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ah: Yes, the draft does apparently say that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in an accessory building has to be 30 feet from the main building in single-family zones. I agree that doesn't make sense. I will ask OP if there is a reason they had that in there.

An ADU can also be in the main building, and then is limited in size and some other rules.

selxic: The draft zoning code defines "dwelling unit" as One or more habitable rooms comprising complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, and including within those rooms permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.

And an "accessory dwelling unit" is A dwelling unit that is secondary to the principal unit in terms of gross floor area, intensity of use, and physical character.

There are also various other regulations about accessory dwellings, including that 30 foot separation. The rules for single-family zones are in subtitle B, chapter 6 of the draft.

by David Alpert on May 31, 2012 11:09 pm • link • report

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