Where are ADUs allowed:

Accessory Dwellings are allowed as of right in all single-family residential zones.

Types of ADUs:

The town of Wethersfield requires a connection between the main dwelling and Accessory Dwelling Unit. The connection could either be by an operable door along a common wall or through a breezeway (attached or semi-detached ADU).

Parking:

Parking requirements in the town’s zoning regulations ask for ‘“adequate“ off-street parking for both the ADU and the main single-family dwelling.

Size:

The accessory Apartment can not exceed 850 square feet of 40% of the combined floor areas of the single-family dwelling and the accessory apartment, whichever is less.

Rental Use:

Renting of ADUs is permitted.

Other Requirements:

Both the accessory apartment and the principal dwelling unit have to be serviced by the public water and public sewer.

Owner occupancy is required: the owner of the property shall occupy either the principal dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit.