84.0605 Dependent Housing. — Yucaipa Zoning Code

(a) One (1) detached dependent housing unit as defined in Division 12 of the Development Code may be permitted per parcel in any land use district as a temporary accessory use to

any permitted single dwelling unit; provided, however, that there is only one single dwelling unit occupying the site.

(b) Requirements
(1) The permittee shall occupy at least one of the dwelling units on the premises.
(2) The permittee shall own the dependent housing unit.
(3) Application for a permit shall be made by a resident owner of the subject property on which the dependent

housing unit is to be located, or by his legal agent having power of attorney to make such application.

(4) Renewal of Permit

Permits for a dependent housing unit shall be issued for a period not to exceed 24 months and may be renewed for additional 24-month periods subject to the provisions of this section and Division 3.

(5) Change of Residency

The permittee shall submit written notification to the Community Development Department of any change of residence in the dependent housing unit.

(c) Findings

Prior to acting upon an application for a Special Use Permit for a dependent housing unit, the reviewing authority shall find that all of the following are true.

(1) The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and all yards, building coverage, setbacks, parking areas, and other requirements of the Code.
(2) The proposed dependent housing unit is clearly subordinate in size, location, and appearance in the principal unit.
(3) Issuance of the permit shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and district in which the use is located.
(4) The dependent housing unit shall be erected, constructed, or installed so as to allow for its removal.
(5) The appearance of the dependent housing unit and the method of siting are compatible with the surrounding built environment.
(d) Conditions
(1) Permitted Structural Types
(A) Units constructed to meet City Uniform Building Code Standards including, but not limited to, panelized

structures or other structural types which may be affixed to a foundation but disassembled at a later date; or

(B) Units constructed to meet the standards of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 subject to the issuance of a mobilehome permit.

(2) Floor Area

A maximum floor area of 840 square feet shall be permitted on parcels which are in land use districts requiring less than 2.5 acres minimum lot area. Parcels in land use districts which require 2.5 acres minimum lot area shall have a maximum floor area of 1,600 square feet. Park model travel trailers shall have a minimum of 400 square feet.

(3) Design Standards

The appearance of any temporary dependent housing unit erected, constructed, or set down in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be similar to or compatible with the appearance of the principal residence to which the temporary dependent housing unit is to be accessory.

(4) Parking

Additional parking for the dependent housing unit shall not be required if the existing off-street parking complies with the applicable parking requirements of the Development Code, or if the resident(s) of the dependent housing unit are incapable of operating a motor vehicle.

(5) Location

The dependent housing unit shall not extend beyond the principal unit where such principal unit faces a right-of-way. (6) Lot Area

A dependent housing unit shall not be permitted on any parcel which does not have at least 7,200 square feet.

(7) Removal of Unit

As a condition of permit approval, the permittee shall sign a notarized temporary dependent housing agreement, which shall be recorded, and which places the responsibility upon the permittee to comply with the provisions of this section describing the method of removal of the dependent housing unit, and acknowledging that the permittee shall bear the cost of removal of such unit. (Amended by Ord. 186 § 11, 1998)