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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
May 4, 2017
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (PA2017-069)
SITE LOCATION: Citywide Amendment
• Zoning Code Amendment CA2016-003
• Local Coastal Program Amendment LC2017-003
APPLICANT: City of Newport Beach
PLANNER: Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner
(949) 644-3209, Imurillo(a-)newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
Amendments to the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program revising the City's regulations
pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to conform with Government Code Section
65852.2, as effective January 1, 2017. Specifically, the amendment would establish
regulations permitting the development of ADUs in single-family residential zoning
districts.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find this project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
"the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or
multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections
65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny" housing and
"second unit ordinances" are exempt from the requirements of CEQA;
3) Adopt Resolution No. _ (Attachment No. PC 1) recommending the City Council
approve Zoning Code Amendment CA2017-003 modifying regulations pertaining
to accessory dwelling units; and
4) Adopt Resolution No. _ (Attachment No. PC 2) recommending the City Council
authorize staff to submit Local Coastal Program Amendment No.LC2017-003 to
the California Coastal Commission.
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INTRODUCTION
In 2016, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 2299 (Bloom) and Senate Bill
No. 1069 (Wieckowski) amending California Government Code Section 65852.2 related
to ADUs, which took effect on January 1, 2017 (Attachment No. PC 3). The intent of the
bills is to reduce barriers to the development of ADUs, which have been found to be an
affordable-by-design type of in-fill housing that can meet the needs of couples, small
families, young people, students and seniors by offering new below market rentals in
existing neighborhoods. In addition, homeowners who create ADUs benefit from added
income, and increased sense of security.
The City regulates ADUs through Section 20.48.200 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code (Attachment No. PC4), which prohibits second units, unless they are age-restricted
to persons 55 years or older (Senior Accessory Dwelling Units). These restrictions, as
well as other City regulations, do not comply with the new State law and are now
considered null and void. Therefore, the City must use the State's more lenient ADU
standards until such time the City modifies its regulations appropriately (see Interim
Standards section).
The State standards require ministerial approval (no discretion or public hearing) of an
ADU in single-family and multi-family zones where only a single-family unit is present
provided other minimal standards are met. Upon the adoption of a new ordinance
regulating ADUs in compliance with new State law, the City will have the ability to regulate
additional aspects of ADUs, such as location, lot size, unit size, parking, and aesthetics,
depending on circumstances (see Proposed City Regulations section).
Background
California Government Code Section 65852.2 (State Law) was first enacted in 1982 and
has been amended several times since then to encourage the creation of second-units
while maintaining local flexibility for unique circumstances and conditions. The law
imposed standards intended to create greater flexibility to encourage construction while
also requiring a ministerial process for the approval of such units. However, the law
previously included an exemption allowing local agencies to prohibit ADUs upon finding
that specific adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and welfare would result. City
Council Ordinance No 88-39 (Attachment No. PC 5) adopted such findings and prohibited
the creation of second units, which has remained in effect until the recent legislation took
effect.
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DISCUSSION
Interim Standards
Until the City adopts an ordinance compliant with State law, ADUs must be approved
minsterially in all single-family and multi-family zones where only a single-family unit is
present. The underlying development standards of the district would continue to apply,
with the exception of certain specific exemptions and minimal standards regulating the
ADU itself. The standards that apply depend on whether the proposed ADU will be newly
constructed or converted from existing living space. The standards applicable to ADUs
developed through additions or new construction are summarized in Table 1. The
standards applicable to ADUs converted from existing living space are summarized in
Table 2 below. In addition, both tables include a comparison of the proposed City
modifications to each standard that are explained in more detail in Proposed Zoning Code
Modifications section of this report.
Table 1- Comparison of State Standards and Proposed City Regulations
ADUs Requiring Additions or New Construction
Standard State Standards Modified City Standard
Location Permitted on lots zoned for both single-family Single-family residential
or multi-family residential. ADU must be zoning districts and similar
located on same lot. Planned Community or
Specific Plan areas. ADUs
would be prohibited two-
family and multi-family
zoning districts
Minimum Lot No standard 5,000 square feet or
Size greater
Unit Size Limited as follows: 750 square feet maximum,
or 50 percent of the existing
o Attached ADU- 50 percent of existing floor area (excluding
living area, with a maximum of 1200 garage) of the principal
square feet. unit, whichever is less
o Detached ADU- 1200 square feet.
Aesthetics No standard Height and Design
standards added to
minimize appearance of
two units on the lot.
Passageways Not required. This is an exemption from Per State Standard
Building Code requiring a pathway, clear to
the sky, from street to entrance of ADU.
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Setbacks Setbacks are not required for an existing Per Zoning Code, except
garage that is converted to an ADU, and a as modified by State
setback of no more than 5 feet from a side or standard
rear lot line is required for an ADU that is
constructed above a garage.
Parking A maximum of one space required per unit or Per State standard, except
bedroom, whichever is greater. Spaces may parking in rear alley
be provided as uncovered parking, tandem setback prohibited and
parking on driveway or mechanical lifts. No additional clarifications
parking required if within half-mile of public added
transit stop or one block of a car-share vehicle
program.
Fire ADUs are not required to provide fire Per State standard
Sprinklers sprinklers if they were not required for the
principal residence.
Utilities Connection fees or capacity charges must be Per State standard
proportionate to the impact of the ADU based
on either its size or number of plumbing
fixtures.
Table 2- Comparison of State Standards and Proposed City Regulations
ADUs Contained Entirely within Existing Structures
Standard State Standards Modified City Standards
Location Within an existing single-family residence or Same; can't be modified
accessory structure on a single-family
residential zoned lot.
Unit Size No limitation. Same; can't be modified
Parking No additional parking required. Same; can't be modified
Utilities No new or separate utility connections or Same; can't be modified
connections fees.
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications
The law encourages cities to adopt a local ordinance consistent with the law and allows
additional regulation of ADUs pertaining to location, lot size, unit size, parking, and
aesthetics, provided the additional regulations are not arbitrary, excessive, and
burdensome and that unreasonably restrict the creation of ADUs. As such, staff has
included the following additional regulations or clarifications to the draft ordinance
(Attachment No. PC 6):
Location
The draft ordinance permits ADUs in single-family residential zoning districts and areas
designated for single-family residential use as part of a Planned Community or Specific
Plan. ADUs would be prohibited two-family and multi-family zoning districts.
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Attachment No. PC 7 provides an overview of the eligible single-family residential zoning
districts.
With the exception of large apartment complexes, most two-family and multi-family zoned
properties are located in coastal neighborhoods of the City with substandard lot sizes and
impacted by a lack of on-street parking, such as Corona del Mar, Balboa Peninsula,
Balboa Island, and West Newport. Many lots in these neighborhoods are developed with
less than the permitted number of units and capacity exists to construct additional density;
however, redevelopment should occur in conformance with current parking standards
ensuring neighborhood compatibility and preservation of on-street parking for existing
residents and visitors to the beaches.
It should be noted that the law does not apply to Homeowner's Associations or preclude
prohibition of ADUs by CC&Rs.
Minimum Lot Size for New ADUs
The draft ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet or greater, excluding
submerged land area, in order to construct an ADU. If a property did not meet the
minimum lot size, an ADU would not be permitted.
Attachment No. PC 8 provides an overview the eligible single-family zoning districts that
also meet the minimum lot size requirements.
The City is unable to restrict the minimum lot size of ADUs converted from existing floor
area.
Aesthetics
To preserve the character of single-family neighborhoods, minimize the appearance of
multiple units on a lot, and ensure the design of ADUs remain subordinate to that of the
principal residence, the draft ordinance regulates height and design as follows:
Height- Detached ADUs would be restricted to one story and 14 feet, unless
located above a garage, in which case the structure shall comply with the height
limit of the underlying zoning district (typically 24 feet flat roofs/29 feet sloped
roofs).
Design- ADUs shall be designed similar to the principal dwelling on the lots with
respect to architectural style, roof pitch, color, and materials.
Unit Size
The draft ordinance limits unit size for the construction of new ADUs to a maximum of
750 square feet, or 50 percent of the existing floor area (excluding garage) of the principal
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unit, whichever is less. The intent is to restrict the unit size to ensure it remains
subordinate to the principal dwelling and to retain the character of the single-family
neighborhood. The proposed unit size limitation is 110 square feet larger than the unit
size previously allowed for Senior Accessory Dwelling Units by the City and which proved
large enough to accommodate a one-bedroom unit.
