1 Accessory Dwelling Unit Project

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1 1 Welcome Welcome, and thank you for coming to tonight s open house! The purpose of tonight s meeting is to provide information, discuss, and gather input on the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units (s). The Moscow Planning & Zoning Commission is currently considering how and where s might be allowed within Moscow. The Commission has been researching the subject of s and reviewing ordinances from other communities to determine what type of standards for s (such as maximum occupancy, size and height limitations, parking requirements, and owner occupancy requirements) should be considered for Moscow. The Commission is now seeking early public comment and input regarding the subject and potential allowance of s within the City of Moscow. What are s? Accessory Dwelling Units () are generally small-scale additional units that are incidental and accessory to a single-family. They are often referred to as granny flats, mother-in-law units or accessory apartments. Generally, s are studio or 1 bedroom units that are limited in size (such as maximum of square feet) and the owner of the property is required to reside on-site, within the principal or the. The s could be within the principal structure (such as a basement apartment) or within a detached accessory structure (such as above a detached garage). Open House Meeting Instructions Tonight s meeting is being conducted in open house format with representatives from the City of Moscow Community Development Department and Planning and Zoning Commission in attendance to answer any questions that you might have about the Accessory Dwelling Unit () Project. There are seven poster stations that have been prepared for your review. We encourage you to view each station in sequence and provide your input by completing the short survey at poster station #6. Thank You for Attending Tonight s Meeting! Types of s Detached above garage Detached within garage Attached above garage Inside an

2 2 Possible Benefits of s s provide infill housing opportunities using existing public infrastructure (utilities, roadways, police and fire services) s provide affordable housing opportunities s provide smaller household housing opportunities s provide opportunity for multi-generational housing with independence of separate living quarters (such as mother-in-law or children moving back home) s provide means (income) for residents s provide increased age in place opportunities through income generation and/or household maintenance assistance s provide opportunities for family members to care for elderly or disabled while providing independent living opportunity s create new housing stock in existing neighborhoods in a manner that is less intense than other alternatives 2012 City of Moscow Citizen Survey The 2012 City of Moscow Citizen Survey included questions pertaining to s. The survey had an overall response rate of 33%, and respondents were nearly equally distributed throughout the city. When responding to the statement that I would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood 38% agreed and 25% strongly agreed, with 6% and 11% disagreeing and strongly disagreeing. When responding to the statement that I would be interested in adding an accessory unit to my property 23% disagreed and 24% strongly disagreed, with 7% and 6% agreeing and disagreeing. These results indicate that there is support for allowing s within neighborhoods in Moscow, but there are a small percentage of residents that actually would add an on their property. For the purpose of analyzing the survey results the City is geographically split into seven sectors. Location of respondents that agreed and disagreed to the questions is shown in the maps below. This information can assist in determining what zones s may be permitted in within Moscow. When asked, I would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood. STRONGLY AGREE AND AGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE When asked, I would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood. STRONGLY DISAGREE AND DISAGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE When asked, If accessory units were permitted in my neighborhood, I would be interested in adding an accessory unit to my property. STRONGLY AGREE AND AGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE

