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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: James Funk, Director
Subject: Initiation of a Development Code
Amendment pertaining to second units.
Dept: Development Services \NAL
Date: April 8, 2003 0 R \ G
MCC Date: April 21, 2003
Synopsis of Previous Couucil Action:
February 4,2003 - considered by Legislative Review Committee and continued.
April 8, 2003 - reviewed by Legislative Review Committee and referred to Mayor and Common
Council.
Recommended Motion:
That the Mayor and Common Council direct the Planning Division to initiate an amendment to
the Development Code pertaining to second units.
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Contact person:
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Supporting data attached: Staff Report
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: -$2,000
Source: 001-190-5011 & 5121
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Finance:
Council Notes:
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EXHIBIT 1
DEVELOPMENT CODE EXCERPT SECTION 19.04.030(2)(P)
SECOND DWELLING UNIT/"CR.'\NNY" HOUSING DESIGN STANDARDS
Second dwelling units require a Development Permit and shall be constructed in
the following manner:
1. No more than 1 second dwelling unit shall be permitted on any parcel or
lot.
2. A second dwelling unit may only be permitted on a residential lot on
which there is already built 1 owner occupied single-family detached
dwelling unit (main unit).
3. A second dwelling unit may not be permitted on residential lots already
having 2 or more dwelling units.
4. The parcel upon which the second dwelling unit is to be established shall
conform to all standards (i.e. lot coverage. height. setbacks. etc.) of the
land use district in which it is located.
5. Any increase in the floor area of an attached second unit shall not exceed
30% of the existing living area of the main dwelling.
6. The total area of floor space for a detached second unit shall not exceed
1,200 square feet.
7. The second dwelling unit shall be architecturally compatible with the main
dwelling.
8. The second dwelling unit SHall be pro,..ided witH parking in addition to and
tHe same as tHat relJuired for tHe main dwelling, pursuant to CHlljJter 19.21
(Off Street Parking Standards). No 'iarianee or miner eJlCeptien may be
filed for allowing parking witHin tHe relJuired front or side yard setbacl;s.
The second dwelling unit (attached or detached) shall provide one covered
parking space per bedroom. Parking may be permitted in the side yard
setback between the dwelling unit and the side properlY line. behind the
front setback.
9. Second units may only be established on lots where water. sewer. gas. and
electricity are available.
10. The second dwelling unit may be metered separately from the main
dwelling for gas, electricity, and water/sewer services.
II. Prior to iSS1Hffice of a building permit for the second frwelling unit, a
covenant of restriction to run with the land, shall be recorded which
specifics that the use of the second unit as an independent dwelling may
continue only as long as I unit on the property is owner occupied.
12. The applicant for the Development Permit shall be the owner-occupant of
the subject property.
13. This section shall not validate any existing illegal second dwelling unit.
An application for a permit may be made pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 19.44 (Development Permits) to convert an illegal second unit to
a conforming legal second unit, and the standards and requirements for
said conversion shall be the same as for newly proposed second dwelling
units.
14. The following findings shall be made (in addition to those outlined in
Chapter 19.11 [Development Permits]) in Brder to approve a permit for a
sccond dwelling unit:
a. The second dwelling unit is compatiBle with the design of the main
dwelling unit and the surroHHding neighborhood in terms of
landscaping, scale, height, length, width, Bulk, lot coverage, and
ellterior treatment, and will not cause eJ[cessi';e noise, traffic, or
other disturBances 10 the eJ[isting neighBorhood or result in
significantly adverse impacts on pUBlic services and resources.
b. The second dwelling unit shall not cause a high concentration of
such units sufficient to change the character of the surro,mding
residential neighborhood.