ADU Regulations:
Revere
Regulations Snapshot
Rear and Side setbacks: 10 feet
Building Separation: 10 feet
Height: 2 stories allowed. 20 feet maximum
Stormwater management: Not required for an ADU
Sprinkler system: Not required for an ADU
Separate utilities required: No, can connect to main house
Impact Fees: Just the building permit fee and plan review fee
Building Constraints
Number of ADU’s allowed on a single family lot
One
Maximum square footage of an ADU (detached or attached)
The maximum floor area of an ADU shall not exceed 900-square feet, or 50% of the total gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is smaller.
Maximum Height
2 stories allowed. 20 feet maximum
Maximum lot coverage
25% of rear/side lot
Exterior appearance requirements
Congruent with primary house
Setbacks
Rear setback
20 feet
Side setback
10 feet
Front setback
Same as primary house
Distance between buildings
10 feet
Parking
Parking requirement for an ADU
Each ADU requires one off-street parking space in addition to what is required for the primary dwelling. No parking space is required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a Lot if any portion of such Lot is located within a 0.5-mile radius of a Transit Station.
Where can the parking be located : Parking requirement for primary dwelling
Typically two off-street parking spaces
Additional Requirements
Separate utilities required
No, can connect to main house
Stormwater management required
Not required for an ADU
Site plan review required
Yes, every Tuesday at 10am there is an in-person site plan review. It is free to go and ask questions and also required for all ADU projects. A floor plan, elevations and plot plan are required at the site plan review meeting.
Town impact fees
Just the building permit fee and plan review fee
Fire safety requirements
Not required for an ADU
Soils report required
No, the building department will inspect the hole prior to construction of the foundation
Civil plans required
Yes
Short term rental allowed
No
Possible overlay districts
The Revere Floorplain Overlay District has the highest impact on ADU construction and would require additional permitting. Olde Revere Overlay District (similar to a historic district) would also require additional design review.
ADUs on multifamily lots
Yes but have to meet parking requirements. A 2 family building with ADU will need 4 parking spaces
An ADU up to 900 sq ft is allowed and not limited by the size of the existing units.
Resources
Check if you’re in the floodplain: Visit www.gis.revere.org and search your address