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SECOND UNIT DWELLING STANDARDS & CHECK LIST <::::: • Owner Occupancy.The owner of the property shall occupy either the existing single-family dwelling or the proposed second unit dwelling for a period exceding 90 days per year provided the primary dwelling unit or the second unit dwelling is occupied by not more than two (2) adults, one of whom is at least fifty five (55) years of age or is ill or infirm and under a doctor's orders to be under close and watchful attention. • Size of Unit The second unit dwelling shall conform to the following requirements: Except as provided below,the second unit dwelling shall not exceed one thousand,two hundred 0200) square feat of living area; In areas zoned AG,AL,or AU,the second unit dwelling may exceed one thousand,two hundred (1200) square feet of living area provided the existing dwelling is used as the second unit dwelling. Setbacks. The second unit dwelling shall comply with all yard requirements for a main structure in the zone in areas zoned AG, A-L, or A-U the second unit dwelling may extend into the front yard area if it is not a mobilehome. • Off-Street Parking. One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided unless it can be demonstrated that the occupant of the second unit dwelling is incapable of operating a motor vehicle. • Common Driveway. Except in AG zones the second unit dwelling must use a common driveway with the existing single- family residence. • Compatibility. The second unit dwelling shall be similar to or compatible with, the existing single family dwelling. • Conversion or Removal. The following requirements shall apply to the conversion or removal of the second unit dwelling: The second unit dwelling shall be erected, constructed, or installed so as to allow for its feasible removal or conversion to a nonresidential, accessory use; Within three (3) months after the second unit dwelling is vacated,the unit shall be either removed from the premises, converted to a permitted, nonresidential, accessory use, or converted to be part of the existing single-family residence. • Public Sewer and Water. In urban centers, both the proposed second unit dwelling and the existing single family dwelling must be connected to a public sewage disposal system and to a public water system. • Other Codes. The second unit dwelling shall conform with all the requirements of the Environmental Division,the County Local Health District and any other agency that are applicable to residential units in the zone in which the property is located. • Mobilehomes. If the Second Unit Dwelling is proposed to be a mobilehome see 'Mobilehome Installation and Occupancy Requirements'for additional standards Time Limits. If the Second Unit Dwelling is a mobilehome the permit is valid for only three years. Continued use will require a new permit CC&P's.The granting of a second unit dwelling is valid only insofar as there are no CC&R's (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) applicable to the property that would otherwise prohibit the use. • North Arrow, Date and Scale: Use an engineer's scale (.e., 1'to 10', 1'to 30', etc.). The direction of'north'should be pointing towards the top of the page. • Streets and Easements: Location and narries of all streets and easements bordering on the property with access details. • Property Lines: All property lines or boundary lines of the parcel with dimensions. • Structures and the Second Unit Dwelling: All existing structures including covered areas such as patios, driveways and walks located on the property and the location of the proposed Second Unit Dwelling with dimensions, square footage and distances from other structures and property lines. The use and number of floors should be labeled on each structure. • Parking and Driveways: The location, dimensions and surface material of all existing and proposed parking and driveways. • Water Wells: The location of existing and proposed water wells on-site and any off-site wells within 150'of the proposed mobilehome. Wells must be meet the following setbacks: 5'from structures; 50'from septic tanks; 100'from leach lines; 150'from sumps or seepage pits; and 10'from property lines. • Sewers and Septic Tanks: The location of the mobilehome sewer outlet, public sewer hook-up, or existing and proposed sewage disposal systems and any off-site sewage disposal systems within 150' of the property. Septic tanks must meet the following setbacks: 5'from property lines, structures,m driveways and swimming pools; 50'from water wells. Leach lines must meet the following setbacks: 10'from structures, driveways and swimming pools; 100'from wells, streams and waterways. 5'to 75'from property lines depending on zoning or the location of septic systems on adjoining properties (this requirement also applies to seepage pits). -5-