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Planning board schedules public hearing on ADU ordinance after state Affordable Homes Act requirements
Summary
Revere City planning staff told the board Jan. 28 it will hold a public hearing in late February on an accessory dwelling unit ordinance revised to comply with the state Affordable Homes Act; the draft allows detached ADUs, sets a 900 sq. ft. maximum and ties parking requirements to distance from transit.
Revere City’s planning staff told the planning board Jan. 28 that the board will hold a public hearing at the end of February on a revised accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with the state Affordable Homes Act.
“We will be having a hearing on the accessory dwelling unit ordinance,” a staff member said, adding that the legislation signed by the governor requires ADUs in single-family homes and sets statewide standards. “Back in August of this year, governor Haley signed the Affordable Homes Act, which, allowed for accessory dwelling units in single family homes, meaning that an accessory dwelling unit would be allowed as of right, and it can't exceed 900 square feet, And it will not be required to have any parking if it's within a half mile radius of a tea station. If it's beyond a half mile radius of a tea station, it will provide 1 additional parking spot for the ADU.”
Staff said the city’s draft ordinance must be tweaked to align with changes in the 10th edition of the building code, and that ADUs must meet state building, fire and health codes. The draft also would allow detached ADUs — for example in a converted garage — where previous local rules required an ADU to be within the principal structure.
Planning staff told the board they submitted a draft to the city clerk and expect to schedule a public hearing around Feb. 25; staff also said they will circulate the proposed amendments to board members before the hearing. No vote on the ordinance was taken at the Jan. 28 meeting.
