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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager Oetober 16, 2000 Subject Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Recommendation Adopt the recommended changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance as discussed at the City Council meeting of June 12, 2000, or modify as appropriate. Background On June 12, the City Council reviewed the recommended changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance by the Planning Commission and the Housing and Human Concems Committee. (Please refer to the attached diagram, staff report dated June 12, and the accompanying minutes). At that , meeting the City Council voted to approve the following changes: Existin Second Unit Ordinance Ci Council Recommendation Owner of the property shall live in the main unit Property owner may live in main or second unit. Allow exce tion if undue hardshi exists. Unit size cannot exceed 640 sq. ft. Unit size can vary depending on lot size: • 5000 sq. ft.- 5999 sq. ft.: 640 sq. ft. • 6,000 sq. ft. — 6,999 sq. ft. : 750 sq. ft. • 7,000 sq. ft. or greater: 850 sq. ft. No public notification Require non-discretionary permit with public notification • One additional parking space • One additional parking space • May have to be covered • Uncovered • Cannot be tandem • Can be tandem and located in driveway but • Cannot be located in front or side yard not within the 20 ft. garage setback • Garage must be used for vehicle storage No densit or concentration re uirements No densi or concentration re uirements No amnesty program. Just code enforce illegal Establish a one-year amnesty program. Permit units. fees and fines waved, except for $100 property inspection fee. Staff will provide Council periodic ro ress re orts. Unit Setbacks: (same as main unit) • 20 ft. rear No change • 6 or 5 ft. side (depending on lot width) . 15 ft. front 20 ft. to the ara e Regarding the amnesty program, iYs important to note a significant amount of the estimated 2,000 illegal second units are converted garages, spas or storage buildings and will have di�culry in meeting the proposed parking and setback requirements. Many of the illegally converted garages do not have the required front yard setbacks to allow tandem parking in the driveway beyond the proposed 20 ft. Also . _ r _ . __ � _