2017/04/19 Council Agenda Packet

3 ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance Concerning the Zoning Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, Amending Section 7(J) of Ordinance No.3534-17(EMC 19.07.030.3) WHEREAS,the City Council finds the following: 1. The City Counciladopted Ordinance No. 3354-17 on February 15,2017; 2. The Ordinance amended the City's zoning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and specifically allowed for detached ADU's in single family zones; 3. The new regulations established a maximum floor area limit for ADU's as 800 square feet, or 75% of the floor area of the principal dwelling,whichever is less; 4. The new regulations did not include a mechanism for considering whether or not to allow a greater floor area for ADU's; 5. There may be circumstances where the existing floor area of a space within an existing building is greater than 800 square feet, or 75%of the floor area of the principal dwelling, and conversion of that space for an ADU with the floor area limitation does not allow for a logical or effective floor plan; 6. It is the City's intent to allow for ADU's as a secondary residence in single family zones in order to allow for additional housing opportunities in such areas, consistent with State law; 7. Providing for additional flexibility in the floor area limits for ADU's will allow homeowners the ability to create additional housing within existing building spaces in an efficient and cost-effective manner; and 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 4,2017,to consider the proposed amendment and did take public testimony concerning the merits of the proposed amendment WHEREAS,the City Council concludes the following: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett general plan; 1 10