The City is unable to restrict the unit size of ADUs created from existing floor area.
Parking
The draft ordinance establishes flexible parking regulations in compliance with State law,
with additional clarifications as follows:
• One parking space required for one-bedroom or efficiency (small studio) unit; two
parking spaces required for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
• Parking may be provided as tandem parking and/or may be located on an existing
driveway; however, in no case shall parking be allowed in a rear setback abutting
an alley.
• No parking shall be required for:
o ADU converted as part of the existing principal residence or existing
accessory structure.
o ADU located within one-half mile of a public transit. "Public transit' will be
defined to mean a bus stop with fixed route bus service that provides transit
service at 15-minute intervals or better during peak commute periods. See
Attachment No. PC 8 for map eligible bus routes.
o ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic
district. Currently, no such district exists in City.
o When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant
of the ADU.
o When there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the accessory
dwelling unit. In order to prevent car-sharing applications that allow
individuals to rent personal vehicles to qualify, "Car-share vehicle" will be
defined to mean part of an established program intended to stay in a fixed
location for at least 10 years and available to the public.
• If an accessory dwelling unit replaces an existing garage, replacement spaces
must be provided. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is
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demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, any
required replacement spaces may be located in any configuration on the same lot
as the accessory dwelling unit, including but not limited to, as covered spaces,
uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical automobile
parking lifts.
Conversion of Space-Applicability
The intent of the law's minimal standards relating to ADUs converted from within an
existing single-family residence or accessory structure is to streamline and expand the
potential for ADUs where the visual impact is minimal and the existing footprint is not
increased. However, to ensure that homeowner's are not intentionally avoiding the
standards applicable to ADUs involving new construction, such as lot size, unit size, or
parking, the draft ordinance requires that the portion of the dwelling or structure to be
converted must have been legally permitted and existing for a minimum of three years.
This would prevent a homeowner from securing building permits for a large pool house
or similar structure, and then immediately converting the space into an ADU.
Short-Term Lodging
The draft ordinance would prohibit the rental of ADUs for a period of less than 30 days,
consistent with the City's prohibition of short-term lodging in single-family residential
zones.
Owner-Occupancy
The draft ordinance would require that either the principal dwelling or the ADU be
occupied by at least one person having an ownership interest in the lot. This would ensure
that the property is being used consistent with the purpose and intent of the law and does
not effectively become a duplex for rental purposes.
Deed Restriction
The draft ordinance would require that prior to the issuance of permit for an ADU, a deed
restriction be recorded to notify future owners of the owner occupancy requirements and
the restrictions on short-term lodging. The deed restriction would remain in effect as long
as the ADU exists on the property.
General Plan Consistency
The law states that ADUs shall be deemed an accessory use and shall not be considered
to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed
a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning district for
the lot. Therefore, no amendments to the General Plan are required.
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Local Coastal Plan
Similar to the Zoning Code, the Implementation Plan of the Local Coastal Program (LCP),
currently regulates ADUs inconsistent with State law. Therefore, subsequent to City
Council adoption of this Zoning Code Amendment, staff will submit corresponding
amendments (Attachment No. PC2) to the LCP for review and approval of the California
Coastal Commission. In the interim, any eligible projects located in the Coastal Zone will
be reviewed in accordance with State Law. If a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) were
required; however, State law would preclude the City from holding a public hearing.
Alternatives
The Planning Commission may recommend revisions to the draft ordinance, such as
changing where ADUs are allowed, minimum lot size, maximum unit sizes, design
standards, etc., provided the revisions are consistent with State law limitations and are
not arbitrary, excessive, and burdensome unreasonably restricting the creation of ADUs.
Environmental Review
The project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(h), "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a
single-family or multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of
Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny" housing and
"second unit ordinances" are exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Similarly, the
ministerial approval of ADUs would not be a "project" for CEQA purposes, and
environmental review would not be required prior to approving individual applications.
Public Notice
Notice of this amendment was published in the Daily Pilot as an eighth page
advertisement, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item
appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the City
website.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
_--�Je Murillo Br n a Wisnes i, ICP, Deputy Director
Senior Planner
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ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of CA2017-003, including
Code Revisions
PC 2 Draft Resolution Recommending City Council Authorize Submittal of LC2017-003
to the California Coastal Commission
PC 3 Government Code Section 65852.2 (State Law Related to ADUs)
PC 4 Current NBMC Section 20.48.200 (Senior Accessory Dwelling Units)
PC 5 City Council Ordinance No. 88-39 (City Prohibition of Second Units)
PC 6 Proposed NBMC Section 20.40.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
PC 7 Map of Eligible Single-Family Residential Zoned Lots
PC 8 Map of Eligible Single-Family Residential Zoned Lots with Conforming Lot Sizes
and Bus Routes
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2017-003
TO IMPLEMENT NEW STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (PA2017-069)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. State law (Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299, Statutes of 2016) requires
jurisdictions to amend their local zoning ordinances to conform to Government Code
Section 65852.2.
2. Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299 are intended to address the State housing
crisis by easing regulatory barriers for homeowners who choose to construct accessory
dwelling units.
3. Accessory dwelling units provide housing for family members, students, the elderly, in-
home health care providers, the disabled, and others, at below market prices within
existing neighborhoods. In addition, homeowners who construct accessory dwelling
units benefit from added income and increased sense of security.
4. Allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones provides additional
rental housing stock.
5. Accessory dwelling units offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing and
future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural character.
6. A public hearing was held on May 4, 2017, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the public hearing
was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC). Evidence,
both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission
at this public hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
This action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15282(h), "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or
multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and
65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny' housing and "second unit ordinances"
are exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Similarly, the ministerial approval of accessory
dwelling units is not a "project' for CEQA purposes, and environmental review is not required
prior to approving individual applications.
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SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. Adopting an ordinance consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2 ensures that the
character of the City of Newport Beach (City) is preserved to the maximum extent possible
and that the City's regulation regarding accessory dwelling units continues to promote the
health, safety, and welfare of the community.
2. The City has designated areas where accessory dwelling units may be located, where
permitted by Government Code Section 65852.2, based in part upon adequacy of water
and sewer services and the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow and public
safety.
3. An amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) is also underway to comply with State
law. The subject Zoning Code Amendment shall not become effective for projects located in
the coastal zone until approval of the subject LCP amendment by the California Coastal
Commission and adoption, including any modifications suggested by the California Coastal
Commission, by resolution and/or ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends approval of Code
Amendment No. CA2017-003 as set forth in Exhibit"A,"which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Kory Kramer, Chairman
BY:
Peter Zak, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2017-003
Section 1: Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Subsection 20.18.010(A) and (B) are
amended to read as follows:
A. R-A (Residential-Agricultural) Zoning District. The R-A zoning district is intended to
provide for areas appropriate for detached single-family residential dwelling units
accessory dwelling units, and light farming uses, each located on a single legal lot;
B. R-1 (Single-Unit Residential) Zoning District. The R-1 zoning district is intended to
provide for areas appropriate for a range of detached single-family residential dwelling
units and accessory dwelling units; each located on a single legal lot, and does not
include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Section 2: Table 2-1 in NBMC Section 20.18.020(C) (Allowed Uses and Permit
Requirements) is amended, in part to the Accessory Dwelling Units" row as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Units WUp P AA>=lR p Section
20.48.200
Section 3: Table 2-2 in NBMC Section 20.18.030 (Development Standards for Single-Unit
Residential Zoning Districts) is amended, in part, as to the "Density/Intensity" row as follows:
Density/Intensity Each legal lot shall be allowed one single-unit detached dwelling. In addition,
one accessory dwelling unit may be allowed pursuant to Section 20.48.200.
Section 4: NBMC Subsection 20.30.110(D) (Allowed Encroachments into Setback Areas)
is amended to add subpart 16 to read as follows:
16. Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units may be established within required
setback areas in compliance with the requirements of Section 20.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling
Units).
Section 5: Table 3-10 in NBMC Section 20.40.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) is
amended, in part, as to the "Accessory Dwelling Units" row as follows:
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Accessory Dwelling Units vAs required per Section 20.48.200
Section 6: NBMC Section 20.48.200 (Senior Accessory Dwelling Units) is amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
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20.48.200 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish the procedures for the creation of
accessory dwelling units as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) and in the California
Government Code Section 65852.2, or any successor statute, in single-unit residential
zoning districts or areas designated for single-family residential use as part of a Planned
Community Development Plan or Specific Plan, and to provide development standards
to ensure the orderly development of these units in appropriate areas of the City.
