(a) All new accessory dwelling units, attached to the main dwelling unit must comply with the height and setback requirements, herein, shall be subject to the maximum height requirements that apply to the primary dwelling in the underlying zoning district, but in no event shall exceed 25 feet in height.
(b) When an accessory dwelling unit is constructed on top of a detached garage, accessory structure, or above another accessory dwelling unit when applicable under this Code, the maximum top of plate height cannot exceed 16 feet.
(c) All new detached accessory dwelling units, not constructed on top of a detached garage or accessory structure shall be no more than one (1) story with a maximum top of plate height of 12 feet as measured from grade level and a maximum height of 17 feet to any architectural features.
(d) When an accessory dwelling unit is constructed on top of a garage or accessory structure, the accessory dwelling unit cannot touch grade level, except through support posts. The bottom of the finished floor of the accessory dwelling unit must be above the top of plate of the garage or accessory structure.
(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (c) herein, a detached accessory dwelling unit created on a lot within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, may be entitled to 18 feet and up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
(Ord. 197, passed 3-4-2020; Am. Ord. 233, passed 3-8-2023)