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ORDINANCE NO. 31 I C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE MODIFYING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING ARTICLE 40, STANOARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR SECOND
DWELLING UNITS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES: AND
RELATED MODIFICATIONS TO ARTICLES 5, 6 AND 26.
ARTICLE 40. STANDARDS FOR SECOND RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
Section 9-4.4001. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to regulate the establishment and
maintenance of second residential dwelling units in R-l and R-A Zones.
Section 9-4.4002. Definitions.
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Second residential dwelling unit shall mean a rental unit consisting
of complete, independent, permanent facilities for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking and sanitation, and located on land zoned for a single-family dwelling
in the R-l and R-A Zones,
(b) An "attached second dwelling unit" shall mean a dwelling unit which
is either combined within the living area of or attached to the primary resi-
dence: a "detached second dwe 11 i ng un it" sha II mean a dwe II i ng un i t wh i ch is
not combined within or attached to the primary residence. For the purpose of
this Article, "dwell ing unit" sha1l not include a garage or any accessory
structures.
(c) Primary residence shall mean an existing detached residential
structure that conforms with all applicable zoning regulations.
Section 9-4.4003. Use Permit Required.
Second residential dwelling units as defined herein may be permitted in
R-1 and R-A Zones subject to obtaining a Use Permit as provided In Section
9-4.310 of this Chapter and as otherwise provided in this Section. No vari-
ances for second units will be granted.
Section 9-4.4004. Development Standards.
(a) All construction shall comply with current existing building codes,
architectural review criteria and single family zoning regulations, i nc 1 ud i rig ,
but not limited to, setbacks, height limits and maximum lot coverage.
(b) Second units will not be permitted on lots with more than one existing
single familY dwelling. For "attached" second units a minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet shall be required; for "detached" second units a minimum
lot size of 12,000 square feet shall be required. Such "detached" un i t sha II
also be located at least 20 feet from the primary residence.
(c) Gross floor area of a second unit shall not exceed 640 square feet.
Not more than one bedroom per second unit is permitted.
(d) Second units shall be prohibited on lots containing a guest house,
converted garage or mobile home.
(e) Off-street parking shall be provided by one covered and one uncovered
parking space, exclusive of front and exterior sid~ yard setbacks, in addition
to the minimum number of parking spaces pursuant to Article 26 of this Chapter.
Section 9-4.4005. Occupancy Requirements.
(a) Occupancy of second units shall be limited to a maximum of two (2)
persons.
(b) Second units shall not be offered for sale, and shall be occupied as
a primary residence for a period not less than thirty (30) days. Either the
primary residence or the second unit shall be owner occupied.
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Section 9-4.4006, Performance Standards.
For establishing conditional use criteria, the Director shall consider
the adequacy of water, sewer, drainage, fire and emergency services, and the
impact of additional dwelling units on traffic flow.
Section 9-4,4007. Deed Restriction Required.
A deed restriction shall be recorded against the title of the property
containing a second unit. Such deed restriction shall stipulate the use of
the second unit for rental purposes only; owner-occupancy of the premises;
and maximum occupancy of the second unit by two (2) persons.
AMEND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4 AS FOLLOWS:
Add to Article 5. Residential Agriculture, Section 9-4.502. Uses
Permitted (R-A).
(e) One noncommercial guest house, except where there is an existing
second residential dwelling unit;
and to Section 9-4.503, Uses Permitted Subject to Obtaining a Use Permit (R-A).
(f) Second dwelling units as provided in Article 40 of this Chapter.
Add to Article 6. Single Family Residential, Section 9-4.603. Uses I
Permitted Subject to Obtaining a Use Permit (R-I),
(d) Accessory buildings used as guest rooms provided no cooking facility
is installed or maintained, and except where there is an existing second
residential dwelling unit;
(g) Second dwelling units as provided in Article 40 of this Chapter.
Add to Article 26. Off-Street Parking Requirements. Section 9-4.2602.
Minimum Requirements.
Second Residential One Covered and One Uncovered
Dwell ing Units Parking Space Per Unit
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after I
its passage, and within fifteen (15) days after its passage, it shall be
published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon,
in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. I
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On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Vandeveer, i
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and on the following roll call vote, to wit: ~
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Millis, Hogan and Mayor Smith I
NOES: None I
ABS ENT: None ,
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the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 10th day of Apri 1 1984. I
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
I, rginia L. Culp, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 311 C.S. is a true, full and correct copy of said Ordinance passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of said Council on the 10th day of April 1984,
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 12th
day of Apri I 1984.
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