B. Review Authority.Accessory dwelling units shall be approved in all single-unit residential
zoning districts subiect to the approval of the Director upon finding that the following
conditions have been met:
1. The dwelling conforms to the development standards and requirements for
accessory dwelling units established in the subsections below.
2. Public and utility services including emergency access are adequate to serve
both dwellings.
C. Development standards. Except as modified by this subsection, an accessory dwelling
unit shall conform to all requirements of the underlying residential zoning district, any
applicable overlay district, and all other applicable provisions of this Code, including but
not limited to height, setback, site coverage, floor area limit, and residential development
standards and design criteria; unless the unit is contained within a legal, nonconforming
structure and does not expand the nonconformity.
1. Minimum lot area.A minimum lot area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, excluding
submerged land area, shall be required in order to establish an accessory dwelling
unit.
2. Setback requirements. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the setback
requirements applicable to the zoning district in which they are located, except in
cases where the minimum required garage setbacks differ from principal building
setbacks, in which case the following applies:
a. No additional setback shall be required for an existing garage that is
converted to an accessory dwelling unit, provided that the side and rear
setbacks comply with required Building Codes.
b. A setback of no more than five feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be
required for an accessory dwelling unit constructed above the garage.
3. Building height. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one story and a
height of 14 feet, unless the accessory dwelling unit is constructed above a garage,
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in which case the structure shall comply with the height limits of the underlying zoning
district.
4. Unit size. The maximum size of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a 750
square feet of floor area, or 50 percent of the existing floor area (excluding garage)
of the principal unit, whichever is less.
5. Design. An accessory dwelling unit shall be similar to the principal dwelling with
respect to architectural style, roof pitch, color, and materials.
6. Conversion of space within existing structure. Notwithstanding the provisions of
subsections CM, C(2), C(3). C(4) and C(5) above, an accessory dwelling unit shall
be permitted if the unit is contained within the existing space of a single-unit dwelling
or existing accessory structure, has independent exterior access from the existing
dwelling, and the side and rear setbacks comply with required Building Codes, and
if the accessory dwelling unit conforms with the following:
a. For the purposes of this section, the portion of the single-unit dwelling or
accessory structure must have been legally permitted and existing for a
minimum of three years prior to the issuance of a permit to convert the space
into an accessory dwelling unit.
b. No new or separate utility connection maybe required between the accessory
dwelling unit and the utility service, such as water, sewer, and power.
7. Fire sprinklers. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire
sprinklers if they are not required for the principal residence.
8. Passageway. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction
of an accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "passageway" means
a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from the street to one
entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
9. Parking. Parking shall comply with requirements of Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street
Parking), except as modified below:
a. One parking space required for one-bedroom or efficiency unit; two parking
spaces required for unit with two or more bedrooms.
b. Such parking may be provided as tandem parking and/or may be located on
an existing driveway; however, in no case shall parking be allowed in a rear
setback abutting an alley.
c. No parking shall be required for:
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i. Accessory dwelling unit converted as part of the existing principal
residence or existing accessory structure as described in subsection
()5,
ii. Accessory dwelling units located within one-half mile of a public transit.
For the purposes of this section "public transit' shall include a bus stop
with fixed route bus service that provides transit service at 15-minute
intervals or better during peak commute periods.
iii. Accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and
historically significant historic district.
iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the
occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
v. When there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the
accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "car-share
vehicle" shall mean part of an established program intended to stay in
a fixed location for at least 10 years and available to the public.
d. If an accessory dwelling unit replaces an existing garage, replacement spaces
must be provided. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is
demolished in coniunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit,
any required replacement spaces may be located in any configuration on the
same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including but not limited to, as
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covered spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of
mechanical automobile parking lifts.
D. Additional requirements for all accessory dwelling units.
1. Sale of units. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the
principal dwelling.
2. Short-term lodging. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of
less than 30 days.
3. Number of units allowed. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be located on the
lot.
4. Existing development. A single-unit dwelling must exist on the lot or shall be
constructed on the lot in conjunction with the construction of the accessory dwelling
unit.
5. Occupancy. The principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be
continuously occupied by at least one person having an ownership interest in the lot.
E. Deed restriction and recordation required. Prior to the issuance of a Building and/or
Grading Permit for an accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall record a deed
restriction with the County Recorder's Office, the form and content of which is
satisfactory to the City Attorney. The deed restriction document shall notify future
owners of the owner occupancy requirements and restrictions on short-term rentals.
This deed restriction shall remain in effect so long as the accessory dwelling unit exists
on the property.
Section 7: The definition of"Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use) in NBMC Section 20.70.020
(Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use). See "Dwelling Unit, Senier Accessory."
Section 8: The definition of"Dwelling Unit, Senior Accessory (Land Use) in NBMC
Section 20.70.020 (Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as
follows
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Dwelling Unit, Accessory (Land Use). A dwelling unit accessory to and attached to, detached
from, or contained within, the principal dwelling unit on a site zoned for a single-family dwelling.
An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
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1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, or any
successor statute.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code, or any
successor statute.
Section 9: Subpart 8 in NBMC Subsection 20.90.060(D) (Accessory Uses Permitted) is
amended to read as follows:
approval of a miner use permita r Part 5 of this titles
8. Accessory dwelling unit in conformance with Section 20.48.200.
Section 10: Subpart 8 in NBMC Subsection 20.90.070(D) (Accessory Uses Permitted) is
amended to read as follows:
approval of ., n, iROF use permita r Part 5 of this titles
8. Accessory dwelling unit in conformance with Section 20.48.200.
Section 11: Subpart 8 in NBMC Subsection 20.90.080(D) (Accessory Uses Permitted) is
amended to read as follows:
approval of n miner use permit per Part 5 of this title.
8. Accessory dwelling unit in conformance with Section 20.48.200.
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Attachment No. PC 2
Draft Resolution Recommending City
Council Authorize Submittal of LC2017-
003 to the CA Coastal Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING
NEW STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (PA2017-069)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1 . State law (Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299, Statutes of 2016) requires
jurisdictions to amend their local regulations to conform to Government Code
Section 65852.2. Therefore, an amendment to the Local Coastal Program is
necessary.
2. Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299 are intended to address the State housing
crisis by easing regulatory barriers for homeowners who choose to construct
accessory dwelling units.
3. Accessory dwelling units provide housing for family members, students, the
elderly, in-home health care providers, the disabled, and others, at below market
prices within existing neighborhoods. In addition, homeowners who construct
accessory dwelling units benefit from added income and increased sense of
security.
4. Allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones provides
additional rental housing stock.
5. Accessory dwelling units offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing
and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural
character.
6. Pursuant to Section 13515 of the California Code of Regulations, review of the
draft LCP amendment was made available and a Notice of the Availability was
distributed a minimum of six weeks prior the final action.
7. A public hearing was held on May 4, 2017, in the Council Chambers located at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.A notice of time, place and purpose of the public
hearing was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC).
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this public hearing.
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SECTION 2.CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
This action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(h), "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a
single-family or multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of
Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny" housing and
"second unit ordinances" are exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Similarly, the
ministerial approval of accessory dwelling units is not a "project' for CEQA purposes, and
environmental review is not required prior to approving individual applications.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. Adopting an ordinance consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2 ensures
that the character of the City of Newport Beach (City) is preserved to the maximum
extent possible and that the City's regulation regarding accessory dwelling units
continue to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
2. The City has designated areas where accessory dwelling units may be located, where
permitted by Government Code Section 65852.2, based in part upon adequacy of
water and sewer services and the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow
and public safety.
3. The LCP amendments shall not become effective until approval by the California Coastal
Commission and adoption, including any modifications suggested by the California
Coastal Commission, by resolution and/or ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach.
4. The LCP, including the proposed amendment, will be carried out fully in conformity
with the California Coastal Act.
