that could preclude development of ADUs on any lot with a single family dwelling include, but <br />are not limited to: <br />• Lot area - many lots that allow single family dwellings are smaller than the minimum <br />area required under EC 9.2751(17). <br />• Building size - 10% of total lot area may effectively preclude building attached ADUs <br />on smaller lots. A flat building maximum would avoid this problem. <br />• Lot dimension - the area specific lot dimension requirements of EC 9.2751(17) will not <br />allow development of ADUs on some lots. <br />To the extent that these provisions of the Eugene Code prevent the development of ADUs on lots <br />with single family dwellings, state law will preempt local regulations and the broad provisions of <br />ORS 197.312(5) apply to land use decisions for ADUs in zones that allow single family <br />dwellings after July 1", 2018. <br />The City of Springfield recently passed Ordinance 6376 and we encourage the City of Eugene to <br />take a similar proactive approach to implementing SB 1051 and encouraging affordable housing. <br />Notable amendments to the Springfield Development Code include: <br />• Allow an existing small dwelling to become an ADU (if it is less than 800 square feet), <br />and build a primary dwelling unit. <br />• Allow ADUs on properties zoned medium and high density residential. <br />• Remove the minimum size requirement of 300 square feet for an ADU. <br />• Remove the ratio requirement (an ADU could not exceed 40 percent of the primary <br />dwelling unit), while maintaining the maximum ADU size of 800 square feet. <br />• Allow more flexibility in the location of the entrance to the ADU. <br />• Waive the off-street parking requirement if there is on-street parking available (and there <br />are no adopted plans to remove the on-street parking). <br />• Allow an unpaved parking space on-site in certain situations. <br />• Remove requirement for the property owner to live on site. <br />• Allow more options for meeting design standards. <br />• Allow manufactured homes (Type 2) and approved towable structures as ADUs so long <br />as they are permitted, inspected, and approved by the local authority. <br />1000 Friends of Oregon supports efforts to hold inclusive discussions about how to meet <br />Eugene's housing needs in the longer term and will be a partner in that effort. For now, we <br />support updating the Eugene Code to meet the requirements of SB 1051 described above. Thank <br />you for considering our suggestions to encourage Eugene to grow affordable and livable <br />neighborhoods. <br />Sincerely, <br />Alexis Biddle <br />Urban Circuit Rider <br />1000 Friends of Oregon <br />