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12/07/2015 <br /> EXHIBIT E <br /> Repeal Article 37 in its entirety and replace with the following : <br /> ARTICLE 37 Accessory Dwelling Units <br /> Sections : <br /> 37.1 Purpose, Scope. <br /> 37.2 Definition. <br /> 37.3 Development Standards <br /> 37.4 Application. <br /> 37.5 Neighbor Notification. <br /> 37.6 Rental Only. <br /> 37.7 Homeowner Occupancy. <br /> 37.1 Purpose, Scope. <br /> The purpose of this section is to: <br /> A. Allow accessory dwelling units on single-family residential properties while respecting <br /> the character of the residential neighborhood . <br /> B. Increase the availability of a variety of housing types that is accessible for all income <br /> groups. <br /> C. Support affordable housing and multi-generational living . <br /> D. Encourage housing construction or alteration to meet the needs of residents with <br /> special needs including residents with disabilities. <br /> E. Create flexibility in the design and location of accessory dwelling units. <br /> F. Maintain adequate setback requirements and height limitations. <br /> 37.2 Definition <br /> Accessory Dwelling Unit. An accessory dwelling unit, commonly known as a second unit <br /> or in-law unit, is an attached or detached dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a single- <br /> family dwelling and provides complete living , sleeping , eating , cooking , and sanitation facilities <br /> separate and independent of the main dwelling . <br /> 37.3 Development Standards. <br /> An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on the same lot as an existing or proposed <br /> single-family dwelling in the RH, R-1 , R-2, R-3 , R-4, and R-5 zoning districts, subject to the <br /> following development standards: <br /> A. Number and Location : No more than one accessory dwelling unit may be <br /> constructed on the same lot that has an existing or proposed single-family dwelling , <br /> and may be attached to or detached from a single-family dwelling . <br /> B. Lot Coverage: <br /> 1 . Overall Lot Coverage: The maximum allowable lot coverage for all structures on <br /> a single-family lot, including an accessory dwelling unit and accessory buildings , <br /> shall be limited to the maximum allowable lot coverage of the underlying zoning <br /> district. <br /> 2. Rear Yard Coverage: The maximum allowable coverage in a required rear yard <br /> setback area is 50 percent. <br /> C. Building Height and Setbacks : <br /> ATTY/ORD.417/ADOPTING ADU ORD & RELATED CODE <br /> CHANGES ORD. # 1130-366 <br /> REV: 11-23-15 VR FORMERLY MUFF # 602 <br /> Page 9 of 13 <br />