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Exhibit A <br /> DIVISION 3: Discretionary and Ministerial Permits <br /> 2-576 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) <br /> This Section is intended to implement the General Plan housing policy on accessory dwelling units, <br /> adopted in part in response to Government Code Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2,et seq.,by allowing <br /> accessory dwelling units through ministerial review in the RS,RO,RD,and RM districts, subject to <br /> meeting the criteria defined below. <br /> A. Definition. "Accessory Dwelling Unit"(ADU)means an attached or detached residential dwelling <br /> unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.An ADU shall <br /> include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel <br /> as the single family dwelling is situated. An ADU also includes: (a)an efficiency unit,as defined in <br /> Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code;and(b)a manufactured home,as defined <br /> in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code. <br /> B. Where Permitted. <br /> 1. ADUs shall be allowed in any residential zone where single family homes are permitted, subject <br /> to meeting the regulations of this Section. <br /> 2. An ADU may only be permitted where there is one principal residence on the lot. In no case shall <br /> the number of dwelling units on the lot exceed two. ADUs are not permitted in duplexes, <br /> triplexes,or other buildings with more than one principal residence. <br /> 3. Additional dwelling units in the RO District are subject to Zoning Code provisions for Additional <br /> Dwelling Units in the RO District. <br /> C. Ministerial Review and Approval Required.An ADU that meets the applicable locational and <br /> development standards of this Code shall be subject to ministerial review and approval. All permits <br /> shall be issued within 120 days of submission of a complete application for ADUs conforming to the <br /> provisions of this Section. <br /> 1. Application Requirements.Applicants for ADUs shall submit an application to the Community <br /> Development Department,Planning Services Division,which,at a minimum, shall include: <br /> a. Plot Plan(Drawn to Scale).Dimensions of the perimeter of the parcel on which the ADU will <br /> be located. The Plot Plan should indicate the location and dimensioned setbacks of all <br /> existing and proposed structures on the project site and should indicate all easements.For <br /> ADUs that add habitable floor space,the Plot Plan should also indicate structures located <br /> within fifty(50)feet of the project site,and average slope calculations if the property is on a <br /> hillside site. <br /> b. Floor Plans.Each room shall be dimensioned and the resulting floor area calculation <br /> included. The use of each room shall be identified.The size and location of all windows and <br /> doors shall be clearly depicted. <br /> c. Elevations.North,south,east and west elevations which show all openings,exterior finishes, <br /> original and finish grades,stepped footing outline,roof pitch,materials and color board for <br /> the existing residence and the proposed ADU. <br /> Proposed Zoning Code Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units*As Amended,March 20,2017 Page 1 <br />