O-004-17 Amending Chapter 18.48 - Special provisions of Title 18 pertaining to accessory dwelling unit regulations (7.18.17)

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. "Passageway" is defined as a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from to street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit. iv. Parking. 1. Except as provided in subparagraph (2): a. Accessory dwelling units must meet the following parking standards: i. For accessory dwelling units with no separate bedrooms, one off-street parking space shall be provided per unit. ii. For accessory dwelling units with at least one separate bedroom, one off-street parking space shall be provided per bedroom. b. If parking is required: i. The required parking spaces may be located on setback areas approved by the Director or tandem parking on an existing driveway, unless specific findings are made under subparagraph (ii). ii. Parking arrangements in subparagraph (i) may be prohibited if the Director makes specific findings that such parking arrangements are not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire or life safety conditions, or that such arrangements are not permitted anywhere in the jurisdiction. iii. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, the replacement spaces may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, as covered spaces, uncovered spaces, tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical automobile parking lifts. 2. Parking standards shall not be imposed on an accessory dwelling unit in any of the following circumstances: a. The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit, as defined in Section B (Definitions).