11B - AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 41 OF MUNI CODE

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(H)Separation requirement may be reduced to permit an ADU up to eight hundred (800) square feet in size. Separation shall be measured from the nearest points between the structures. This provision shall not apply to conversions of existing buildings. (1) No parking for the ADU is required if one or more of the following applies: 1. The ADU is located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of public transit. 2. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. 3. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary dwelling or an existing accessory structure. 4. When on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU. 5. When there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the ADU. 6. The ADU is constructed as a studio, without bedrooms. (J) When an existing garage, carport, or other covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, replacement of those off-street parking spaces shall not be required. Sec. 41-194.4. — Historic Properties. ADUs and JADUs shall conform to the United States Secretary of Interior's Official Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Sec. 41-194.5 - Restrictive Covenant. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a JADU, a covenant consenting that either the primary dwelling unit or the JADU be owner -occupied shall be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder's office and a copy filed with the Planning Division. Said covenant shall run with the land, and shall bind all future owners, heirs, successors, or assigns. The form of the deed restriction shall be provided by the City and shall provide that: 1. The JADU shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling. 2. The unit is restricted to the approved size and attributes of this chapter. #12178vl 11 B-23