Resources
The resources below are designed to help local governments with implementation of these strategies within their jurisdictions. They are meant to serve as a starting point and should be adapted to align with the specific needs, priorities, and goals of each jurisdiction. Bracketed language (e.g., [example]) indicates where the template or tool should be customized before use.
Use the links below to advance to the section you need. Whether you're looking for general information, details about pre-approved plans, or technical assistance for homeowners, we’ve got you covered.
ADU Toolkit Resources, Templates, and Tools
General
About this resource: An at-a-glance summary of ADU laws under HB24-1152 (C.R.S. § 29-35-402 through 405). See ADU Land Use & Development Code Amendment Examples and the DOLA Template Land Development Code when updating your code.
About this resource: This checklist can be edited and distributed to homeowners to help explain the application process and all requirements. Make a copy or paste into your own document. Edit and remove text as needed to be relevant for your program.
About this resource: This resource outlines a process for jurisdictions considering affordability programs – both affordable rentals and affordable ADU development.
About this resource: This content is available for you to use in publicly marketing your ADU legalization program. Edit and remove text as needed to be relevant for your program.
About this resource: This content is available for you to use when interviewing ADU professionals to understand ADU barriers and opportunities in your community. Edit and remove text as needed.
About this resource: This format and content can be used to provide information for homeowners about converting an existing garage to an ADU.
About this resource: This resource provides internal guidance for local governments developing a pre-approved ADU plans program. These programs can take different forms, and not all items in this checklist will apply to all programs.
About this resource: This resource provides guidance for local governments developing a call for design submittals for pre-approved ADU plans program. Edit and remove text as needed.
About this resource: This content is available for you to use in publicly marketing your pre-approved plans. Edit and remove text as needed to be relevant for your program.
About this resource: This Google Slides deck provides a thorough template for a community presentation about ADUs, including a general overview of the ADU process and places to add details about your local rules and programs. Make a copy of the slide deck to edit.
About this resource: Outlining your ADU process in a one-page handout is one of the most powerful pieces of homeowner technical assistance you can make available. The following page includes a simple table-based graphic and an outline for the process. Ideally you can edit this down to fit on one page that can easily be printed and turned into a PDF to make available for homeowner inquiries about ADU projects. It pairs well with the Important Information Handout, next, as a double-sided/two-page handout.
Make a copy of the document or copy the text to your own document. Edit the steps, links, and references to resources in this handout as relevant to what you have available.
About this resource: Every community has special circumstances that are important for homeowners to know early on to help avoid common hurdles or “gotchas” that can be discouraging, at best, or completely stop a project in its tracks. The content below can be turned into a handout that can be printed or turned into a PDF (ideally one page) that you can give to homeowners with initial inquiries about ADU projects. This content pairs well with the Process Graphic handout, previous, as a double-sided/two-page handout. For visual interest, add a photo or two of local ADUs, if available.
About this resource: Summarizing your applicable ADU rules and standards in one place helps homeowners and staff better understand the full breadth of policies that apply to ADUs. Make available as a handout and online as a reference.
All content in the document below is placeholder/example – update as relevant for your local rules and add new rows for additional types of rules. First make a copy of the document or paste content into your own document.
About this resource: The following content can be used in jurisdiction websites, handouts, and other outreach efforts to support homeowners in building an ADU. There are many opportunities to edit and expand this content, particularly to add in references and links to local programs, policies, and opportunities.
About this resource: The following content can be used in jurisdiction websites, handouts, and other outreach efforts to support homeowners in building an ADU. There are many opportunities to edit and expand this content, particularly to add in references and links to local programs, policies, and opportunities.
About this resource: The following content can be used in jurisdiction websites, handouts, and other outreach efforts to support homeowners in building an ADU.
There are many opportunities to edit and expand this content, particularly to add in references and links to local programs, policies, and opportunities.
About this resource: The following content can be used in jurisdiction websites, handouts, and other outreach efforts to support homeowners in building an ADU. There are many opportunities to edit and expand this content, particularly to add in references and links to local programs, policies, and opportunities.
About this resource: The following questions can be used in interviewing an ADU owner to produce a case study. Add and edit questions as relevant to showcase local programs or goals. Open-ended questions that allow for storytelling tend to be more successful.
ADU Toolkit Resources, Templates, and Tools
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Toolkit
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