NS-3076 - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Amendments

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(K) 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. The conversion of an existing accessory structure or a portion of the existing primary residence to an ADU is not subject to separation requirements. (L) No parking for the ADU is required if one (1) or more of the following applies: 1. The ADU is located within one-half ('/) 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 residence 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. 7. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family residence or a new multifamily residence on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the lot satisfies any other criteria listed in items 1. through 6. above. (M) When an existing garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU, or converted to an ADU, replacement of those off-street parking spaces shall not be required. If an existing garage, carport, or other covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU, the demolition permit shall be issued at the same time as the permit for the ADU. Section 6. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which provides a statutory exemption for the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multifamily residential zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 66310, et seq. of the Government Code, as further set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. NS-3076 9 of 10