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A. The following table provides standards required for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of this section or any other provision of the EMC, the provisions of this section shall control:

Table 8-6: ADU Standards

Subject

Standard

1)    Lot Requirements:

No minimum lot size required.

2)    Number of Units

Up to two ADUs per one principal dwelling unit.

3)    ADU Size:

An ADU shall not exceed a gross floor area of 1,000 square feet, except no maximum size for an ADU located within one floor of a principal dwelling unit.

4)    Lot Coverage:

a)    See applicable zone (Chapter 19.06 EMC).

b)    An additional 5% of the lot’s ground area may be used for up to two accessory dwelling unit(s).

5)    Maximum Height:

See Chapter 19.22 EMC.

6)    Setbacks:

See Chapter 19.06 EMC.

7)    Parking and Vehicle Access:

See city standards in EMC Title 13 and Chapter 19.34 EMC.

8)    Historic Overlay:

Any ADU located within an historic overlay zone, and not located entirely within an existing principal dwelling unit, must also comply with the design requirements of the historic overlay and be reviewed by the city’s historical commission with a recommendation to the planning director.

(Ord. 3963-23 § 5, 2023; Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. B § 45), 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(G) (Exh. 3), 2020.)