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Commission outlines standards for accessory dwelling units, including setbacks, size limits and utility rules
Summary
The Planning Commission reviewed proposed standards for detached accessory dwelling units (EADUs), including location relative to the primary dwelling, size limits (400–500 sq ft discussed), setback rules for cul-de-sac and corner lots, utility and sewer-connection requirements and conditional-use permit expectations.
The Farr West Planning Commission reviewed proposed standards for accessory dwelling units (EADUs), focusing on placement, size, utility connections and permitting. Commissioners sought language that would keep detached units primarily in rear yards while accommodating irregular lots such as cul-de-sacs and corner parcels.
Why it matters: EADU rules determine whether residents can add small secondary living units on single-family lots, which affects housing supply, neighborhood character and utility infrastructure.
Key points from the discussion
- Placement: The commission proposed that an EADU must be located behind the primary dwelling’s rear building plane measured from the foundation and set back from streets at least the same distance as the rear of the primary residence to avoid creating a structure closer to the road than the house. Members discussed specific…
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