Colusa County Zoning Code § 49.04 Accessory dwelling

(a)

Step One—Submittal. The application for an accessory dwelling unit permit shall be submitted to the department concurrent with an application for a building permit. In addition to the standard submittal requirements for a building permit, an application for an accessory dwelling unit permit shall include all of the following (except as noted below):

a.

Plot plan. A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the dimensions of the perimeter of the parcel proposed for the accessory dwelling unit; the location and dimensioned setbacks of all existing and proposed structures on the site and structures located within fifty feet of the site; all easements, building envelopes, and special requirements of the subdivision as shown on the final map and improvement plans, if any; and average slope calculations for the site.

b.

Floor plan. A floor plan, drawn to scale, showing the dimensions of each room, and the resulting floor area. The use of each room shall be identified, and the size and location of all windows and doors shall be clearly shown.

c.

Elevations. Architectural elevations of each side of the proposed structure showing all wall height dimensions, openings, exterior finishes (including siding and window materials), original and finish grades, paint color, and roof pitch. The color of the existing or proposed primary residence shall be included if necessary to demonstrate compliance with section 49.09.a, below. Applications for accessory dwelling units which do not modify a building's exterior are not required to submit elevations per this subsection c.

(b)

Step Two—Decision. The department shall approve or deny an application for an accessory dwelling unit permit within sixty days of submittal of a complete application. The accessory dwelling unit permit shall be issued only if the proposed accessory dwelling unit complies with all applicable standards in this section.

(Ord. No. 568, 5-20-2025)