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(4) Entrances. No attached accessory dwelling unit shall have an outside door on the primary elevation of the primary dwelling unit or an outside door that is visible from the street. Sec. 41-194.8 - Development Standards — Conversion of an Existing Structure. An existing primary dwelling unit, existing accessory structure, or existing garage, or portion thereof, converted to an accessory dwelling unit is not subject to the development standards of subsections 41-194.5 through 41-194.7 provided that the unit complies with all of the following requirements: (1) Conversion of an existing structure. Is contained within a single-family dwelling, accessory structure or garage that was legally established prior to the adoption of this ordinance; (2) Maximum Size. Is a maximum of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of living area in size or fifty (50%) percent of the size of the living area of the primary dwelling unit on the parcel, whichever is less; (3) Minimum Size. Is no less than the minimum 220 square feet in living area the City requires for an efficiency dwelling unit which is defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health & Safety Code; (4) Setbacks: The side and rear setbacks of the accessory dwelling unit comply with building code provisions related to life and fire safety. (5) Independent Access. Has independent exterior access from the existing residence, which shall not be located on the primary elevation of the primary dwelling; (6) Independent Living Facilities. Has independent living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities for one or more persons; and, (7) Passageway. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. For the purpose of this section, "passageway" shall mean a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit. Sec. 41-194.9 - Parking. All accessory dwelling units must meet the following parking standards in addition to the required off-street parking for the primary dwelling on the site. (1) One (1) parking space shall be provided for all accessory dwelling units regardless of number of bedrooms, unless the accessory dwelling unit is constructed as a studio without bedrooms, in which case no parking is required. (2) When an existing garage is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, Ordinance No. NS-2940 Page 6 of 12