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

2. Agenda What Why How

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

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

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

6. 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)

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

8. Opposition to ADUs Neighborhood Character Property Values Parking Infrastructure

9. 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)

10. Proposed Changes Lot and Unit size Process Occupancy

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

12. 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 2 1200 sf or 40% of primary unit 1 800 sf or 40% of primary unit 1 600 sf or 40% of primary unit 1

13. Process From Hearing to Over-the Counter Notification

14. Occupancy Owner-occupied Properties better maintained if owner lives there

15. Requirements Water and Sanitation

16. Side Notes Covenants Senior Exemption

17. Questions? Heather Gutherless 303-271-8716 hgutherl@jeffco.us Dennis Dempsey 303-271-8734 ddempsey@jeffco.us Christiana Farrell 303-271-8740 cfarrell@jeffco.us Contacts: