§ 8175-5.1.1.1. Standards for an accessory dwelling unit created within the existing space of a single-family dwelling or attached accessory structure.

(a)

Pursuant to Section 8174-6.2.2, an application for a zoning clearance for an accessory dwelling unit created entirely within the existing space of a permitted single-family dwelling or within the existing space of a permitted accessory structure that is attached to the single-family dwelling shall be categorically exempt from a Coastal Development Permit, with the exception of those developments listed in Section 8174-6.2.2(c), and shall be approved ministerially without respect to the standards in Section 8175-5.1.1.2 if it meets all of the following:

(1)

The lot is zoned as one (1) of the following: Coastal Open Space (COS), Coastal Agricultural (CA), Coastal Rural (CR), Coastal Rural Exclusive (CRE), Coastal One-Family Residential (CR1), Coastal Two-Family Residential (CR2), Residential Beach (RB), Residential Beach Harbor (RBH) and Coastal Residential Planned Development (CRPD);

(2)

The accessory dwelling unit has independent exterior access;

(3)

The rear and side setbacks are deemed sufficient for fire safety as required by the Building Code; and

(4)

The creation of the accessory dwelling unit does not involve the addition of floor area to the existing structure.

Accessory dwelling units that meet the provisions of Section 8175-5.1.1.1(a) above shall comply with the following standards:

(b)

No parking requirements shall be imposed.

(c)

When a garage, carport or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, the replacement parking spaces for the principal dwelling unit may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, covered spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical automobile parking lifts.

(d)

No more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit is allowed on each lot.

(Ord. No. 4520, § 3, 2-27-2018)