Proudly created with Wix.com, Since the start of Covid things have really changed, the possible loss and fear, I suspect many ADUs used as short term rentals will be getting out of that use now that the market will dry up overnight. This change seems to have come about due to personal outlooks by some councilmembers on allowing more infill on single-family lots and spotty community opposition. This is because the county has an odd quirk that allows for recognition of legal lots, especially if portions of properties had been transferred by deed prior to 1972 (the year that subdivision laws came into effect for most rural divisions of land). Whether or not the county council will agree on that matter remains to be seen, but it might be something to reconsider, especially since there is nothing to prevent someone from having a 1,600 square foot ADU with a five-car garage, a not-so-uncommon feature in rural areas of the county. Todays amendment, introduced by Councilman Nehring, now allows for DADU construction. BUILT GREEN We want to keep our Register for the Zoom Link. Earlier this summer, the countys planning commission was briefed on a proposal and recommended that it be approved in July with only changes to the ADU size. Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, a Seattle Port commissioner and rising star in local politics, joined us for our June virtual meetup. Tiffani McCoy was our January guest to talk Initiative 135. Ballots are due February 14. Council President Stephanie Wright dissented, saying that people in these areas still often own a car. Claudia Balducci, King Council Council Chair and chair of the Sound Transit System Expansion Committee, was our May Meetup guest. Before adding an ADU, a.k.a. It is located on the same lot, under the same ownership as, and subordinate to a single-family dwelling unit; It is physically separated from and located in a different structure than the primary dwelling unit; It is intended for use as a complete, independent living facility; and. Jay Insleeannounced new community strategies and social distancing plansWednesday at a news conference in, Your email address will not be published. SNOHOMISH COUNTY Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property. Seattle also took a step further this week in launching a one-stop shop for property owners who are considering development of ADUs, making it easier to find off-the-shelf designs and determine if lots qualify. %%EOF 192 0 obj <> endobj The council approved 4-1. Key highlights among the reforms are two ADUs per urban lot, elimination of owner-occupancy requirements, and no parking requirements for ADUs in urban areas. On the flip side, the proposal does not address lot coverage, which is fairly low in urban residential zones and could pose a challenge to many lots that might otherwise be able to accommodate an ADU. The planning commission, however, pushed for a much higher number at 1,600 square feet, which is on the scale of many single-family homes. WebSnohomish County Council. County legislators say they believe people will use these additional living spaces mainly for family members, and do not believe loosening the rules will spark an influx of ADU developments. Can you have an ADU? ADUs are deemed as Administrative Conditional Use and require a review or permit by the county. Snohomish County now could be next. January 2022. Why ADUs, because theyre self-serving. Yanity recognized for decades of service as Stillaguamish leader - North County Outlook, Jan. 11, 2022. In December, Futurewise was our guest for a state legislative preview. WebAccessory Dwelling Units in Snohomish County. A bulletin published by the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services that will answer most of your questions regarding DADUs can be accessed here. Transitioning to Tiny Home Living A tiny home can be the ideal solution to a variety of housing challenges. Accessory apartments as Snohomish County calls them are allowed in almost every single family and multifamily residential urban zone of Snohomish County. WebThe Snohomish County Zoning Code requires compliance with the following standards in order to qual-ify for and retain a permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit: Floor The package of regulatory reforms were much broader. Allowing detached ADUs on substandard lots may slightly add to rural growth rates. The Tribune wants to find out. Theres no floor area limit on unfinished basements and attached garages. A few said property owners should have the option for bigger distances in rural areas. Under GMA and GBHB decisions, density is one aspect of how counties must locally define Rural Character and counties must take actions to protect rural character., Current growth targets for 2035 allow for only 6% of the Countys overall projected growth in rural areasThe share of rural housing unit growth has been declining over time although it is still above the current 6% target. Having lived in every region of the United States has exposed him to various cultures, people, and approaches to life. WebAn accessory dwelling units in Snohomish County are referred to as Accessory Apartment Attached and Accessory Apartment Detached Accessory Apartment Many residents have asked to remove a requirement to place the detached house within 100 feet of the main house and use the same driveway. The Snohomish County Council moved to expand allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as backyard cottages in rural areas this week. Developers can then use the boundary line adjustment process to make such lots bigger to functionally become developable, say about an acre in size. With so many local jurisdictions jumping on the ADU bandwagon, it is only a matter of time that more will. Snohomish County is poised to become another local jurisdiction to adopt ADU reform. 