19.39.070 Parking standards

(A) When accessory dwelling unit parking is required by this chapter or provided at the discretion of the homeowner, parking spaces may be covered or uncovered, provided as tandem parking on an existing driveway or on a paved surface in a setback or yard area.

(B) Primary Residence. Parking for the primary residence must comply with Chapter 19.21 except when the garage is converted to a ADU.

(C) Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.

(1) A minimum of one on-site parking space is required.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (C)(1), on-site ADU parking is not required when:

(a) The detached accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit or within one block of a car-sharing pickup/drop-off location; and/or

(b) The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; and/or

(c) The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure; and/or

(d) On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU; and/or

(e) A car share vehicle is located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit; and/or

(f) An accessory dwelling unit building permit application is submitted in conjunction with a building permit application for a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot.

D. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. No on-site parking is required.

E. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. No on-site parking is required.

F. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the city shall not require replacement of the off-street parking spaces. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)