3 3 How May s be Permitted in Moscow? There are three potential options for how accessory units might be permitted in Moscow. They may be permitted by right within certain zones, permitted via a Conditional Use Permit, or permitted within an overlay zone. Below is a chart of the Residential Zoning Districts within the City of Moscow, the allowed uses within each Zone, and whether the uses are a permitted by right - principal use, permitted by right - accessory use, or permitted through the Conditional Use Permit process. The intent of the Residential Zoning Chart is to give you an idea of the what is currently permitted within Residential Zoning Districts and what process the different uses require. What is Permitted by Right? Uses that are permitted by right are allowed within their respective zones without requiring any additional applications for review or hearing procedures. Building and/or zoning permits may be obtained for a use that is permitted by right and is reviewed by staff only based on the design standards and requirements for the zone. Uses that are permitted by right are similar in type and in range of impacts, and the potential impacts of by-right uses are controlled through dimensional standards or other provisions of the Zoning district. What is a Conditional Use Permit? Uses that are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) typically have unusual site development features or operating characteristics requiring special consideration and conditions so they may be designed, located, and operated compatibly with neighboring properties. Uses that are permitted with a CUP require submission of a CUP application, noticed public hearings and review by the Board of Adjustment. A CUP allows for additional review and public comment on a proposed use, and provides the ability to assign additional or different site design standards as a condition of approval. A CUP makes it possible to allow uses that provide desirable services to the community but may have special circumstances that need review. What is an Overlay Zone? An overlay zone is a special zone that is placed over an existing zoning district, part of a district, or a combination of districts. The overlay zone includes a set of regulations that is applied to property within the overlay zone in addition to the requirements of the underlying zoning district. An overlay zone may allow a type of use that is desirable to permit within specific geographical areas instead of within the designated underlying zoning districts. Overlay zones are also utilized to provide requirements either to protect a specific resource or to encourage development in certain areas. ZONE Agriculture/Forestry (AF) Farm, Ranch, and Outdoor Recreation (FR) Suburban Residential (SR) Low Density, Single Family Residential (R- 1) Moderate Density, Single Family Residential (R-2) Medium Density Residential (R-3) Multiple Family Residential (R-4) SINGLE FAMILY TWO FAMILY TWINHOME TOWNHOUSE MULTIPLE FAMILY BED & BREAKFAST BOARDING HOUSE GUEST HOUSE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT TYPE 1 ACC HOME OCCUPATION TYPE II ACC HOME OCCUPATION CHURCHES SCHOOLS LIBRARIES PUBLIC PARKS & REC FACILITIES P P P P P CUP CUP CUP P P CUP CUP P CUP CUP CUP P - AU CUP CUP CUP CUP P P - AU P CUP P CUP CUP CUP P - AU CUP CUP CUP P P - AU P CUP P CUP CUP CUP CUP P - AU CUP CUP CUP CUP P P - AU P CUP CUP P CUP CUP CUP CUP P - AU CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP P - AU P CUP CUP P P P P CUP CUP CUP CUP P - AU CUP CUP CUP CUP P P P - AU P P CUP P P P P P P P P P - AU CUP CUP CUP CUP P P - AU P P P P = Permitted by right, principal use P - AU = Permitted by right, accessory use CUP = Permitted via Conditional Use Permit PRIVATE REC FACILITIES FAMILY DAYCARE (5 or fewer) GROUP DAYCARE (6-12) SMALL DAYCARE (13-20) LARGE DAYCARE (21+)

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5 5 How Have Other Communities Addressed s? The Commission has reviewed provisions from several different cities to understand how they are being permitted and what type of elements may need to be considered for Moscow. The goal is to gain the benefits that s provide, while avoiding any negative impacts to the character of Moscow s neighborhoods. There are a number of elements that other communities have considered upon adoption of s that, if considered for Moscow, may assist in achieving that goal. The most common considerations for s and how they have been addressed in cities throughout the northwest are highlighted in the chart below. CITIES WHERE IN THE CITY ARE s ALLOWED? HOW BIG MAY s BE? (IN FLOOR AREA) WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR THE? OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR MUST PROPERTY OWNER LIVE ON THE SITE? HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY LIVE IN THE (OR HOW MANY BEDROOMS MAY THE HAVE)? MUST MATCH HOUSE IN EXTERIOR DESIGN? WHERE MAY THE ENTRANCE BE LOCATED WHAT OTHER REGULATIONS MAY THE HAVE? Missoula, MT Coeur d Alene, ID Boise, ID All Residential, Business, and Commercial zones, as well as the Limited Industrial-Residential zone All Residential and Commercial zoning districts Single and Two-family residential districts 350 to 600 square feet; not >40% of primary unit square footage, excluding garage 300 to 700 square feet; not >40% of primary unit square footage, excluding garage Not >10% of lot area or 600 square feet, whichever is smaller Spokane, WA All Residential zones Prior to addition of internal, principal structure must be a minimum 800 square feet; size of internal must be between 250 and 800 square feet, internal may not exceed 50% of principal structure square footage; a detached shall not exceed 600 square feet Portland, OR All lots in Residential zones with a house, attached house, or manufactured home Not >75% of primary unit, or 800 square feet, whichever is less 22, or height of primary building, whichever is less 32 when built within buildable area for principal structure; 14 when built in rear yard with low or no slope roof or 18 when built in rear yard with medium or high slope roof Consistent with maximum building height for specific zone ; if parcel abuts an alley, parking access must come from alley Only one entrance may be located on a façade No Total occupants in both principal and combined cannot exceed maximum number for a family as defined in the code 23 Only one entrance may be located on a façade Not more than 1 bedroom Only one entrance may be located on a façade Total occupants in both principal and combined cannot exceed the number that is allowed for a household 18 No No Total occupants in both principal and combined cannot exceed the number that is allowed for a household Only one entrance may be located on a façade Only one entrance may be located on a façade Detached & internal s are a CU in some residential zones; permits expire annually and must be renewed; only one /parcel and parcel must contain a single detached house; includes provisions for existing illegal s The structure must comply with all standards for single family s, including height and setbacks Notification of project to adjacent property owners must be provided prior to application for permit One per lot with a detached single-family residence; must be attached to garage or be the only detached structure in the rear yard setback area; is prohibited on a site with a home occupation Detached s must be setback 60 from front property line, or 6 behind primary ; includes provisions for conversion of existing accessory structures to s Seattle, WA Bozeman, MT Residential Single and Multi-Family zones, Neighborhood Commercial, and Commercial zones that contain a residential use or is across the street from a residential zone Residential zones, except RMH (Residential Manufactured Home) Attached s: maximum 1,000 square feet; Detached s: maximum 800 square feet Maximum 600 or 800 square feet (depending on the zone) for detached s; internal s cannot exceed one third of the total area of the principal structure Lewiston, ID Normal Hill Special Planning Area 450 square feet or 30% of primary square footage, whichever is greater but never exceeding 600 square feet Tacoma, WA All Residential zones 300 to 1000 square feet; not >40% of combined area of primary and accessory unit and not >10% of the lot area Yakima, WA Bellevue, WA Suburban Residential and Single-Family Residential Zones; only on lots with single family s All zones on parcels with single family homes Not greater than 800 square feet and not greater than 50% of primary square footage 300 to 800 square feet and not greater than 40% of combined floor area of units, not including garage 15, may be provided as tandem parking with the space provided for the principal unit Consistent with maximum building height for specific zone Same as other accessory structure height requirements, but up to 25 is allowed with a CUP Any number of related persons may occupy a single-family unit with an ; if unrelated persons occupy either unit, the total number of occupants cannot exceed 8 occupants cannot exceed 2 persons, cannot have more than 1 bedroom No No Only one entrance may be located on each street-facing façade of the unit; entrances to detached s may not be located on facades facing the nearest side lot line or rear lot line unless nearest side or rear line abuts an alley or other public right-of-way If entrance for is separate from principal structure entrance, it shall be located in the rear or side yards Lot with a single-family may have no more than 1 Permitted as a CU in Residential Suburban and Residential Single-Household Low Density; one / lot. s only allowed if above detached garage in some zones Not more than 1 bedroom No Lot must be as least 6,400 square feet and contain only one single-family residence; structure must meet front, side, and street-side setbacks of main residence; setback minimum of 5 feet from rear and not located in front of or project beyond front wall of main residence - signed affidavit No Not more than 4 occupants must be setback 5 from rear and side lot lines (not more than 5 unrelated persons) (not more than 5 unrelated persons) Front entrance may not be visible from a right-ofway or access easement has the same building setbacks as the primary structure Entrance may not be facing a street Detached s are not permitted Vancouver, WA All Residential Zones 300 to 800 square feet and not greater than 40% of primary square footage (not more than 6 unrelated persons) has the same building setbacks as the primary structure Beaverton, OR Single Family Residental Zones Not greater than 800 square feet and not greater than 50% of primary square footage Nampa, ID Most Residential Zones Attached : no limit, but only one bedroom and kitchenette; Detached : must be smaller than primary, but only one bedroom and kitchenette only; no 220 watt power source Same as other accessory structure height requirements No No, but units are not to be rented separately (not more than 5 unrelated persons) (not more than 6 unrelated persons) Detached s are not permitted No Attached s may not have separate laundry facilities or separate address or the only entrance to the from the outside of the structure

6 6 Input Up-To This Point Open House Meeting Input The Planning & Zoning Commission began the public input process regarding s when the Commission included two questions on City s 2012 biennial Citizen Survey to gauge community support and interest in s. The Commission received the results of the survey in the spring of 2013 and concluded there appeared to be support within the community for the consideration of s. The Commission researched the subject of s through the fall of Residing Zone of Survey Responents Would Support Allowing s in Neighborhood Importance of Regulating Common Elements of s The Commission began public outreach efforts early this year, beginning with a public open house meeting on January 22, 2014 to introduce the topic and solicit public input. Questions included where s might be permitted within the City and the level of restrictions placed on them by way of common elements used to regulate s in other cities. Input was collected via a paper questionnaire that attendees completed after reviewing information made available at the open house. The same information was also made available for viewing on the City s webpage with a link to the online questionnaire. Overall, the questionnaire results continued to show support for the consideration of s in Moscow, which was consistent with responses to questions that were part of the 2012 City of Moscow Citizen Survey. The 28 respondents who completed the questionnaire represented each of the 4 major residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4) with the majority (50%) of respondents residing within the R-2 zone. R-1 and R-2 Residents that Would Support Allowing s in Neighborhood R-3 and R-4 Residents that Would Support Allowing s in Neighborhood s as a permitted accessory use was favorable in all four residential zones, however there was more opposition within the Moderate Density (R-2) and Low Density (R- 1) zones. Some of the common elements of s that were indicated as extremely important by the majority of respondents were limiting the number of occupants within an, requiring owner occupancy on the property, applying an off-street parking requirement, and limiting the size of the. When considering input from R-1 and R-2 residents only, there was a nearly equal division of support and opposition for allowing s in the neighborhood. When considering input from R-3 and R-4 residents only, it was highly favorable to allow s in the neighborhood. Interested in Adding if Permitted Would Support s as a Permitted Accessory Use in Medium Density (R-3) and Multiple Family (R-4) Zones Would Support s as a Permitted Accessory Use in Moderate Density (R-2) and Low Density (R-1) Zones

