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Plumbing in Accessory Buildings October 8,1998 Page 2 There is always a potential that an accessory building with a toilet/bathtub/shower that is intended for something other than dwelling use, will occasionally be used as a? added bedroom for short term stays, say when relatives come to stay for a few days or a week. But if a relative stays there all summer, that building has become a guest house. The zoning code does not differentiate between "occasional overnight use" and "gaest house use". If an accessory building has all the basic amenities to be used as a dwelling ("provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation" according to the Building Code) at what level of use does it actually become a dwelling? Absent some clear distinction, we expect there will be a few cases where someone crosses over the line. One possible way to create a distinction would be to prohibit overnight stays entirely unless a Guest House CUP is obtained. Council may wish to consider whether such a limitation should be added to this ordinance. Revised Draft Ordinance Outline Following is an outline of the key points of the redrafted ordinance: 1. 2. 3. 4. Water supply plumbing is allowed in any accessory building that is conforming in location, size and height, regardless of lot size, via staff issued permit without Council approval. Wastewater plumbing (except for toilet or shower or bathtub or a combination of same) is allowed in any accessory building that is conforming in location, height and size, regardless of lot size, via staff issued permit without Council approval, subject to covenants which prohibit home occupation use, secondary dwelling use except by guest house CUP, or rental dwelling use. Wastewater plumbing when such includes a toilet shower, bathtub or a combination of same, shall be allowed only via a "Plumbing in Accessory Building CUP" when such accessory structure is on a lot that is 2.0 acres or larger in area and is not intended to be used as a guest house; or via a valid "Guest House CUP" that has been approved by the City Council. A "Plumbing in Accessory ’ Building CUP" may be approved by Council only when Council finds: - the use of the structure is appropriate in the neighborhood; - the plumbing fixtures proposed are appropriate for the intended use; the lot area is at least 2.0 acres; the accessory building is in a conforming location as to setbacks; and - the property owner agrees to filing of a covenant with restrictions as described in #2 above.