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Accessory Dwelling Units
Planning
Commission
Study Session
September 9, 2021
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
JADU vs ADU
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit JADU
•Single-family units only
•Not a separate unit for
Building Code
•Maximum Size: 500 s.f.
•Owner must live in main
dwelling or JADU
•Can share bathroom
with primary dwelling
•Can have internal access
Accessory Dwelling UnitADU
•Allowed in all residential
and mixed-use zones
•Considered a separate
unit for Building Code
•Maximum Size:
•850 s.f.for one bedroom
•1,000 s.f.for two
bedroom
•conversions unlimited
•Various configurations
(conversion, attached,
detached)
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Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
ADU
Parking
Requirements
JADU: No parking required
ADU: One space per unit, but waived if
property is:
1)located within one-half (1/2) mile walking
distance of a bus/transit stop; or
2)proposed to be converted from existing or
proposed space entirely within the primary
dwelling unit or an existing accessory
structure.
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Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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ADU Options for Single-Family Homes
Very Flexible
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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ADU Options for Multi-Family Developments
Very Limited
Can only convert existing non-living area (e.g., storage rooms, boiler
rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages).
Permitted number of units equal to 25% of existing number of units
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
ADU Example
Attached to New
Single-Family
631 Irvine Ave
Community Development Department -Planning Division 6
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
ADU Example
Detached to
Existing Single-
Family
435 Aliso Ave
Community Development Department -Planning Division 7
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Background
City Laws
Pre-2019: Second units prohibited
except for granny units (Age 55+)
2019 and 2020: State Law mandated
approval of ADUs and limited cities
ability to regulate
Community Development Department -Planning Division 8
City’s current ordinance drafted to
comply with State law and be as
restrictive as possible
Prior Direction
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Current
Status of
ADUs
Community Development Department -Planning Division 9
ADU Status 2018 2019 2020 2021*Total
Finaled
(constructed)
1 1 3 4 9
Permitted
(under construction)
1 3 5 35 44
Applied
(permits pending)
0 2 14 16 32
Total 2 6 22 55 85
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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Units by NeighborhoodADU Type
51
32
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
4,845 units
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•Adequate Sites Analysis
•Higher density in-fill development
•1000 unit projection (125/year)
•Direction to revise code (more permissive)
•Amnesty program
•Public outreach and materials
•Pre-approved plans
New Direction
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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Planning Commission Questions
A) Expanding opportunities for ADU construction in
multi-unit developments
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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Planning Commission Questions
B) Providing additional floor area as an incentive
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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Planning Commission Questions
C) Reducing parking requirements
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Expand
Opportunities
for ADU
Construction
in Multi-Unit
Dwelling
Developments
Should we allow ADU additions to an
existing multi-unit and conversions of
existing living space?
Community Development Department -Planning Division 15
Question A1
Helps create a
more successful
amnesty program
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Expand
Opportunities
for ADU
Construction
in Multi-Unit
Dwelling
Developments
2. Allow ADUs in a new multi-unit
development?
3. What size development?
Duplex, 2-4 units, or unlimited
Community Development Department -Planning Division 16
Questions A2 & A3
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Example Problem Sites Street View
1509 West Balboa
Existing Use: 3 units (single-level)
Allowed Use: Duplex (2 units)
Solution: Duplex + ADU = 3 Units
303-305 Fernleaf Ave
Existing Use: 5 units on two lots
Allowed Use: Two Duplexes (4 units)
Solution: Duplex + Duplex + ADU = 5 Units
SB330 (Housing Crisis Act ) prevent loss of density
•Downzoning created several nonconforming uses
•Property owners stuck between State law and local zoning
•Allowing ADUs with multi-unit can assist
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Provide
additional
floor area
allowances to
incentive ADU
development
Doesn’t add visual bulk or mass
Must establish reasonable size limit on access
Creates a big incentive to include ADU as part of new
construction
Community Development Department -Planning Division 18
Question B4
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Provide
additional
floor area
allowances to
incentive ADU
development
State Law prevents FAL, coverage limits, and open
space requirements that prevents an 800 sf ADU no
more than 16 feet high.
Equity issue for new developments
Bulk and massing concerns
Community Development Department -Planning Division 19
Question B5
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Provide
additional
floor area
allowances to
incentive ADU
development
Simplifies Code and eliminates constraint
ADUs may appear less subordinate to principal
dwelling
Community Development Department -Planning Division 20
Question B6
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Provide
additional
floor area
allowances to
incentive ADU
development
Can’t restrict unit sizes any smaller, but can increase.
Examples (1 bedroom)
3,540 sf lot (CDM)= 850 sf ADU
5,737 sf lot (Heights)= 1147 sf ADU
10,000 sf lot (Dover) = 2000 sf ADU
19,800 sf lot (SAH)= 2000 sf ADU
Community Development Department -Planning Division 21
Question B7
•(Base Size Limit)
•850sf one bedroom
•1000sf two bedroom; or
•(Optional Limit)
•20% of lot area
(whichever is greater, up to a maximum 2000 sf)
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Reduce
parking
requirements
State law prohibits replacement parking outside coastal zone
May further constrain on-street parking that competes with public access demands
Easy opportunity to create 3rd unit for rental housing investors
Community Development Department -Planning Division 22
Question C8
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Reduce
parking
requirements
Currently detached ADUs limited to 16’ tall, unless
over a garage and only if all units on lot are parking
compliant
Provides an incentive to construct some garage
parking, even if not all units fully compliant.
Community Development Department -Planning Division 23
Questions C9
29’
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
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Recap and Staff Recommendations
A) Expanding opportunities for ADU construction in
multi-unit developments
Yes, will spur development and help permit illegal units
(amnesty program)
Yes, will help spur development and assist SB330 trapped
properties
Yes, but limit to duplexes and triplexes only
Allow only one ADU
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Yes, but limit access to minimum necessary
No, maintain State law for constrained developments only
Yes, simplifies code
No, further complicates code
Recap and Staff Recommendations
B) Providing additional floor area as an incentive
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Community Development Department -Planning Division 26
Modify to only parking impacted areas of coastal zone
500 feet of beach or harbor?
Yes, simplifies code and still encourages some parking to be
provided
Recap and Staff Recommendations
C) Reducing parking requirements
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
Next Steps
Based on feedback, staff will begin
to prepare draft code revisions
Options
Future Study Session; or
Ad Hoc Committee
Future public hearings
Community Development Department -Planning Division 27
Planning Commission - September 9, 2021 Item No. 4a - Additional Materials Presented at Meeting by Staff Code Update Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2021-113)
For more
information
Contact
Questions?
Jaime Murillo, AICP
Principal Planner
949-644-3209
jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov
www.newportbeachca.gov
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