The City is in the process of updating its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance to align with the new state laws and is seeking your input on new rules that will regulate the development of ADUs in San Mateo.
What is your relationship to community? (select one)
a. Resident of San Mateo
What is your interest in ADUs? (select all that apply)
b. Interested in building an ADU
Which of the following should be the maximum building height for a detached ADU (select one)?
c. Same maximum height allowed for a single-family home (24 feet to top plate line/32 feet to roof peak)
For new detached ADUs, which design features should be required to match with the primary home? (select all that apply)
a. Roof form
b. Exterior materials
c. Exterior color palette
d. Architectural style (e.g., modern, ranch, Craftsman, etc.)
e. Window sizes, frame styles, and trim
For new two-story detached ADUs, which of the following objective design standards should be required to address potential privacy impacts on neighboring properties? (select all that apply)
a. Windowsill heights for second-story windows must be no less than 5 feet in height when located within 4 feet of side and rear property lines and facing neighboring properties
c. Second-story decks or balconies cannot face adjacent properties when built within 4 feet of side and rear property lines
What should the maximum size of an attached ADU be? (select one)
c. Up to 850 sq. ft. for a studio/one-bedroom, and up to 1,000 sq. ft. for two or more bedrooms (not percentage based)
What should be the maximum size of a detached ADU? (select one)
c. Default to the state's established maximum size for detached ADUs (1,200 sq. ft.)
Which of the following should the City do? (select one)
a. Impose both conditions (I and II), limiting the detached ADU to a maximum of 800 sq. ft. in size with a maximum height of 16 feet
Should the City exempt all ADU development from required off-street parking? (select one)
No
Which of the following off-street parking design options for properties building an ADU or JADU be considered? (select all that apply)
a. Allow parking in required setback areas, including paved front, side, and rear yard areas
b. Allow wider driveways to accommodate more vehicles on-site
c. Allow tandem parking
Should JADU conversions of attached garages be required to provide replacement parking? (Yes or No)
Yes
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What is your relationship to community? (select one)
What is your interest in ADUs? (select all that apply)
Which of the following should be the maximum building height for a detached ADU (select one)?
For new detached ADUs, which design features should be required to match with the primary home? (select all that apply)
For new two-story detached ADUs, which of the following objective design standards should be required to address potential privacy impacts on neighboring properties? (select all that apply)
What should the maximum size of an attached ADU be? (select one)
What should be the maximum size of a detached ADU? (select one)
Which of the following should the City do? (select one)
Should the City exempt all ADU development from required off-street parking? (select one)
Which of the following off-street parking design options for properties building an ADU or JADU be considered? (select all that apply)
Should JADU conversions of attached garages be required to provide replacement parking? (Yes or No)