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 nits (ADs). The Moscow Planning & Zoning Commission is currently considering how and where ADs might be allowed within Moscow. The Commission has been researching the subject of ADs and reviewing ordinances from other communities to determine what type of standards for ADs (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 ADs within the City of Moscow. What are ADs? Accessory Dwelling nits (AD) 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, ADs 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 AD. The ADs 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 nstructions 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 nit (AD) 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 ADs Detached AD within garage Attached AD above garage Detached AD above garage nside an AD

2 2 Possible Benefits of ADs ADs provide infill housing opportunities using existing public infrastructure (utilities, roadways, police and fire services) ADs provide affordable housing opportunities ADs provide smaller household housing opportunities ADs provide opportunity for multi-generational housing with independence of separate living quarters (such as mother-in-law or children moving back home) ADs provide means (income) for residents ADs provide increased age in place opportunities through income generation and/or household maintenance assistance ADs provide opportunities for family members to care for elderly or disabled while providing independent living opportunity ADs create new housing stock in existing neighborhoods in a manner that is less intense than other alternatives THE CTY OF MOSCOW S CONSDERNG ALLOWNG ACCESSORY NTS N RESDENTAL NEGHBORHOODS. AN ACCESSORY NT S GENERALLY A SMALL STDO OR ONE-BEDOM APARTMENT WTHN AN EXSTNG HOME OR N SOME CASES CAN BE DETACHED OM THE HOME, BT PON THE SAME LOT. THESE TYPES OF NTS PVDE OPPORTNTES FOR CARNG FOR AGNG MEERS AND CAN ENCORAGE MORE EFFCENT SE OF LOT SPACE AND FORDABLE HOSNG. WOLD SPPORT ALLOWNG ACCESSORY NTS N MY NEGHBORHOOD. S T R O N G LY A G R E E A N D A G R E E R E S P O N S E P E R C E N TA G E PLANNNG AND ZON Wou l d Res p o n d e n t S u p p o r t Ac c e s s o r y Dwelling nit in Neighborhood 38% THE CTY OF MOSCOW S CONSDERNG ALLOWNG ACCESSORY NTS N RESDENTAL NEGHBORHOODS. AN ACCESSORY NT S GENERALLY A SMALL STDO OR ONE-BEDOM APARTMENT WTHN AN EXSTNG HOME OR N SOME CASES CAN BE DETACHED OM THE HOME, BT PON THE SAME LOT. THESE TYPES OF NTS PVDE OPPORTNTES FOR CARNG FOR AGNG MEERS AND CAN ENCORAGE MORE EFFCENT SE OF LOT SPACE AND FORDABLE HOSNG. WOLD SPPORT ALLOWNG ACCESSORY NTS N MY NEGHBORHOOD. 6% S T R O N G LY D S A G R E E O R D S A G R E E R E S P O N S E P E R C E N TA G E When asked, would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood. STNGLY DSAGREE AND DSAGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE When asked, f accessory units were permitted in my neighborhood, would be interested in adding an accessory unit to my property. STNGLY AGREE AND AGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE Don't Know 3% PLANNNG AND ZONNG COMMSSON Wou l d Re s p o n d e n t S u p p o r t Ac c e s s o r y D we l l i n g n i t i n N e i g h b o r h o o d Wo u l d R e s p o n d e n t L i ke l y A d d a n A c c e s s o r y D w e l l i n g n i t to P r o p e r t y F ACCESSORY NTS WERE PERMTTED WTHN MY NEGHBORHOOD, WOLD B E N T E R E S T E D N A D D N G A N A C C E S S O R Y D W E L L N G N T T O M Y P R O P E R T Y. S T R O N G LY A G R E E A N D A G R E E R E S P O N S E P E R C E N TA G E 38% 17% 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 AD questions is shown in the maps below. This information can assist in determining what zones ADs may be permitted in within Moscow. When asked, would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood. STNGLY AGREE AND AGREE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE 11% 25% 2012 City of Moscow Citizen Survey The 2012 City of Moscow Citizen Survey included questions pertaining to ADs. The survey had an overall response rate of 33%, and respondents were nearly equally distributed throughout the city. When responding to the statement that 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 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 ADs within neighborhoods in Moscow, but there are a small percentage of residents that actually would add an AD on their property. 17% 24% Don't Know 14% 7% 6% 25% 11% Don't Know 3% 6% 23% 26% W

