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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Development ServicesGRANT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES P.O. Box 37 - 264 WEST DIVISION AVENUE EPHRATA, WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 ExT 2501 Development Services Department - BOCC Update October 4, 2022 — 11:00 a.m. 1. D.S. Update a. GIS Coordinator Position b. Recruitment Update 2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Discussion R E 0 -E -j �V OL, *`f - a 2022 ;GIRAN - C.'OLU�N TY COMMISSIONERS "TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." GRANT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES P.O. BOX 37 - 264 WEST DIVISION AVENUE MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Grant County Commissioners FROM: Chris Young, Director Development Services EPHRATA, WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 EXT 3001 TOPIC: Proposed Code Amendments; ADU's, Guest Houses, and Transient Residences DATE: September 8, 2022 CC: James Cook, Deputy Director Barbara Vasquez, Clerk of the Board The Grant County Unified Development Code (UDC) currently contains Section 23.08.020 (c), which is titled "Accessory Dwelling Units." However, this section limits ADU's to specific uses, which contain specific requirements based on the use. The intent is there, which states, Accessory dwelling units are intended to increase the supply of affordable and independent housing for a variety of households. One accessory dwelling unit is permitted as accessory to an existing single-family dwelling provided that the following requirements are met: The specific uses (ADU's) outlined in this section include. 1. Extended -Family Living Arrangements (may not be used for rental purposes and expires when the need for the living arrangement ceases) 2. Guest Homes (allows for guestrooms in an accessory structure but the guestroom cannot contain a kitchen) 3. Farm Housing (only applicable to accommodate agricultural workers and is already regulated by the Dept. of Health) 4. Caretaker Residence (only applicable to groundskeeper or security personnel) The Planning Dictionary defines an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as, A residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either within the same building as the single-family dwelling unit, attached to the single-family dwelling unit, or in a detached building. Any of the above-mentioned uses could be considered a form of ADU, however, none of the uses meet the intent of Section 23.08.020 (c) due to the limitations described above. 3 202 "TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND?.FRVTE-%�IES, RO N M E N WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVI C �- S Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1220 passed the legislature during the 2021 regular session, which requires counties that are required to plan under RCW 36.70A. 040 to incorporate goals and policies into their comprehensive plan that identifies existing and projected housing needs for low, very low, extremely low- and moderate -income households. The second part of the Bill, Section 7, requires the county to consider polices that encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units as a way to meet affordable housing goals. If the county chooses to adopt policies that support the construction of accessory dwelling units, there are limitations to the Bill that the county may or may not regulate and/or control, with one element being the use as a short-term rental (transient occupancy less than 30 -days), may be regulated. The Grant County Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 