20.810.030 Applicability.
A. Accessory dwelling unit applicability. ADUs shall be allowed as limited uses in all residential zoning districts (R-2, R-4, R-6, R-9, R-17, R-18, R-22, R-30, R-35, and R-50) if in compliance with all of the development standards contained in VMC 20.810.040. ADUs shall not be allowed within nonresidential zoning districts or in the following circumstances:
1. On properties not containing a detached single-family dwelling.
2. On properties containing activities requiring a home occupation permit pursuant to Chapter 20.860 VMC.
B. Approval process. A proposed ADU shall be reviewed by means of a Type I procedure, pursuant to VMC 20.210.040, subject to the development standards contained in VMC 20.810.040. An ADU use is not subject to site plan review. (Ord. M-4377 § 2(g), 2022; Ord. M-4209 § 2, 2017)