Ordinance 2146-96 - Laserfiche WebLink

• Section 10. A new section is added to the Zoning Code, which reads as follows: 7.020 Regulations for Accessory Buildings in the R-S, R-1 and R-2 Zones. The following standards shall apply to accessory buildings in the R-S, R-1 and R-2 Zones: A. Accessory buildings or uses may not be established until the principal dwelling is constructed on the property. B. Accessory buildings, whether attached or detached shall not be larger than 15% of the total lot area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, provided that up to 500 square feet of an attached garage constructed as an integral part of the dwelling shall be exempted from the calculation of accessory building size described herein. C. Accessory buildings, whether attached or detached, shall not be located in front setback areas or street side setback areas for corner lots, except as provided by Section 39.150.D.2. D. Detached accessory buildings may be located within a required rear setback area, provided that not more than 50% of the required rear setback area is covered. Accessory buildings located within required rear setback areas shall have a minimum rear setback of 5 feet, unless abutting an alley, in which case there shall be no required rear setback. E. An accessory building, which is located in the rear setback area, may be attached to the principal dwelling, provided that no portion of the dwelling is located within the rear or side setback areas, and that all other requirements of this code are met. Section 11. Section 47 of Ordinance #1849-92, which is codified as EMC 19.39.020.D, which reads as follows: D. Accessory Dwelling Units. In the zones in which an accessory dwelling is listed in the use- standards table as a permitted use, the planning director shall review all proposals to establish an accessory dwelling unit, using Review Process IIA. The following standards and regulations shall apply to all proposed accessory dwelling units: 1. An accessory dwelling unit may be established in an existing single-family dwelling unit by any one or a combination of the following methods: a. Alteration of interior space of the dwelling; b. Conversion of an attic, basement, attached garage, or other previously uninhabited portion of a dwelling or attached accessory structure; or c. Addition of attached living area onto an existing dwelling. 2. Each single-family dwelling on a legal building lot shall have not more than one accessory dwelling unit. No accessory dwelling may be located in any detached accessory structure. 3. One of the dwelling units shall be occupied by one or more owners of the property as the owner's permanent and principal residence. "Owners" includes title holders and contract purchasers. The owner shall file a certification of owner-occupancy with the planning department prior to the issuance of the permit to establish an accessory dwelling unit.