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height requirements for habitable space, an example is a laundry room or storage room below an ADU. 2. An ADU created from conversion of existing space, irrespective of whether it would be over 16 feet in height. Examples include conversion of an existing second story space such as a bedroom or office above a garage, or of an existing two-story structure such as a barn. Because either situation could be interpreted as a "two-story" or"second story" ADU, and to avoid conflicts with State law, the Ordinance in Attachment 1 does not specify a single-story limit for ADUs, but instead, in Sections 18.106.040(A) and 18.106.045(A), requires that attached or detached ADUs "shall not exceed 16 feet in height, except when the [ADU] is the result of the conversion of existing space." These text changes related to the City Council's direction are shown in underline and strikeout in Attachment 1 in addition to the changes that were proposed for the January 19 meeting. Another change is deleting text that allowed an exception to the maximum 15-foot height for accessory structures in order to accommodate ADUs above garages. Lastly, since two-story ADUs could still occur, the objective standards for two-story ADUs remain in the Ordinance. B. Additional Ordinance Revisions for Consideration Staff has identified some additional areas where the City Council may wish to consider further clarifying revisions to the Ordinance. These include: (1) a determination as to whether ADUs greater than 16 feet in height (e.g., ADUs above detached garages) should be allowed to be considered as part of new Planned Unit Developments; and (2) a series of other minor clarifications with respect to street side setbacks for corner lots, and screening requirements. 1. ADUs Greater than 16 feet in Height in New Planned Unit Developments On January 19, the City Council also discussed ADUs in PUDs. Some PUDs in Pleasanton were approved with second story ADUs incorporated into the development plan, for example as units built above a detached garage. Since ADUs approved in conjunction with PUDs would be developed at the same time the residences of the PUD are constructed, prospective property owners are aware of the configuration, height, and locations of the ADUs. Therefore, a potential buyer of a home in the neighborhood has full knowledge of the ADU and its potential privacy and other impacts. Further, since the development plan itself is reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council, the ADUs within the development are also reviewed, as opposed to ADUs that are proposed outside of the process to approve a new PUD, which cannot be subject to discretionary review. At the time of PUD approval, consideration could be given as to whether or not ADUs above 16 feet could be constructed in the future on lots where the developer does not Page 3 of 6