The tree code currently expects fewer trees to be retained if the parcel is multifamily than if it is a SFH.
We are choosing not to count ADUs as part of the unit density, though that was clearly not the intent of our state legislators, who included wording that ADUs could be counted as part of unit density in both HB 1110 and HB 2321.
We are choosing not to include ADUs and DADUs in FAR calculations; currently each of these are allowed to be 1200 sqft, sometimes more, on top of the FAR limit for the primary residence(s).
Maximum cottage size in the March draft has been expanded to 1750 sqft, before the 250 square feet of garage/unfinished space.
The March strike-draft allows a FAR exemption for ADU and Middle Housing garages, so that you don’t have to make the rest of the house smaller because you built a garage. If a parcel has six units of middle housing and two ADUs, that could be 2000 square feet of additional garage/storage space.
Consider potential usefulness of stacked/mechanized car storage – will this need more than 18′? – suggestion by Commissioner Vilaveces
Setback reductions for heat pumps, when they are quiet enough (could apply to all types of housing) – suggestion by Commissioner Lu.
Ensure the eaves are not counted toward house size – builder suggestion.
Count public access paths that can be used by residents to reach Major Transit stops within 1/4 mile, when creating the zoning map. Allow developers to have sixplex density where they create such pedestrian connections to serve the new buildings and 1/4 mile walking distance can be achieved – my suggestion
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