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<br /> <br />§ 18.106.0650. Standards for accessory dwelling units resulting from converting existing <br />space in multi-family developments—Height limitations, setbacks, open space, and other <br />regulations. <br />Accessory dwelling units resulting from the conversion of existing space in multi-family <br />developments shall meet the requirements in Section 18.106.060 of this chapter and the following <br />requirements: <br />A. Except for a Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit, as defined in Section <br />18.106.020(E)(1), Eexpansions of the subject building not directly a part of the accessory <br />dwelling unit shall be subject to the maximum height, and the minimum front, rear, and side <br />yard requirements of the for the main structure, as applicable for the zoning district. <br />B. Except for a Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit, as defined in Section <br />18.106.020(E)(1), Eexisting space in the multi-family development that is converted to an <br />accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to space that is not habitable space. Space that may <br />be converted includes, but is not limited to: storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, <br />attics, basements, or garages. In no case shall the conversion of space to an accessory <br />dwelling unit result in the elimination of access necessary to maintain safe ingress or egress <br />per the Building and Fire Code. <br />C. Except for a Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit, as defined in Section <br />18.106.020(E)(1), and as modified by this chapter, all other regulations embodied in the <br />zoning of the property for multi-family dwellings shall apply to the development of <br />accessory dwelling units resulting from the conversion of existing space. <br />(Ord. 2213 § 2, 2021) <br />§ 18.106.060. Required standards for all Non-Exempt Accessory Dwelling Units accessory <br />dwelling units. <br />All Non-Exempt accessory dwelling units shall meet the following standards: <br />A. Only one other residential unit shall be permitted on a lot with an accessory dwelling unit. <br />The owner may rent both the primary residential unit and the accessory dwelling unit <br />together to one party who may not further sublease any unit(s) or portion(s) thereof. The <br />owner may rent the accessory dwelling unit to one party. The rental period shall be 30 days <br />or longer. The owner shall be a signatory to any lease for the rented unit, for which the city <br />may reasonably require a copy of to verify compliance with this chapter, and shall be the <br />applicant for any permit issued under this chapter. <br />B. A. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold or held under a different legal ownership <br />than the primary residence; nor shall the lot containing the accessory dwelling unit be <br />subdivided. <br />C. B. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the following objective standards <br />shall apply to accessory dwelling units: <br />1. Accessory dwelling units shall incorporate the following: <br />a. Architecture of an accessory dwelling unit shall match the existing architectural <br />style of the primary residence with the use of the following building elements to <br />the maximum extent feasible: <br />Docusign Envelope ID: FD37BC50-16A9-4A2B-9F94-C7D1479C899D