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- Fire sprinkler requirement for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.
Fire sprinklers shall not be required within an ADU or JADU, unless fire sprinklers are provided in the primary dwelling.
- Impact fee exemption threshold for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.750 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For ADUs under 750 square feet, no City impact fees shall apply.
- Maximum floor area for attached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The total floor area of an attached ADU, including conversion of existing floor area, shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing or proposed primary dwelling floor area or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less.
- Maximum floor area for detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The total floor area of any detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for single-story detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.20 ft
Single-story detached ADUs and MADUs shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for two-story detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.30 ft
Two-story detached ADUs and ADUs constructed on the second floor of an existing accessory building, shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. in RC zone20 ft
In the RC zone, the height of any detached ADU shall not exceed 20 feet and one story in height.
- Minimum side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for new one-story ADUs under 16 feet4 ft
A minimum side and rear setback of four feet shall be provided for new one-story ADUs and MADUs under 16 feet in height.
- Parking required for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.0 spaces
No parking shall be required for an ADU, MADU or JADU.
- Minimum rental term for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.30 days
ADUs, MADUs and JADUs, when rented, must be used for rentals of terms longer than 30 days.
- Maximum floor area for JADU500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
JADUs shall be no more than 500 square feet in size.
- MADU exterior material restrictions
Materials used on the exterior shall exclude single piece composite, laminates, or interlocked metal sheathing.
- Maximum floor area for MADU430 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The total floor area of any MADUs shall be between 150 square feet and 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls.
- MADU mechanical equipment on roof prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the structure and not located on the roof.
- Minimum floor areaMinimum floor areaThe smallest dwelling the district permits, in square feet of living space. for MADU150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The total floor area of any MADUs shall be between 150 square feet and 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls.
- MADU roof requirements
Roofs shall be consistent with the architecture of the primary dwelling in term of pitch and roofing materials; and Roofs shall not be composed of wooden shingles.
- MADU slide-outs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
All exterior walls and roof of a MADU shall be fixed with no slide-outs, tip-outs, or other forms of mechanically articulating room area extensions.
- MADU sprinkler standard
MADUs are not required to have sprinklers but shall meet the ANSI A119.5 or NFPA 1192 standards relating to health, fire and life-safety.
- MADU undercarriage screening required
The undercarriage of any MADU (axles, tongue and hitch) shall be fully screened and hidden from view
- MADU utilities required
MADUs shall be connected to water, sewer and electric utilities.
- MADU window and door requirements
Windows shall be at least double pane glass and labelled for building use and shall include exterior trim. All windows and doors shall not have radius corners.
From the ordinance
ADUs, MADUs and JADUs, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted in all residential zones, including all multi-family and mixed-use zones that include an existing or proposed dwelling.