17.56.200
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Maximum ADUs within existing multifamily dwellingMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. as % of existing units25 pct
The total number of accessory dwelling units allowed within a multifamily dwelling shall not exceed 25% of the number of existing multifamily dwelling units.
- Maximum covered porch/deck area as % of living area25 pct
Covered porches, decks, landing places and similar architectural features may be added to an accessory or junior accessory dwelling unit structure provided that any such covered feature is open on at least two sides and occupies an area no larger than 25% of the allowable living area of the accessory or junior accessory dwelling unit.
- Maximum detached ADUs per lot with multifamily dwellingMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.2 count
No more than two detached accessory dwelling units shall be allowed per lot with a multifamily dwelling, and such units are subject to a 16 foot height limit.
- Maximum detached ADUs per parcel with single-family dwellingSingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.1 count
No more than one detached accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per parcel with a single-family primary dwelling.
- Maximum attached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. floor area as % of primary dwelling50 pct
The maximum floor area of an accessory dwelling unit attached to, or contained within the existing space of the primary single-family dwelling shall not exceed 50% of the primary single-family dwelling.
- Maximum detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. floor area1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum floor area for an accessory dwelling unit detached from an existing single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
- Maximum junior ADUs per lot1 count
No more than one junior accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per residential lot within a single-family dwelling.
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.16 ft
The height limit for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units is established by the applicable zone district but shall not be less than 16 feet.
- Minimum rental period for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.30 days
On parcels with an accessory or junior accessory dwelling unit, rental of the accessory dwelling unit for 30 days or less is prohibited.
- Minimum side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.4 ft
A setback of four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required in all other instances.
From the ordinance
The maximum floor area of an accessory dwelling unit attached to, or contained within the existing space of the primary single-family dwelling shall not exceed 50% of the primary single-family dwelling. The maximum floor area for an accessory dwelling unit detached from an existing single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
Parking requirements
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"ADU": "1 space per ADU or bedroom, whichever is less; exceptions apply"
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