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DPD Client Assistance Memo#116—Establishing a New Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU) page 2
<br /> Are there any exceptions to these tion on plan requirements, see CAM 103, "How to
<br /> requirements? Draw a Plot Plan,"CAM 106, 'General Standards for
<br /> Plans and Drawings,'CAM 303, 'Building Permit Plan
<br /> Parking—A waiver of the requirement for the parking Requirements for Single Family and Duplex Projects,°
<br /> space for the ADU may be granted if topography of and CAM 303A, °Common Single Family and Duplex
<br /> the site or structure location makes it unduly burden- Building Code Items.'
<br /> some to provide it. For information on applying for a
<br /> parking waiver, see CAM 117, 'Parking Waivers for You must also complete the attached Application
<br /> Accessory Dwelling Units.' Form, fill out a Certificate of Owner Occupancy
<br /> Temporary owner absence—If DPD determines that (also attached)and have it notarized, and complete
<br /> any relevant waiver form(s). Bring your application
<br /> that the owner has violated owner-occupancy require- material to the ASC for screening by a permit leader,
<br /> ments, the owner shall: 1) reoccupy the structure, 2) If your material is complete, you will be scheduled for
<br /> remove the ADU, or 3) submit evidence showing good an intake appointment.
<br /> cause, such as job dislocation, sabbatical leave, edu-
<br /> cation or illness for a waiver of this owner-occupancy At the intake appointment, you will also have to pay a
<br /> requirement to allow up to three years' absence from recording fee and a development permit fee based on
<br /> the Puget Sound region. the value of the work to be done.
<br /> Your Certificate of Owner Occupancy will be recorded
<br /> What are the process, cost and submittal with the King County Department of Records and
<br /> requirements for establishing a unit? Elections where it will become part of the title records
<br /> To begin the process of establishing an ADU, you for your property.
<br /> must first complete and submit an Address/Records Your permit application and plans will be reviewed
<br /> Worksheet form, in person or by mail, to the DPD Ap- for conformance with city of Seattle codes, and
<br /> plicant Services Center(ASC): you will be notified of plan corrections you need to
<br /> make and of decisions on any waiver requests. You
<br /> Location: 20th floor of Seattle Municipal Tower will need to pick up your plans from the Applicant
<br /> 700 Fifth Ave. Services Center and make necessary changes and
<br /> Mailing Address: 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000 resubmit them for review.
<br /> P.O. Box 34019 Once your plans are approved,your permit will be
<br /> Seattle, WA 98124-4019 issued at the DPD Permit Issuance Desk in the ASC.
<br /> Phone: (206)684-8850 There will be no public comment period and no appeal
<br /> Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. opportunity to the Hearing Examiner or City Council.
<br /> Tues/Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. As the work indicated on your plan proceeds, you
<br /> must call the DPD Regulating Construction Program
<br /> The Address/Records Worksheet is available from the at(206)684-8950 for required inspections. When
<br /> Applicant Services Center or online at www.seattle. work is complete, call the inspector and request a
<br /> gov/dpd/publications/forms. — - final inspection. When the-final inspection approval is-
<br /> DPD will then confirm the legal description and ad- granted, a tenant may occupy the accessory unit.
<br /> dress of your home and assign you a Project Number.
<br /> Before your intake appointment you will need to pre- What Other permits are required?
<br /> pare two sets of plans, including a DPD coversheet, You may need a separate electrical permit from DPD
<br /> plot plan, and floor plans(of the entire building, not if electrical work is needed to establish the unit. If
<br /> just the accessory unit), energy calculations, and, for you plan to do the work yourself you may apply di-
<br /> a new structure(a new residence including an ac- rectly at the ASC; otherwise your electrical contractor
<br /> cessory unit)or if there are changes to the building must apply. If plumbing work is necessary, you will
<br /> envelope, elevations. New structures or additions need a plumbing permit from the Seattle/King County
<br /> will also require full plan sets, including framing plans, Health Department, which is currently located at the
<br /> foundation plans, sections, etc. ASC. For information on plumbing permits, call
<br /> Your plans must clearly identify where new work will (206) 684-5198.
<br /> be done to create the accessory unit. For informa-
<br /> LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Client Assistance Memo(CAM)should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is
<br /> responsible for compliance with all code and rule requirements,whether or not described in this CAM.
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