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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2022-0026; TARMAN SUBDIVISION; Admin Decision LetterJune 3, 2022 JOEL TARMAN 4158 HIGHLAND DRIVE CARLSBAD, CA 92008 4?~/~3/.;2-1- 8FILE COPY ('City of ~Jv Carlsbad SUBJECT: PRE 2022-0026 (DEV2022-0089) -TARMAN SUBDIVISION APN: 206-160-02-00 Dear Mr. Tarman, Thank you for submitting a preliminary review application for a proposed two lot subdivision at 4158 Highland Drive. The project site, an approximately 0.91-acre lot (39,636 square feet), currently is developed with a single-family home fronting Highland Drive. The proposed subdivision seeks to subdivide the 39,636 square foot lot into two lots with a vacant lot being created of approximately 11,249 square feet in size fronting Hillside Drive and the other lot with an existing single-family home fronting Highland Drive being of approximately 28,387 square feet in size. In general, the application is requesting a feasibility analysis of the proposed subdivision/urban lot split pursuant to the Carlsbad Municipal Code and CA Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), commonly referred to as the Housing Opportunity & More Efficiency (HOME) Act. In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in your submittal. This review is based upon the plans. policies, and standards in effect as of the date of this review. Please be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal. new plans, policies, and standards may be in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review. Planning: General 1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows: a. General Plan: R-4 Residential, 0-4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Growth Management Control Point of 3.2 du/ac. b. Zoning: R-1-15,000 (One-family Residential with 15,000 square foot minimum lot sizes) Community Development Department Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov PRE 2022-0026 (DEv20_2.2:oos!)-}A,~~~. UBDIVISION June 3, 2022 .· · · ~ · -'~ ,. 4 Page 2 . . ~· . ' .. ) c. The project site is located within the Coastal Zone and is subject to the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP Land Use and Zoning are consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use and Zoning for the site as discussed above. The property is not located within the California Coastal Commission's Appeals Jurisdiction. 2. The project as proposed does not meet city requirements. If the project is revised to meet city requirements the following administrative permits are required: a. Minor Subdivision (MS) b. Minor Coastal Development Permit (CDP) c. Minor Hillside Development Permit (HDP) 3. The application is requesting a feasibility analysis of the proposed lot split pursuant to: 1) the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and 2) CA Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), commonly referred to as the Housing Opportunity & More Efficiency (HOME) Act. Carlsbad Municipal Code This comment analyzes the proposed minor subdivision pursuant to the lot standards outlined in the Carlsbad Municipc;1I Code (CMC), more particularly, CMC Sections 20.16.010 and 21.10.090. As outlined below, the proposed subdivision would be infeasible for the following reasons: a. Pursuant to CMC Section 20.16.010.B every lot created within a subdivision shall contain a minimum lot area, as specified in CMC Title 21, for the zone in which the lot is located. This lot is located within the R-1-15,000 zone; and as such, each lot is required to have a minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet. The proposal seeks to subdivide the lot into two lots: 1) a vacant lot fronting Hillside Drive approximately 11,249 square feet in size, which does not meet the minimum 15,000 square foot lot size; and 2) a lot with an existing single-family home fronting Highland Drive approximately 28,387 square feet in size. In addition to lot area, the newly created lots would need to demonstrate they meet the minimum setback standards of the R-1-15,000 zone. For both lots, where the lot widths exceed 100 feet, the minimum setbacks would be as follows: 20 feet for the front and rear yards, and 10 feet for each side yard. b. Also, pursuant to CMC Section 20.16.010.H, the lot depth of the vacant lot fronting Hillside Drive shall be at least 90 feet. As highlighted on the APN map exhibit that was submitted with the preliminary review application, the depth on the north side is depicted as 41.73 feet, which does not meet this criterion. CA Senate Bill 9 (SB-9) This comment analyzes the proposed urban lot split pursuant to SB-9. As outlined below, the proposed urban lot split is infeasible as it does not meet the requirements of SB-9: a. No more than two new parcels of approximately equal lot size can be created per Government Code Section 66411.7(a)(l). The proposal seeks to create one lot that is approximately 11,249 PRE 2022-0026 {DEV2022-0089) -TARMAN SUBDIVISION June 3, 2022 Page 3 square feet and another lot that is approximately 28,387 square feet. Neither lots are of approximately equal size; in fact, one lot is more than twice the size of the other lot. b. No one parcel can be smaller than 40% of the original parcel per Government Code Section 66411.7(a}(l). In this case, 40% of the original lot size is 15,854 square feet (0.40 x 39,636 = 15,854). Therefore, the smallest lot