§ 8175-5.1.1.2. Standards for all other accessory dwelling units.

An application for an accessory dwelling unit that does not meet the provisions of Section 8175-5.1.1.1 shall require a Coastal Development Permit, without a public hearing, and comply with the following standards:

(a)

An accessory dwelling unit is allowed only on a lot that conforms to the minimum lot area standard for the zone in which it is located.

(b)

The gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed seven hundred (700) square feet.

(c)

An existing principal dwelling unit that meets the development standards for an accessory dwelling unit and does not exceed the height limit for accessory structures in the zone, may be designated the accessory dwelling unit and a separate principal dwelling unit may be permitted on the site. In such cases both the new principal dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit shall meet development standards for each use, including off-street parking requirements in Section 8176-3.7.

(d)

A setback of no more than five (5) feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is constructed above a garage.

(e)

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.

(f)

Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units listed in Section 8176-3.7 shall not apply if any of the following apply:

(1)

The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half (½) mile of public transit; or

(2)

The accessory dwelling unit is located within a historic district; or

(3)

When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or

(4)

When there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the accessory dwelling unit; or

(5)

The accessory dwelling unit is within the existing or proposed space of a permitted principal dwelling unit or within the existing space of a permitted attached accessory structure.

(g)

Parking for an accessory dwelling unit may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway. Additionally, the parking space for an accessory dwelling unit may encroach into a required front and/or interior side setback, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1)

The long dimension of the space is parallel to the centerline of the nearest driveway on the lots; and

(2)

On interior lots, a minimum three-foot side area adjacent to one (1) side lot line remains unobstructed by vehicles.

(h)

Notwithstanding Section 8175-5.1.1.2(g), above, parking for accessory dwelling units located within fire hazard areas, identified below, may not be located within setback areas or as tandem parking, unless the Ventura County Fire Protection District Fire Marshal or his/her designee determines that the proposed location of the accessory dwelling unit is within an area without known barriers to emergency service vehicle access:

(1)

The North Coast Subarea shown in Coastal Area Plan, Figure 3-2; and

(2)

The South Coast Subarea shown in Coastal Area Plan, Figure 3-6 where the accessory dwelling unit is located within the Santa Monica Mountains Overlay (M) zone or the existing community of Solromar. The M Overlay zone map is accessible in the GIS Department of the Resource Management Agency.

(i)

An accessory dwelling unit will not be allowed in areas where adequate water supply, water quality and sewage disposal cannot be demonstrated.

(j)

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

(k)

No other accessory structure shall be combined with a detached accessory dwelling unit, unless the combined total area of the accessory structure and accessory dwelling unit does not exceed seven hundred (700) square feet. This provision does not apply to accessory dwelling units built above a garage.

(l)

Mobilehomes may be used as accessory dwelling units, in accordance with Section 8175-5.1(d).

(m)

Accessory dwelling units shall not be rented on a transient occupancy basis (rental terms of less than thirty (30) consecutive days).

(n)

At the time of application, the owner of the property shall reside in the accessory dwelling unit or the primary dwelling unit. If the application is for construction of both the accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling unit, the owner shall agree to occupy either the accessory dwelling unit or the primary dwelling unit after construction.

(Ord. No. 4520, § 3, 2-27-2018)