Bill > HB576

This bill creates a new section of Kentucky law (KRS Chapter 100) to define and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are small, self-contained living units located on the same property as a single-family home. The bill defines an ADU as a living space with its own cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities that is smaller than the primary home (either internally or as an attached/detached structure). The legislation mandates that planning units must allow ADUs as a permitted use in all residential zones and prohibits local governments from creating regulations that would restrict property owners from building one ADU on their property. Specifically, planning units cannot impose stricter requirements on ADUs compared to single-family homes, such as additional parking, design, or occupancy restrictions. The bill does allow planning units to require notification before ADU construction, charge a one-time fee of up to $250, prohibit short-term rentals of ADUs (rentals less than 30 days), and limit properties to one ADU. The overall intent of the bill appears to be facilitating affordable housing options and providing homeowners with more flexibility in using their residential property by streamlining the process of creating accessory dwelling units.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb576.html