5. The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into
the operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends submittal
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2017-003, as set forth in Exhibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to the California Coastal
Commission.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. X
Page 3 of 5
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Kory Kramer, Chairman
BY:
Peter Zak, Secretary
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Planning Commission Resolution No. X
Page 4 of 5
EXHIBIT "A"
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2017-003
Section 1: Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Subsection 21.18.010(A) and (B)
are amended to read as follows:
A. R-A (Residential-Agricultural) Coastal Zoning District. The R-A Coastal Zoning
District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for detached single-family
residential dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and light farming uses, each
located on a single legal lot, and does not include condominiums or cooperative
housing.
B. R-1 (Single-Unit Residential) Coastal Zoning District. The R-1 Coastal Zoning
District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a range of detached single-
family residential dwelling units and accessory dwelling units, each located on a
single legal lot, and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Section 2: Table 21.18-2 in NBMC Section 21.18.030 (Residential Coastal Zoning
Districts General Development Standards) is amended, in part, as to the
"Density/Intensity" row as follows:
Density/Intensity Each legal lot shall be allowed one single-unit detached dwelling. In addition, one
accessory dwelling unit may be allowed.
Section 3: Table 21.40-1 in NBMC Section 21.40.040 (Off-Street Parking Spaces
Required) is amended, in part, as to the "Accessory Dwelling Units" row as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Units As required pursuant to
Government Code Section 65852.2
Section 4: The definition of "Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use) in NBMC Section
21.70.020 (Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use). See "Dwelling Unit, Sevier Accessory."
Section 5: The definition of "Dwelling Unit, Senior Accessory (Land Use) in NBMC
Section 21.70.020 (Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as
follows
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to detaGhe d free eRtaiRed With;., the pFiRGipal ,twell'n nit n_ site Zoned
s ngle family dwelling. The Unit S Mtended for the sole oGGupanGy of 1 or 2 adult perSoRS
,.,hr. n e 55 years ref n eF eldeF The flees n of the W.Rit dGes; not n ed 540
feet:
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Page 5 of 5
Dwelling Unit, Accessory (Land Use). A dwelling unit accessory to and attached to,
detached from, or contained within, the principal dwelling unit on a site zoned for a single-
family dwelling. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code,
or any successor statute.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code,
or any successor statute.
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Government Code Section 65852.2
(State Law Related to ADUs)
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State of California
GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 65852.2
65852.2. (a) (1) A local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of
accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential zones. The
ordinance shall do all of the following:
(A) Designate areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency where accessory
dwelling units may be permitted.The designation of areas may be based on criteria,
that may include,but are not limited to,the adequacy of water and sewer services and
the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow and public safety.
(B) (i) Impose standards on accessory dwelling units that include, but are not
limited to, parking, height, setback, lot coverage, landscape, architectural review,
maximum size of a unit, and standards that prevent adverse impacts on any real
property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Places.
(ii) Notwithstanding clause (i), a local agency may reduce or eliminate parking
requirements for any accessory dwelling unit located within its jurisdiction.
(C) Provide that accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for
the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located,and that accessory dwelling
units are a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning
designation for the lot.
(D) Require the accessory dwelling units to comply with all of the following:
(i) The unit is not intended for sale separate from the primary residence and may
be rented.
(ii) The lot is zoned for single-family or multifamily use and contains an existing,
single-family dwelling.
(iii) The accessory dwelling unit is either attached to the existing dwelling or
located within the living area of the existing dwelling or detached from the existing
dwelling and located on the same lot as the existing dwelling.
(iv) The increased floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed
50 percent of the existing living area,with a maximum increase in floor area of 1,200
square feet.
(v) The total area of floorspace for a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not
exceed 1,200 square feet.
(vi) No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an
accessory dwelling unit.
(vii) No setback shall be required for an existing garage that is converted to a
accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than five feet from the side and
rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is constructed above
a garage.
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(viii) Local building code requirements that apply to detached dwellings, as
appropriate.
(ix) Approval by the local health officer where a private sewage disposal system
is being used,if required.
(x) (I) Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one
parking space per unit or per bedroom. These spaces may be provided as tandem
parking on an existing driveway.
(II) Offstreet parking shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined
by the local agency or through tandem parking,unless specific findings are made that
parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or
regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions, or that it is not permitted
anywhere else in the jurisdiction.
(III) This clause shall not apply to a unit that is described in subdivision(d).
(xi) When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in
conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit,and the local agency
requires that those offstreet parking spaces be replaced,the replacement spaces may
be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit,
including,but not limited to,as covered spaces,uncovered spaces,or tandem spaces,
or by the use of mechanical automobile parking lifts.This clause shall not apply to a
unit that is described in subdivision(d).
(2) The ordinance shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance,
policy,or program to limit residential growth.
(3) When a local agency receives its first application on or after July 1,2003, for
a permit pursuant to this subdivision,the application shall be considered ministerially
without discretionary review or a hearing,notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906
or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits,
within 120 days after receiving the application.A local agency may charge a fee to
reimburse it for costs that it incurs as a result of amendments to this paragraph enacted
during the 2001-02 Regular Session of the Legislature,including the costs of adopting
or amending any ordinance that provides for the creation of an accessory dwelling
unit.
(4) An existing ordinance governing the creation of an accessory dwelling unit by
a local agency or an accessory dwelling ordinance adopted by a local agency
subsequent to the effective date of the act adding this paragraph shall provide an
approval process that includes only ministerial provisions for the approval of accessory
dwelling units and shall not include any discretionary processes, provisions, or
requirements for those units,except as otherwise provided in this subdivision.In the
event that a local agency has an existing accessory dwelling unit ordinance that fails
to meet the requirements of this subdivision, that ordinance shall be null and void
upon the effective date of the act adding this paragraph and that agency shall thereafter
apply the standards established in this subdivision for the approval of accessory
dwelling units, unless and until the agency adopts an ordinance that complies with
this section.
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(5) No other local ordinance,policy,or regulation shall be the basis for the denial
of a building permit or a use permit under this subdivision.
(6) This subdivision establishes the maximum standards that local agencies shall
use to evaluate a proposed accessory dwelling unit on a lot zoned for residential use
that contains an existing single-family dwelling.No additional standards,other than
those provided in this subdivision, shall be utilized or imposed, except that a local
agency may require an applicant for a permit issued pursuant to this subdivision to
be an owner-occupant or that the property be used for rentals of terms longer than 30
days.
(7) A local agency may amend its zoning ordinance or general plan to incorporate
the policies,procedures,or other provisions applicable to the creation of an accessory
dwelling unit if these provisions are consistent with the limitations of this subdivision.
(8) An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to this subdivision shall be deemed
to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed
the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located,and shall be deemed to be
a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning
designations for the lot. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered in the
application of any local ordinance,policy,or program to limit residential growth.
(b) When a local agency that has not adopted an ordinance governing accessory
dwelling units in accordance with subdivision(a) receives its first application on or
after July 1, 1983, for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this
subdivision,the local agency shall accept the application and approve or disapprove
the application ministerially without discretionary review pursuant to subdivision(a)
within 120 days after receiving the application.
(c) A local agency may establish minimum and maximum unit size requirements
for both attached and detached accessory dwelling units.No minimum or maximum
size for an accessory dwelling unit, or size based upon a percentage of the existing
dwelling,shall be established by ordinance for either attached or detached dwellings
that does not permit at least an efficiency unit to be constructed in compliance with
local development standards.Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide
fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, a local agency, whether or not it has adopted
an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with subdivision(a),
shall not impose parking standards for an accessory dwelling unit in any of the
following instances:
(1) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit.
(2) The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically
significant historic district.
(3) The accessory dwelling unit is part of the existing primary residence or an
existing accessory structure.
(4) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant
of the accessory dwelling unit.
(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory
dwelling unit.
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(e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive, a local agency shall
ministerially approve an application for a building permit to create within a
single-family residential zone one accessory dwelling unit per single-family lot if the
unit is contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory
structure, has independent exterior access from the existing residence, and the side
and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety.Accessory dwelling units shall not be
required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.
(f) (1) Fees charged for the construction of accessory dwelling units shall be
determined in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000) and
Chapter 7(commencing with Section 66012).
(2) Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered new residential uses for the
purposes of calculating local agency connection fees or capacity charges for utilities,
including water and sewer service.
(A) For an accessory dwelling unit described in subdivision (e), a local agency
shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly
between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility or impose a related connection
fee or capacity charge.
