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File Number: 17-123 ·Section 2-576(G) identifies building safety requirements for ADUs. These include smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors, permanent foundations, and mandatory inspections for any private sewage disposal systems. Consistent with the revised Government Code, ADUs may not be held to a higher standard than the principal residence relative to fire sprinkler requirements. Conforming Revisions to Other Code Sections The Zoning Code Amendments also include: ·Conforming amendments to Article 3 (Section 1-304, Definitions) to reflect the State definition of an ADU and the mandatory shift in terminology from “secondary dwelling unit” to “accessory dwelling unit” ·Conforming amendments to Article 5 (Sections 2-504, 2-506, 2-508, and 2-510) regarding permitted uses in the RS, RO, RD, and RM zones. The revisions add “Accessory Dwelling Units” as a permitted use in RS and RO, and as a permitted use in existing single family homes in RD and RM. ·A conforming amendment to Article 5 (Section 2-546) exempting detached ADUs from the 500 square foot limit on accessory structures on single family lots ·A clarification to Section 2-578 noting that detached ADUs are counted as habitable floor area (unlike other accessory buildings) ·An amendment to the parking table in Article 17 (4-1704, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements) cross-referencing the parking standards for ADUs in Section 2-576 ·A clarification to Article 25 (Section 5-2502, Site Plan Approval) confirming that accessory dwellings meeting all development and design standards are exempt from Site Plan Review (and a discretionary Zoning Enforcement Officer hearing) ·Changing an Article 30 reference from “Secondary” dwelling to “Accessory” dwelling. Development Impact Fees Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units One of the requirements of the new state legislation is that cities, school districts, and utility agencies only impose reasonable and proportionate development impact fees towards the construction of new Accessory Dwelling Units. Development impact fees imposed on ADUs cannot be the same as a new single-family home. Connection fees or capacity charges must be proportionate to the ADU’s burden on water or sewer systems, based on their size or number of plumbing fixtures, and cannot exceed the reasonable cost of providing utility services. As a result, the City of San Leandro is adjusting its development impact fees for ADUs in accord with the new State laws. The City currently imposes development fees for street improvements (DFSI) and park Page 7 City of San Leandro Printed on 3/13/2017 24