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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.300
Section 17C.300.140
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.300 Accessory Dwelling Units

Section 17C.300.140 Accessory Dwelling Unit Expiration

 

  1. Transfer.

In the case where a lot with an accessory dwelling unit also has a Short-Term Rental under chapter 17C.316 SMC, an accessory dwelling unit permit is not transferable to any other property or any other person except to the new owner of the subject property when the property will be owner occupied.

  1. Expiration.

Approval of an accessory dwelling unit expires when the:

    1. accessory dwelling unit is altered and is thus no longer in conformance with the plans approved by the Development Services Department; or
    1. property ceases to maintain the required off-street parking spaces for the accessory and principal dwelling units; or
    1. in the case where a lot with an accessory dwelling unit also has a Short-Term Rental under chapter 17C.316 SMC, legal titleholder of the property ceases to own and reside in either the principal or the accessory dwelling unit.

 

Date Passed: Monday, October 20, 2025

Effective Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

ORD C36753 Section 23