3 3 How May ADs 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 se 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 se 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? ses 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. ses 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 se Permit? ses that are permitted with a Conditional se Permit (CP) 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. ses that are permitted with a CP require submission of a CP application, noticed public hearings and review by the Board of Adjustment. A CP 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 CP 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 () Farm, Ranch, and Outdoor Recreation () 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) SNGLE TWO TWNHOME TOWNHOSE MLTPLE BED & BREAKFAST BOARDNG HOSE GEST HOSE RESDENTAL RENTAL NT TYPE 1 ACC HOME OCCPATON TYPE ACC HOME OCCPATON CHRCHES SCHOOLS LBRARES PBLC PARKS & REC FACLTES P P P P P CP CP CP P P CP CP P CP CP CP P - A CP CP CP CP P P - A P CP P CP CP CP P - A CP CP CP P P - A P CP P CP CP CP CP P - A CP CP CP CP P P - A P CP CP P CP CP CP CP P - A CP CP CP CP P CP P - A P CP CP P P P P CP CP CP CP P - A CP CP CP CP P P P - A P P CP P P P P P P P P P - A CP CP CP CP P P - A P P P P = Permitted by right, principal use P - A = Permitted by right, accessory use CP = Permitted via Conditional se Permit PRVATE REC FACLTES (5 or fewer) GP (6-12) SMALL (13-20) LARGE (21+)

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5 5 How Have Other Communities Addressed ADs? The Commission has reviewed AD 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 ADs 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 ADs that, if considered for Moscow, may assist in achieving that goal. The most common considerations for ADs and how they have been addressed in cities throughout the northwest are highlighted in the chart below. CTES WHERE N THE CTY ARE ADs HOW BG MAY ADs BE? (N FLOOR ALLOWED? AREA) WHAT S THE MAXMM OFF-STREET PARKNG HEGHT FOR THE AD? SPACES REQRED FOR AD Missoula, MT All Residential, Business, and Commercial zones, as well as the Limited ndustrial-residential zone 350 to 600 square feet; not >40% of primary 22, or height of primary unit square footage, excluding garage building, whichever is less Coeur d Alene, D All Residential and Commercial zoning districts Boise, D Single and Two-family residential districts 300 to 700 square feet; not >40% of primary 32 when built within buildable unit square footage, excluding garage 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 t >10% of lot area or 600 square feet, Consistent with maximum whichever is smaller building height for specific zone Spokane, WA All Residential zones Portland, OR MST AD WHERE MAY THE AD ENTRANCE BE MATCH HOSE LOCATED N EXTEROR DESGN? WHAT OTHER REGLATONS MAY THE AD HAVE? AD Total occupants in both principal and AD combined cannot exceed maximum number for a family as defined in the code AD t more than 1 bedroom tification of project to adjacent property owners must be provided prior to application for AD permit Total occupants in both principal and AD combined cannot exceed the number that is allowed for a household AD AD Total occupants in both principal and AD combined cannot exceed the number that is allowed for a household AD Detached ADs must be setback 60 from front property line, or 6 behind primary ; includes provisions for conversion of existing accessory structures to ADs, may be provided as tandem parking with the space provided for the principal unit Maximum 600 or 800 square feet (depending Consistent with maximum on the zone) for detached AD s; internal building height for specific zone AD s cannot exceed one third of the total area of the principal structure 450 square feet or 30% of primary square footage, whichever is greater but never exceeding 600 square feet Any number of related persons may occupy a single-family unit with an AD; if unrelated persons occupy either unit, the total number of occupants cannot exceed 8 Lot with a single-family may have no more than 1 AD AD occupants cannot exceed 2 persons, AD cannot have more than 1 bedroom Only one entrance may be located on each street-facing façade of the unit; entrances to detached AD 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 f entrance for AD is separate from principal structure entrance, it shall be located in the rear or side yards t more than 1 bedroom 300 to 1000 square feet; not >40% of combined area of primary and accessory unit and not >10% of the lot area Prior to addition of internal AD, principal 23 structure must be a minimum 800 square feet; size of internal AD must be between 250 and 800 square feet, internal AD may not exceed 50% of principal structure square footage; a detached AD shall not exceed 600 square feet All lots in Residential zones with a t >75% of primary unit, or house, attached house, or manufactured square feet, whichever is less home Seattle, WA 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 Bozeman, MT Residential zones, except RMH (Residential Manufactured Home) Lewiston, D rmal Hill Special Planning Area Tacoma, WA All Residential zones Yakima, WA Suburban Residential and Single-Family t greater than 800 square feet and not Residential Zones; only on lots with greater than 50% of primary square single family s footage Bellevue, WA All zones on parcels with single family homes Vancouver, WA Attached AD s: maximum 1,000 square feet; Detached AD s: maximum 800 square feet ; if parcel abuts an alley, AD parking access must come from alley MST HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY LVE PPERTY N THE AD (OR HOW MANY OWNER LVE BEDOMS MAY THE AD ON THE STE? HAVE)? 15 Detached & internal AD s are a C in some residential zones; AD permits expire annually and must be renewed; only one AD/parcel and parcel must contain a single detached house; includes provisions for existing illegal AD s The AD structure must comply with all standards for single family s, including height and setbacks One AD per lot with a detached single-family residence; AD must be attached to garage or be the only detached structure in the rear yard setback area; AD is prohibited on a site with a home occupation Permitted as a C in Residential Suburban and Residential Single-Household Low Density; one AD/ lot. AD s only allowed if above detached garage in some zones Lot must be as least 6,400 square feet and contain only one single-family residence; AD 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 AD must be setback 5 from rear and side lot lines Same as other accessory structure height requirements, but up to 25 is allowed with a CP - signed affidavit t more than 4 occupants (not more than 5 unrelated persons) Front entrance may not be visible from a right-of- AD has the same building setbacks as the primary way or access easement structure 300 to 800 square feet and not greater than 40% of combined floor area of units, not including garage (not more than 5 unrelated persons) Entrance may not be facing a street Detached ADs are not permitted All Residential Zones 300 to 800 square feet and not greater than 40% of primary square footage (not more than 6 unrelated persons) AD has the same building setbacks as the primary structure Beaverton, OR Single Family Residental Zones (not more than 5 unrelated persons) Detached ADs are not permitted Most Residential Zones Nampa, D t greater than 800 square feet and not greater than 50% of primary square footage Attached AD: no limit, but only one bedroom and kitchenette; Detached AD: must be smaller than primary, but only one bedroom and kitchenette only; no 220 watt power source, but units are not to be rented separately (not more than 6 unrelated persons) Attached ADs may not have separate laundry facilities or separate address or the only entrance to the from the outside of the structure Same as other accessory structure height requirements

