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Utilities/Services Criteria • Local agency may designate areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency where accessory dwelling units may be permitted. • The designated areas may be based on criteria that may include, but not limited to: • Water • Sewer Impact of ADU on traffic flow Public Safety • Designated areas based on proximity to open space (Santa Ana is open space deficient) • Staff Recommendation: Permit ADUs in all areas of the city provided private open space (e.g., 1,200 square feet of non -front yard open space) is provided on the site. Setbacks • Local agency may include setback standards for new construction. • Rear yard setback of 20 feet currently required in R1 zoning district (updated 2006). • Previous R1 standards allowed for a reduced rear yard setback (10 feet) if 1,200 square feet of non -front yard open space was maintained on the lot. • Proposed ordinance would maintain the current setback • Staff Recommendation: Allow flexibility in site planning by allowing a 10 - foot rear yard setback for detached ADUs, provided private open space and rear yard lot coverage standards are maintained. Parking • Local agency may impose parking standards for ADUs. • However, State law limits the maximum parking required for ADUs to one space. • State law requires parking to be reduced to zero provided ADU: • Is located within ''/z mile of transit • Is within architecturally and historically significant historic districts ■ Is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure • Is located in an area where on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU • Is located within one block of a car share vehicle • Proposed ordinance would require the maximum amount of parking permitted under State law, in addition to parking required for SFR. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 FEBUARY 20, 2018