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ACCESSORYDWELLINGUNITS
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are currently allowed in Lincoln under limited circumstances. The City Council has directed the Planning Department to explore the idea of a Zoning Ordinance amendment that would provide more options for ADUs in residential districts throughout the city.
This presentation provides a brief overview of the ADU topic. Draft text for a potential zoning ordinance amendment can be found on the Planning Department’s website.
TOPIC OVERVIEW
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Self-contained dwelling unit on the same lot as a single-family dwelling
Typically has shared utilities with the main dwelling, its own entrance, small living space, one bathroom, one kitchen
Types of ADUs
May be attached or detached from the main dwelling
Reasons for ADUs
Provide a home for a relative: older generation, younger generation
Guest house/pool house/hobby house Special needs housing Alternative income for homeowner Affordable housing option
Reasons for ADUs
A way to “age in place” in a neighborhood the homeowner loves
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Concerns to Address
Potential increase in density of single-familyneighborhoods
Potential for additional noise and light disturbance
Parking Aesthetics
ADUs in Lincoln TodayPermitted in certain developments with modified zoning requirements: Village Gardens Planned Unit Development (PUD) Fallbrook PUD Black Forest Estates Community Unit Plan (CUP)
ADUs in Lincoln Today
Historic properties: ADUs were allowed prior to 1953, so units
built prior to that date could remain Historic Preservation Special Permits
ADUs in Lincoln Today Multiple detached units are allowed on a single lot in
zoning districts where multi-family is allowed (R5 – R8) A homeowner in one of these districts could have a
single-family house with a second detached unit that functions as an ADU
Update Process
Working GroupNeighborhood Representatives ArchitectsHomebuilders
Draft text available for public discussion
January - February March - April
Review public input with Working Group
Consider ordinance proposal
April - May
Planning Commission
City Council
Late Spring/Early Summer
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See the entire draft text for public discussion at lincoln.ne.gov/city/plan
The ADU flyer includes draft text for a potential zoning ordinance amendment. This draft represents an option for public discussion and is not a proposal. A text amendment proposal may move forward to the Planning Commission in late Spring.