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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Cortez
The City of Cortez is considering revising regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and would like your opinion. Please see ADU info sheet for more information on this topic, available at: www.cortezco.gov.
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1.
Should accessory dwelling units (ADUs) continue to be allowed in Cortez?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Why or why not?
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2.
If yes, what areas and/or zones of the City should they be allowed?
(Required.)
All zoning districts where residential properties are allowed.
In districts with the densest single family neighborhoods where the minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet or less (R-2, MH, C, NB zoning districts)
Continue to be allowed only in low-density residential neighborhoods where minimum lot size is 7,000 square feet or more (R-1, RE zoning districts).
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3.
Currently a lot must be 20% larger than the minimum lot size to be able to apply for an ADU. Should this requirement be continued?
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Yes (allow only oversized lots to apply)
No (allow all conforming lots to apply)
Other (please specify)
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4.
If more ADUs were available, would a property with an ADU be an attractive living arrangement for you or your family?
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Very attractive
Attractive
Not Attractive
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5.
If ADUs continue to be allowed, what process should be required for the approval of an ADU?
(Required.)
By right, no additional approval necessary.
Any ADU should continue to be permitted through a conditional use permit process which is a process where public notice is given, and public hearings held by the Planning Commission and City Council).
Only detached ADUs should be permitted through an additional board approval process where public notice is given.
Other (please specify)
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6.
Should there be a restriction on the size of an ADU?
(Required.)
No, there should be no size limitation on the ADU.
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 500 square feet in area.
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 750 square feet in area.
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 850 square feet in area.
Other (please specify)
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7.
Should there be a restriction on the size of an ADU relative to the existing dwelling?
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No, there should be no size limitation on the ADU.
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 20% of the existing single family home (existing rule).
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 50% of the existing single family home.
Yes, the ADU should be no greater than 75% of the existing single family home.
Yes, the ADU should be equal to or less than the existing single family home.
Other (please specify)
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8.
Should the owner of a property with an ADU be required to live in the primary residence?
(Required.)
Yes, the primary residence should be owner occupied (existing rule).
No, allow the owner to occupy either the primary residence or the ADU.
No, the property owner should not be required to live on the property (both units could be rented).
Other (please specify)
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9.
Should there be a restriction on the location of the accessory dwelling unit?
(Required.)
ADUs should have to be attached to the primary dwelling unit.
ADUs should have to be detached (stand-alone) from the primary dwelling unit.
ADUs can be attached or detached (stand-alone) from the primary dwelling unit.
Other (please specify)
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10.
Should ADUs be required to provide additional, off-street parking?
(Required.)
Yes, 1 additional parking spot should be allocated for the ADU.
Yes, 2 additional parking spots should be allocated for the ADU (current regulation).
Other (please specify)
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11.
If ADUs were allowed in your neighborhood, how likely would you pursue constructing one within the next 3 years on your property?
(Required.)
Very likely
Likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
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12.
If your next-door neighbor sought to build and ADU, would you approve?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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13.
Where is your primary residence?
(Required.)
City of Cortez
Montezuma County (outside of City limits)
Visitor to area
Other (please specify)
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Additional Comments
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