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Tracked Change Version of Section 2-576 and Conforming Amendments to Zoning Code Page 4 <br />b.A minimum of one independently accessible off-street parking space shall be required for the ADU, in <br />addition to any parking spaces required for the principalresidential dwelling. For ADUs with more than <br />one bedroom, one additional space shall be required for each bedroom. These parking requirements may be waived pursuant to Subsection (c)(6) below. <br />c.Parking for an ADU may be provided through any of the following methods:i.Conventional garages or carports <br />ii.Uncovered paved areas such as an extended driveway <br />iii.Tandem parking in an existing driveway <br />The ADU parking space may be located within required setback areas, where consistent with the other parking requirements established by this Code. <br /> shall be required for a lot containing a secondary dwelling. , unless a finding is made that additional parking requirements are directly related to the use of the second unit and consistent with applicable neighborhood standards applicable to the existing dwelling. Parking <br />for a secondary dwelling unit may be provided in a tandem arrangement if located in the driveway and outside the front yard setback. <br />6. Parking Waivers. As mandated by California Government Code Section 6582.2, no off-street parkingshall be required for an ADU in any of the following instances, provided that the ADU has one bedroom <br />or less and meets all other standards in this Section: <br />a. The ADU is located within one-half mile of public transit. This shall include properties within one-halfmile of the BART stations and one-half mile of local AC Transit bus stops. Trans-bay commuter buses <br />and Links Shuttle bus stops shall not be included. The half-mile standard shall be based on the actual <br />walking route between the ADU and the transit stop rather than a straight line between the two points. The applicant must provide verification of the walking distance (in feet) between the residence and public <br />transit stop at the time of application. b. The ADU is located within a formally recognized historic district, or on a property that is listed on thelocal, state, or national historic registers. <br />c, The ADU is located entirely within the existing principal residence or an existing habitable accessory <br />structure and results in no net addition of habitable floor space on the property. d. The ADU is located in an area where on-street parking permits are required but are not offered to the <br />occupants of the ADU. e. The ADU is located within one block of a designated parking area for one or more car-share vehiclesavailable to the general public by subscription. <br />7.Garage Modifications. An existing garage may be converted to an ADU only if the ADU meets the <br />design and development standards of this Section, including all off-street parking requirements for the <br />ADU and the principal residence. The following additional provisions shall apply, as required by California Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(1)(D). <br />a. No setback shall be required for an existing garage that is converted to an ADU, provided that the <br />construction complies with all applicable building and fire codes. b. If a garage or carport is demolished in conjunction with construction of an ADU, the replacement <br />parking spaces for the principal residence and ADU may be met in any configuration on the same lot as <br />the ADU, including but not limited to covered spaces, uncovered spaces, and tandem spaces. However, as required by the Off-Street Parking and Loading sections of this Code, paving for parking, <br />walkways, and vehicular access shall not occupy more than 50% of the front setback in any residential <br />district. <br />31