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� � �� .�mpression that neighbors could protest and stop the project even though it meets the ordinance Per State law, cities must approve the second unit as long as it meets the City's Zoning Ordinance. Staff could impose conditions on the unit such as to require different window locations to avoid privacy issues with the adjoining neighbor. In the original adoption of the A.ccessory Dwelling Unit Ordinar�ce, this requirement was ��en as a disincentive to the creation of units. 3. Retain the existing process (i.e., no notification or public hearing). I mpacts Neighbors may be surprised about changing densities and property appearance, leading to dissatisfaction with the process. � E. DENSITY LIMITATION The City can impose limits on the number of accessory units for each neighborhood or block in order to avoid over concentrations of such units. The City of San Carlos is one of the few cities that has a density limit. It currently allows one accessory unit per block subject to discretion of the Planning Director. Daly City also established a density per block during its amnesty program. Any density limitation will re-redistribute second units more equitably throughout the City. Any illegal units that are converted to legal units as part of the amnesty period should be counted toward this density limit. Then certain neighborhoods such as Friendly Acres and Centennial Neighbofioods would probably be close to capacity (since they have the most illegal units), and the rest would be distributed to other neighborhoods up to a certain maximum number. For this reason, the density limit should not be set until after the amnesty period is evaluated in order to determine the number and location of the existing legal units and the maximum cap that should be established for other neighborhoods. Options: . 1. Following the amnesty period (see below), the City may want to conduct a study to possibly impose a density limitation of a certain number of units per block or neighborhood. All the details will be worked out at a later time (Recommended). I mpacts A density limitation will limit impact in neighborhoods where concentration already exists or where the potential of new units is greater. 2. Have no density limitation (current requirement). I mpacts Some neighborhoods will continue to have more concentration of accessory units, leading to more parking impacts and traffic. F. AMNESTY PERIOD If the City Council changes the standards, then there should be a term set in which existing illegal units could become lega/ by applying for permits. During this time the City would - also waive any fines or inspection fees. As mentioned previously, Daly City's amnesty program operated only during a 2 year window of opportunity. Based on the � . _ � . __.. . _ �.._._ .