(B) For an accessory dwelling unit that is not described in subdivision(e),a local
agency may require a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory
dwelling unit and the utility. Consistent with Section 66013,the connection may be
subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden
of the proposed accessory dwelling unit,based upon either its size or the number of
its plumbing fixtures, upon the water or sewer system. This fee or charge shall not
exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
(g) This section does not limit the authority of local agencies to adopt less restrictive
requirements for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit.
(h) Local agencies shall submit a copy of the ordinance adopted pursuant to
subdivision(a) to the Department of Housing and Community Development within
60 days after adoption.
(i) As used in this section,the following terms mean:
(1) "Living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including
basements and attics but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
(2) "Local agency"means a city,county,or city and county,whether general law
or chartered.
(3) For purposes of this section,"neighborhood"has the same meaning asset forth
in Section 65589.5.
(4) Accessory dwelling unit'means an attached or a detached residential dwelling
unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.
It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and
sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated.An accessory
dwelling unit also includes the following:
(A) An efficiency unit,as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code.
(B) A manufactured home,as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety
Code.
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(5) "Passageway"means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends
from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
0) Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or in any way alter or
lessen the effect or application of the California Coastal Act(Division 20(commencing
with Section 30000)of the Public Resources Code),except that the local government
shall not be required to hold public hearings for coastal development permit
applications for accessory dwelling units,
(Amended by Stats.2016,Ch.735,Sec. 1.5. (AB 2299) Effective January 1,2017.)
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20.48.200 Senior Accessory Dwelling Units.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to:
1. Establish procedures for the creation of granny units as defined in Part 7 of
this title (Definitions) and in California Government Code Section 65852.1, and to
provide development standards to ensure the orderly development of these units
in appropriate areas of the City.
2. Prohibit the development of second units, as defined in Part 7 of this title
(Definitions), on single-family residential lots as provided for in Government Code
Section 65852.2.
B. Prohibitions. The creation of a second unit on all sites within the City where this
Zoning Code and the General Plan allow only one dwelling unit is expressly prohibited.
Nothing contained in this section shall affect the creation of granny units under
Government Code Section 65852.1 that are in compliance with the Municipal Code.
C. Development Standards. The following standards shall be met before the
occupancy of the granny unit in compliance with this section:
1. Building Height. Granny units shall comply with the maximum height limits in
the zoning district in which they are located as provided in Part 2 of this title
(Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards).
2. Setback Requirements. Granny units shall comply with the setback
requirements applicable to the zoning district in which they are located.
3. Minimum Lot Size. A minimum lot size of five thousand four hundred fifty
(5,450) square feet shall be required in order to establish a granny unit.
4. Minimum Floor Area. Each granny unit shall provide a minimum of six
hundred (600) square feet of floor area and a maximum of six hundred forty (640)
square feet of floor area as measured from within the surrounding perimeter
walls of the unit.
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5. Owner Occupancy Required. The principal dwelling unit or the granny unit
shall be continuously occupied by at least one person having an ownership
interest in the lot.
D. Verification of Occupancy. Commencing with the final inspection of the granny unit
by the Building Inspector and on an annual basis every year afterwards, the property
owner shall submit to the Director the names and birth dates of any and all occupants of
the granny unit to verify occupancy by a person or persons fifty-five (55) years of age or
older. Upon any change of tenants, the property owner shall notify the Director
immediately. This information shall be submitted in writing and shall contain a statement
signed by the property owner certifying under penalty of perjury that all of the
information is true and correct.
E. Deed Restriction and Recordation Required. After approval of a minor use permit
and before issuance of a building and/or grading permit for a granny unit, the property
owner shall record a deed restriction with the County Recorder's Office, the form and
content of which is satisfactory to the City Attorney. The deed restriction document shall
state that under no circumstances shall the granny unit be rented to or otherwise
occupied by any person or persons less than fifty-five (55) years of age. The deed
restriction document shall also contain all conditions of approval imposed by the review
authority. This deed restriction shall remain in effect so long as the granny unit exists on
the property.
F. Termination of Use. In the event that the property owner desires to terminate the
use of the granny unit and remove the deed restriction, building permits shall be
obtained that restore the property to a single dwelling unit as defined in Part 7 of this
title (Definitions). The Director shall review and approve the plans before the issuance
of the building permits to ensure compliance with the intent of this section and the
definition. Upon completion of the final inspection by the Building Official, the Director
shall cause the deed restriction to be removed from the property by the County
Recorder. (Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
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Attachment No. PC 5
City Council Ordinance No. 88-39
(City Prohibition of Second Units)
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ORDINANCE NO. 88-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE _
PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF SECOND FAMILY UNITS IN
SINGLE FAMILY OR MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICTS
(Planning Commission Amendment No. 669)
WHEREAS, Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code provides
criteria for local agencies to establish regulations pertaining to the
creation of second family units on single or multi-family building sites or
to prohibit such uses; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently completed major revisions to the Land
Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, as a part of these revisions the City reviewed all of it's
existing commercial intensity standards and permitted residential densities
and it was determined that the previous allowable development would adverse-
ly impact the City's exiscing circulation system; and
WHEREAS, in order to determine the levels of development that could be
accommodated in the City, a computerized Traffic Model was developed to
analyze the impacts of different levels of commercial, residential, and
industrial growth on the City's circulation system; and
WHEREAS, after over eighteen months of public input, extensive analysis
by Staff and Consultants, and many public hearings before the Planning
Commission and City Council, the Land Use Element of the General Plan now
establishes specific levels of development, both commercial and residential,
that are correlated with Che Circulation Element; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the number of dwelling units that could be
created pursuant to Section 65852.2 of the Government Code would adversely
impact the balance and correlation between the Land Use and Circulation
Elements of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 65852.2 (c) sets forth the findings necessary for
local agencies to prohibit second family units; and
WHEREAS, the areas devoted to single family residential uses within the
City of Newport Beach have developed so as to provide the residents a high
quality of life and the peaceful enjoyment of their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has historically provided a balance
between the amount of land devoted to single and multi-family areas; and
WHEREAS, there are many areas of the City designated for Two-Family and
Multi-Family Residential uses that are developed with less than the per-
mitted number of dwelling units on individual building sites; and
WHEREAS, these underdeveloped Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential
areas have been designed and built to provide adequate infrastructure for
additional dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, it is likely that any additional dwelling units created within
these underdeveloped Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential areas would
• provide housing opportunities for all economic segments of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City to adopt an ordinance permitt-
ing "Granny Units;" and
WHEREAS, the creation of additional dwelling units in the Two-Family
and Multi-Family Residential areas within the growth limits established in
the General Plan Land Use Element will satisfy the legislative intent of
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Section 65852.2 by increasing the number of housing opportunities within the
region; and
WHEREAS, prohibiting second family units within Single and Multi-Family
Residential areas may limit housing opportunities of the region, any
additional demand can be provided within the existing underdeveloped Two-
Family and Multi-Family Residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the creation of second family dwelling units in Single Family
Detached areas will adversely impact the peace and quiet associated with
these neighborhoods in the City; and
e WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach has found and
determined that second family units as defined herein and in Section 65852.2
of the Government Code will adversely impact the public health, safety, and
welfare of residents in the City. NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to
include Chapter 20.79, Second Family Units. This Chapter shall apply to all
property within the City.
SECTION 2. The Planning Director of the City of Newport Beach is
hereby instructed and directed to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to
the passage of this Ordinance. This ordinance shall be published once in the
official newspaper of the City within fifteen (15) days of its adoption.
This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after the date of its adop-
tion.
SECOND FAMILY UNITS
CHAPTER 20.79
Sections:
20.79.010 Intent and Purpose
20.79.015 Definitions
20.79.020 Prohibitions
20.79.025 Separability
20.79.010 INTENT AND PURPOSE. It is the intent of this
Chapter to prohibit the development of second family residential units on
single family residential lots as provided for in Section 65852.2 of the
California Government Code.
20.79.015 DEFINITION. The following term used in this Chapter
shall have the meaning indicated herein:
Second Family Residential Unit. A dwelling unit ancillary to and
either attached to, detached from, or contained within the primary
dwelling unit on a building site.
