22.32.120
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. attached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.25 ft
An attached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed the maximum height allowed in the respective zoning district or 25 feet above grade, whichever is greater.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.18 ft
A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed a height of 18 feet above grade except that two additional feet may be allowed to match the roof pitch of the primary dwelling.
Other
- Maximum floor area one-bedroom850 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
a one bedroom unit that is up to 850 square feet shall be allowed
- Maximum floor area two or more bedrooms1,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
a two or more bedroom unit that is up to 1,000 square feet shall be allowed
- Maximum floor area Category 1800 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The Accessory Dwelling Unit does not exceed a floor area of 800 square feet
- Maximum floor area Category 21,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed a floor area of 1,200 square feet provided it would not exceed the allowable floor area ratio.
- Minimum side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft
has minimum rear and side yard setbacks of four feet; a front yard setback is not required.
From the ordinance
Category 1—Statewide Exemption: The Accessory Dwelling Unit does not exceed a floor area of 800 square feet, and has minimum rear and side yard setbacks of four feet; a front yard setback is not required. A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed a height of 18 feet above grade except that two additional feet may be allowed to match the roof pitch of the primary dwelling. An attached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed the maximum height allowed in the respective zoning district or 25 feet above grade, whichever is greater.