of ADUs Smart Growth Maximizes Existing Infrastructure Increases Rental Options and Overall Housing Supply Solution for Housing Needs for Seniors

Opposition to ADUs Neighborhood Character Property Values Parking Infrastructure

Research Shows 1 unit per year per 1000 single-family households 1.2 persons per unit Affects on property value: Depends Arvada (2007), Golden (2010), Lakewood (2013)

Proposed Changes Lot and Unit size Process Occupancy

Lot and Unit Size Reduces lot size for Attached units Reduces both lot and unit size for detached units

Lot and Unit Size 1 Whichever is less 2 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 UnitDetached Unit Minimum Lot Size Minimum lot size of underlying zone district 1 acre12,500 sf7,500 sf* Maximum Unit Size sf or 40% of primary unit sf or 40% of primary unit sf or 40% of primary unit 1

Process From Hearing to Over-the Counter Notification

Occupancy Owner-occupied Properties better maintained if owner lives there

Requirements Water and Sanitation

Side Notes Covenants Senior Exemption

Questions? Heather Gutherless Dennis Dempsey Christiana Farrell Contacts: