Bring this to your building and planning departments. Check off each question as it is answered, and ask for answers in writing.
Municipality: Department: Date:
- How does the municipality define an ADU?
- Is an ADU potentially allowed on this property?
- Which size limits apply?
- Which setbacks apply?
- Which height requirements apply?
- Which lot-coverage requirements apply?
- Is parking required?
- Are owner-occupancy rules applicable?
- Are rental restrictions applicable?
- Which plans are required?
- Which permits are required?
- Which departments review the project?
- Are sewer or water reviews required?
- Is septic review required?
- Do wetlands or conservation rules apply?
- Do flood-zone rules apply?
- Do historic-district requirements apply?
- Are fire-protection upgrades required?
- Which inspections are required?
- Can the municipality provide its answer in writing?
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