Reso PC19-06 PC Reso 0067 Recommending Adoption of a ZA Ord Amendment Articles 33, 36, 37 & 45

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EXHIBIT A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS [Article 37 is amended as follows] Article 37 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 37.1 - Purpose, She. The purpose of this section is to: A. Allow accessory dwelling units on single-family residential properties while respecting the character of the residential neighborhood. B. Increase the availability of a variety of housing types that is accessible for all income groups. C. Support affordable housing and multi -generational living. D. Encourage housing construction or alteration to meet the needs of residents with special needs including residents with disabilities. E. Create flexibility in the design and location of accessory dwelling units. F. Maintain adequate setback requirements and height limitations. 37.2 - Definition. Accessory Dwelling Unit. An accessory dwelling unit, commonly known as a second unit or in-law unit, is an attached or detached dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling and provides complete living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities separate and independent of the main dwelling. A second unit also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. 37.3 - Development Standards. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on the same lot as an existing or proposed single-family dwelling in the RH, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zoning districts, subject to the following development standards: A. Number and Location. 1. No more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit may be located on the same lot that has an existing or proposed single-family dwelling. Accessory dwelling units are not required to meet the density requirements of the General Plan or zoning ordinance and do not count toward the permissible number of units per acre (or required lot area per dwelling) 2. Accessory dwelling units may be attached to, detached from, or located within the living area of the existing dwelling. B. Lot Coverage. The maximum allowable lot coverage for all structures on a single- family lot, including an accessory dwelling unit and accessory buildings; shall be limited to the maximum allowable lot coverage of the underlying zoning district. C. Building Height and Setbacks. 1. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. The height and setbacks of an attached accessory dwelling unit are subject to the requirements of the underlying zoning district and the setback requirements in Section 32.3 (Supplemental Setback Requirements) and shall have independent exterior access. ATTY/RESO.0067/PC RESO RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF ZA ORD AMENDMENT ARTICLES 33, 36, 37 & 45 REV: 06-13-19 PR Page 3 of 6