SECOND DWELLING HOUSING GUIDE 1. WHAT IS SECOND DWELLING HOUSING

SECOND DWELLING HOUSING GUIDE 1. WHAT IS SECOND DWELLING HOUSING? Second Dwelling Housing (SDH) is a provision of State law which allows a second dwelling unit for housing on a parcel zoned for single-family or multiple family residences. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT ZONING DISTRICT I AM IN? The Siskiyou County Planning Department, in the Courthouse Annex, will provide you with zoning information. (It is helpful to have your Assessor's Parcel Number which you can obtain from the Assessor's office). HOW DO I OBTAIN SECOND DWELLING HOUSING? Second Dwelling Housing requires an approved Use Permit prior to installation or construction of the second dwelling. There are certain requirements that must be met: There must be an existing house on the property. The maximum square footage for the additional dwelling unit is 1,200 square feet. The dwelling unit may be attached or detached or may be a mobile home. If the dwelling unit is attached, it cannot increase the floor area of the original residence by more than 30%. WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION MUST I PROVIDE ON THE USE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM? Basic information is requested such as name, address, location, Assessor's parcel number, square footage or acreage of the parcel, and square footage of the house. You are also asked to photograph the property and provide a location sketch, together with a full plot plan showing everything that exists on the parcel together with the proposed location of the Second Dwelling Housing. You must also include a floor plan of the dwelling. You may be asked to provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of No. 3 above. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST? Planning Department $300 - payable to the Siskiyou County Treasurer Public Health Dept. $135 - payable to the Siskiyou County Health Dept. Clerk $ 50 - payable to the Siskiyou County Clerk A $30.00 Incomplete Application Re-Review fee is required upon resubmitting a revised application. NOTE: Development of a Second Dwelling Unit may be subject to school fees. Applicants are encouraged to contact their local school district for more information. 6. HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? The review process may take from 30 to 45 days, depending on when the application is brought into the Planning Department. WHO REVIEWS AND WHO APPROVES THIS APPLICATION? The Planning Department reviews the application for completeness and mails it out for agency review to all interested Federal, State, and local agencies including any applicable Property Owners Association/Homeowners Association. WHEN WILL THE PERMIT BE ISSUED? There is a 10-day appeal period after approval by the Planning Director. Notwithstanding appeals, the permit is issued and is good as long as it is in continual use. The use permit expires if it is not used within two years of approval. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. REVISED: October 8, 2007 SECOND DWELLING HOUSING (SDH) PERMIT APPLICATION This application must be prepared and submitted by a Registered Civil Engineer, Licensed Land Surveyor, Licensed Architect or Professional Planner. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS In order to assure the most rapid processing of your application, we ask your cooperation in the following matters: 1. In order to be processed, your application must be complete. Our planners have been instructed not to accept incomplete applications. If you are unable to provide requested information, please talk to one of our planners to determine a proper course of action. You must supply an accurate plot plan drawn to scale (See sample map, last page.) Show all proposed uses and all other relevant information. You must provide an accurate distance to the nearest 1/10 mile to the nearest readily identifiable road intersection or other common landmark. 3. Lot Flagging You must flag the frontage and side lines of your proposed Use Permit as follows: a) b) A distinct flag must be placed on each corner as it fronts on the road. Flags must be placed on the side lines visible from the corners so that the approximate side lines can be determined. If you do not flag the lot and you haven't made arrangements to meet on site with county officials and your lot configuration cannot be determined, your application may be deemed incomplete. 2. 4. You are responsible for providing sufficient information to the county to allow proper review of your application. If you are unable or unwilling to supply adequate information your application will, of necessity, be denied. All information required in the attached application form must be TYPED OR PRINTED NEATLY in black ink. Acceptance of your application by the Planning Department does not guarantee your application will be approved. Nothing stated to any person by any employee in county government can be construed in any way as speaking for the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission with regard to your application. 5. 6. NOTE: Approved Second Dwelling Housing Permits cannot be issued until the legal ten day appeal period has passed and, therefore, business licenses and building permits cannot be signed off by Planning until after the appeal period has lapsed. REVISED: October 8, 2007 LLING HOUSING PERMIT APPLICATION OWNER AND REPRESENTATIVE: Representative UR PROPOSED PROJECT (INCLUDING ALL PROPOSED USES) LOCATION: ____________, Range_______________, Section(s)____________ __________________ Deed Reference: _____________________ y Purchased: ______________________________________________ e: _______________________________________________________ arcel Numbers of Properties on which this Use Permit is proposed. Owner Address _____________________ ____________________ _____________________ ____________________ _____________________ ____________________ _____________________ ____________________ ONLY Hearing N/A ative Code Section) IV. AREA OF THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE SECOND DWELLING HOUSING PERMIT IS BEING REQUESTED: (Show area on the map.) A. B. V. __________________________ Acres __________________________ Square feet ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY: (Show access on the map.) __ __ __ County Road ______________________________________ Name State Highway _____________________________________ Name U. S. Forest Service Road ___________________________ Number __ Recorded private road easement - Official Record No. ____________________ __ Other_________________________________________________________ ____ VI. PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (List name, address, phone number and contact person of Property Owners Association [if applicable]): Name of Property Owners Association or Homeowners Association Phone Number Address Contact VII. LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (List name, address, and phone number of local School District): ___________________________________________________________________ ______________ VIII. FLOOD WATER DRAINAGE CONTROL Are there any natural or man-made water sources on the property? (If yes, show high water mark on the map.) __ Yes __ No IX. IS THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SATURATION DUE TO: __ Yes __ Yes __ Yes __ Yes __ Yes __ No Springs __ No Seeps __ No Irrigation Ditches __ No Surface Water __ No OTHER (If you answer yes to any of the above, show location on the map.) X. ARE THERE ANY BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY? __ Yes XI. __ No (If the answer is yes, indicate location on map and label according to use.) APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE SLOPE OF PROPERTY: __0-5%, __5-10%, __10-15%, __15-20%, __20-25%, __25-30% __ Over 30% (SHOW DIRECTION AND PERCENTAGE ON MAP) XII. DESCRIBE THE PRESENT USE BEING MADE OF THE PROPERTY: ___________________________________________________________________ _______ ___________________________________________________________________ _______ ___________________________________________________________________ _______ ___________________________________________________________________ _______ XIII. WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY DISPOSAL FACILITIES Applicants shall include a signed statement from the Public Health Department verifying they have received sufficient information to fully evaluate the proposed project. This form (included in this packet) shall be used for all applications regardless of the type of sewer and water supply as part of an application packet submitted to the Planning Department.* Applications will not be accepted without this form. * Projects served by both community water and sewer systems do not require Public Health Department clearance prior to submitting an application packet. XIV. DESCRIBE ANY GRADING AND OR CONSTRUCTION WHICH MUST BE DONE TO ESTABLISH YOUR PROJECT FOR WHICH THIS USE PERMIT IS BEING REQUESTED. XV. DO POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES EXIST TO THE PROPERTY? ____ Yes ____ No If not, how far must each be extended: Power: _________________________ Telephone: _____________________________ XVI. ARE YOU PROPOSING TO DO ANY BURNING DURING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR OPERATION OF YOUR PROJECT? YES ___ NO ___ (If yes, check with Air Pollution Control Office to verify that proposed burning operation conforms to their rules.) XVII. IF YOUR PROJECT IS COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: special 1. Will there be any products, by-products, or waste products which will require handling? 2. Estimate distance from your project site to the nearest county approved sanitary disposal site. ____________________________________________________________________ __ 3. Estimate the volume of waste per week and the number of trips per week to the sanitary disposal site. _______________________________________________________________ 4. Outline the services to be provided to your customers. ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________ 5. What is the maximum number of people that can be served in your establish-ment at one time?___________________________________________________________ ____________ XVII. XIX. ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PROPERTY TAKEN FROM ALL DIRECTIONS (North, South, East and West) FILING FEES: Refer to Number 5 on the front page for current processing fees. Your application will not be accepted by the Planning Department unless accompanied by the appropriate fees. XX. PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS: I hereby certify that the facts, statements, and information presented within this application form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby understand and certify that any misrepresentation or omissions of any information required in this application form may result in my application being delayed or not approved by the County. I hereby certify that I have read and fully understand all the information required in this application form, including the important notice to all applicants which is contained on the first page of this application. ________________________________________ Notarized Signature of Owner(s) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Address PLACE NOTARY CERTIFICATE HERE PLEASE READ IMPORTANT NOTICES ON THIS PAGE OPEN RANGE NOTICE Siskiyou County is an Open Range county. You must fence livestock out! Copies of the laws affecting your property are available in the offices of the Planning Department and the Building Inspector. These laws do affect your property and you should be aware of their provisions. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING SISKIYOU COUNTY'S POLICY PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS Siskiyou County has established agriculture as a priority use on productive agricultural lands, and residents of property in agricultural districts should be prepared to accept some inconvenience or discomfort from normal and necessary farm operations. It will be recognized that the property in question may be in the vicinity of property utilized for agricultural purposes and residents of the development may be subject to the inconvenience or discomfort arising from the use of agricultural chemicals including herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers; and from the pursuit of agricultural operations including plowing, spraying, pruning, and harvesting, which occasionally generates dust, smoke, noise and odor.