Many municipalities particularly on the west coast are revising their zoning codes to allow backyard cottages (Detached Accessory Dwelling Units) on residentially zoned lots. In general there are restrictions requiring minimum lot size, building lot coverage, setbacks, building height and area. Some jurisdictions limit the occupancy to a family member. For a partial list of municipalities that allow backyard cottages view our backyard cottages other cities page.
In Seattle you can determine if your lot meets the requirements by checking your lot on the DPD GIS web site as outlined on our backyard cottages Seattle page and giving us a call or email. We can usually assist you in making this determination on the phone.
Lots with less than 4,000 sq. ft. existing accessory structures and those located in environmentally critical areas (ECA) are two situations that require extra attention. Fortunately, we have a great deal of experience with these projects and can assist you in determining what your options are.
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