Sec. 96.08(E) Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units

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• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. above garage4 ft

  Setback of no more than 4 feet from side and rear lot lines for ADU constructed above a garage.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for converted garage ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.

  No setback required for lawfully constructed garage converted to ADU.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. density exclusion

  ADUs not counted in density calculations.

• Front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. permitted before primary residence26 ft

  In the event an Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted prior to the primary residence, a minimum front set back of 26 feet shall apply.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.

  A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed the height of maximum height limit of its respective zone.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. size limit

  No limit on size except not larger than primary unit, and must comply with setbacks, open space, lot coverage/FAR.

• Minimum separation between detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. and primary unit3 ft

  If detached, the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be separated from the Primary Unit and any Detached Accessory Building a minimum of three feet.

• Minimum side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. 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.5 ft

  A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit must have a minimum set back of five feet from side and rear property lines.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. parking exemptions

  On-site parking not required if within one-half mile of public transit, or unit is part of existing primary unit or existing accessory building, or on-street parking permits required but not offered, or car share vehicle within one block.

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. parking requirement

  One parking space per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less, in addition to those required for the Primary Unit(s).

• ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. rental restriction

  ADU may be rented but not for less than 30 consecutive days or as vacation rental.

• Design requirements for manufactured homesManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site./tiny homes

  Shall not include corrugated aluminum or fiberglass siding, shall not be shipping container, shall use cladding and trim materials, double pane windows.

• Permanent foundation required

  Shall be secured to a permanent foundation.

• Minimum size for manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site./tiny home100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Shall have at least 100 square feet of enclosed space.