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Village of Irvington, Accessory Apartment Regulation
Date Added: Wednesday, August 16, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Village of Irvington is part of the Plus One ADU Program. Currently Irvington allows up to one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per home in all single-family residential zones, upon approval of application by the Planning Board. No more than 50 accessory apartment special permits can be in existence at one time, and this number may not be varied by the Zoning Board of Appeals. No permit shall be granted until the structure in its present size has been in existence for 5 years. The permit is valid for 3 years. The accessory apartment must be lo..
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Town of Bedford, Accessory Apartment Regulation
Date Added: Wednesday, August 16, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Town of Bedford is part of the Plus One ADU Program. Currently, Bedford allows up to one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per home in all single-family residential zones, upon approval of application by the Planning Board. Accessory cottages are not permitted; ADUs must be attached to the main dwelling unless in districts R-2A or R-4A. No permit shall be granted until 5 years after the construction of the entire structure including accessory structures. Permits are valid for 5 years. The accessory apartment cannot be more than 25% of the floo..
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Village of Tarrytown, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulation
Date Added: Friday, June 23, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Village of Tarrytown accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulation allows for one ADU per single-family lot (upon approval). The Building Department decides if an ADU is approved and only when there is a need for construction is site plan approval by the Planning Board or Architectural Review Board needed. There is a six-month minimum lease requirement for renting out an ADU. The ADU must be a minimum of 300 square feet and a maximum of 1,000 square feet or 50% of the total floor plan of the primary residence. Additionally, the regulation includ..
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Town of Somers, Special Exception Uses in Residence Districts: Accessory Apartments
Date Added: Friday, June 23, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Town of Somers accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulation has a 40,000-square-foot lot minimum. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) decides if an ADU is approved. If the site requires a significant amount of work to accommodate an ADU, the Planning Board must approve a site plan. The ADU is subject to physical inspection by the building inspector at any time. The permit lasts for seven years. The ADU must be a minimum of 300 square feet and a maximum of 800 square feet. Additionally, the regulation includes specifications on the application pro..
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Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, Permitted Accessory Uses Regulation: ADUs
Date Added: Friday, June 23, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson is part of the Plus One ADU Program. Hasting's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations have different requirements depending on the type of zoning district. Specifically, required lot size and maximum percentages of lot coverage varies by zoning district. One ADU is permitted per single-family residence upon approval. There is not a set number of permits, but the Planning Board is entitled to reject permits if they find there are such a number of ADUs as to adversely affect the character of the neighborhood. ..
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Village of Dobbs Ferry, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulation
Date Added: Tuesday, June 20, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Village of Dobbs Ferry is part of the Plus One ADU Program. Dobbs Ferry regulation allows 50 total special permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) Village-wide. Before a building permit is granted, the applicant must get approval from the Westchester County Department of Health on proposed water supply and sewage disposal methods. No exterior changes should be made to the building (unless needed to meet NYS Uniform Code) that alters the appearance and character of the single-family neighborhood. The ADU has a 300-square-foot minimum and..
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County of Ulster, Model Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Date Added: Thursday, June 15, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The County of Ulster Model Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is a guide for other municipalities in the county to adopt (in part or in whole) to promote and regulate ADUs. The goal of ADUs in the area is to increase the housing stock efficiently, increase affordability, provide smaller and more accessible housing options, and protect stability and property values. The model includes ADU requirements such as eligibility, number of ADUs permitted, occupancy and use, creation, density, approval, application fees/information, design, an..
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County of Westchester, Model Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Date Added: Thursday, June 15, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The County of Westchester Model Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is a guide for other municipalities in the county to adopt (in part or in whole) to promote and regulate ADUs. The goal of ADUs in the area is to increase the housing stock efficiently, increase affordability, and provide smaller and more accessible housing options. The model includes ADU requirements such as eligibility, number of ADUs permitted, occupancy and use, creation, density, approval, application feeds and information, and design. Design requirements vary ba..
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West Hartford, CT Removes ADU Barriers
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses
Connecticut
Municipal
West Hartford previously permitted ADUs, but the lot must have been double the size of what was required for a particular zone. Additionally, only domestic employees or guests of the primary residence owner were permitted to reside in the ADU. A new ADU ordinance was passed, setting size, material, and parking requirements. The restrictive occupancy requirements were removed...
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Seattle, WA Removes Barriers to ADU Development
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses
Washington
Municipal
Recently enacted zoning legislation that removes significant barriers to ADU development in order to address the city’s housing crisis. The new code removes off-street parking and owner occupancy requirements while also streamlining the approval process for ADU development. Seattle also created a user-friendly website to simplify the process for its residents, connecting homeowners considering ADUs to members of the design and construction community, even addressing the high cost of ADU development through access to low-interest financing..
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SeaTac, WA ADU
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing
Washington
Municipal
Requires the primary residence or ADU to be occupied by the owner in order to build and rent out
an ADU. The city allows for ADUs in order to maximize the use of existing housing stock, improve
cost efficiency of existing infrastructure, increase opportunities for homeowners, and provide
housing options for a wide range of income and status. Most ADUs are required to meet a maximum
of 800 square feet while preexisting ADUs may have up to 45% of the square footage of the primary
residence. The code also sets maximum occupancy, height, desig..
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As-of-right ADU in Raleigh, NC
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing
North Carolina
Municipal
Previously restricted ADU construction to a specific overlay zone, did not allow ADUs as of right in any residential zone, and required residents to petition their neighbors when seeking to develop ADUs on their property. Now, Raleigh allows ADUs as of right in all residential zones without any significant restriction on their construction or subsequent use. This promotes affordable housing and encourages diversity in both housing stock and occupancy...