7 7 Additional Considerations for s Second Questionnaire After receiving input at the first Open House meeting on January 22, 2014, there appeared to be general support for s within the community. However, it was still unclear what standards the community wanted to have included within the regulations. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission would now like your opinion on some of the common regulations for s which are listed within the table below. The Commission has proposed two different options based upon the community input that was received - Option #1 which is less restrictive, and Option #2 which is more restrictive. A second questionnaire has been generated in order to gather your input on the two proposed options. After completing the questionnaire, please drop it in the box. All questionnaire responses will remain anonymous. Your input is greatly appreciated - Thank you! Where & How Permitted Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey #2 Please mark your preferences for permitting Accessory Dwelling Units in Moscow, Option #1 is less restrictive, Option #2 is more restrictive OPTION #1 OPTION #2 Permitted by right in AF, FR, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RO Zones Maximum Size of Dwelling 800 square feet Permitted by right in R-3, R-4, and RO Zones; Permitted by CUP in AF, R-1, and R-2 Zones 600 square feet or 40% of principal structure, whichever is greater Maximum Occupancy No maximum occupancy Maximum of two (2) occupants Off-Street Parking Requirement Owner Occupancy Requirement No off-street parking stalls required for One (1) off-street parking stall required for No requirement for property owner to live on-site Property owner must live on-site Location of Entrance No requirement for entrances Exterior Design Compatible with Primary Residence No requirement for matching design entrance must not face a public street design and materials must be compatible with primary residence Please use the space below to provide any additional input on s in Moscow. Thank you for your time! Your Input Needed COMMON CONSIDERATIONS FOR s Option #1 - Less Restrictive Option #2 - More Restrictive WHERE? Specifying where in the City s are to be allowed Permitted by right in AF, FR, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RO Zones Permitted by right in R-3, R-4, and RO; Permitted by CUP in AF, R-1 and R-2 SIZE? Specifying maximum square feet allowed within an 800 square feet 600 square feet or 40% of principal structure, whichever greater MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY? Limiting the number of occupants residing within the No maximum occupancy Maximum of 2 occupants PARKING? Requiring additional off-street parking for an No off-street parking stalls required One off-street parking stall required OWNER OCCUPANCY? Requiring the property owner to reside upon the property No requirement for the property owner to live on-site Property owner must live on-site ENTRANCES? Specifying that an entrance not be visible from a public street DESIGN? Requiring the design and materials of an to match the primary residence No requirement for entrances No requirement for matching design entrances must not face a public street design and materials must match the primary residence

8 8 Next Steps Tonight s presentation materials and questionnaire will be made available on the City s project website that is accessible via the City s Planning Department page. For those who were unable to provide input at the open house, electronic questionnaire submissions will be accepted until April 18th. If you know of friends or family who were unable to attend tonight s meeting, please encourage them to review the information online and provide their input! Future Opportunities for Input Upon receipt of all input and comments, the Planning and Zoning Commission will review the information and determine if they wish to provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the allowance of s in Moscow. If the Commission decides to provide a recommendation, they will work with City Staff to prepare an ordinance setting forth where and how s may be allowed. The draft ordinance would be posted on the project website for community review, likely in late May or early June. After the community has had an opportunity to review the draft ordinance, the next step in the legislative process would be to conduct a public hearing upon the proposed amendment. The public hearing provides the opportunity for the Commission to present their recommended ordinance to the public and for the public to provide comments and input upon the proposal. Like all zoning code amendments, there will be a public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission followed by a public hearing before the City Council. Each hearing will provide the opportunity for the public to voice support, opposition, or general comments or concerns regarding the proposed code amendment. It is anticipated that the public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission could occur in July and the public hearing before City Council could occur in August. General Timeline Evaluated and Proceeded Evaluation to Proceed Evaluation to Proceed First Open House Review Input Second Open House Evaluate Draft Ordinance Public Hearing - Community Input P&Z Commission January 2014 February-March 2014 April 2014 April-May 2014 May-June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 Thank You For Attending! Public Hearing - City Council