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PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) IN AN R-1 OR RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE Property Owner’s Name: Phone/Cell: Property Owner’s Mailing Address: Cody, WY 82414 Project Address: Cody, WY E-mail Signature of Property Owner: Signature Date NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-submittal meeting to review the following requirements and coordinate the process schedule. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: (Requirements found in Section 10-8-2A of the Cody City Code) Size of property: square feet. (7,000 s.f. minimum) The number of dwelling units currently on the property: (Maximum 1 existing) The ADU will be constructed: Within an existing single-family dwelling. As an addition to an existing single-family dwelling. Within a proposed single-family dwelling. As a new accessory building. Above or within a residential garage or accessory building. If a new building, the height of the building containing the ADU will be: feet, as measured from finished grade to midpoint of a hip or gable roof. Proposed setbacks from property lines: Front: Rear: Left side (facing house): Right side: (Note: If located in a new building taller than 15’ (measured to midpoint of roof), then the building must meet setbacks applicable to the main residence. If height is 15’ or less, then accessory building setbacks apply. See Table 10-6-2 for minimum setback requirements.) If the ADU will be located in a proposed accessory building, the building will not exceed 20% of the lot area. The size of the living area (floor area inside perimeter walls) of the ADU is square feet. (Maximum 800 sq. ft., or 75% of the primary dwelling, whichever is less, unless an exception is granted.) The ADU will be of either conventional site-built or modular construction and meet requirements of the adopted residential building code (IRC). If the ADU will be in a new building: The ADU will have architectural features that closely resemble those of the primary dwelling and/or are commonly found on architecturally significant houses in the immediate neighborhood; OR, The ADU will be located behind the primary dwelling on an interior lot. Number of bedrooms: (Maximum of One off-street parking space will be provided for the ADU, and any required parking spaces displaced by the project will be replaced. STAFF USE File SUP P&Z Invoice: SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- The property owner will occupy the: Primary dwelling Accessory Dwelling. Distance from the ADU to the nearest fire hydrant (measure as the fire hose would lay): feet. (600’ max.) The domestic water for the ADU will be provided by: Sharing the water line with the primary dwelling. (No tap fee or additional water base fee. One- time hookup charge only.) Utilizing a new water tap to the City water main. (New water tap fee, hookup fee, and a water base fee. Separate water bill.) The sewer line for the ADU will be provided by: Sharing the sewer line of the primary dwelling (Plant investment fee only, unless in an area with a sewer impact fee or lift station fee). Utilizing a new sewer connection to the City sewer main. (Plant investment fee, inspection fee and sewer bill. May have additional fee if in an area with a sewer impact fee or lift station fee.) Electrical service for the ADU will be provided by: Coming off the electrical panel of the primary dwelling and installing a subpanel for the ADU (No additional electric base fee.) Installing a new individual service and meter to the ADU. (Additional electric base fee. Separate electric bill.) SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of application, submit the $350.00 application fee and provide one paper copy and one electronic PDF copy of the following materials: □ FLOOR PLAN: Provide a Floor Plan of the ADU, drawn and printed at a standard scale (e.g. Label all rooms. □ ELEVATION DRAWINGS: If the ADU will be in a proposed building, provide elevation (side) views of the building, and indicate all exterior finish materials. □ SITE PLAN, for new building: If the ADU will be in a new building or an addition, provide a site plan map showing the layout and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements on the property. Include all property lines, buildings, parking areas, driveways, landscape areas, fences, hedges, utilities, and easements. The site plan must be drawn and printed at a standard scale (e.g. □ SITE PLAN, for ADU in Existing Building: Provide a site plan of the property indicating all features related to the ADU. Include the building location within the property, access/sidewalk, parking, etc. The site plan must be drawn and printed at a standard scale. □ Timing: Construction of an ADU may be authorized prior to construction of the primary dwelling when the following conditions are met: a) A site plan is provided that demonstrates the overall development plan for the property in conformance with all City codes, including locations and dimensions of the dwellings, driveway(s) and parking facilities, utility services, outdoor mechanical locations (e.g. a/c unit), and pedestrian access; b) The property owner intends to commence construction of the primary dwelling within three years of applying for the building permit for the ADU; and, c) The property owner can provide reasonable assurance of the ability to complete the construction of both dwellings. If the ADU is proposed to be constructed prior to the primary dwelling according to these standards, please provide the applicable information and initial here: _ . □ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES: Work with the Community Development Staff to complete the attached notice templates. ---PAGE BREAK--- After submittal of the application, you must perform the following actions by the deadlines noted: □ SEND LETTERS TO NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNERS: Send the notice letter to owners of all property within 140 feet of the subject lot. (Staff will provide the mailing list and can assist in drafting the notice.) The letter should be sent along with appropriate descriptive materials, such as the site plan, floor plan and building elevations, approximately 14 days before the hearing (10 days minimum) by USPS first class mail. An “Affidavit of Mailing” must be completed by the person that mails the neighbor notice. The form is attached. □ LEGAL NOTICE: Submit legal notice of the public hearing to the local newspaper (Cody Enterprise), so that it is published at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. That usually means no later than 10 a.m. on the Monday 15 days before the meeting, but may be earlier due to holidays. Refer to the attached template. Staff can assist in drafting the notice. The publication fee (approx. $85) is the applicant’s responsibility. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Response Letter from Owner of Neighboring Property: (Responses may be submitted in any written format. The following form is provided for your convenience.) Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members: I am familiar with the proposal by to construct/utilize an Accessory Dwelling Unit on his/her property. □ I have NO OBJECTION to the requested Accessory Dwelling Unit. Name: Address: Comments: □ I OBJECT to the requested Accessory Dwelling Unit: Name: Address: Specific Reason(s) for Objection: If you would like to receive a copy of the Planning and Zoning Board agenda materials for this request, please provide your email address: E-mail address: Notice to Owners of Neighboring Properties: Please return this letter by , 2025 to: Date: , 2025 RE: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REQUEST Cody Planning & Zoning P.O. Box 2200 Cody, WY 82414 Or Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] THE CITY OF CODY HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING REQUEST. YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. The City of Cody Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday, (Month, Day), 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) or as soon thereafter as practical, in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall at 1338 Rumsey Avenue, to consider a request from , to construct/utilize an Accessory Dwelling Unit on their property at , Cody, WY. The Accessory Dwelling Unit will be located in . Information regarding the Accessory Dwelling Unit review process and the current proposal is available by contacting the Community Development Department in City Hall, or calling (307) 527-3472. Everyone is welcome to comment on the proposal. If hearing assistance is needed, please call 527-7511, 24 hours in advance. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Cody Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, , 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) or as soon thereafter as practical at 1338 Rumsey Avenue, in the Cody City Council Chambers to consider a request from to construct/utilize an Accessory Dwelling Unit at , in the R-1 residential zone. Information regarding the project is available at the Community Development Department in City Hall or by calling (307) 527-3472. Written comments may be directed to the Community Development Dept., P.O. Box 2200, Cody, WY 82414 and must be received prior to the date and time of the public hearing. ---PAGE BREAK--- AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING FILE NO: SUP2025- I, , being duly sworn, dispatched through the United States Mail, a Notice of Public Hearing, a true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said Notice was addressed to all parties of record individually listed on the mailing list enclosed herewith; and, that said notices were mailed by me on the day of 2025 through USPS First Class Mail. I hereby attest that I mailed said notices in the manner herein described and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Dated this of 2025. _ STATE OF WYOMING ) )ss. COUNTY OF PARK ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by this day of 2025. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires