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P25-0026, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission, August 27, 2025 Exhibit A, PMC Amendments, Page 7 dwelling unit matches the design of the existing structure; and any other special characteristics of the project. 4. A table detailing the lot size, existing home square footage (with and without the garage), square footage of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, and the floor area ratio. If the accessory dwelling unit is for a multi-family development, the table shall include the square footages of all multi-family units within the subject multi-family structure. E. Development standards set forth in a planned unit development or specific plan shall apply to any Nonexempt Accessory Dwelling Unit, accessory dwelling unit that exceeds the Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards except that any such planned unit development or specific plan standard cannot be applied if it would either: (1) result in a conflict with standards set forth by the state for accessory dwelling units; or (2) preclude an accessory dwelling unit that meets the applicable requirements of state law or this chapter. (Ord. 1885 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2000 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2080 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2161 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2213 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2244 § 2, 2023) § 18.106.0340. Density and growth management program. A. An accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered in applying the growth management program in Chapter 17.36 of this code. B. An accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling unit is not considered to increase the density of the lot upon which it is located and is a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot. (Ord. 1885 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2080 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2161 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2213 § 2, 2021) § 18.106.0450. Standards for attached accessory dwelling units—Height limitations, setbacks, open space, and other regulations. Attached accessory dwelling units shall meet the requirements in Section 18.106.0670 of this chapter and the following requirements: A. Attached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 25 feet in height except when the accessory dwelling unit is the result of the conversion of existing space or accessory dwelling units are proposed as part of a new planned unit development. Except for an attached accessory dwelling unit that meets the Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards as defined in Section 18.106.020(E)(1), attached accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the minimum front, rear, and side yard requirements of the main structure as identified in Chapter 18.84, including requirements prescribed in Section 18.84.100. Only in instances when complying with the front yard setback for the main structure precludes and accessory dwelling unit shall the accessory dwelling unit be permitted to encroach into the front yard setback but this encroachment shall be limited only to the extent necessary to accommodate the accessory dwelling unit. No setbacks are required for a legally existing living area that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit. Height of the attached accessory dwelling unit is measured vertically from the average Docusign Envelope ID: FD37BC50-16A9-4A2B-9F94-C7D1479C899D