Town of Barrington
Town of Barrington Zoning Ordinance
§ 185-141

Eligibility

  • A. Eligibility. One ADU per lot is allowed under the following circumstances:
    • (1) On an owner-occupied property as a reasonable accommodation for family members with disabilities; or
    • (2) On a lot for which the primary use is residential; or
    • (3) Where the proposed ADU is located within the existing footprint of the primary structure or existing accessory attached or detached structure and does not expand the footprint of the structure.
  • B. Dimensional requirements.
    • (1) All ADU's shall comply with the dimensional standards for an accessory structure in the same zoning district.
    • (2) The maximum unit size for an ADU is as follows:
      • (a) For a studio or one bedroom ADU, 900 square feet or 60% of the floor area of the principal dwelling, whichever is less.
      • (b) For a two bedroom ADU, 1,200 square feet or 60% of the floor area of the principal dwelling, whichever is less.
  • C. Prohibition of short-term rental.
    • (1) ADUs cannot be offered or rented for tourist or transient use (defined as occupancy less than 30 days) or through a hosting platform.
  • D. Procedural requirements.
    • (1) ADUs shall be allowed as part of applications for new primary dwelling units or subdivisions. For proposed ADUs that are part of a larger development proposal, such ADUs shall not be counted toward density of the proposal.
    • (2) Any application that includes ADUs may be considered through a unified development review process.
    • (3) An ADU that does not meet the requirements of this section shall be reviewed through an application for a variance.
  • E. Sunset provision.
    • (1) The provisions of this article shall expire 18 months from the date of enactment unless renewed by the Town Council in the same manner as the enactment of a new ordinance.