The purpose of this chapter is to adopt a permitting process
for accessory dwelling units that complies with
Government Code Section
65852.2 to achieve timely and cost-effective construction of accessory
dwelling units.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)
"Primary dwelling"
means the single-family home or multifamily dwelling structure
on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)
The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger
a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing
primary dwelling.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)
A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced
with an accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed with the application
for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)
The building permit shall not be denied due to nonconforming
zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures
that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not
affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)
The building permit shall be approved or denied within sixty
days from the date the city receives a completed application. Incomplete
applications will be returned with an explanation of what additional
information is required, and the sixty-day period shall be tolled
until a complete application is submitted.
(Ord. 3209-23 § 2)