could not be less than 15,854 square feet. The proposed lot size for the smallest lot is 11,249 square feet. 4. Biological Resources Assessment. Other challenges that may· pose an obstacle to an urban lot split include whether any protected biological habitat exists on the property that is subject to Habitat Preservation and Management Requirements, CMC Chapter 21.210. A formal submittal of this project will need to include a biological resources technical report prepared by a registered biologist in accordance with the specific requirements of CMC Chapter 21.210, the Habitat Management Plan for Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad (a.k.a. the Habitat Management Plan (HMP)). For guidelines on the required contents of the biology letter, please reference the "Guidelines for Biological Studies", which can be obtained at the Planning Division's front counter or referenced online at: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showdocument?id=1604 5. The project appears to propose construction into or on top of a slope which has a gradient of fifteen percent or more and an elevation differential greater than fifteen feet. Therefore, the proposed development would require a minor hillside development permit (HDP) and would be subject to the Hillside Development Regulations as discussed in CMC Chapter 21.95. 6. Applicant Questions. The application requests that staff answer the following questions: a. Can the lot be subdivided and a SFR be built and sold? Staff Response: The lot cannot be subdivided based on the configuration presented. Please see Planning Division Comment No. 3 above. b. Can the lot be subdivided and sold as an unimproved lot that is able to have a SFR built? Staff Response: The lot cannot be subdivided based on the configuration presented. Please see Planning Division Comment No. 3 above. c. Does this property qualify to be split and improved under California's SB-9 Home Act? Staff Response: Based on the configuration presented in this preliminary review, the lot does not qualify to be split and improved under California's SB-9 Home Act. Please see Planning Division Comment No. 3 above. d. Can an accessory dwelling unit be built and rented? What size? How many units? PRE 2022-0026 (DEV2022-0089) -TARMAN SUBDIVISION June 3, 2'022 Page4 Staff Response: Attached is Informational Bulletin 18-111 covering Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and all special requirements governing said development. In general, the property which already includes an existing sing'le-family home, could potentially accommodate a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) as well as an ADU. JADUs shall not exceed a maximum 500 square feet. Attached AD Us shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area of the existing main residence, or 1,200 square feet in size, whichever is less. Detached ADUs are allowed up to 1,200 square feet in size depending on lot coverage allowances. As part of a formal submittal, a restriction shall be recorded against the properties as a condition of approval prohibiting the use of all units from being used as short-term vacation rentals; the units must be rented for a term longer than 30 days·. e. Could a variance be considered if [the subdivision] doesn't meet standard lot sizes? Staff Response: There doesn't appear to be grounds to support a variance for a standard lot split. The required findings to approve a variance contained within CMC Section 21.50.050 cannot be met. f. Under SB-9, could a variance be considered if under the 40% of the original lot size? Staff Response: No. The requirements of SB-9 must be met to be considered a SB-9 application. A variance would preclude the project from being considered an SB-9 application. The current design does not meet the SB-9 eligibility criteria per Government Code Section 66411.7(a)(l). g. What would be required for approval? Staff Response: As discussed above in Planning Division Comments No. 3, the city of Carlsbad would not be able to approve a minor subdivision or SB-9 urban lot split as currently designed and presented in this preliminary review. Additionally, staff does not offer design advice. However, if demolition of the primary dwelling was to be considered, it may be possible to propose a minor subdivision project that meets minimum lot size and structure setback requirements. To determine this, we would recommend contacting a reputable professional engineering and/or planning design firm to help with evaluation prior to submitting any formal applications for consideration. All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at https:llwww.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning. You may also access the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown. Please review all information carefully before submitting. Land Development Engineering: 1. Per CMC 20.16.010.B every lot created within a subdivision shall contain the minimum lot area specified in Title 21 for the zone in which the lot is located. This lot is in R-1-15,000 and each lot is required to have 15,000 sf. Delineate the area of each parcel proposed. If the proposed project cannot meet this criterion, then the project cannot be subdivided per the subdivision code. PRE 2022-0026 (DEV2022-0089)-TARMAN SUBDIVISION June 3, 2022 Page 5 2. Per CMC 20.16.010.H, the lot depth shall be at least 90 feet. As highlighted on the APN map, the depth on the north side is depicted as 41.73 feet, which does not meet this criterion. 