• 20.79.020 PROHIBITIONS. The creation of a second family
residential unit on all building sites within the City of Newport Beach
where the zoning and General Plan permit only one (1) dwelling unit is
expressly prohibited. Nothing contained herein shall affect the creation of
Granny Units under Section 65852.1 of the California Government Code that
are in compliance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
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20.79.025 SEPARABILITY. If any provisions or requirements of
this Chapter shall be found invalid or unconstitutional in application or
interpretation by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Newport beach held on the 10th day of October, 1988, and was
adopted on the 24th day of Octoba1988, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS TURNER, PLUMMER, BART,
COX, STRAUSS, SANSONE, MAURER
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
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20.48.200 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish the procedures for the creation of
accessory dwelling units as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) and in the California
Government Code Section 65852.2 in single-unit residential zoning districts or areas
designated for single-family residential use as part of a Planned Community Development
Plan or Specific Plan, and to provide development standards to ensure the orderly
development of these units in appropriate areas of the City.
B. Review Authority. Accessory dwelling units shall be approved in all single-unit residential
zoning districts subject to the approval of the Director upon finding that the following
conditions have been met:
1. The dwelling conforms to the development standards and requirements for
accessory dwelling units established in the subsections below.
2. Public and utility services including emergency access are adequate to serve
both dwellings.
C. Development standards. Except as modified by this subsection, an accessory dwelling
unit shall conform to all requirements of the underlying residential zoning district, any
applicable overlay district, and all other applicable provisions of this Code, including but
not limited to height, setback, site coverage, floor area limit, and residential development
standards and design criteria; unless the unit is contained within a legal, nonconforming
structure and does not expand the nonconformity.
1. Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area for an accessory dwelling unit shall equal
the minimum lot area established for the district.
2. Setback requirements. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the setback
requirements applicable to the zoning district in which they are located, except in cases
where the minimum required garage setbacks differ from principal building setbacks,
in which case the following applies:
a. No additional setback shall be required for an existing garage that is converted
to an accessory dwelling unit, provided that the side and rear setbacks comply
with required Building Codes.
b. A setback of no more than five feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be
required for an accessory dwelling unit constructed above the garage.
3. Building height. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one story and a
height of 14 feet, unless the accessory dwelling unit is constructed above a garage, in
which case the structure shall comply with the height limits of the underlying zoning
district.
4. Unit size. The maximum size of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a 750
square feet of floor area, or 50 percent of the existing floor area (excluding garage) of
the principal unit, whichever is less.
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5. Design. An accessory dwelling unit shall be similar to the principal dwelling with
respect to architectural style, roof pitch, color, and materials.
6. Conversion of space within existing structure. Notwithstanding the provisions of
subsections C(1), C(2), C(3), C(4) and C(5) above, an accessory dwelling unit shall
be permitted if the unit is contained within the existing space of a single-unit dwelling
or existing accessory structure, has independent exterior access from the existing
dwelling, and the side and rear setbacks comply with required Building Codes, and if
the accessory dwelling unit conforms with the following:
a. For the purposes of this section, the portion of the single-unit dwelling or
accessory structure must have been legally permitted and existing for a
minimum of three years prior to the issuance of a permit to convert the space
into an accessory dwelling unit.
b. No new or separate utility connection may be required between the accessory
dwelling unit and the utility service, such as water, sewer, and power.
7. Fire sprinklers. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire
sprinklers if they are not required for the principal residence.
8. Passageway. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction
of an accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "passageway" means
a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from the street to one
entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
9. Parking. Parking shall comply with requirements of Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street
Parking), except as modified below:
a. One parking space required for one-bedroom or efficiency unit; two parking
spaces required for unit with two or more bedrooms.
b. Such parking may be provided as tandem parking and/or may be located on
an existing driveway; however, in no case shall parking be allowed in a rear
setback abutting an alley.
c. No parking shall be required for:
i. Accessory dwelling unit converted as part of the existing principal
residence or existing accessory structure as described in subsection
(C)5.
ii. Accessory dwelling units located within one-half mile of a public transit.
For the purposes of this section "public transit' shall include a bus stop
with fixed route bus service that provides transit service at 15 minute
intervals or better during peak commute periods.
iii. Accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and
historically significant historic district.
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iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the
occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
v. When there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the
accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "car-share
vehicle" shall mean part of an established program intended to stay in
a fixed location for at least 10 years and available to the public.
d. If an accessory dwelling unit replaces an existing garage, replacement spaces
must be provided. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is
demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit,
any required replacement spaces may be located in any configuration on the
same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including but not limited to, as covered
spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical
automobile parking lifts.
D. Additional requirements for all accessory dwelling units.
1. Sale of units. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the
principal dwelling.
2. Short-term lodging. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of
less than 30 days.
3. Number of units allowed. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be located on the
lot.
4. Existing development. A single-unit dwelling must exist on the lot or shall be
constructed on the lot in conjunction with the construction of the accessory dwelling
unit.
5. Occupancy. The principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be
continuously occupied by at least one person having an ownership interest in the lot.
E. Deed restriction and recordation required. Prior to the issuance of a Building and/or
Grading Permit for an accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall record a deed
restriction with the County Recorder's Office, the form and content of which is satisfactory
to the City Attorney. The deed restriction document shall notify future owners of the owner
occupancy requirements and restrictions on short-term rentals. This deed restriction shall
remain in effect so long as the accessory dwelling unit exists on the property.
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Item No. 2a Additional Materials Received
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Memorandum
To: Planning Commission
From: Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner
Date: May 4, 2017
Re: Agenda Item No. 2-Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2017-069)
Staff has prepared a revised draft resolution for the proposed Local Coastal
Program (LCP) Amendment (LC2017-003) related to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) as a result of preliminary feedback received from California Coastal
Commission staff.
Please replace the draft resolution included as Attachment No. PC 2 in the staff
report with the attached revised draft resolution.
The revisions consist of adding a new Coastal Land Use Plan policy (2.7-5) and
including detailed ADU development standards in the Implementation Plan of the
Local Coastal Program. The ADU standards to be included in the Implementation
Plan are similar to the standards included in the proposed Zoning Code
Amendment, except an additional provision was added clarifying when a Coastal
Development Permit is required, no public hearing shall be required.
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REVISED
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING
NEW STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (PA2017-069)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1 . State law (Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299, Statutes of 2016) requires
jurisdictions to amend their local regulations to conform to Government Code
Section 65852.2. Therefore, an amendment to the Local Coastal Program is
necessary.
2. Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299 are intended to address the State housing
crisis by easing regulatory barriers for homeowners who choose to construct
accessory dwelling units.
3. Accessory dwelling units provide housing for family members, students, the
elderly, in-home health care providers, the disabled, and others, at below market
prices within existing neighborhoods. In addition, homeowners who construct
accessory dwelling units benefit from added income and increased sense of
security.
4. Allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones provides
additional rental housing stock.
5. Accessory dwelling units offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing
and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural
character.
6. Pursuant to Section 13515 of the California Code of Regulations, review of the
draft LCP amendment was made available and a Notice of the Availability was
distributed a minimum of six weeks prior the final action.
7. A public hearing was held on May 4, 2017, in the Council Chambers located at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the public
hearing was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NEMC).
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this public hearing.
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SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
This action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(h), "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a
single-family or multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of
Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny" housing and
"second unit ordinances" are exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Similarly, the
ministerial approval of accessory dwelling units is not a "project"for CEQA purposes, and
environmental review is not required prior to approving individual applications.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. Adopting an ordinance consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2 ensures
that the character of the City of Newport Beach (City) is preserved to the maximum
extent possible and that the City's regulation regarding accessory dwelling units
continue to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
2. The City has designated areas where accessory dwelling units may be located, where
permitted by Government Code Section 65852.2, based in part upon adequacy of
water and sewer services and the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow
and public safety.
3. The LCP amendments shall not become effective until approval by the California Coastal
Commission and adoption, including any modifications suggested by the California
Coastal Commission, by resolution and/or ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach.
4. The LCP, including the proposed amendment, will be carried out fully in conformity
with the California Coastal Act.
5. The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into
the operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends submittal of
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2017-003, as set forth in Exhibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to the California Coastal
Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Kory Kramer, Chairman
BY:
Peter Zak, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2017-003
Section 1: Amending Chapter 2.0 (Land Use and Development) of the Coastal Land
Use Plan to add Policy 2.7-5 as follows, with all other provisions of the Coastal Land Use
Plan remaining unchanged:
2.7-5. Administer the provisions of State law relative to the development of accessory
dwelling units to increase the supply of lower-cost housing in the coastal zone and meet the
needs of existing and future residents, while respecting the architectural character of existing
neighborhoods and in a manner consistent with the LCP and any applicable policies from
Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. .
