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A. Definition. Junior accessory dwelling unit” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within the space of a proposed or existing single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing residence.

B. In single-family residential zones, a junior accessory dwelling unit is permitted and shall meet all of the following:

1. One junior accessory dwelling unit per residential lot zoned for single-family residences, and only within an existing or proposed single-family residence.

2. One junior accessory dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit are allowed on a lot with a primary residence.

3. Owner-occupancy is required in the single-family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit will be permitted. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the residence or the newly created junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

4. Recordation of a deed restriction is required, shall run with the land, and shall be filed with the permitting agency, and shall include both of the following:

a. A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.

b. A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms to this section.

5. A permitted junior accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed within the existing walls of the single-family residence. This area also includes enclosed, nonhabitable rooms and uses, including but not limited to attached garages and storage rooms.

6. A separate entrance from the main entrance to the primary structure is required. A permitted junior accessory dwelling may include a second interior doorway for sound attenuation.

If a JADU shares a bathroom with the primary dwelling, the JADU is required to have an interior entry to the primary dwelling’s “main living area,” independent of the exterior entrances of the JADU and primary dwelling.

7. An efficiency kitchen for the junior accessory dwelling unit is required, and shall include:

a. A cooking facility with appliances.

b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

C. Additional parking is not required for a junior accessory dwelling unit.

D. For purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.

E. Correction of nonconforming zoning conditions and/or building code violations shall not be a condition for ministerial approval of a permit application for the creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit.

F. An application for a junior accessory dwelling unit that is deemed complete by the City shall be considered and approved ministerially and without a hearing within 60 days if there is an existing single-family dwelling on the lot. If the application is submitted with an application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the application for the junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered and approved within 60 days of approval of the new single-family dwelling.

If a JADU application is denied, a full set of comments, listing the specific items that are defective or deficient, shall be provided to the applicant. These comments must also describe how the application can be remedied by the applicant.

G. Junior accessory dwelling units are exempt from the requirements of CVMC 12.24.030, Dedications – Required. (Ord. 3548 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3503 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3465 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3448 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3423 § 1, 2018).