ORD 2005-20 ADU REQUIREMENTSOrdinance 2005-20
Third Reading, 08/03//05
ORDINANCE 2005-20
An Ordinance of the City of Bainbridge Island, pertaining
to requirements for accessory dwelling units, and
amending Chapter 18.89 of the Bainbridge Island
Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Comprehensive Plan on September 1, 1994,
subsequently amended, which contains a Housing Element that establishes goals and
policies to encourage the availability of diverse housing options to all economic
segments, promote a variety of densities and housing types, and encourage preservation
of existing housing stock; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the state Growth Management Act, the City's
Housing Element also includes policies that permit accessory dwelling units in most
residential zones, and
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance 95-07 on May 4, 1995,
establishing Chapter 18.89 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, which contains
requirements for siting accessory dwelling units in the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 18.89 also specifies rental restrictions pertaining to
accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, in September 2003 the Mayor appointed the Ninety-Day
Affordable Housing Task Force, charged with reviewing the City's housing programs;
and
WHEREAS, the Task Force recommended a number of revisions to the City's
housing programs, including removing the accessory dwelling unit rental restrictions
contained in Chapter 18.89, now therefore,
Ordinance 2005-20
Third Reading, 08/03//05
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 18.89.030 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is
amended as follows:
18.89.030 General requirements.
A. An accessory dwelling unit may be created within, or detached from, any single-
family dwelling, whether existing or new, as a subordinate use, where permitted by this
chapter.
B. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be created per parcel.
C. No variances shall be granted for an accessory dwelling unit.
D. Only the property owner, which shall include title holders and contract purchasers,
may apply for an accessory dwelling unit. ~-k ...... ,~ ........... , ......... ;,k~ ~k~
E. One off-street parking space shall be provided in addition to off-street parking that
is required for the primary dwelling pursuant to BIMC 18.81.030.
F. Accessory dwelling units shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the
primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling containing 800 square feet of floor space or
less. If a separate outside entrance is necessary for an accessory dwelling unit located
within the primary dwelling, that entrance must be located either on the rear or side of the
building.
G. Detached accessory dwelling units in the R-4.3, R-3.5, and R-2.9 zones shall have
minimum 1 O-foot side setbacks for single-story and 15-foot side setbacks for two-story.
H. School impact fees and qualified exemptions from those fees as provided in
Chapter 15.28 BIMC shall apply.
I. All other applicable standards including, but not limited to, lot coverage, setbacks,
parking requirements, and health district requirements for water and sewage must be met.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect five days after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this J~. y of .~/.~...~, 2005.
APPROVED by the Mayor this ~ f '~,~0~05.~
DARLENE KORD~
ATTE S T/AU THEN TI CATE:
St[JR P. KA'SPER, City Clerk'
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Ordinance 2005-20
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROD P. KASEGUMA, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER: