King City Municipal Code Ch. 17.47 Accessory Dwelling Units

Note: Ord. 808 was repealed by Ord. 843, 6/23/2026.

The provisions in this chapter shall apply to accessory dwelling units as defined below.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the creation of accessory dwelling units in a manner that is consistent with requirements identified in Government Code Section 66310, as amended from time to time. Implementation of this section is meant to expand housing opportunities by increasing the number of smaller units available within existing neighborhoods.

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)

For purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

"Accessory dwelling unit"

means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:

(1)

An efficiency unit, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1.

(2)

A manufactured home, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18007 .

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)

(a) Application. Where this section does not contain a particular type of standard or procedure, conventional zoning standards and procedures shall apply.

(b) Areas Where Accessory Dwelling Units Are Allowed. Upon meeting the requirements of this section, accessory dwelling units may be established in any zone that allows residential uses.

(1) Unit Types Allowed. An accessory dwelling unit may be either attached or detached from the primary single-unit residential dwelling on the lot.

(A) An attached accessory dwelling unit shall be defined as either attached to (by a minimum of one shared wall), or completely contained within, the primary legal existing space of the single-unit residential dwelling unit or legal existing accessory structure.

(B) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be defined as new residential square footage not attached or sharing any walls with the primary legal existing single-unit residential dwelling unit.

(C) A junior accessory dwelling unit is an accessory dwelling unit established within the walls of an existing or new primary dwelling unit.

(2) Limitation on Number. One conversion accessory dwelling unit, one new detached accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit is allowed per parcel.

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)

Architectural Compatibility. To the extent permitted by state law, an ADU shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the primary dwelling on the lot. Any architectural compatibility requirements shall be interpreted and applied as objective design standards and shall not have the effect of physically precluding the construction of an ADU as allowed by state law.

(a) Architectural compatibility, shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) Same roof pitch, material, and roof forms as the primary dwelling;

(2) Exterior building materials and colors shall be the same as the primary dwelling on the site;

(3) Window proportions and trim shall be the same as the primary dwelling; and

(4) Architectural style and detailing shall be the same as the primary dwelling.

These standards shall be applied ministerially and shall not preclude the construction of an ADU otherwise permitted by state law.

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)

ADUs that are entirely consistent with Government Code Section 66310, subdivision (e) and all applicable provisions of this chapter shall also receive ministerial approval.

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)

Violation of any of the provisions within this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and be subject to code enforcement actions pursuant to Chapter 7.51 Nuisances.

(Ord. 843, 6/23/2026)