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EXHIBIT A Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit PMC Amendments B. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold or held under a different legal ownership than the primary residence; nor shall the lot containing the accessory dwelling unit be subdivided. C. The following parking standards shall apply to accessory dwelling units: 1. One additional off - street parking space on the lot shall be made continuously available to the occupants of the accessory dwelling unit. Required parking may be: a. provided as tandem; or b. located in setbacks, but not in the front yard setback unless on the driveway. 2. Parking for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be required if the accessory dwelling unit is: a. located within a one -half mile of public transit. b. located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. c. located in part of an existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure. d. located in an area requiring on- street parking permits, but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or e. located within one block of a car share vehicle. 3. Parking shall not be required if the city finds that parking is not feasible due to site topography or would create fire or life- safety conditions. 4. When code required parking for the primary residence's garage, carport or covered parking is eliminated in conjunction with the construction or conversion of an accessory dwelling unit, the replacement space(s) shall be located on the same lot as the primary and accessory dwelling unit. With the approval of the community development director or his /her designee, the parking may be configured in a flexible manner so as not to burden the creation of the accessory dwelling unit. The location and configuration of parking is subject to the review and approval of the director of community development, and may be located and configured in such a manner to facilitate the accessory dwelling unit. D. The square footage of the primary residence and ADU combined cannot exceed the maximum floor area ratio requirement for the lot.