268 0 obj <>stream How to Finance a Highway Spending Spree: Records Reveal Oregons Plans for Toll Hikes, One per single-family residence with some exceptions, Two per single-family residence on a lot with some exceptions, One AADU and one DADU per lot with a single-family residence in urban zones and one ADU per lot with a single-family residence in non-urban zones with some exceptions, 600 square feet to 1,500 square feet, depending upon lot size, Defaults to zoning standards generally, but in the R-4 and R-6 zones, an ADU may be allowed in the required rear setback provided that it is not located closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line, Defaults to zoning standards generally, but in low density residential zones, DADUs are allowed within 5 feet rear property line or alley, On lots with more than one ADU, one off-street parking space is required with some exceptions, One off-street parking space is required per ADU with some exceptions in urban zones, Only for six consecutive months after completion of the ADU, Only on lots sized 10,000 square feet or more, 1,000 square feet or 50% of primary residence living space, whichever is greater, 1,000 square feet, except if on a single level of pre-existing floor area of the primary residence, 10% of the lot size or 50% of the primary residence living space, whichever is less, On lots 6,000 square feet or greater in size, 10% of the lot area up to 1,500 square feet, and on lots less than 6,000 square feet in size, 600 square feet, 35 feet, provided that a DADU may not exceed one story over a detached garage or two stories if built from ground level, In the R-4 and R-6 zones, an ADU may be allowed in the required rear setback provided that it is not located closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line, 5 feet eave to eave or other projections beyond the walls between the DADU and primary residence, Only one entrance for the primary residence or AADU may be located on each streetside facade, Either the primary residence or ADU must be owner-occupied, Either the primary residence or ADU must be owner-occupied for at least six consecutive months after completion of the ADU, after which point the requirement may be extinguished, If the primary residence or ADU is no longer owner-occupied, the ADU must be removed or converted to another accessory use, The total number of occupants in the primary residence and ADU combined cannot exceed the maximum for a single-family dwelling, Two per single-family residence on a lot, though DADUs may be limited to one per lot in certain cases, DADUs on lots created from historic preservation subdivisions must be located behind the historic residence, 40% of the total square footage between the primary residence and AADU, provided that if the AADU is located on a single floor, the planning department may allow a larger size, 1,200 square feet, provided that if the AADU is located on a single floor, the planning department may allow a larger size, 800 square feet or 40% of the total square footage between the primary residence and DADU, In low density residential zones, a DADUs 1) without alley access may be located within 5 feet of a rear property line if the structure is no taller than 15 feet within the required rear yard, and 2) abutting an alley may be located within 5 feet of the alley, A primary entrance to an ADU must be located in manner that is clearly secondary to the main entrance of the primary residence, On lots with more than one ADU, one off-street parking space is required unless on-street parking is available within 600 feet of the lot or the lot is located with a half-mile of frequent transit service during commuter hours, An ADU cannot be subdivided or segregated in ownership from the primary residence, ADUs cannot be subdivided but can be segregated in ownership from the primary residence, ADUs are prohibited are on lots smaller than the minimum lot size for small lot single-family and historic preservation subdivisions, Only as limited under the Property Maintenance Code, First 500 square feet of ADUs on a lot less than 8,500 square feet in size when located more than 20 feet from and behind the primary residence, and first 800 square feet of ADUs on a lot less equal to or greater than 8,500 square feet in size when located more than 20 feet from and behind the primary residence, Same, except that the exemption also applies to DADUs 10 feet from and behind the primary residence, One per lot with a single-family residence, provided that an ADU is not permitted on a lot that has a temporary dwelling unit, In urban zones, one AADU and one DADU are permitted per lot with a single-family residence; and in rural, resource, or other zones, one ADU is permitted per lot with a single-family residence, provided that DADUs are not permitted on lots that do not meet the minimum lot size for the zone and DADUs as mobile homes are only permitted on lots that are 10 acres in size or more, 20% to 40% of the floor area of the primary residence, depending up size, up to 1,500 square, provided that an AADU cannot be less than 360 square feet and the primary residence cannot be reduced to less than 900 square feet, 1,600 square feet, excluding garages, porches, and unfinished basements, 40% of the floor area of the primary residence or 850 square feet, whichever is less, provided that a DADU cannot be less than 360 square feet, In residential, multiple family, and commercial zones, a DADU cannot be located beyond the primary residence front unless well landscaped or compatible, One off-street parking space is required per ADU, except that in urban zones one of the two parking spaces for primary residence can be used to meet the requirement, An owner-occupancy covenant must be recorded, Maximum separation