3. In order to qualify for an urban lot split through SB-9 California Home Act, the proposed subdivision shall conform to all applicable objective requirements from the Subdivision Map Act and CMC, including: No one parcel can be smaller than 40% of the original parcel. The proposed subdivision does not meet this criterion. 4. All items listed on the P-2 form are required for review of the discretionary application. This includes proposed improvements, general grading and drainage to show how the proposed facility will drain. 5. Earthwork quantities shall be annotated on the site plan and any remedial excavations required by the soils report shall be noted. 6. Show and callout all existing and proposed utilities to support the proposed development. 7. Provide an updated title report, delineate and annotate all existing and proposed easements on the site plan. 8. Highland Drive and Hillside Drive are both designated as alternative design streets and therefore this development is not subject to installing street frontage improvements on either Highland Drive or Hillside Drive at this time. For an alternative design street, the property owner will be required to record a neighborhood improvement agreement (NIA) with the city. 9. A 5-foot dedication for right-of-way is required along Hillside Drive to increase the half street width from 25-feet to 30-feet as measured from the roadway centerline to the property line, unless applying for a single lot duplex through SB-9. 10. Based on a preliminary review of the existing topography it appears that a grading plan and permit will be required for any proposed structure as part of a condition of the discretionary approval. 11. Provide a Storm Water Standards Questionnaire, Form E-34, available on the City of Carlsbad website. All impervious surface proposed or replaced shali be shown on Form E-34. 12. Once proposed improvements are depicted on a site plan a more thorough review will be provided. Building Division: 1. The Building Division has no comments. at this time regarding this latest submittal for conceptual plan review. The following comments are provided courtesy of the Building Division in the event a lot split is able to be approved and an ADU proposed: a. Sewer design with fixture unit counts for entire sewer line shall be provided, including the new ADU if the ADU ties into the existing sewer line prior to the sewer main connection. PRE 2022-0026 {DEV2022-0089) -TARMAN SUBDIVISION June 3, 2022 Page 6 b. Electrical load calculations and single line diagram for entire electrical design, including the new house shall be provided. Solar is required for new habitable space. c. Carlsbad Climate Action (CAP} is triggered for this project. CAP specific plan details need to be coordinated with energy documentation and clearly shown on the plans. d. Single line diagram for proposed gas fixtures including the new ADU fixtures shall be provided. Fire Department: 1. Any Fire Department comments provided after this letter will follow under separate cover. If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please contact Jason Goff at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as follows: • Planning Division: Jason Goff, Senior Planner, at (442} 339-2643 • Land Development Engineering: Nicole Fine, Project Engineer, at (442} 339-2744 • Building Division: Jason Pasiut, Building Official, at 442-339-2788 • Fire Department: Randy Metz, Fire Inspections, at (442} 339-2661 Sincerely, ~lt DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:JG:mh Attachments: 1. Informational Bulletin 18-111 -Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs} c: Nicole Fine, Project Engineer Fire Prevention Laserfiche/File Copy Data Entry ' Accessory Dwelling Unit s {"city of Carlsbad Informational Bulletin Over the past decade, the state legislature has made several modifications to Gov. Code §65852.2, progressively making it easier and less expensive for property owners to build accessory dwelling units, often called ADUs. This Info-Bulletin outlines the city's development requirements for new ADU construction that is consistent with state law, as of January 2021. Considering the constantly evolving laws affecting ADUs, the CA Department of Housing and Community Deve lopment {HCD) publishes a useful ADU Handbook that provides information on the most recent and relevant changes to ADU laws. HCD's resource guide should be used as a supplement to this Info-Bulletin. BACKGROUND The state faces a serious housing problem that not only threatens its economic security, also the lack of access to affordable housing can have a direct impact upon the health, safety, diversity, and welfare of Carlsbad residents. To retain a healthy livable environment and meet state mandated housing goals, more needs to be done to accommodate locally available and affordable housing stock. Unfortunately, no single housing program will be enough to meet housing demands. Pursuant to Govt. Code §65852.150, t he state legislature found and declared t hat ADUs are an essential component of the state's housing supply and provide an alternative option to traditional 1B-111 Documents Referenced State law; §65852.2 & §65852.150 HCD; ADU Handbook HCD; ADU Website Health & Safety Code; §18010 & §18009.3 Carlsbad Municipal