ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS

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1 Planning and Development Department LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS AIA Santa Barbara October 25, 2018

2 Effective Date 2 Inland: Effective Sept 13 Coastal: Pending certification

3 Zoning Permits 3 Exemption 1. Conversion one-family zones 2. Conversion one-family and other zones Zoning Clearance Addition or new building

4 Exemption 1 4 Within one-family dwelling or accessory building One-family zone Independent exterior access Setbacks sufficient for fire safety No size limit, ADU parking, or SPA requirements Subject to additional standards

5 Exemption 2 5 Within one-family or multiple-family dwelling or accessory building Zoned for one-family or multiple-family use Subject to additional standards, SPA requirements Appearance and style minor exterior alterations

6 Exemption 2, continued 6 Min. size: 300 SF, unless efficiency unit (150+ SF) Max. size: up to 1,200 SF and 50% principal dwelling living area (if attached) No ADU parking requirement Setbacks sufficient for fire safety, except garage

7 Zoning Clearance 7 Partially within existing or new building Zoned for one-family or multiple-family use Subject to additional standards, SPA requirements Accessory to approved principal dwelling Complies with design, location, size, parking, etc. Subject to ESH Overlay, tree protection standards

8 Appearance and Style 8 Comparable exterior materials, roof, colors, and design for trim, windows, roof pitch, etc. Attached: Match existing building Detached: Match principal dwelling Structurally shield entrance Landscaping to screen from public view Director may request HLAC, MBAR Chair review

9 Size 9 Min. size: 300 SF, unless efficiency unit (150+ SF) Max. size: 8% net lot area, up to 1,200 SF Attached: 50% principal dwelling living area Height: 16 feet Attached: Increase to match existing roofline

10 Example Height 10 Principal Dwelling ADU 20 ft Yes Principal Dwelling ADU 20 ft 25 ft No

11 Example Height (2 story) 11 Principal Dwelling ADU Yes

12 Location 12 Determined by lot size Less than 2 acres: no closer to street than principal dwelling 2 20 acres: 100 feet from property lines or no closer than principal dwelling, whichever is less 20+ acres: No restriction

13 Example Location (1 acre) 13 Principal Dwelling ADU No closer to street than principal dwelling

14 Example Location (5 acres) 14 Principal Dwelling ADU 100+ feet from any property line

15 Setbacks 15 Same as principal dwelling, unless ADU involves existing garage Above garage: 5 feet Partially within garage: 0 feet Entirely within garage: 0 feet

16 Parking 16 Replacement parking always required New, detached ADUs: any configuration Additional (ADU) parking required only for new, detached ADUs, unless: ½ mile from transit Within historic district Parking permits required, but not offered 1 block from car-share

17 Additional Standards 17 Development Impact Mitigation fees Public water/sewer, if available Rentals of 30+ days Cannot be sold separately from principal dwelling

18 Special Problems Areas 18 2 developable, contiguous lots (1 vacant) Allowed in Mission Canyon with Lot Merger Covenant of Easement in other areas SPA Committee review Exemption 1 ADUs not subject to SPA standards

19 Public Health & Safety 19 Required prior to building permit issuance: EHS approval OWTS Fire approval Access, setbacks, roads, etc.

20 20 Questions? North County Zoning Counter South County Zoning Counter

21 DIM Fees 21 Fee Program Countywide Montecito Goleta Orcutt Parks $485 $485 $4,376 $1,641 Transportation $1,203 $1,203 $8,068 $1,921 Fire $750/1,000 SF - $750/1,000 SF $750/1,000 SF Library - - $371 $563 Public Administration - - $1,586 $315 Sheriff - - $423 $223 Total $2,438 $1,658 $15,574 $5,413

22 ADU Data 22 ADU Planning Permits and Exemptions (Applications Submitted Jan. 1, Aug.10, 2018) Status Total Submitted Exempt Approved Issued

23 ADU Data 23 ADU Building Permits (Applications Submitted Jan. 1, Aug.10, 2018) Status Total Submitted Issued

Key Provisions in Chart: Zones Floor Area Ratio Setbacks Parking Approval Timeframe Owner Occupancy Lot Size Fees HCD Oversight Amnesty Program

Key Provisions in Chart: Zones Floor Area Ratio Setbacks Parking Approval Timeframe Owner Occupancy Lot Size Fees HCD Oversight Amnesty Program Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Comparative Chart Current State Standards City of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County City of Goleta City of Carpinteria Proposed State Legislation This chart was created to