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EXHIBIT A Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit PMC Amendments (1) A dwelling unit occupying a separate, legal lot or parcel (example: a detached single - family home or paired or attached single - family home); (2) A primary dwelling unit located on the same site as an accessory dwelling unit whether the accessory dwelling unit is detached or attached to the primary unit, but an accessory dwelling unit meeting the requirements in Chapter 18.106 of this code is not considered a single - family dwelling unit; (3) A dwelling unit which is part of a structure containing no more than two dwelling units where both dwelling units are located on the same parcel of land (examples: duplexes, duets). 17.46.120 Exemptions. C. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling units meeting the requirements in Chapter 18.106 of this code. 18.08 (Definitions) 18.08.016 Accessory dwelling units. "Accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same lot as the one - family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: A.An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. B.A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 1885 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1812, 2000; Ord. 1690 § 1, 1996). 18.08.268 Junior accessory dwelling units. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" means an area not exceeding 500 square feet in size that is entirely contained within the space of an existing detached residential dwelling unit. It shall include its own separate interior and exterior entrances, sink, cooking appliance, counter surface, and storage cabinets that meet minimum building code standards. The cooking facility shall have appliances that do not require electrical service greater than 120 volts, or natural or propane gas. The junior accessory unit may share a bathroom with the existing residential dwelling unit or may have its own bathroom.