between the primary residence and DADU is 100 feet, except for DADUs in a legally constructed accessory structure prior to the ADU reform legislation adoption, and ADUs must use the same driveway as the primary residence, ADUs must be screened with a six-foot high fence or five-foot wide high intensity landscape screening, In zones where permitted, an administrative conditional use permit is required, In zones where permitted, the use is permitted outright. The rules do not allow detached ADUs for properties sited on R-5 zoning, nor properties that are part of a rural cluster subdivision. These subdivisions are typified as an arranged group of homes in a pocket of rural land. On June 9, 2021, the county unanimously voted to pass a series of ADU reforms for both urban and rural areas of Snohomish County. Your email address will not be published. With multiple locations to serve you, come visit us and see what your dream building could look like! We talked Comp Plan, design review reform, the prospect of a Seattle Sixplex, and more. I suspect many ADUs used as short term rentals will be getting out of that use now that the market will dry up overnight. With this new ADU legislation, there could be much higher pressure to create substandard lots and develop them with one DADU and one principal residence. The regulations restrict ADUs to a maximum floor area of 1,200 square feet, which is about the size of a modest doublewide mobile home. In fact, regional policy would suggest that the county should be tightening up rural development regulations, such as further downzoning rural areas or even establishing moratoriums on rural housing production to halt sprawl. corporated Snohomish County and does not apply to property within incorporated city limits. Q: What is a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit? A:A Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a dwelling unit that meets the follow- ing criteria: It is located on the same lot, under the same ownership as, and subordinate to a sin- -family dwelling unit; For the full details on what is required of legal ADUs in Snohomish County it is best to visit the county website and look up Section 30.28.010 and read it thoroughly to know what is required. She explained her position on why ADUs should have parking requirements claiming that the residents of ADUs do have less cars, but they dont seem to have no cars.. 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Could Your Home Sell for More if it was This Color? Also, parking quotas thwart one of the cheapest forms of ADUs, which is garage conversions and this will also lower the cost because ADU parking spaces are estimated anywhere from $4,000 and $30,000 per spot. Ballots are due February 14. We talked Comp Plan, design review reform, the prospect of a Seattle Sixplex, and more. 1 0 obj Last year, the county adopted sweeping ADU legislation. Matt Hutchins was our November guest. Watch the video. Homeowners often opt to build these over a garage. It is important to know that it is not enough to have a property in one of these zones to be able to build an ADU in Snohomish County. The adopted legislation also acknowledges that detached ADUs are the preferred ADU type in rural areas: Nearly all permits for ADUs in rural and resource areas have been for detached ADUs (98% from 2012 and 2019, and 89% from 1994-2011). Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm will be joining us for an Urbanist talk on May 9. The key adopted changes in the countys ADU regulations (note that AADU means attached ADU and DADU means detached ADU) are as follows: Snohomish County did miss out on other reforms that could have gone further to encourage ADUs in urban areas, such as allowing two AADUs on single-family lots, increasing lot coverage, reducing setbacks, and allowing ADUs for duplexes and townhouses. Dunn wrote in her monthly newsletter that removing the parking space regulation is important for upholding affordability and flexibility to support ADUs. Snohomish County Planning and Development Services 3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 604 Everett, WA 98201-4046 (425) 388-3311 MEMORANDUM www.snoco.org TO: Snohomish County Planning Commission Dave Somers County Executive FROM: Mitchell Brouse, Senior Planner Planning and Development Services SUBJECT: What are the specific conditions of having an ADU on your property? A second amendment passed that passed provides more flexibility in the location of DADUs on lots outside of urban areas due to site constraints like the location of existing environmental features and septic systems. Watch the video. ]E])Je7;|!rX~p3`&!w=__g(QwyXmLq7jMQVy ettG)XR7k /K~0{=NPo"JVBR^V,IfB;^mnuO9zpFb&$1VE(A\l0+gX8IQ)SB+,kyS5bc#) pV70y~c . It includes facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation for not more than one family. An accomplished architect, Hutchins has long advocated for more housing options. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units are also called Detached Accessory Apartments. The key proposed changes in the countys ADU regulations are as follows: The Snohomish County Council is the next stop for the legislation, which so far has not had an initial briefing. How to Finance a Highway Spending Spree: Records Reveal Oregons Plans for Toll Hikes, One per lot with a single-family residence, provided that an ADU is not permitted on a lot that has a temporary dwelling unit, In urban zones, one AADU and one DADU are permitted per lot with a single-family residence; and in rural, resource, or other zones, one ADU is permitted per lot with a single-family residence, provided that DADUs are not permitted on lots that do not meet the minimum lot size for the zone and DADUs as mobile homes are only permitted on lots that are 10 acres in size or more, 20% to 40% of the