Memo re Use of Studio - 2011To: Susan Morgado-Gray, Code Enforcement Officer Date: March 2, 2011
From: Daniel Fama, Assistant Planner
Subject: 401 Esther Avenue -Use Determination
The accessory structure located on the above referenced property was remodeled an<i expanded
pursuant to Building Permit BLD2003-00717 to include a "photography studio," laundry room,
and bathroom facilities. The use of this structure is subject to the provisions pertaining to
accessory structures, contained in Section 21.36.020 of the Campbell Municipal Code, which
state in part:
This section provides standards for accessory structures that are physically detached from, and subordinate to, the main
structure on the site.
A. Living quarters prohibited. An accessory structure shall not include sleeping quarters or a kitchen. The number of
allowed plumbing fixtures shall be limited to two fixtures and may only include a toilet, sink, hot water heater or
washing machine connection. Enclosed workshops with separate entrances are not allowed. Workshops with partial
bathrooms must be open to the rest of the structure by at least asix-foot opening. The community development
director may require the recordation of a deed restriction stating that the structure will not be used as a dwelling unit.
A living unit may be approved in compliance with Section 21.36.200 (Secondary Dwelling Units).
Additionally, Section 21.72.020(A) of the Campbell Municipal Code defines an accessory
structure as follows:
"Accessory structure" means a detached, subordinate building whose use is clearly incidental to that of the main structure
and which does not contain sleeping quarters, a kitchen or storage for commercial motor vehicles in excess of a three-
quarter-ton size. Accessory structures shall comply with the provisions of Section 21.36.020.
By regulation and as defined, an accessory structure may not be used as living quarters.
Therefore, habitation within an accessory structure is prohibited by the Campbell Municipal
Code.
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
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