A. Zoning. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be created within a residential or mixed-use zone, including planned unit developments.

B. Number of Units Allowed. Only one junior accessory dwelling unit may be located within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.

C. Owner Occupancy. The owner of a parcel with a single-family dwelling and a proposed junior accessory dwelling unit shall occupy as a principal residence either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling, except when the home is owned or operated by a government agency, land trust, or nonprofit housing organization for use as affordable housing.

D. Location of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. A junior accessory dwelling unit must be created within the existing walls of an existing or proposed primary dwelling.

E. Separate Entry Required. A separate exterior entry shall be provided to serve a junior accessory dwelling unit.

F. Kitchen Requirements. Junior accessory dwelling units shall include an efficiency kitchen, which complies with any applicable requirements of the Building Code, and includes the following components:

G. Existing Parking. When an attached garage that provides existing parking is converted in conjunction with the establishment of a junior accessory dwelling unit, the off-street parking spaces formerly provided by the converted area are not required to be replaced. If provided, replacement parking may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, as covered spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical automobile parking lifts (consistent with Section 11.070).

H. Parking. No additional parking requirements apply for creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit.

I. Maximum Unit Size. The maximum unit size for a junior accessory dwelling unit is 500 square feet.

J. Setbacks. Setbacks are as required for the primary dwelling unit.

K. Fire Sprinklers and Fire Attenuation. For the purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.

L. No Water Connection Fees. No water connection fee is required for the development of a junior accessory dwelling unit.

M. No Sewer Connection Fee. No sewer connection fee is required for the development of a junior accessory dwelling unit.

N. Rentals. All rentals of accessory dwelling units shall be for a term of more than 30 days. (Ord. 2738 § 4, 2020; Ord. 2711 § 4, 2020.)