floor area of the primary residence, depending up size, up to 1,500 square, provided that an AADU cannot be less than 360 square feet and the primary residence cannot be reduced to less than 900 square feet, 1,200 square feet, excluding garages, porches, and unfinished basements, 40% of the floor area of the primary residence or 850 square feet, whichever is less, provided that a DADU cannot be less than 360 square feet, In residential, multiple family, and commercial zones, a DADU cannot be located beyond the primary residence front unless well landscaped or compatible, In urban zones, no off-street parking space is required; one off-street parking space is required per ADU in other zones, An owner-occupancy covenant must be recorded, Maximum separation between the primary residence and DADU is generally 100 feet, except for DADUs in a legally constructed accessory structure prior to the ADU reform legislation adoption, and ADUs must use the same driveway as the primary residence, ADUs must be screened with a six-foot high fence or five-foot wide high intensity landscape screening, No longer applicable, except that DADUs are not permitted on lots in non-urban zones that do not meet the applicable minimum lot area, In zones where permitted, an administrative conditional use permit is required, In zones where permitted, the use is permitted outright. The city authorized up to two ADUs per single-family residence on a lot. R-5 zoning covers the unincorporated areas along Highway 9 and U.S. 2., plus Machias and north of Monroe. {:&bHf=b%R'.H6t@nxw}lP7q' -z-;|mWp%~PHR@i6fj:r#)Y? Land Use Application, City of SnohomishP.O. On Monday, the Seattle City Council unanimously (8-0 vote) adopted a land use reform bill, easing restrictions on building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single If you are interested in turning a structure in your backyard into a rentable space to bring in more income or have an extended family member or adult child move in while still giving them their own space you have probably run into the term Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU. Maybe its you? The R-5 zone is the most ubiquitous rural zone in the county. accessory dwelling unit, to your property, consider these legal, design and financial implications. In her full justification for voting against that amendment, Council Chair Wright said: This [legislation] would require one car and what weve seen in [the urban] area is that even though people are using [public] transportation, tend to still have one car and actually a bigger need for parking because they are taking the bus and doing other activities, but like true Washingtonians we like to have our car for weekend recreation and our trips to Costco and other things. She also added that shes received many parking complaints in her urban district and was hesitant to support a parking reduction because there hadnt been a parking analysis conducted. Low added a compromise to allow a detached ADU 100 feet away from the main house if wetlands or critical areas prevent building it closer. endobj SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 9, 2022 This morning, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Ordinance 22-006 allowing for Detached Lets take a look at the three most frequently asked questions about ADUs and what the answers are for right here in Snohomish County because the answers change depending upon the county and sometimes even the city you live in. We talked Comp Plan, design review reform, the prospect of a Seattle Sixplex, and more. County staff had recommended that urban and non-urban zones be treated differently limiting ADUs to 1,000 square feet in urban zones whereas in rural, resources, and other zones, the limitation would be slightly higher at 1,200 square feet. Cherry Design + Build Mario Lotmore has 1398 posts and counting. Snohomish County awarded $16.7M grant to expand broadband access - Lynnwood Times, Jan. 19, 2022. Designing, Permitting and Building your Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory Dwelling Units in Snohomish County. Why ADU's by -Kol Peterson - Building a ADU.com. During the meeting, there were four amendments to the base legislation that was considered with three of them passing. McCoy is advocacy director of Real Change and leads the House Our Neighbors campaign that crafted the Seattle social housing initiative. Based upon research, occupants of ADUs typically own fewer cars than the average household and mandating parking will undermine efforts to boost construction of green, affordable ADU homes, Dunn said. City Hall Hours: Core Hours: Monday- SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 9, 2022 This morning, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Ordinance 22-006 allowing for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU) to be constructed on rural lots within the county. With the budget season ahead, final adoption of the legislation is probably still a ways off, making sometime in December the best case scenario. By MICHAEL WHITNEY Ive never had to phrase ADU development in quite these terms, but with the Coronavirus Recession, homeowners should start to consider it a civic duty to consider putting an ADU (or two) on their property. All rights reserved. SDOT Director Greg Spotts was our guest on February 15. The #Homes4WA push to end exclusionary zoning statewide will resume this session. ADUs offer the U.S. the chance to achieve several key policy goals at this point in time, which Ill enumerate below. Accessory Apartment Detached: according to the county this is a dwelling unit other than a mobile home which is located on the same lot and under the same ownership as, and subordinate to, an owner-occupied single family dwelling unit. 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