Section 2: Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Subsection 21.18.010(A) and (B)
are amended to read as follows:
A. R-A (Residential-Agricultural) Coastal Zoning District. The R-A Coastal Zoning District is
intended to provide for areas appropriate for detached single-family residential dwelling
units, accessory dwelling units, and light farming uses, each located on a single legal lot,
and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
B. R-1 (Single-Unit Residential) Coastal Zoning District. The R-1 Coastal Zoning District is
intended to provide for areas appropriate for a range of detached single-family residential
dwelling units and accessory dwelling units, each located on a single legal lot, and does
not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Section 3: Table 21.18-1 in NBMC Section 21.18.020(C) (Allowed Uses and Permit
Requirements) is amended, in part to the Accessory Dwelling Units" row as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Units A A --- --- Section
21.48.200
Section 4: Table 21.18-2 in NBMC Section 21.18.030 (Residential Coastal Zoning
Districts General Development Standards) is amended, in part, as to the "Density/Intensity"
row as follows:
Density/Intensity Each legal lot shall be allowed one single-unit detached dwelling. In addition,
one accessory dwelling unit may be allowed.
Section 5: NBMC Subsection 21.31.110(D) (Allowed Encroachments into Setback
Areas) is amended to add subpart 16 to read as follows:
16. Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units may be established within required
setback areas in compliance with the requirements of Section 21.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling
Units).
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Section 6: Table 3-10 in NBMC Section 21.41.040 (Off-Street Parking
Requirements) is amended, in part, as to the "Accessory Dwelling Units" row as follows:
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Accessory Dwelling Units ^As required per Section 21.48.200
Section 7: Amend NBMC Chapter 21.48 to add Section 21.48.200(Accessory Dwelling Units)
to read as follows, with all other provisions of Chapter 21.48 remaining unchanged:
21.48.200 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish the procedures for the creation of
accessory dwelling units as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) and in the California
Government Code Section 65852.2, or any successor statute, in single-unit residential
zoning districts or areas designated for single-family residential use as part of a Planned
Community Development Plan or Specific Plan, and to provide development standards to
ensure the orderly development of these units in appropriate areas of the City.
B. Review Authority. Accessory dwelling units shall be approved in all single-unit residential
coastal zoning districts or areas designated for single-family residential use as part of a
Planned Community Development Plan or Specific Plan, subject to the approval of the
Director upon finding that the following conditions have been met:
1. The dwelling conforms to the development standards and requirements for accessory
dwelling units established in the subsections below.
2. Public and utility services including emergency access are adequate to serve both
dwellings.
C. Development standards. Except as modified by this subsection, an accessory dwelling
unit shall conform to all requirements of the underlying residential coastal zoning district,
any applicable overlay district, and all other applicable provisions of this Code, including
but not limited to height, setback, site coverage, floor area limit, and residential
development standards and design criteria; unless the unit is contained within a legal,
nonconforming structure and does not expand the nonconformity.
1. Minimum lot area. A minimum lot area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, excluding
submerged land area, shall be required in order to establish an accessory dwelling
unit.
2. Setback requirements. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the setback
requirements applicable to the zoning district in which they are located, except in cases
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where the minimum required garage setbacks differ from principal building setbacks,
in which case the following applies:
a. No additional setback shall be required for an existing garage that is converted
to an accessory dwelling unit, provided that the side and rear setbacks comply
with required Building Codes.
b. A setback of no more than five feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be
required for an accessory dwelling unit constructed above the garage.
3. Building height. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one story and a
height of 14 feet, unless the accessory dwelling unit is constructed above a garage, in
which case the structure shall comply with the height limits of the underlying zoning
district.
4. Unit size. The maximum size of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a 750
square feet of floor area, or 50 percent of the existing floor area (excluding garage) of
the principal unit, whichever is less.
5. Design. An accessory dwelling unit shall be designed and sited to:
a. Be similar to the principal dwelling with respect to architectural style, roof pitch,
color, and materials;
b. Protect public access to and along the shoreline areas;
c. Protect public views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas:
d. Protect sensitive coastal resources; and
e. Minimize and, where feasible, avoid shoreline hazards.
6. Conversion of space within existing structure. Notwithstanding the provisions of
subsections CO), C(2), C(3), C(4) and C(5) above, an accessory dwelling unit shall
be permitted if the unit is contained within the existing space of a single-unit dwelling
or existing accessory structure, has independent exterior access from the existing
dwelling, and the side and rear setbacks comply with required Building Codes, and if
the accessory dwelling unit conforms with the following:
a. For the purposes of this section, the portion of the single-unit dwelling or
accessory structure must have been legally permitted and existing for a
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minimum of three years prior to the issuance of a permit to convert the space
into an accessory dwelling unit.
b. No new or separate utility connection may be required between the accessory
dwelling unit and the utility service, such as water, sewer, and power.
7. Fire sprinklers. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers
if they are not required for the principal residence.
8. Passageway. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of
an accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "passageway" means a
pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from the street to one
entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
9. Parking. Parking shall comply with requirements of Chapter 21.40 (Off-Street Parking),
except as modified below:
a. One parking space required for one-bedroom or efficiency unit: two parking
spaces required for unit with two or more bedrooms.
b. Such parking may be provided as tandem parking and/or may be located on
an existing driveway: however, in no case shall parking be allowed in a rear
setback abutting an alley.
c. No parking shall be required for:
i. Accessory dwelling unit converted as part of the existing principal
residence or existing accessory structure as described in subsection
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ii. Accessory dwelling units located within one-half mile of a public transit.
For the purposes of this section "public transit' shall include a bus stop
with fixed route bus service that provides transit service at 15-minute
intervals or better during peak commute periods.
iii. Accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and
historically significant historic district.
iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the
occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
v. When there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the
accessory dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, "car-share
vehicle" shall mean part of an established program intended to stay in
a fixed location for at least 10 years and available to the public.
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d. If an accessory dwelling unit replaces an existing garage, replacement spaces
must be provided. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is
demolished in coniunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit,
any required replacement spaces may be located in any configuration on the
same lot as the accessory dwelling unit, including but not limited to, as covered
spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical
automobile parking lifts.
D. Additional requirements for all accessory dwelling units.
1. Sale of units. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the
principal dwelling.
2. Short-term lodging. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of less
than 30 days.
3. Number of units allowed. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be located on the lot.
4. Existing development. A single-unit dwelling must exist on the lot or shall be
constructed on the lot in conjunction with the construction of the accessory dwelling
unit.
5. Occupancy. The principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be
continuously occupied by at least one person having an ownership interest in the lot.
E. Deed restriction and recordation required. Prior to the issuance of a Building and/or
Grading Permit for an accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall record a deed
restriction with the County Recorder's Office, the form and content of which is satisfactory
to the City Attorney. The deed restriction document shall notify future owners of the owner
occupancy requirements and restrictions on short-term rentals. This deed restriction shall
remain in effect so long as the accessory dwelling unit exists on the property.
F. Coastal Development Permits.
1. Hearing Exemption. All of the provisions of Chapter 21.52 regarding the review and
approval of Coastal Development Permits in relation to accessory dwelling units are
applicable, except that a public hearing as required by Chapter 21.62 shall not be
required. Public notice shall be provided as required in Section 21.62.020, except the
requirements of Section 21.62.020(A) shall be replaced with a statement that no local
public hearing will be held and that written comments on the proposed development
may be submitted.
2. Appeal Exemption. Notwithstanding the local appeal provisions of Chapter 21.64,
coastal development permits for accessory dwelling units that are defined as
"appealable development" pursuant to Section 21.64.035(A) may be directly
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appealable to the Coastal Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section
21.64.035 without a discretionary hearing by the Planning Commission or City Council.
Section 8: The definition of "Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use) in NBMC Section
21.70.020 (Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Land Use). See "Dwelling Unit, Senior Accessory."
Section 9: The definition of "Dwelling Unit, Senior Accessory (Land Use) in NBMC
Section 21.70.020 (Definition of Specialized Terms and Phrases) is amended to read as
follows
DW811ORg I R!t 98Rie, AGG8669FY (I and Use). A dW811ORg , Ri+ a , to and attaG e d to
Dwelling Unit, Accessory (Land Use). A dwelling unit accessory to and attached to, detached
from, or contained within, the principal dwelling unit on a site zoned for a single-family dwelling.