Code; §21.10.030 Residential Building Permit Application; B-1 Minor Coastal Development Permit; P-6 market-rate home construction. ADUs can be integrated into existing or proposed homes in a variety of ways, including converting a portion of an existing house, adding to the existing house, converting an existing garage, storage area, studio or other accessory building, or constructing a new detached structure. Development of ADUs offer many benefits, a few of which are reflected below. Low Cost to Build ADUs require no public subsidy and cost anywhere from $10,000 for a simple bedroom conversion to $200,000 for a higher-end companion unit. Provides Income to Homeowners ADUs help create a new income stream for property owners, which can help supplement mortgage cost s on the main home. Environmentally Friendly ADUs have a low-carbon footprint, using less water, electricity, and construction materials. A detached ADU can save 26,000 pounds of CO2 emissions a year compared to a single-family dwelling. Flexibility for Changing Households The makeup of today's household is rapidly changing. Many families are now made up of single/aging parents or extended families who do not require large living spaces. ADUs are often better suited to meet the living space demands associated with this new shift in family structure. Community Development Department I 1635 Faraday Ave. I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I www.carlsbadca.gov TYPES OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ADUs have many different names ---granny flats, in- law units, backyard cottages, and secondary units just to name a few. Despite the name, an ADU isa residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more people. An ADU includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. An ADU may be attached to or detached from the primary dwelling, integrated into existing or proposed a single-family home or multi-family residences, or created by converting existing space such as a garage. Development requirements for an ADU will vary depending upon where the unit is constructed on the property. More information about this is covered under the General Development Standards section of this Info-Bulletin. But before moving on to the standards, it is important to understand that not all accessory structures are considered ADUs and some structures must meet specific and unique standards · to qualify as an ADU. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit A Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) is an ADU, but smaller in size with unique development standards; the most significant being that JADUs must be located within the main single-family home wfth a separate entrance. An efficiency cooking area is required to be provided within the unit. It may include Page 2 of 6 independent sanitation within the unit or shared facilities with the existing residence. No additional parking is required for a JADU. Guest Houses A guest house, or accessory living quarters, is a type of accessory structure for the sole use of people employed on the property or temporarily used by guests of the primary residence. Essentially, a guest house acts as an extra bedroom to the main home. As such, a guest house cannot include a kitchen or wet bar and cannot be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit. Park Model Trailers Park model trailers, sometimes referred to as "tiny homes," have been marketed as an inexpensive alternative to conventional ADU construction. Unfortunately, park model trailers are not designed for long-term habitation and not allowed for permanent use on private property. California Health & Safety Code §18010 and §18009.3 define park model trailers as recreational vehicles. While they may look more like a mobile (manufactured) home and less like an RV, park model trailers are not certified by HCD as meeting the minimum health and safety standards for permanent housing. However, the manufactured homes that you often find in a "mobile home park" are state HCD certified, and therefore can be used as an ADU. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Per state law, permitting an ADU is limited to an administrative approval process ---no discretionary review, CEQA environmental analysis, or public hearings ---the city can only apply clearly defined objective development standards (e.g., parking IB-lll_Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised: 12/21) • l setback, size, height, landscaping). However, the applicable development standards t hat get applied to an ADU varies depending upon the type and location of the ADU proposed. This makes implementing state ADU law, cha llenging. The following sections have been created to help applicants navigate ADU development standards. • Development Standards for ADUs • Development Standards for JADUs • Development Standards for Certain ADU Types o Multi-family ADUs o Mandatory-ADUs Development Standards for ADUs The following development standards apply to all ADUs, whether attached or detached. One attached or one detached ADU is allowed on a single-family lot; not both. Notwithstanding, a detached ADU and a JADU can both be on the same property. The property must have an existing main residence; or the ADU must be constructed concurrently with the main residence. ADUs shall comply with the construction standards of the California Residential Code for "Efficiency Dwelling Units." Key building construction standards worth noting. o AD Us must have a separate entrance from the main residence. o ADUs must contain complete independent living facilities, including a permanent kitchen and areas for living and sleeping. IB-lll_Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised: 12/21) o New detached ADUs shall include the installation of a solar photovoltaic system. o Fire sprinklers are not required for an ADU unless fire sprinklers were required when the primary home was constructed. • ADUs shall comply with all applicable zo ning code standards, with the following exceptions. o Detached AD Us that are >800 square feet in s-ize or attached AD Us that are >800 square feet in size and >16 feet in height are subject to maximum lot coverage requirements. No ADU is subject to minimum lot size requirements. o Adequate water and sewer services shall be readily available; Upgrades to existing services may not be required. o Size requirements Attached ADUs shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area of the existing main residence, or 1,200 square feet in size, whichever is less. This will not preclude a single-family residential lot from building an 800 sq. ft. ADU. • Detached ADUs are allowed up to 1,200 square feet in size depending on lot coverage allowances. o Height requirements Detached ADUs are limited to one story and 16 feet in height, unless located above a detached ga rage then the 2nd story detached ADU must conform with the applicable height limit of the zone. Roof decks are not permitted on detached ADUs. Attached 1-or 2-story ADUs are subject to the limits specified under t he applicable zone. o Setback requirements Attached and detached ADUs shall maintain a minimum four-foot setback from rear and side-yard property line. Front yard setback and required building sepa ration requirements are Page 3 of 6 per applicable zoning standards and building code standards, respectively. • Detached AD Us greater than 800 square feet shall maintain a 10-foot sepa ration from main residence. • Existing setbacks ca n be maintained for an existing non-conforming detached garage or existing accessory structure that is converted to an ADU. • Setbacks for new ADU ca n conform to those of a legally demolished structure, provided that the construction of the proposed ADU is built in the same location and to the sa me dimensions. o Parking requirements • One parking space shall be required, which may be located within the building setbacks or in an existing driveway as tandem parking. • Notwithstanding, a parking space is not required for an ADU if the property meets any one of the following: -Located within½ mile from public transit, which includes bus stops. -Located within an historic district. -Constructed as part of a proposed or existing residence or accessory structure. -Located within one block of a dedicated car share lot. • Parking spaces do not need to be rep laced when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished and/or converted into an ADU. Miscellaneous Requirements o The exterior roofing, trim, walls, windows, and color palette of the ADU shall incorporate the same features as the main dwelling unit. o ADUs sha ll only be rented for a term of at least 30 days. ADUs that were issued a building permit prior to Jan. 1, 2020 are exempt from this requirement. Page 4 of 6 o Pursuant to Civil Code §4751 (a), private restrictions such as Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (HOA CC&Rs) can no longer prohibit the co nstruction and renting of ADUs. See the State's HCD guidebook for more information. Development Standards for JADUs The following st andards apply to all JADUs. One JADU is allowed to be constructed within the walls of a proposed or existing single-family residence. Additions or modifications to an existing residence for the purpose of building a JADU are allowed. An ADU and a JADU can be constructed on the same lot when a detached ADU or ADU conversion is proposed. The property owner must occupy either the JADU or the main residence. In cases where both an ADU and JADU are constructed, t he owner must live in one of the three units. JADUs sha ll comply w ith ALL zoning code standards applicable to the main residence, with the following exceptions. o The JADU shall be a maximum of 500 square feet in size. o No parking is required for a JADU • JADUs shall comply with the standards of t he Ca lifornia Residential Code, similar to the main residence. Key building construction standards worth noting. o An efficiency cooking area is required. IB-lll_Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised: 12/21) v ... ' .. o A separate entrance from the main residence is required. o An internal connection is optional unless a restroom is shared with the main residence in which case an internal connection is required. o No separate water, sewer or power connection required. o Fire sprinklers are not required for an JADU unless fire sprinklers were required when the primary home was constructed. Miscellaneous Requirements o The ext erior roofing, trim, walls, windows, and color palette of the JADU shall incorporate the same features as the main dwelling unit. o JADUs shall only be rented for a term of at least 30 days. JADUs that were issued. a building permit prior to Ja~. 