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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are currently allowed as accessory to detached single family dwellings with a size limit of 900 sq.ft., one bedroom and one parking space, in addition to other restrictions in City Code. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sandpointid/latest/sandpoint_id/0-0-0-5220

Response Percent Response Count
I SUPPORT current ADU regulations 42.2% 27
I DO NOT SUPPORT current ADU regulations 3.1% 2
I SUPPORT incentives to encourage ADU construction or conversions of existing accessory buildings (i.e. garages) into ADUs. 42.2% 27
I DO NOT SUPPORT incentives to encourage ADU construction or conversions of existing accessory buildings (i.e. garages) into ADUs. 26.6% 17
I SUPPORT CHANGES to ADU regulations. Please indicate changes in next question. 26.6% 17

If you support changes to ADU regulations, please indicate what changes you would like to see below.

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28
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Would you support a change to the Sandpoint City Code that would allow for smaller lot sizes than currently allowed to provide more housing options (i.e. townhouses or other fee simple attached single family units or smaller detached homes).

Response Percent Response Count
No, I do not support lot sizes smaller than current code allows 50 ft. wide/5,000 square feet 44.6% 29
Yes, I support smaller lot sizes to create more housing options 33.8% 22
Not sure, I need more information. 9.2% 6
Other 12.3% 8

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 35.5% 22
Do Not Support 64.5% 40

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 57.1% 36
Do Not Support 42.9% 27

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 53.1% 34
Do Not Support 46.9% 30

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 73.4% 47
Do Not Support 26.6% 17

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 67.2% 43
Do Not Support 32.8% 21

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Response Percent Response Count
Support 56.3% 36
Do Not Support 43.8% 28

What would improve your neighborhood?

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What do you like best about your neighborhood?

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54
Skipped
11

Using the numbered areas in the map above, identify where you live in Sandpoint. If you do not live in Sandpoint city limits, please select the city or area in which you live.

Response Percent Response Count
Area 2 3.1% 2
Area 3 3.1% 2
Area 4 13.8% 9
Area 5 27.7% 18
Area 6 3.1% 2
Area 7 4.6% 3
Area 8 12.3% 8
Area 9 13.8% 9
Sagle 3.1% 2
Bonner County 12.3% 8
None of the above 3.1% 2

Tell us a little about your relationship with the City of Sandpoint. Select as many as apply.

Response Percent Response Count
I live in Sandpoint 80.0% 52
I work in Sandpoint 40.0% 26
I'm a student in Sandpoint 1.5% 1
I'm retired in Sandpoint 30.8% 20
I often visit Sandpoint 12.3% 8
I own property in Sandpoint other than my residence. 23.1% 15
I have a business interest or am looking to do business in Sandpoint 16.9% 11
Other 12.3% 8

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
20 - 29 3.1% 2
30 - 39 16.9% 11
40 - 49 16.9% 11
50 - 59 15.4% 10
60 - 69 27.7% 18
70 or older 20.0% 13
Helen Newton inside the County of Bonner
January 23, 2023, 8:41 AM
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are currently allowed as accessory to detached single family dwellings with a size limit of 900 sq.ft., one bedroom and one parking space, in addition to other restrictions in City Code. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sandpointid/latest/sandpoint_id/0-0-0-5220
    • I SUPPORT CHANGES to ADU regulations. Please indicate changes in next question.
  • If you support changes to ADU regulations, please indicate what changes you would like to see below.

    1. Allow TWO bedrooms.
    2. More specific regulations that will result in retaining the character of neighborhoods.

  • Would you support a change to the Sandpoint City Code that would allow for smaller lot sizes than currently allowed to provide more housing options (i.e. townhouses or other fee simple attached single family units or smaller detached homes).
    • No, I do not support lot sizes smaller than current code allows 50 ft. wide/5,000 square feet
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    • Do Not Support
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    • Do Not Support
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    • Support
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    • Do Not Support
  • What would improve your neighborhood?

    A speed bump or two on Antone ike those you allow on Northview Drive would be nice. Antone is only one-block long and has become a cross town speedway. If the block on Pine Street between 4th and 5th Avenues would be returned to two-way traffic with a light again at Pine & 5th, west bound traffic would stop using heretofore quiet residential neighborhood streets to reach schools, the county administrative building and other points west.

  • What do you like best about your neighborhood?

    Just as it is. There are no homes more than traditional two-stories in height on our two blocks. It is an old neighborhood that has retained its character and I believe everyone in the neighborhood would like to see that continue. However, now only 1 1/2 blocks on S. Third Avenue away there are two residences (appear to be duplexes perhaps) being built that are THREE OR MORE stories high. They are out of place and real eyesores and will do nothing to provide housing for the people who really need it.

  • Using the numbered areas in the map above, identify where you live in Sandpoint. If you do not live in Sandpoint city limits, please select the city or area in which you live.
    • Area 9
  • Tell us a little about your relationship with the City of Sandpoint. Select as many as apply.
    • I live in Sandpoint
    • I'm retired in Sandpoint
  • What is your age?
    • 70 or older
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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs)

For information about current regulations on ADUs in Sandpoint City Code, please click here

RESIDENTIAL LOTS SIZES

Sandpoint has a large number of lots that were platted prior to 1980 and had a width of 25 feet and depth of 142 feet (3,550 sq.ft) known as "Substandard Original Lots of Record "

Current code requirements state that lots must have a minimum width of 50 feet and minimum area of 5,000 square feet.  Below are illustrations of  the current lot size standard and the Substandard Original Lots of Record. 

INFILL HOUSING

In the following six (6) questions, please indicate whether you would support infill housing similar to what is shown in the image in one or more of Sandpoint's neighborhoods.  This information will inform future zoning code discussions and updates.

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