Chapter 17.82 — SECOND DWELLING UNITS

Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2, the intent of this Chapter is:

A. To provide a more cost-effective means of serving development using existing infrastructure rather than constructing new, costly infrastructure.

• B. To serve development in undeveloped areas.

• C. To provide a method for relatively affordable housing to the residents of the City without public subsidy.

• D. To provide a means for purchase of new or existing homes, or both.

• E. To meet payments on high-interest loans.

• F. To provide security for homeowners who fear both criminal intrusion and personal accidents while alone by allowing second dwellings.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 29 (part), 2016)

The following regulations shall apply to all districts within the City which permit a maximum of one dwelling unit on one parcel:

A. No more than one second dwelling may be approved or constructed per parcel pursuant to Section 17.22.025, Accessory Uses. An application for an accessory use shall be submitted for review and approval prior to constructing such unit. Any application for a second dwelling unit that meets the location and development standards contained in this code shall be a ministerial approval without a public hearing.

• B. All second dwellings shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area.

• C. A detached second dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable regulations for lot coverage, building height, setbacks, signs, parking and other standards applicable to the district in which it is located.

D. A second dwelling attached to a primary unit shall be no greater than 30% of the existing living area and shall be regulated by the City building code pertaining to additions.

E. Architectural compatibility. The second dwelling unit shall incorporate the same or similar architectural features, building materials and colors as the main dwelling unit or dwelling units located on adjacent properties. (Ord. 823-2016 § 29 (part), 2016)

All second dwellings complying with this Chapter shall not be considered in determining the density of the lot upon which it is located.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 29 (part), 2016)