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Standards | Details |
|---|---|
Zones allowed | R-1, R-2, R-3, C-D, C-R, C-VS, C-G, PUD, and all mixed-use districts |
Lot Restrictions | Lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space apply unless reducing the floor area of the ADU below 850 square feet, or the height below sixteen feet. |
Minimum Lot Size | None |
Min/Max ADU Size | Min: 150 sf, |
ADU Building Height | Attached two story: 28 feet |
Setbacks | Side and rear: 4 feet, Front: same as primary dwelling |
Parking Requirements | JADUs: No parking required on-street parking permits are required but not offered to ADU occupant *Unless within parking area designated for coastal access |
Owner Occupancy | Owner must live in the main dwelling or the ADU |
Sample fees from recent permits | ADU 1 (2017, 609 sf, attached): $4,612 (does not include water fee) |
Other requirements | One ADU or one JADU allowed per property. One JADU may be allowed with one ADU if the ADU does not exceed 850 square feet Short-term rentals are not allowed. New detached ADUs or additions require a Coastal Development Permit. ADUs must comply with all requirements of the underlying zoning district. If the existing single-family dwelling has fire sprinklers, sprinklers required Generally siding, trim, roofing shall match those of the single-family dwelling in terms of color, material, roof pitch, etc. No separate sewer or water connections required, although a separate water meter is required by the water district. Proposals for tree removals must be approved through the City’s tree protection ordinance. |
Process | If the ADU conforms to the zoning code (setbacks, height, etc.), the approval letter is drafted, notice is provided, and the ADU is approved. If requiring a variance, ADU might be processed through the planning commission. Making an appointment to meet with a planner in the initial stages of the project can help avoid challenges and is highly recommended. |
Exceptions | None |
Created by Community Planning Collaborative
