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<br />23 <br /> <br />(j) Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or in any way alter or lessen the effect or application of <br />the California Coastal Act (Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the Public Resources Code), except <br />that the local government shall not be required to hold public hearings for coastal development permit applications <br />for second accessory dwelling units. <br /> Government Code Section 65852.22. <br /> (a) Notwithstanding Section 65852.2, a local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of junior <br />accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones. The ordinance may require a permit to be obtained for <br />the creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit, and shall do all of the following: <br />(1) Limit the number of junior accessory dwelling units to one per residential lot zoned for single-family residences <br />with a single-family residence already built on the lot. <br />(2) Require owner-occupancy in the single-family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit will be <br />permitted. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created junior <br />accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land <br />trust, or housing organization. <br />(3) Require the recordation of a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the permitting <br />agency, and shall include both of the following: <br />(A) A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family <br />residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers. <br />(B) A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section. <br />(4) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to be constructed within the existing walls of the structure, <br />and require the inclusion of an existing bedroom. <br />(5) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling to inc lude a separate entrance from the main entrance to the <br />structure, with an interior entry to the main living area. A permitted junior accessory dwelling may include a second <br />interior doorway for sound attenuation. <br />(6) Require the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include all of <br />the following: <br />(A) A sink with a maximum waste line diameter of 1.5 inches. <br />(B) A cooking facility with appliances that do not require electrical service greater than 120 volts, or natural or <br />propane gas. <br />(C) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior <br />accessory dwelling unit. <br />(b) (1) An ordinance shall not require additional parking as a condition to grant a permi t. <br />(2) This subdivision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the requirement of an inspection, including the imposition of <br />a fee for that inspection, to determine whether the junior accessory dwelling unit is in compliance with applicable <br />building standards. <br />(c) An application for a permit pursuant to this section shall, notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906 or any local <br />ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits, be considered ministerially, without <br />discretionary review or a hearing. A permit shall be issued within 120 days of submission of an application for a <br />8.B. - Page 73