Planning and Development Department LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS AIA Santa Barbara October 25, 2018
Effective Date 2 Inland: Effective Sept 13 Coastal: Pending certification
Zoning Permits 3 Exemption 1. Conversion one-family zones 2. Conversion one-family and other zones Zoning Clearance Addition or new building
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
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
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
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
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
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
Example Height 10 Principal Dwelling ADU 20 ft Yes Principal Dwelling ADU 20 ft 25 ft No
Example Height (2 story) 11 Principal Dwelling ADU Yes
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
Example Location (1 acre) 13 Principal Dwelling ADU No closer to street than principal dwelling
Example Location (5 acres) 14 Principal Dwelling ADU 100+ feet from any property line
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
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
Additional Standards 17 Development Impact Mitigation fees Public water/sewer, if available Rentals of 30+ days Cannot be sold separately from principal dwelling
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
Public Health & Safety 19 Required prior to building permit issuance: EHS approval OWTS Fire approval Access, setbacks, roads, etc.
20 Questions? North County Zoning Counter 934-6251 South County Zoning Counter 568-2090
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
ADU Data 22 ADU Planning Permits and Exemptions (Applications Submitted Jan. 1, 2017- Aug.10, 2018) Status 2017 2018 Total Submitted 99 61 160 Exempt 29 19 48 Approved 38 32 70 Issued 32 27 59
ADU Data 23 ADU Building Permits (Applications Submitted Jan. 1, 2017- Aug.10, 2018) Status 2017 2018 Total Submitted 46 34 80 Issued 16 35 51