HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-03-2022; 12-7 - Information Item - Memorandum - Proposed Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to Address Efficiencies & Accessory Dwellings ORANGE COU f T
NORTH CAROLINA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager
Travis Myren, Orange County Deputy Manager
FROM: Cy Stober, Planning & Inspections Director
CC: Perdita Holtz, AICP, Special Project Supervisor
Patrick Mallett, Interim Current Planning Supervisor
All Current Planning Staff
DATE: October 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Proposed Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to
Address Efficiencies & Accessory Dwellings
Staff is initiating a text amendment to Article 5, Section 5 of the Unified Development Ordinance
to allow for larger accessory structures and "Efficiency Apartments". Based upon concerns
expressed by the Board of County Commissioners and the public regarding limited affordable
housing options, staff is proposing to allow for larger accessory units to primary residences,
which will be consistent with other counties in the area and region. It will also clarify allowances
for"attached" and "detached" units. The goal of these efforts is to make an accessory unit more
appealing to single-family property owners for use by relatives and/or tenants by allowing a
larger footprint than the current 800-square foot maximum threshold.
Please communicate any feedback or questions to Tyler Sliger, Planner II
(tsliger(o)-orangecountync.qov) or Cy Stober, Planning & Inspections Director
(cstober orangecountync.gov).