HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 05-84 2nd Units R-1 DistricORDINANCE NO. 05 - 84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RELATING TO
SECOND UNITS IN R-1 DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Definition:
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Ordinance Code
previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the
addition of Section 8-22.6.1 to read:
8-22.6.1 Second Unit: A second unit shall mean a unit
with separate kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities
which is a part of, or an extension to, a detached
single family unit, and which is subordinate to the
principal dwelling unit.
Section 2. Location:
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda county Ordinance
Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by
the addition of subsection (f) to Section 8-26.3 Conditional
Uses: R-1 Districts to read:
(f) Second unit as.governed by Section 8-60.58.1.
Section 3. Purpose and Property Development Standards:
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Ordinance
Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by
the addition of Section 8-60.58.1 to'read:
8-60.58.1 Purpose of Second Units: The purpose of
allowing second units in R-1 Districts is to provide the
opportunity for the developmen~ of small rental housing
units designed to meet the special housing needs of
individuals and families, particularly those of low and
moderate income.
It is the further purpose of this Section to:
1) allow the more efficient use of the City's existing
housing stock and underdeveloped residential properties;
2) to provide rental housing units for persons who are
elderly or disabled;
3) to protect property values and the single family
-character of the neighborhood; and,
4) to provide adequate'public services and traffic
flow, by insuring that second units are installed under
such additional conditions as may be appropriate to
further the purposes of this ordinance.
Prior to making a decision on an application,
consideration shall be given to traffic impact, utility
capacity, access and mobility for handicapped or
disabled persons, impact on adjacent neighbors, and
impact on the neighborhood.
In addition to those conditions deemed appropriate by
the Planning Commission to protect the public health,
safety and welfare, second units shall meet the
following minimum cirteria:
1. Lot - The subject lot shall contain an existing,
de~ached, single family dwelling unit and have a minimum
lot size of 6,000 square feet.
2. Limitation - No more than one second Unit shall be
permitted on any one lot.
3. Size - The total floor area of the second unit shall be
not less than 275 square feet, nor more than 1,000
square feet. However, in no case shall the second
family residential unit exceed 35% of the total floor
area of the existing residential structure.
4. Location - The second unit shall conform to the
development standards for the zoning district in which
it is located, including but not limited to, standards
for front, rear, and side yard setbacks, and height, but
excluding density standards.
5. Parking - The second unit shall be provided with one
additional off-street parking space. The parking space
may be uncovered and may be in tandem with the required
parking of the principal dwelling unit, if lot
configuration or aesthetic considerations preclude
placement elsewhere on the parcel. The principal
dwelling unit must conform to the parking requirements
of Sections 8-63.4 and 8-63.17.
6. Design - The second unit shall be designed in such a way
that the appearance of the new building remains that of
a single family dwelling. Accordingly, any new entrance
to the second unit shall not be visible from the street.
7. Coverage - The principal and second unit shall not cover
more than 60% of the lot.
8. Occupanc~ - a) Applications shall be limited to owner
occupants who have resided in the principal
dwelling for a minimum period of six months.
b) No more than one dwelling Dnit on the parcel shall
be rented or leased.
c) The owner' of the lot may occupy either the
principal or second unit.
d) Nothing in this section prohibits one or both
dwelling units to remain vacant.
e) The City shall require recordation of a deed
restriction setting forth the occupancy
requirement.
f) No subdivision shall be allowed unless the division
meets the applicable regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance.
9. Setback - If the second unit is detached, it shall be a
minimum of ten feet from the principal unit.
Section 4. Severability:
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part
thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall
not be affected thereby.
Section 5.* Effective Date:
finalT~s~l~C:d~nb~O~ee~t~n~l~ays after ~ts
Section 6. Posting of Ordinance:
The Citv'Clerk'of~ the City of Dublin shall cause th~s'
Ordinance to be posted in at least'three public places in the
City of Dublin, ~n accordance w~th Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City
of Dublin, on this 27 th day of February , 1984, by
the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Drena, Hegarty, Jeffery,
Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
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