Chapter 17.148 — HIGH-OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS

• A. Applicability. The provisions in this Section shall apply to “high occupancy residential use,” as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) and where permitted in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards). This Chapter is intended to promote the quality of life in low-density and medium-density residential neighborhoods by ensuring that dwellings provide adequate support facilities. A high-occupancy residential use is allowed in the R-1 and R-2 zones subject to the performance standards set forth in Section 17.148.030. xx.xxx.

• B. Relationship to Zone Standards. Where this Chapter does not contain a particular type of standard or procedure, conventional zoning standards shall apply.

• C. Director’s Actions or Variances. Nothing in this Section prohibits applicants from requesting a Director’s Action or Variance from the strict interpretation of these Zoning Regulations to the extent allowed for any use.

In addition to any requirements of the Conditional Minor Use Permit, an applicant for a High Occupancy Residential Use shall submit and certify the following information as part of the application:

• A. Address of dwelling;

• B. A site plan which shows:

  1. The entire boundary of the site as well as adjacent structures within 20 feet;

  2. The number and location of off-street parking spaces;

  3. The gross floor area of the dwelling in square feet;

  4. The floor plan for the dwelling with the rooms clearly labeled;

• C. The number of proposed adult occupants;

• D. Owner’s signature; and

• E. Any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

• A. A high-occupancy residential use shall operate in compliance with the following performance standards.

  1. The parking requirement shall be the greater of:

  - **a.** The number of spaces required for dwellings as described in Section 17.72.030 (Required Parking Spaces); ~~xxx.xx; o~~ r 
  
  - **b.** One off-street parking space per adult occupant, less one.
  

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3. The parking of one vehicle within a required street setback is allowed. Parking in other yards is prohibited.

4. Each required parking space shall be of an all-weather surface.

5. Upon approval of the Director, parking may be provided in tandem.

6. There shall be a minimum of one bathroom provided for every three adult occupants.

7. The dwelling must meet all current building, health, safety, and fire codes and have been built pursuant to all required permits.

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