1, 2020 are exempt from this requirement. o Pursuant to Civil Code §4751 (a), private restrictions such as Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (HOA CC&Rs) can no longer restrict or prohibit the construction and renting of JADUs. Development Standards for Certain ADU Types Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 65852.2(e), the state established four categories of ADUs that are not subject to any other specified areas of ADU law, most notably zoning and development standards. However, AD Us authorized under this code section must still meet the building code and health and safety requirements. Because of overlapping similarities, the four categories have been combined into two ADU types: Multi-family AD Us and Mandatory-AD Us. ADUs meeting the limited standards described below shall be allowed. Multi-family ADUs o Non-livable space within existing multi- family structures may be converted into an ADU. Examples of areas that can be converted include storage rooms and garage spaces. o A minimum of one ADU is allowed in a multi-family structure; the maximum number of ADU allowed is equal to 25% of the number of existing multi-family units in IB-lll_Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised: 12/21) the structure. Fractional units are rounded down. o Notwithstanding the first two bullets, up to two detached ADUs are allowed on a lot that has existing multi-family units so long as the ADUs maintain a rear and side yard setback of four feet and no taller than 16 feet in height. o HOA authorization is required for ADUs proposed in multi-family condominium common areas. Mandatory-AD Us o The maximum size of the mandatory-ADU can be no more than 800 square feet. o The maximum height of the mandatory- ADU can be no higher than 16 feet per city building height calculation method. o The mandatory-unit shall maintain a minimum of four-foot side and rear setbacks, front yard setback per t he zone. o Notwithstanding, one mandatory-ADU and one JADU are permitted per lot within the existing or proposed space of a single- family home, or a JADU within the walls of the single-family residence, or a mandatory-ADU within an existing accessory structure is allowed. PERMIT PROCESSING STEPS The section below provides the required permit applications and general processing steps to secure necessary approvals for an ADU, JADU, Multi-family ADU, or Mini-ADU (collectively referred in this Page 5 of 6 section as "ADUs"). The permit application submittal must include all required information in order for the packet to be accepted and processed. Building Permit Application All ADUs are required to submit a residential building permit application and required supporting documentation (Form B-1 ). All ADUs proposed as part of a remodel/new primary dwelling unit sha ll follow the permit process timeline of the permit for the primary dwelling unit. • The project site may require other types of permit approvals (apart from the ADU approval), depending on the existing and proposed site co nditions. For example, if a retaining wall is needed at the side of the lot, this may require a structural load analysis. Please check with city staff for further information prior to submittal. Coastal Development Permit Application The following permitting steps shall apply to processing a CDP for projects within the Coastal Zone. • All proposed ADUs located within the California Coasta l Zone require a Minor Coastal Development Permit (MCDP) (Form P-6). o Exception: Attached ADUs and JADUs located outside of the Coastal Appeal Zone Page 6 of 6 only require approval of a building permit application (a MCDP is not required). • A public hearing shall not be required to approve an ADU. Neighboring property owners will still be notified of the permit application pursuant to city code but permit approval will be done administratively by the City Planner. The City Planner's decision can be appealed to the Coastal Commission. Permit Application Fees All applicable plan check and inspection fees apply. However, no impact fees are charged for development of an ADU that is less than 750 square feet. There may be other "non-impact" fees by special districts or local agencies (e.g., plan check or inspection by the other agencies). Please contact those agencies directly. • Impact fees for an ADU more than 750 square feet are charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (e.g., if you have a proposed 1,000 square feet ADU, and you have an existing 2,000 square foot primary dwelling unit, you would be charged 50% on an equivalent basis). For an ADU on a lot with a multi-family dwelling, the proportionality shall be based on the average square footage of the units within that multi- family dwelling structure. A new utility connection may be required, and connection fees and capacity charges are based upon either the ADU's square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit values, as defined by the California Plumbing Code. Utility connections and fees shall not be required for AD U/JADUs converted from the existing space of a home, including expansions of 150sf. YOUR OPTIONS FOR SERVICE For projects requiring a building permit, please contact the Building Division at 760-602-2719 or via email at Building@carlsbadca.gov. For CDPs, please contact the Planning Division at 760- 602-4610 or via email at Planning@carlsbadca.gov. IB-lll_Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised: 12/21)