MSMC 18.22.030

Other

• Deed restriction required

  A recordation of a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the permitting agency. (B)(1)

• Fire sprinkler exemption

  Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence. (B)(11)

• Owner occupancy required for JADU

  Owner-occupancy in the single-family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit is located is required. (C)(2)

• Parking exemption with carshare within 1 block

  When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit. (E)(3)

• Parking exemption for garage conversion

  An existing garage is converted into an accessory dwelling unit. (E)(4)

• Parking exemption for historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. buildings

  The accessory dwelling unit is in a historically registered building or historic district. (E)(1)

• Parking exemption within 1/2 mile of transit2,640 ft

  The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit, including transit stations and bus stations. (E)(2)

• Parking replacement not required for garage conversion

  When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the City shall not require that those off-street parking spaces be replaced. (B)(10)

• Passageway not required

  No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. (B)(8)

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. exemption for garage conversion

  No setback shall be required for an existing garage or accessory structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit and for an accessory dwelling unit that is constructed above a garage. (B)(9)

• Short-term rentalShort-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.

  The unit shall not be used for short-term or commercial rental purposes. (B)(2)

• 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 increase50 pct

  The increased floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area, with a maximum increase in floor area of 1,200 square feet. (B)(5)

• Maximum ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.16 ft

  The height for a new accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 16 feet regardless of zoning standards. (B)(13)

• Maximum ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. size1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The total area of floor space for a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. (B)(6)

• Maximum JADU count1 unit

  A maximum of one junior accessory dwelling unit is allowed per single-family residential use. (C)(1)

• Maximum JADU size500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Junior accessory dwelling unit means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing single-family structure. (D)

• Minimum ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft

  Minimum rear and side setbacks are reduced to four feet for new accessory dwelling units regardless of zoning standards. (B)(12)

• Minimum ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft

  Minimum rear and side setbacks are reduced to four feet for new accessory dwelling units regardless of zoning standards. (B)(12)