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Norwalk, CT ADU Requirement
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses
Connecticut
Municipal
Norwalk sets multiple requirements for ADUs. The primary residence must have been in existence for at least three years and must meet minimum lot area requirements. Additionally, the owner of the property must reside on the premises. The ADU must only have one bedroom, which may be occupied by up to two adults and one child...
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Fairfax County, VA ADU
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses
Virginia
Regional - Multiple Municipalities
ADUs in Fairfax County previously were only permitted in single family detached homes where approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The occupant of the main house or ADU was required to be at least 55 years old or have a disability. Only single-family residences are permitted to have an ADU and only interior ADUs are permitted as-of-right. The homeowner must live in one of the units and there must be at least one parking space for the ADU. The ADU can have a maximum of two bedrooms...
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Connecticut ADU Bill
Date Added: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Accessory Uses
Connecticut
State
Recently passed a bill that promotes development of ADUs. HB 6107 legalizes all ADUs in the state and removes off-street parking requirements. This bill allows ADUs as of right on all properties that contain at least one single-family home. It also lists several restrictions which municipalities are now prohibited from placing on ADU development, including minimum age and occupant relationship requirements...
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Chapter 9: Affordable Housing, Article II: Accessory Apartments and Apartment Units
Date Added: Tuesday, August 24, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing , Zoning
Massachusetts
Municipal
Seeks to create additional affordable housing through permitting unpermitted existing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and encourage the creation of new ADUs. The ordinance also creates a local chapter of the states 40B, “Comprehensive Permit” program which “encourages the development of low- and moderate-income rental and owner-occupied housing and provides a means for the Board of Appeals to remove local barriers to the creation of affordable housing units.” Additionally, the ordinance commits certain resources in accordance with the towns Com..
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Housing Options Ordinance
Date Added: Tuesday, August 24, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing , Density
Washington
Municipal
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and duplexes are permitted as-of-right in all
residential zones in Olympia while cottage houses, triplexes, fourplexes, and
townhouses are permitted as-of-right in most residential zones. The city
amended its zoning code to encourage infill development in three urban
residential areas to prevent urban sprawl...
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook
Date Added: Thursday, August 12, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing
California
State
California’s new legislature reduces impediments on ADUs. Local legislatures may no longer use minimum lot sizes to limit ADU development, eliminates all owner occupancy requirements, prohibits local governments from setting maximum sizes under 850 square feet, renders CC&Rs void where unduly restrictive on ADU development, and requires local governments to create affordable units for various income levels. ..
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Accessory Dwelling Units
Date Added: Thursday, August 12, 2021Accessory Uses
Maine
Municipal
Allows ADUs to provide additional housing choice for its residents. This code focuses on moderate income housing and requires the owner of the primary dwelling and ADU reside in one of the units, but does not specify the requisite time period. The ADU may not exceed 900 square feet or 35% of the primary dwelling unit size. Biddeford sets moderately strict requirements for stairways, balconies, parking, entrances, exterior materials, lot orientation, and number of occupants...
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Affordable Housing
Date Added: Thursday, August 12, 2021Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing , Comprehensive Planning
Massachusetts
Municipal
Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts Chapter 9, Article II, Accessory Apartments and Apartment Units seeks to create additional affordable housing through permitting unpermitted existing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and encourage the creation of new ADUs. The ordinance also creates a local chapter of the states 40B, “Comprehensive Permit” program which “encourages the development of low- and moderate-income rental and owner-occupied housing and provides a means for the Board of Appeals to remove local barriers to the creation of affordable hous..
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Town of Chili Agricultural Conservation District Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 1, 2017Accessory Uses , Open Space Preservation, Agriculture, Farmland Protection & Preservation
New York
Municipal
This law was created by the Town Board of Chili, NY, in an effort to protect agricultural lands within the town by creating the Agricultural Conservation District. The law describes: the accessory and conditional uses that are allowed, the dimension requirements for the district, incentive zoning requirements and other miscellaneous requirements needed to set up the district. ..
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Town of Blooming Grove Golf & Country Club Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, March 23, 2017Accessory Uses , Environmental Compliance, Pesticide Management, Transportation & Land Use Planning, Zoning, Drinking Water Protection & Conservation
New York
Municipal
In 235-25 of the Town Code for the Town of Blooming Grove, the town creates the Golf and Country Club ordinance which sets forth supplementary requirements pertaining to bulk controls, site requirements, parking requirements, buffers, existing buildings, nuisance, clearance of woodlands, turf management and water quality assurances. The ordinance also requires approval by the Town Board for special events and permitted accessory uses...
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City of Bainbridge Island Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, March 23, 2017Accessory Uses , Affordable Housing , Zoning
Washington
Municipal
Chapter 18.89 of Bainbridge Island Municipal Code describes zoning provisions for accessory dwelling units. The law includes provisions for entrances, setback distance from the main residence, and school fees, among other provisions...
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Accessory Uses of Land in New York State
Date Added: Wednesday, March 2, 2016Accessory Uses , Local Boards, Zoning
New York
State
Accessory Uses of Land in New York State, by Jeffery B. Durocher, explains how local communities take different approaches to permitting accessory uses of land, using the test of whether the proposed use is incidental and customary to the primary use of the land. The article also explains that religious and educational uses are usually permitted in residential areas because they contribute to the general welfare...
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