Chapter 17.295 — DISASTER RECOVERY HOUSING PROVISIONS

This chapter is intended to facilitate the provision of housing during local disaster or emergency situations and shall be effective and applied by City Council ordinance, following declaration of a local emergency.

A. Temporary dwelling units are allowed as provided by Tables 17.20-1 and 17.400-1 and SMC17.430, with the following exceptions:

1. One temporary dwelling unit per parcel may be considered for approval by the Planning Director; more than one temporary dwelling unit per parcel shall be considered for approval by the Planning Commission.

2. A temporary dwelling unit permit will be valid for two years. One year extensions of the permit shall be allowed as long as the City, or Sonoma County as a whole, is under a federal, state, or local declaration of emergency.

D. Findings for approval of temporary dwelling units. Temporary dwelling units conforming to the provisions of the SMC shall only be approved if the following findings can be made in an affirmative manner:

1. The subject property is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.

2. The applicant has demonstrated a need for the temporary dwelling unit.

3. Appropriate utility connections will be provided.

4. Appropriate setbacks will be provided.

A. Under this section, an accessory dwelling unit may be built in advance of the principal dwelling and shall not be required to meet the requirement of SMC 17.220.020(A) that the principal dwelling unit be constructed simultaneously with or prior to the accessory dwelling unit. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all other provisions of the SMC.

B. If a primary dwelling unit is not constructed within four years of completion of the accessory dwelling unit, the accessory dwelling unit will be determined to be the primary dwelling unit on the property and shall be subject to the fees applicable to a primary dwelling unit at the time the unit was permitted.

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