An accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a single-family or multi-family residentially zoned lot, developed with or proposed to be developed with a single-family dwelling, in accordance with the following conditions and development requirements. In the case of an inconsistency between the development requirements outlined below and Cal. Gov't Code § 65852.2, the California Government Code requirement shall be used.
(A) Ownership. A covenant between the city and the applicant shall be recorded with the County Recorder prior to the issuance of any building permit requiring that either the accessory dwelling unit, or the principal dwelling unit, shall at all times be occupied, by the property owner of record. Furthermore, the accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the principal dwelling unit, however the accessory dwelling unit or the principal dwelling unit may be rented, but only for rental terms of at least 30 days.
(B) Attachment. An accessory dwelling unit may be established by the conversion of an attic, basement, garage, or other portion of a principal dwelling unit. A garage may be converted to an accessory dwelling unit if replacement parking for the principal dwelling unit is provided on another portion of the parcel by covered parking or uncovered parking, including tandem spaces. A detached accessory dwelling unit may be established by the conversion of an accessory structure or may be new construction.
(C) Number of units. Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per lot.
(D) Lot coverage. The maximum site area covered by an accessory dwelling unit shall be no more than 50% of all uses on a lot.
(E) Floor area. The accessory dwelling unit, if attached, shall not exceed 50% of the existing living area of the principal dwelling unit, and shall not exceed a maximum of 1,200 square feet. If the accessory dwelling unit is detached, the total living area shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
(F) Space between buildings. The minimum distance between a detached accessory dwelling unit and the principal dwelling unit shall be ten feet.
(G) Manufactured home. A manufactured home pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code § 18007 is permitted as an accessory dwelling unit as long as a permanent foundation is provided or unless the manufactured home has an existing foundation.
(H) Off-street parking. In addition to current parking requirements for the existing residence, one additional paved, off-street parking space, not less than nine feet by 20 feet, shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. This parking space may be accommodated on an existing driveway. All new or modified driveways shall conform to city standards. The additional off-street parking space requirement shall be waived in any of the following instances:
(1) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of a public transit station or stop (such as a bus stop).
(2) The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(3) The accessory dwelling unit is part of the existing principal dwelling unit or an existing accessory structure.
(4) When on-street parking permits are required, but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.
(I) Appearance. The accessory dwelling unit's scale, appearance, and character shall be similar to and compatible in design with the principal dwelling unit and adjacent residences.
(Ord. 19-05, passed 10-1-2019)