6 6 How Do You Feel About ADs? After learning more about what ADs are, the possible benefits of ADs, how they may be permitted in Moscow, and what other communities in the region have done to address them, we would like to receive your opinion about the potential allowance of ADs in Moscow. Please take a minute to fill out the Accessory Dwelling nit Survey below. The survey questions are similar in nature to the questions that were asked within the 2012 Citizen Survey. After completing the survey, please drop it in the survey box. All surveys will remain anonymous. Your input is greatly appreciated - Thank you! Accessory Dwelling nit Survey Please complete this questionnaire to provide us with your input on allowance of accessory units in Moscow. We value your input! 1. Please rate the following statements by checking the box that most closely represents your opinion: a. would support allowing accessory units in my neighborhood. b. f accessory units were permitted within my neighborhood, would be interested in adding an accessory unit to my property. c. would support accessory units as a permitted accessory use within all residential zoning districts. d. would support accessory units as a conditionally permitted use (requires notice and a public hearing) within all residential districts. e. would support accessory units as a permitted accessory use within the Medium Density (R-3) and Multiple Family Residential (R-4) Zones. f. would support accessory units as a permitted accessory use within the Moderate Density Single Family (R-2) and Low Density Single Family Residential (R-1) Zones. g. My preference for permitting accessory units is with an overlay zone, allowing them in certain locations within the city which may not directly correlate with zoning district boundaries. Don t Know 2. The following elements are commonly considered by other cities in the northwest for regulating accessory units. Please rate the level of importance for regulation of accessory units in Moscow: a. Maximum Size specifying maximum square feet and/or number of bedrooms allowed within an AD b. Maximum Occupancy limiting the number of occupants residing within the AD c. Off-Street Parking requiring additional off-street parking for an AD d. Owner Occupancy requiring property owner to reside upon the property e. Entrances specify that only one entrance may be visible from the public street to maintain the single-family character of the property f. Design require design and materials of AD to match primary residence Very mportant Extremely mportant Don t Know 3. Please locate your place of residence on the Zoning map and tell us what Zone you reside in: See Reverse Side Somewhat mportant t mportant PleaseusethissideofthesurveytoprovideanyadditionalinputregardingaccessoryunitsinMoscow. Thankyoufortakingthetimetocompletethissurvey.

7 Next Steps The next steps for this accessory unit project involve the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewing all public input from tonight s open house, and evaluating how the community wishes to proceed. Assuming that there is support for permitting ADs in Moscow, the Commission will develop some standards for ADs and recommendations for how ADs could be permitted in Moscow. Future Opportunities for nput There will be additional opportunity for the public to provide input on accessory units in the coming months. f the Commission feels that the community supports ADs, a second public open house will be held once the Commission has developed draft standards and recommendations for ADs to give the public an opportunity to review and provide input. This input will be reviewed and final recommendations will be developed by the Commission. Hearing Process f the Commission decides that there is enough public support to forward a recommendation on to City Council, the next step will be to create draft standards and conduct a second open house meeting to gather additional public input. Like all zoning code amendments, there will be a public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission followed by a public hearing before the City Council. Each hearing will provide the public with the opportunity to voice support, opposition, or general comments or concerns regarding the proposed code amendment for ADs. Thank You For Attending! 7