19.39.040 Definitions

"Accessory dwelling unit" means any of the following:

(1) One dwelling unit attached to, within, or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling unit that is on the same parcel in areas zoned to allow single-family and/or multifamily dwelling residential use, and provides permanent and independent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation for one or more persons.

(2) An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.

(3) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) Multiple accessory dwelling units up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings, as defined in Government Code section 65852.2, subdivision (e)(1)(C).

"Junior accessory dwelling unit" means one accessory dwelling unit that is 500 square feet or less that is contained entirely in the primary residence or within an attached garage.

"Primary residence" means the residential dwelling that existed on the parcel before or constructed concurrent with the accessory dwelling unit.