16.333.030 APPLICABILITY
A. New Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Any construction, establishment, alteration, enlargement, or modification of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, other development standards in this title applicable to the district in which the lot is located, and the City’s Building and Construction Codes as set forth in Title 15.
B. Legal Nonconforming Accessory Dwelling Units
All accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units which were legal at the time of their creation but which do not conform to this chapter are deemed nonconforming and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 16.400 (Nonconformities).
C. Existing Illegal Accessory Dwelling Units
Subject to Government Code Section 65852.2(e)(2) and (n), the provisions of this chapter shall in no way validate any existing illegal accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit. An application may be made pursuant to this chapter to convert an illegal accessory dwelling unit to a legal conforming accessory dwelling unit, and shall be subject to the same standards and requirements as for a newly proposed accessory dwelling unit.
D. Designation of Existing Primary Dwelling Unit to Accessory Dwelling Unit
An existing residential structure may be designated as an accessory dwelling unit at such time as a new primary dwelling unit is constructed, provided the existing structure conforms to all current development standards of this chapter and approval of an accessory dwelling unit permit is obtained. (20-02; 19-07)