An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, or any
successor statute.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code, or any
successor statute.
Section 10: Subpart 8 in NBMC Subsection 21.90.060(D) (Accessory Uses
Permitted) is amended to read as follows:
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8. Accessory dwelling unit in conformance with Section 21.48.200.
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City of Newport Beach
Peter Zak, Secretary, Planning Commission
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
RE: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE
PROJECT FILE NO. PA2017-069
Dear Mr. Zak:
As management agent for the Newport Hills Community Association, I have been
requested by the Board of Directors to contact you regarding the Notice of Public
Hearing scheduled for May 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ordinance.
The Newport Hills Community Association Board of Directors objects to the proposed
amendment to the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program to conform to Government
Code Section 65852.2 to establish regulations permitting the development of accessory
dwelling units in single-family residential zoning districts.
The Board of Directors believe that allowing these type of"accessory dwellings"or
"granny units"will have a long term effect by creating a rental housing stock in a single
family neighborhood. Having a young adult back from college or grandparent is a low
frequency and usually fairly short term duration need. However, the "accessory dwelling"
remains on the property and is much more likely to be a future rental property, long after
the grandparent or young adult moves out.
The Board of Directors appreciates your consideration of their objection to this
amendment. Should you have any questions regarding the above information, please do
not hesitate to contact the undersigned at(949) 721-1929, thank you.
Sincerely,
c
Jill S walbe
Property Manager
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
1900 Port Carlow • Newport Beach, CA 92660 • (949) 721-1929 tel • (949) 706-3659 fax
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Introduction
Revisions to the City's regulations pertaining to
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Zoning Code Amendment
Local Coastal Program Amendment
■ In response to two bills adopted in 2o16 revising
Gov. Code Sec . 65852 . 2 (State ADU Law)
SBZo69
AB2299
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Whatis an ADU7.
■ An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a secondary dwelling
unit with independent living facilities .
■ Two types :
New Construction (attached or detached)
Conversions (repurposed existing space)
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Intent & Purpose of Law
Lack of affordable housing production in State
■ Alternative to government subsidized housing
Low cost option to create in -fill housing for range
of people
Potential additional income for homeowner
through rental of ADU
■ Reduce development barriers to creation of ADUs
Law does not restrict HONs powers or prohibitions
in CC& Rs
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Current City Regulations
Law enacted in 1982
Encourage the creation ofADUs, but afforded
local flexibility
Including prohibition upon finding adverse impacts
City adopted finding in 1988 and prohibited
ADUs, with the exception of "Granny Units"
■ Current City regulations are now null and void
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Interim State Standards ,1
■ ADUs must be approved ministerially in all single -
family and multi -family zones where only a single -
family units is present .
■ Subject to minimal development standards
City may adopt additional regulations pertaining to
location, lot size, parking, and aesthetics, provided
the regulations are not arbitrary, excessive, and
burdensome and that unreasonably restrict the
creation of ADU
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New Construction Standards
Location •
nd Lot Size
• . r • . • Modified City Standard—'
Location Single-family and multi-family Single-family residential lots only
residential lots
Lot Size No Standard 5,000 square feet
Reason
• Areas with concentration of sub-standards lots impacted by on-street parking
• Most R-2 and RM zoned properties in coastal neighborhoods with substandard
lots
• Unbuilt density and capacity exists, but redevelopment should occur in
conformance with current parking standards to ensure neighborhood
compatibility and preservation of on-street parking for existing residents and
visitors to coast
Community Development Department- Planning Division 7
Planning Commission1
Item No. Additional Materials Presented
69)
Eligible Properties for
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Single-Family Residential Zoned Lots 5,000 sf or Greater
Eligible for Accessory Dwelling Unit New Construction
Planned Communities-Single-Family Equivalent Lots
6,2114 ellgibl.lots wt ofT,4W towl lots 84%Conventional Zoning-R-A;R-1; L
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6.827 ellgIble lots;out of 11.3W total lots 60%
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Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
New Construction • •
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Unit Size
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Unit Size Attached ADU- 50% of existing 750 sf maximum, or 50% of existing
living area, with a max of 1200 sf living area, whichever is less
Detached ADU- 1200 sf
Reason
• To ensure ADU remains subordinate to principal dwelling
• Retain character of single-family neighborhood
• lio sf largerthan previously "granny units"
Community Development Department- Planning Division 9
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
New Construction Standards
Parking
• . r • . • Modified City StandaM�
Parking s space per bedroom or unit Per State Standards, except parking
rear alley setback prohibited and
Spaces may be provided as additional clarifications added:
covered, uncovered, tandem
parking on driveway, orthrough "Public transit stop"- 15-minute
mechanical lifts intervals or better during peak
periods
No parking if within: "Car-share"- Established program
• 1/2 mile of public transit stop in a fixed location and available to
• 1 block of car-share program public
• Historic district
• Area where on-street parking
permits required by not
offered to occupants of ADU
Community Development Department- Planning Division 10
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Map • Eligible Routes
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Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
New Construction Standards
Aesthetics
• . rState StandardsModified City StandaM�
Aesthetics No standard Height
• Detached units restricted to one
story and 14 feet
• Attached units or above garage
subject to standard zoning
Deslgn
• Designed similar to principal
dwelling on lot with respect to
architectural style, roof pitch, color,
and materials
Reason
• Preserve character, minimize appearance of multiple units, and ensure design
ofADU remains subordinate to principal dwelling
Community Development Department - Planning Division 12
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
New Construction Standards
Miscellaneous
• . r • . • Modified City StandaM�
Setbacks Not required for existing Per Zoning Code, except as modified
garage conversion by State Standards
No more than 5 feet from a
side or rear lot line for ADU
constructed above garage
Passageways Not required Per State Standard
(Building
Code
Provision)
Fire Not required if not provided Per State Standard
Sprinklers for principal dwelling
Utilities Connection fees/charges Per State Standard
must be proportionate to
impact ofADU
Community Development Department - Planning Division 13
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Conversion • •
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Location/Lot Size Within any existing single-family dwelling or accessory
structure on a single family zoned lot
Unit Size No limitation
Parking No additional parking required
Utilities No new fees or utility connections
Access Separate exterior access
Setbacks Side and rear sufficient for fire safety
*Clarification Proposed
• Dwelling or structure to be converted must have legally been permitted and
existing for a minimum period of 3 years.
• Prevents immediate conversion of an addition to ADU to avoid standards
applicable to new construction
Community Development Department- Planning Division sq
Planning Commission1
Item No. Additional Materials Presented
Eligible Properties for Conversion
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Planned Communities-Single-Family Equivalent Lots
7,480 tout lots
Conventional Zoning-R-A;R-1; R-1-6000; R-1-7200;R-1-10000;SP-7(SingleFamily Lots)
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Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Additional Requirements
With an ordinance, City may also :
■ Prohibit rentals for short-term lodging
■ Require Owner- Occupancy
Require Deed Restrictions
Recorded on property
Notify future owners or restrictions
Community Development Department - Planning Division 16
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Local Coastal
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Amendments
• Includes similar development standards in
Implementation Plan of LCP
■ Clarifies that when a CDP is required, no public
hearing
■ Adds new Coastal Land Use Plan Policy:
2.7-5. Administer the provisions of State law relative to the development
of accessory dwelling units to increase the supply of lower-cost housing in
the coastal zone and meet the needs of existing and future residents, while
respecting the architectural character of existing neighborhoods and in a
manner consistent with the LCP and any applicable policies from Chapter3
of the Coastal Act.
Community Development Department - Planning Division 17
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Affected PropertiesCoastal •
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Single-Family Residential Zoned Lots -
Eligible for Accessory Dwelling Unit Conversion
(within Coastal Zone) -
CoastalZoneBoundary
Planned Communities-Single-Family Equivalent Lots
518 total lob
Coastal Zoning-R-A; R-1; R-1-6000; SP-7(Single-Family Lots)
5,718 total bts
07/13/2012 Community Development Department- Planning Division 18
Planning Commission - May 4, 2017
Item No. 2c Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
69)
Recommendation
Adopt resolution recommending City Council
approve CA2017-003 and submit ordinance to
HCD
■ Adopt resolution recommending City Council
approve LC2017-003 and submit to the
California Coastal Commission (CCC)
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For more information contact: -
Jaime Murillo
949-644-3209 —
jmurillo@a newportbeachca.gov
www.newportbeachca.gov