Can I have a guest cottage or second dwelling unit?

Yes, if the land area that the unit is placed on does not have an average slope greater than 20% and it is served by a sanitary sewer system.

  • A guest cottage may not exceed 600 square feet in size, and must not have a kitchen facility. A deed restriction is required to be placed on the title of the property prohibiting a secondary dwelling unit. A building permit is required to establish a guest cottage.
  • A secondary dwelling unit may not exceed 800 square feet in habitable area (excluding garages, decks, and porches) and must be located on a lot that is 10,000 square feet or greater. A kitchen facility is permitted in a secondary dwelling unit. A building permit is required to establish a secondary dwelling unit.

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1. How do I find out what the zoning district is for a specific parcel?
2. How can I determine what uses are allowed in a particular zoning district?
3. What is the Planning Department Phone Number?
4. What are the Planning Department hours?
5. How do I begin the permit process?
6. How long does the permit process take?
7. Do I need a tree removal permit?
8. How do I obtain a Use Permit, Design Review, Variance Permit, Land Division Permit, or Rezoning Permit?
9. How do I get a copy of an assessor's parcel map?
10. Can I have a guest cottage or second dwelling unit?