Accessory Dwelling Unit - SDCI | seattle.gov
WEBIn July 2019, Mayor Jenny Durkan signed legislation to remove regulatory barriers and make it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle's neighborhood residential zones. The new ADU regulations took effect on August 8, 2019.
WEBAccessory dwelling units (ADUs) are small, secondary homes located on the same lot as an existing residence. Since 2010, Seattle has allowed detached ADUs (DADUs) in single-family zones — but most eligible lots do not have one. In July 2019 the City passed legislation removing common code barriers that hamper ADU production.
Seattle Unveils Pre-Approved Plans for Backyard Cottages Which …
WEBSep 15, 2020 · The new ADUniverse website helps homeowners determine whether their lots may be suitable for an ADU and how large a cottage they could build. Currently the site offers a look at seven pre-permitted cottages ready for construction; up to three more designs will be available in the coming weeks.
Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Boost Production of …
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a package of new legislation to streamline the permitting process and increase production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle, creating more diverse and …
Accessory Dwelling Units EIS - Council - Seattle.gov
WEBThe City proposes to remove regulatory barriers in the Land Use Code to make it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and increase the number and variety of housing choices in Seattle’s single-family zones.
WEBThis report explores recent trends in Seattle’s ADU production to gain insights into those questions . It fulfills requirements adopted in Section 11 of Ordinance 125984 for the Office of Planning and Community Devel-opment (OPCD) and Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Tip 116A, Establishing an Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit
WEBAug 18, 2023 · An AADU is a room or set of rooms designed and established by permit to be a separate dwelling unit. AADUs can be located in a single-family home in the Single Family (SF) 5000, SF7200, and SF9600 and Residential Small Lot (RSL) zones.
WEBThe new principal dwelling unit and new accessory structure containing the second ADU must meet the green building standard in 23.58D. A second ADU within an existing building does not require the existing structure to be brought up to green building standards but is required to be affordable.
WEB•New applications for ADU permits declined slightly from 2022 (1,004) to 2023 (780) •47% of ADUs are permitted with 2 ADUs on site •67 DADUs (13%) utilizing pre-approved plans were permitted in 2023. •Permitting time remains around 50 days lower than custom DADU plans ADU Development Trends Through 2023 ADUs Permitted Since 2005 6
WEBAug 18, 2023 · An AADU is a room or set of rooms designed and established by permit to be a separate dwelling unit. AADUs can be located in a single-family home in the Neighborhood Residential (NR) NR3, NR2, and NR1 and Neighborhood Residential Small Lot (RSL) zones.