902 General Requirements and Regulations

The following uses are permitted: 1) ADUs are permitted in both single and multi-family residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3). 2) ADUs may be used for long term rentals (30 days and longer), regardless of whether or not the property is the primary or secondary residence of the property owner. 3) An external ADU may be used for short-term rentals in cases where the property is the owner's primary residence, and the use if permitted within the zone (see Chapter 10, Section 1007). The following uses are not permitted: 1) ADUs are prohibited on non-conforming lots. 2) A recreational vehicle shall not be used as an ADU. 3) No more than one (1) ADU is allowed on a single property. The following standards are required for a permitted ADU: 1) All setbacks, height limits, lot coverage and other planning and zoning regulations apply to ADUs regardless of their construction. 2) Entrances to ADUs shall be secondary to the primary dwelling’s entrance. 3) Building permits are required when necessary. All rules and regulations concerning building permits, required inspections and applicable health and safety codes must be followed. 4) One off-street parking space is required for the ADU. 5) The primary dwelling and accessory dwelling must share the same address number, but must indicate separate units. 6) Recreation vehicles, shipping containers and portable structures shall not be considered ADUs. 7) ADUs must be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling.