HomeMy WebLinkAbout2887 Accessory Units RR.5 ZoneORDINANCE NO. 2887
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING CHAPTER 18.16 OF THE ASHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE, LAND USE ORDINANCE, ALLOWING
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN
THE RR-.5 ZONE
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 18.16.030.J. Conditional Uses is added to the Ashland Municipal
Code and shall read:
"J. Accessory residential units, subject to the Type I procedure and criteria, and the
following additional criteria:
1. The proposal must conform with the overall maximum lot coverage and
setback requirements of the underlying zone.
2. The maximum number of dwelling units shall not exceed 2 per lot.
3. The maximum gross habitable floor area (GHFA) of the accessory
residential structure shall not exceed 50% of the GHFA of the primary
residence on the lot, and shall not exceed 1000 sq. ft. GHFA.
4. Additional parking shall be in conformance with the off-street Parking
provisions for single-family dwellings of this Title.
5. If the accessory residential unit is not part of the primary dwelling, all
construction and land disturbance associated with the accessory
residential unit shall occur on lands with less than 25% slope.
6. If located in the Wildfire zone, the accessory residential unit shall have
a residential sprinkler system installed.
7. The lot on which the accessory residential unit is located shall have
access to an improved city street, paved to a minimum of 20' in width,
with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
8. No on-street parking credits shall be allowed for accessory residential
units in the RR-.5 zone."
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the 6 DAY OF AUGUST, 2002,
and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 20 DAY OF AUGUST, 2002
arbara M Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this 20 DAY OF AUGUST, 2002.
n-Morison, Acting Council Chair
15aui Noite, City Attorney