Section 96.08(H) - Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units

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• Comply with underlying zone development standards

  The proposed unit shall comply with development standards for the underlying zone in which it is located, specifically standards for lot coverage, setback, height, and floor area ratio, except as explicitly set forth herein.

• Front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. if ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. permitted prior to primary residence26 ft

  In the event an Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted prior to the primary residence, a minimum front set back of 26 feet shall apply.

• Impact fee exemption

  Accessory dwelling units built on a lot with an existing primary dwelling unit are exempt from impact fees. For accessory dwelling units less than 750 square feet, no impact fees apply. For accessory dwelling units 750 square feet and larger, the impact fee is proportional relative to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.

• 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.1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The total area of floorspace for the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

• Not counted in density calculation

  No accessory dwelling unit approved under these provisions shall be considered in calculating the density of the lot allowed by the land use designation contained in the land use element of the Needles General Plan.

• Parking exemptions

  On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit in any of the following circumstances: The unit is located within one-half mile of Public Transit. The unit is part of the existing Primary Unit or an existing Accessory Building. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the unit. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the unit.

• Passageway required0

  No Passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

• Permit expiration period18 months

  Accessory dwelling unit permits issued in compliance with this section shall expire and become null and void 18 months after issuance unless a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building division.

• Minimum rental period30 days

  The Accessory Dwelling Unit may be rented but may not be rented for a period of less than 30 consecutive days or used as a Vacation Rental.

• Separate kitchen and bathroom required

  The proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit shall contain a separate kitchen and bathroom.

• Minimum separation from primary unit and other accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. buildings3 ft

  If detached, the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be separated from the Primary Unit and any Detached Accessory Building a minimum of three feet.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. exceptions

  No setback shall be required for a lawfully constructed garage or other accessory structure in existence prior to execution of this Ordinance that is converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and a setback of no more than five (5) feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit that is constructed above a garage. In the event an Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted prior to the primary residence, a minimum front set back of 26 feet shall apply.