NE LB1041

Cities, villages, and counties must allow at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on any lot with a single-family residence, with ADUs limited to 1,000 square feet or 50% of the main residence size, whichever is larger

Local governments cannot impose stricter requirements on ADUs than on single-family homes for building heights, setbacks, lot sizes, density, or architectural standards, and cannot require ADUs to match the main home's exterior design

Owner-occupancy requirements are prohibited, as are restrictions based on familial relationships between occupants, income, or age; rental regulations cannot exceed those in the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

No additional parking can be required beyond what is needed for the single-family residence, and ADUs must receive the same impact fees, development standards, and utility connection treatment as the main dwelling

Permit applications meeting state requirements must be approved without discretionary review or hearing, using the same timeline as single-family residence permits; denials must be provided in writing with remedies for approval