The following standards and criteria shall apply to all proposed residential units permitted under this article. Notwithstanding these requirements, all residential lots zoned for single-family use shall be permitted to construct up to two dwelling units. Two-unit developments must meet all the following requirements:
A. The following development standards contained in Table 20.56.040.A (Two-Unit Development Standards) apply:
TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | ||
Required Zoning Designation | Permitted within single-family residential zones or within a specific plan development area implementing a single-family residential zone. | |
Maximum Number of Units | 2 dwelling units developed in accordance with this Section. Note: The maximum number of units does not include the potential for one (1) accessory dwelling unit and one (1) junior accessory dwelling unit per lot. | |
Minimum Unit Size | 150 square feet | |
Maximum Unit Size | 800 square feet Note: No maximum unit size shall be required for a two-unit development that is created by conversion of an existing space, such as primary dwelling unit, garage, accessory structure, if the dwelling unit is created in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. | |
Setbacks | Front - The standards of the underlying zone shall apply Side - 4 feet Rear - 4 feet Note: At the discretion of the City Planner, the front setback may be reduced if an applicant can demonstrate that reduced front setback is necessary to construct an 800 sq. ft. unit. | |
Building Height | Attached to existing main dwelling: The standards of the underlying zone shall apply. | Detached or new construction: The maximum height is 16 feet. Note: At the discretion of the City Planner, additional building height may be permitted up to the height limit of the underlying zone if an application can demonstrate that additional height is necessary to construction an 800 sq. ft. unit. |
Distance Between Buildings | Attached to existing main dwelling: Not Applicable | Detached: 10 feet Notes: No additional building separation is required for an existing accessory building that is converted to dwelling unit for the purposes of this Section. At the discretion of the City Planner, the distance between buildings may be reduced if an application can demonstrate that less space is necessary to construct an 800 sq. ft. unit. |
Access | Must have independent entrance from the exterior. | |
Parking | As specified in 20.08.040.D. of this title. | |
General Development Standards | Unless otherwise indicated in this Section, the standards of the underlying zone shall apply. Note: At the discretion of the City Planner, deviations from the standards of the underlying zone may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate that such deviation is necessary to construct an 800 sq. ft. unit. | |
B. Unit size calculation. When calculating units site coverage, non-livable space attached to the units, including, but not limited to, attached garages, porches, patios, overhangs, and balconies shall not be included.
C. Design standards. The following design standards shall apply to two-unit developments:
1. Addressing. Address number of all dwelling units on the lot shall be displayed clearly visible from the street. Where a unit address on the front of a building cannot be viewed from the street or displayed in a building directory.
2. Windows and doors.
a. Windows and doors of all dwelling units shall not have a direct line of sight to a neighboring residential property unless the windows and doors are existing or they are properly screened by fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass.
b. No new doors on the same front or street side elevation as the existing main entrance door, except for detached structures and conversion of an existing door opening to an entry door.
3. Staircases. New stairways shall be completely enclosed as part of the interior of the structure, except for conversion/modification of an existing exterior stairway.
4. Architecture.
a. The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
b. The design of the housing development shall match the primary dwelling (if one exists) and be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood to the greatest extent feasible.
5. Foundation. New dwellings for the purposes of this Section shall be constructed upon a permanent foundation.
D. Code compliance. Two-unit developments shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building Codes.
E. Utilities. Two-unit developments shall have separate utility connections and separate utility meters.
F. Short-term rentals prohibited. Dwelling units shall not be rented for less than 30 consecutive days at a time.
G. Deed restriction. The legal owner of a property improved with a two-unit development shall record a covenant in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney within thirty (30) days following the issuance of a building permit, that does each of the following:
1. Expressly prohibits any rental of a dwelling on the property for a period less than thirty (30) consecutive days.
2. Expressly prohibits any non-residential use of the lot.
3. Expressly prohibits any separate conveyance of a primary dwelling on the property, any separate fee interest, and any other common interest development within the lot.
4. If the lot does not undergo an urban lot split; Expressly requires the individual property owners to live in one (1) of the dwelling units on the lot as the owners' primary residence and legal domicile.
5. Limits development of the lot to dwelling units that comply with the requirements of this Section, except as required by state law.
H. Associated permits. If an application for a two-unit development triggers the requirement for a discretionary or ministerial permit other than an urban lot split and/or a building permit, those associated permits must be applied for and obtained prior to application for an urban lot split permit.
(Ord. 1242, passed 8-15-23; Am. Ord. 1247, passed 3-19-24)