23.08.220 classifies and allows Transient Residences as Hospitality Commercial Establishments and are allowed uses in many zoning districts through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Transient Residences, aka, Short -term - rentals, are considered commercial uses per the UDC and the state adopted building code and are therefore distinctly different from accessory dwelling units. HB 1220 states that a county MAY require the owner not to use the accessory dwelling unit for a short-term rental, however, this should not imply that any proposed ADU would be an allowed use as a transient residence since they are distinctly different and regulated by different codes. I am unsure why a Bill that introduces the accessory dwelling unit in the interest of affordable housing would create such a dichotomy by referencing a short -term -rental option. Although a transient residence is constructed as a stand-alone single-family dwelling, the structure would be considered a lodging house per the state residential code and be subject to being owner -occupied and contain no more than two guestrooms. A fire sprinkler system would also be required once the number of guestrooms exceeds two. Transient residences and/or short -term -rentals are not owner -occupied single-family dwellings and therefore are not considered dwelling units that are regulated by the state residential code. If it is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to adopt regulations to allow Accessory Dwelling Units as a viable affordable housing option, we should do so by clearly differentiating between ADU's and Transient Residences. Also, Guest Homes and Extended -Family Living arrangements should be removed as ADU housing options. It is staff's recommendation that the requirements for Transient Residences be further codified in Title 15 — Fire Protection to ensure that our customers understand the distinction between the regulations as they pertain to Accessory Dwelling Units versus Transient Residences. -2- September 30, 2022 APPS PENDING BY TIME Current TOTAL Month 1 month + 2 month + 6 month + 182 57 125 1 92 35 TOTAL APPS NOT SIGNED BY DEPT BLDG PLAN WELL HEALTH PWS 85 53 34 74 53 REVENUE - Total Deposits to 138-116 Revenue Accounts APPS PENDING FOR PLAN REVIEW FEB MAR APR Total Apps JUN JULY Pending SEP App # Accepted Date Review Small Fast Track projects 22-0559 8/25/22 in week 6 33 Large Residential projects 22-0564 8/29/22 in week 5 13 Small Commercial projects 22-0496 7/22/22 in week 11 10 Large Commercial projects 22-0526 8/3/22 in week 9 4 30+- APP'S APPROVED PENDING PAYMENT OR CONTRACTOR / MISC DETAILS 25+- APP'S PENDING ADDITIONAL PLANS OR INFORMATION 57,907 77,518 5+- APP'S WITH EXPIRATION LETTERS PENDING - VARIOUS APPROVALS or $ PENDING REVENUE - Total Deposits to 138-116 Revenue Accounts JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YTD TOTALS * corrections made after reconciliation 2022 57,907 77,518 1153938 136,615 69,697 124,195 119,454 1043077 77,563 882,965 2021 100,634 141,137 132,394 157,315 97,430 102,468 100,979 89,161 72,461 131,084 52,717 74,938 1,252,718 2020 49,507 73,100 69,031 33,351 59,050 99,208 107,035 58,555 74,159 112,694 60,709 75,255 871,654 2019 66,404 53,752 112,898 119,129 114,710 67,952 73,726 90,403 107,578 106,807 53,035 55,884 1,022,278 2018 98,766 75,264 116,947 73,959 83,331 83,592 154,358 102,688 92,607 78,453 105,383 57,852 1,123,200 Revenue Totals below represented total deposits including Planning % and State Code Fees 2017 32,840 53,670 98,562 100,309 88,954 89,813 74,592 79,244 82,186 80,123 61,745 43,615 885,654 2016 26,491 52,517 80,066 95,765 105,484 79,092 83,473 70,319 67,200 46,827 58,033 48,874 