11B - AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 41 OF MUNI CODE

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(4) "Junior accessory dwelling unit' or "JADU" means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size, contained entirely within the living area of a single-family residence, provides a cooking facility with appliances, food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the unit, and has independent exterior access. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. (5) "Living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. (6) "Mixed -Use" for purposes of ADU development means a development that combines residential land use with one or more additional land uses where uses are physically and functionally integrated (horizontally or vertically). (7) "Multi -family building" for purposes of ADU development means a building, other than a hotel or motel, with two (2) or more attached dwelling units used to house two (2) or more families, living independently of each other. (8) "Public transit' means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public. (9) "Single-family residence" means a residential building containing one (1) or more habitable rooms with only one (1) kitchen, designed for occupancy by one (1) independent household unit with common access to, and common use of all living, kitchen and bathroom areas. (10) "Tandem parking" means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another. Sec. 41-194.2. — Permitted Zones and Applicability. (A)ADUs and JADUs may be permitted in all zoning districts where residential or mixed - use development is permitted. (B) The Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency, or his/her designee, shall review and approve or deny ministerial permits for ADUs and JADUs upon determining whether the application submitted is complete, the proposed unit conforms to all requirements of this code, and a non-refundable application review fee in the amount established by the City Council, and amended from time to time, has been paid. Applications deemed incomplete or not in full conformance with the requirements of this code will be rejected. #12178vl 11 B-20