REMARKS
Further modifications to ADUs addressing neighborhood character and homeownership
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Council Member Kevin Riley explains additional modifications to the ADU proposal to address concerns about neighborhood character, open space, and homeownership.
- Backyard ADUs are prohibited in historic districts and certain contextual low-density districts, except near public transit stations
- ADUs are limited to covering no more than 33% of a rear yard and are generally restricted to one story
- A homeowner occupancy requirement is introduced, mandating that a homeowner live on the property when the ADU is first built
Kevin Riley
0:20:39
Another major concern is introducing a completely new type of housing in the backyard of an existing neighborhood.
0:20:45
Backyard ADUs, both detached and attached, will have much more of an impact on the building character of a neighborhood than any other type of ADUs which are located inside an existing house.
0:20:57
Recognizing this difference, the council will modify where the backyard ADUs can be located, prohibiting them in historic districts and in in contextual low density fam one family home districts with a well defined built environment.
0:21:14
Even here, however, we are taking the need for all neighborhoods to contribute more housing seriously.
0:21:19
And backyard and attached ADUs will be allowed in these contextual districts if they are near public transit stations.
0:21:26
As I said earlier, access to access is a key factor in determining whether additional housing should be planned.
0:21:36
The other impact that needs to be considered with backyard ADUs is the reduction of valuable open space.
0:21:42
This is why this is why the council is prohibiting ADUs from covering more than 33% of a rear yard and making sure ADUs are one story unless they provide parking on the first story.
0:21:54
One of the primary reasons for introducing ADUs in New York City is that it will it will allow families to live with relatives such as grandparents and grown children.
0:22:04
Another benefit can be another benefit can be to help families get an additional income stream.
0:22:10
However, both of these goals are undercut if the institutional buyers are allowed to develop these ADUs using both the ADU and the home as rental properties.
0:22:21
This is why the council is introducing a homeowner occupancy requirement, which requires that a homeowner live on the property when the ADU is first built.
