22.140.640
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- Maximum expansion for attached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
expansion of not more than 150 square feet
- Maximum detached ADUs on multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. lot2 units
A maximum of two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family residence
- Maximum floor area for detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.800 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The floor area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 800 square feet.
- Maximum JADUs per lot1 units
One junior accessory dwelling unit per lot zoned for single-family residences
- Maximum percent of existing units for conversion25 pct
maximum of 25 percent of the existing number of dwelling units
- Owner occupancy required
If a property contains a junior accessory dwelling unit, either the single-family residence or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be the principal residence of at least one legal owner of the lot.
- Separate entrance required
A junior accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the single-family residence.
- Side and rear setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for detached 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
four-foot side and rear yard setbacks
From the ordinance
One accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed or existing single-family residence... New detached accessory dwelling unit with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks... floor area shall not exceed 800 square feet...