Dimensional standards
Density
- Maximum units
- 2
Height & bulk
Uses
Permitted by right1
Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for architectural projections4 ft
No portion of the structure, including architectural features, shall be located closer than four feet to the side and rear property lines.
- Roof pitch restriction in reduced setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. areas
When a primary dwelling unit is constructed with reduced side or rear yard setbacks, the pitch of any portion of the roof within the reduced setback area shall not be directed towards the side or rear property lines, or the structure shall have a non-shedding roof material or an engineered snowslide restraint device.
- Stepback for portions above one story5 ft
Any portion of a new primary dwelling unit that exceeds one story must be stepped back by an additional five feet from the ground floor.
Other
- Deed restriction required
The owner shall record a deed restriction that prohibits short-term rentals, nonresidential use, separate conveyance, and requires owner occupancy if urban lot split.
- Direct utility connection required
Each primary dwelling unit shall have its own direct utility connection to the utility service provider.
- Driveway width at right-of-way edge12 ft
Access to the two-unit project shall be accessed by a single driveway entrance/exit and the driveway shall have a minimum-maximum width at the road right-of-way edge of 12 to 24 feet.
- Fire hazard mitigation in VHFHSZ
A lot in a very high fire hazard severity zone shall comply with all MLFPD fire hazard mitigation measures for residential construction.
- Maximum demolition of existing exterior walls25 pct
The two-unit project may not involve the demolition of more than 25 percent of the existing exterior walls of an existing dwelling unless the site has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
- Maximum floor area per primary dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.800 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The total floor area of each primary dwelling unit shall be less than or equal to 800 square feet.
- Nonresidential uses prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No nonresidential use is permitted on the lot.
- Owner occupancy requirement
Unless the lot was formed by an urban lot split, there are no owner-occupancy restrictions for long-term rentals of either primary dwelling unit. If one of the primary dwelling units has a legally established JADU, the owner-occupancy requirements specified in Section 17.52.055(c)(5)d shall apply.
- Separate conveyance prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Primary dwelling units on the lot may not be owned or conveyed separately from each other.
- Short-term rentalsShort-term rentalA dwelling let to guests for brief stays — the zoning category behind Airbnb rules. prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No dwelling unit on the lot may be rented for a period of 30 consecutive days or less.
From the ordinance
Each new primary dwelling unit that is built on a lot as part of a two-unit project shall have at least one off-street parking space per unit.
Parking requirements
{
"exceptions": "No parking required if within 1/2 mile of transit or 1 block of car-share",
"primary_dwelling_unit": "1 space per unit"
}