814,143 2015 67,618 61,122 77,065 62,653 92,795 69,859 68,458 56,825 72,217 68,101 47,980 64,587 809,279 2014 45,440 63,648 74,594 53,716 93,601 57,850 85,489 89,423 73,443 55,980 48,144 61,379 802,707 2013 52,821 38,820 48,884 81,996 96,685 48,834 67,903 62,731 60,333 57,743 45,383 46,203 708,335 2012 26,966 25,748 65,297 95,228 87,701 68,887 72,206 89,501 57,941 44,128 26,432 41,157 701,192 2011 25,427 32,240 65,252 76,693 74,534 36,694 39,373 61,474 54,560 52,012 52,103 43,067 613,430 2010 25,259 43,549 66,130 71,435 52,642 151,438 60,612 44,589 52,516 84,979 66,325 36,285 755,758 2009 25,508 27,510 49,847 74,935 38,464 32,998 62,871 59,499 35,502 40,119 25,561 53,024 525,837 2008 59,243 59,876 52,638 60,400 72,817 77,845 123,377 72,034 103,473 58,981 16,642 36,007 793,333 2007 60,262 115,510 71,858 79,082 98,849 222,999 112,753 99,290 56,248 112,195 69,822 72,035 1,170,903 2006 29,864 36,947 104,947 128,888 62,024 73,374 80,742 59,827 81,688 57,743 75,505 40,717 832,266 2005 53,846 37,174 61,848 37,888 84,000 117,816 82,759 68,397 44,973 140,659 51,332 48,580 829,272 2004 15,185 49,731 54,150 88,783 56,587 57,328 54,381 50,093 46,373 82,471 60,229 30,990 646,301 APPS IN NOTE - CHANGES TO PERMIT TYPES PUT SOME PROJECTS THAT WERE BUILDING PERMITS INTO FM CATEGORYAFTER JUNE 9TH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL YTD AVG * Note - some previous month numbers may change with the next report as Portals are accepted, returned for add7 info or voided due to SmartGov tracking JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL YTD AVG 2022 `adjustment 59 76 61 56 84 68 68 49 2022 57 71 75 70 90 81 71 51 66 76 95 81 632 70 2021 108 162 85 95 79 83 52 77 49 73 60 50 973 81 2020 70 67 67 62 45 84 76 85 80 113 73 131 953 79 2019 76 63 76 72 87 56 68 96 83 78 61 46 862 72 2018 68 142 75 72 94 88 63 85 73 79 96 48 983 82 2017 34 76 74 91 81 92 71 66 60 96 64 37 842 70 2016 49 76 99 52 69 113 65 73 55 57 49 47 804 67 2015 38 48 68 51 73 61 41 43 72 62 40 39 636 53 2014 59 60 44 76 67 50 76 51 56 69 37 63 708 59 2013 23 49 44 56 70 76 52 52 45 47 32 39 585 49 2012 30 56 67 58 75 68 57 57 45 49 35 37 634 53 2011 33 53 69 50 58 58 51 60 51 44 41 31 599 50 2010 33 45 117 70 61 61 53 52 52 54 16 48 662 55 2009 41 41 56 67 52 67 59 54 59 40 51 26 613 51 2008 47 63 86 91 77 101 61 73 51 64 39 33 786 66 2007 72 95 123 109 94 121 98 95 69 82 60 41 1059 88 2006 58 71 183 112 91 108 123 110 115 92 56 83 1202 100 2005 35 69 96 62 92 146 70 99 89 113 56 29 956 80 2004 51 57 118 77 74 105 74 86 76 79 53 36 886 74 2006 58 71 183 112 91 108 123 110 115 92 56 83 1202 100 2005 35 69 96 62 92 146 70 99 89 113 56 29 956 80 2004 51 57 118 77 74 105 74 86 76 79 53 36 886 74 PERMITS ISSUED JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL YTD AVG 2022 40 59 76 61 56 84 68 68 49 561 62 2021 80 66 114 91 76 95 81 57 63 96 62 52 933 78 2020 42 56 43 24 71 56 78 52 63 84 64 91 724 60 2019 74 63 51 96 75 57 56 86 90 92 47 42 829 69 2018 50 54 97 82 79 76 81 114 63 66 71 70 903 75 2017 40 33 64 76 78 79 66 80 71 71 70 38 766 64 2016 27 52 79 72 58 46 77 54 70 45 47 60 687 57 2015 32 56 75 49 43 66 58 56 54 67 38 45 639 53 2014 36 53 58 50 58 47 59 60 58 58 45 56 638 53 2013 37 29 53 50 57 50 61 47 43 47 40 33 547 46 2012 22 30 33 63 59 59 72 58 47 59 30 32 564 47 2011 29 32 68 49 70 45 61 43 52 59 40 38 586 49 2010 29 29 54 52 54 84 44 43 61 48 54 33 585 49 2009 27 44 51 65 48 55 63 52 50 45 34 45 579 48 2008 43 51 50 70 67 79 99 84 86 49 23 42 743 62 2007 71 65 38 62 130 144 104 97 63 96 77 70 1017 85 2006 34 43 108 116 77 98 85 76 87 80 66 47 917 76 2005 47 39 63 55 88 130 91 77 58 102 108 44 902 75 2004 22 64 68 105 82 75 79 75 56 67 70 49 812 68