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Accessory Dwelling Units

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

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Accessory Dwelling Units

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  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 • 1Whichever 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.

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

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