Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to ADUs in residential zones R-1, R-2, R-3, CRR, and C-2.
Uses
Accessory1
Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Compliance with fire districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. regulations
The Accessory Dwelling Unit would comply with all applicable Fire District regulations...
- Sewer capacity requirement
Adequate sanitary service capacity for the additional increment of effluent resulting from the Accessory Dwelling Unit would be available.
- Compliance with water districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. regulations
The Accessory Dwelling Unit would comply with all applicable Water District regulations...
Parking
- Parking exemption if car share within one block
On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit when there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the unit.
- Parking exemption if part of existing primary or accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. building
On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit if the unit is part of the existing Primary Unit or an existing Accessory Building.
- Parking exemption if on-street permits not offered
On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit when on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the unit.
- Parking exemption within 1/2 mile of transit
On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit if the unit is located within one-half mile of Public Transit.
- No replacement required for demolished garage
When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit, the City does not require that those parking spaces be replaced.
- Tandem parking allowed
Off-street parking for an Accessory Dwelling Unit may be in tandem with parking for the Primary Unit or may be allowed in the front setback...
- Parking may be uncovered
Required parking for the Accessory Dwelling Unit may be uncovered.
Setback
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. above garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft
a setback of no more than four (4) feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit that is constructed above a garage.
- 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 before primary26 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.
- Detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft
A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit must have a minimum set back of five feet from side and rear property lines.
From the ordinance
There is no limit on the size of an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to or detached from a primary unit, except that attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall not be larger than the primary unit...
Parking requirements
{
"ADU": "1 space per ADU or per bedroom, whichever less"
}