Escondido ADU Handout (Jan 2023, incl. development standards + checklist)

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT HANDOUT January 2023 An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), sometimes referred to as a “granny flat” or “second dwelling unit,” is a less expensive way to increase housing in areas currently zoned for housing. California’s housing production is not keeping pace with demand. In the last decade, fewer than half of the homes needed to keep up with the population growth were built. As a result, the California Legislature enacted reform bills aiming to reduce restrictions on ADU construction. The City of Escondido continues working to remove barriers that impede the development of ADUs. Changes in ADU laws include relaxed standards for parking requirements, utility connections, fees, lot density, unit size, and building permitting timelines for ADUs. ADUs come in different configurations—they can be new construction that is attached to an existing residence or garage, or a stand-alone structure. They can also be created through conversions of existing space, such as a garage conversion or part of an existing residence’s floor area. There are two

types of accessory dwelling units: WHAT IS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT? WHAT IS A JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT? An accessory dwelling unit is broadly defined as A junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) is no more than a detached or attached dwelling unit that provides 500 square feet in area and contained entirely within an complete, independent living facilities for one or existing single-family residence, with separate or shared more persons and that includes permanent sanitation facilities. A property owner may construct both provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, an ADU and JADU on the same lot. and sanitation on the parcel or parcels on which TIPS ON HOW TO GET STARTED ON BUILDING AN ADU OR JADU: 1. Identify your reason(s) for building an ADU or JADU. 2. Research the City’s zoning requirements to ensure that you can build an ADU. General information about the varying ADU restrictions is provided on the backside of this handout. 3. For properties with existing multi-family residential development, contact the planning division. 4.

Ensure a clear understanding of your budget and resources. 5. After determining what you can build, set realistic goals and priorities. 6. Learn about permitting requirements and talk to planning division staff at 760-839-4671 to understand the process. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE CITY’S ADU WEBPAGE: https://www.escondido.org/accessory-dwelling-units City of Escondido, Community Development Department 201 North Broadway, Escondido CA 92025 www.escondido.org 760-839-4671

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - 2023 ADU DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS JADU DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES Number of ADUs One ADU may be allowed per existing or proposed One JADU may be allowed per existing single- family single-family dwelling. An ADU may occur on the same residence. A JADU may occur on the same lot as an lot as a JADU, for a total of two ADUs. ADU, for a total of two ADUs. Maximum Based on the size of the main residence, lot size, floor 500 square feet maximum. Conversion of existing Size area ratio, and lot coverage, except that such standards space within the primary residence is required for a JADU. New construction of area for the purpose of a Allowed must permit a minimum 850 square foot ADU. The JADU is not permitted. maximum permissible square footages range from 850 to 1,000 square feet. Min. Size Efficiency units for occupancy for no more than two Efficiency units for occupancy for no more than two Allowed persons with a minimum of 150 square feet. persons with a minimum of 150 square feet.

Height Restricted to height limits of the underlying zone, except N/A. that an ADU may be built to the following 1: • a height of 16-feet regardless of applicable height limits; 1 Subject to Gov. • a height of 18-feet if within ½ mile of transit; Code section • if attached to the primary dwelling unit, an ADU may 5.5852.2 go up to a height of 25-feet. Floor Area Ratio Based on existing zoning, except an 850 square foot N/A. and Lot Coverage ADU is permitted regardless of floor area ratio and lot coverage requirements. Setbacks Based on existing zoning, except that side and rear N/A. setbacks may be four (4) feet. Front setback requirements may not limit the construction of at least an 800 square foot ADU that maintains four-foot rear and side setbacks and complies with all other development standards. Materials ADU color and materials must match those of the primary ADU color and materials must match those of the residence. primary residence. Separate Entrance A separate exterior entrance is required. An interior A separate exterior entrance. A JADU may have

entrance into or from the main residence is prohibited. interior access into the main residence in addition to Access and entrance doors are not allowed to orient the separate exterior entrance. toward the nearest adjacent property line or create a second front door. Kitchen A full kitchen, separate from the primary residence is A cooking facility with appliances is required. required. Sanitation An ADU has separate sanitation facilities from the A JADU may share bath/sanitation facilities with the primary residence. Only one sewer lateral connection is primary residence or have separate facilities. Only one allowed per legal lot. sewer lateral connection is allowed per legal lot. Deed Restriction N/A. Recordation of a deed restriction is required, prior to issuance of a building permit*. Rental Allowance Rental periods of 30 days or more. Rental periods of 30 days or more. Owner-Occupancy Owner-occupancy is not required for the ADU or main Owner-occupancy is required for either the JADU or Requirement residence. main residence. Development Building permit review fees are collected.

Building permit review fees are collected. Service Fees State Law Government Code Section 65852.2 and 65852.22, amended by Statutes of 2022. A FOR ADUS PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT 760-839-4671 * For more detailed information regarding ADU/JADU development, refer to Article 70 of the Escondido Zoning Code.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST – 2023 REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL ADU INFORMATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS **The information outlined below is required in addition to Building Permit application materials** REQUIRED ITEM/INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTAL SUPPLEMENTAL DELIVERABLE Plan set must include a site plan, elevations, and landscape plan (if applicable). See end of this checklist for required On Plans information on each plan sheet. Completed ADU Housing Development Tracking Form Supplemental Form Copy of Grant Deed Supplemental Document Copy of a current Preliminary Title Report, including a complete legal description (dated within the last six Supplemental Document months). Photographs of the site, all adjacent properties, & materials Supplement Document OR on Plans and colors to be used SDG&E Notification Form Supplemental Form Hazardous Wastes Disclosure Statement Supplemental Form A. Site Plan 1. North arrow and graphic scale; 2. Exterior boundaries of subject property and property dimensions, including total site area; 3.

Existing topography and proposed grading, if other than flat; 4. Location and widths of streets and alleys adjacent to the property; 5. Existing easements; 6. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures, and structures to be removed (if applicable) including any structures on adjacent properties within 50 feet of property line; 7. Location, design and dimensions of existing and proposed parking facilities, driveways, landscaping and open spaces; 8. Location and height of all walls and fences, existing and proposed; 9. Location of water and sewer utility connection to ADU/JADU (including existing septic and leech field if applicable); 10. Project Information table with the following: o Proposed Lot Coverage; o Proposed size of ADU/JADU; o Proposed no. of Bedrooms; o Proposed Height of ADU/JADU; o Is the existing primary residence fire sprinklered? If yes, the ADU/JADU will require fire sprinklers. (Note: A minimum 1-inch water meter, water service, and backflow are required if fire sprinklers are required. Additionally,

a minimum 4-inch sewer lateral is required for single-family dwelling units) B. Floor Plans 1. Square footage of each room and each floor and the total square footage of the existing and proposed units. 2. Square footage of existing and/or proposed garage areas C. Elevations 1. Elevations for all sides of the existing and proposed structures, labeled north, south, east and west, including locations of all doors and windows. Photographs may be substituted for drawings of existing structures for the sides unchanged by the proposed accessory dwelling unit; 2. Height of all structures, in feet and stories; 3. Types and colors of materials, existing and proposed. D. Landscape Information** (Landscape info. is only required if the proposed ADU entails new or rehabilitated landscape changes) 1. Size and types of all plant material, hardscape materials and fencing, existing and proposed, on the site; 2. Specification of all existing trees designating removal, retention, or relocation on the site. **When is a Landscape Plan Check required for an ADU?

A Landscape Plan Check and its associated fees may be required when: • new construction project with an aggregate landscape area of 500 square feet, OR • a rehabilitated/modified landscape project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or more.