Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach's code: Both new parcels must be at least 1,200 square feet. (§ 18.54.050); The applicant must live in one unit as their main home for at least 3 years. (Applies to the applicant for an urban lot split, counted from approval.) (§ 18.54.030).

Lot splits under SB 9 in Imperial Beach: the local rules

Imperial Beach code What Imperial Beach's code adds
How the lot may be divided	Neither new parcel may be smaller than 40% of the original lot area. Applies: Applies to an urban lot split into no more than 2 parcels of about equal area. § 18.54.050 · code text one parcel shall not be smaller than 40% of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.
Unit size	Each unit may be no more than 800 square feet of floor area, not counting parking. Applies: Applies to units in an urban lot split subdivision. § 18.54.050 · code text Unit size shall be not greater than 800 square feet in floor area not inclusive of parking. 1 more unit of no more than 800 square feet. Applies: Applies to a parcel with an existing single-family home. § 18.54.160 · code text one additional unit of not more than 800 square feet in floor area may be developed pursuant to this section. 2 units of no more than 800 square feet each. Applies: Applies to a parcel with no existing home, or where the existing home will be demolished. § 18.54.160 · code text two units of not more than 800 square feet in floor area each may be developed pursuant to this section.
Minimum new lot size	Both new parcels must be at least 1,200 square feet. § 18.54.050 · code text Both newly created parcels shall be no smaller than 1,200 square feet.
Standards	No more than 16 feet high and 1 story. Applies: Applies to units built on an urban lot split subdivision. § 18.54.050 · code text Units constructed on an urban lot split subdivision approved pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed 16 feet in height and one story Lot frontage and width must be at least 40% of the original lot frontage and width. Applies: Applies to lots in an urban lot split. § 18.54.050 · code text Lot frontage and lot width shall be no less than 40% of the original lot frontage and original lot width. Each unit must be at least 10 feet from any other structure on the parcel. Applies: Attached or connected units are allowed if building code and separate sale requirements are met. § 18.54.160 · code text Each unit in a two-unit residential development shall be separated by a distance of at least ten feet from any other structure on the parcel Must meet all objective zoning, subdivision and design review standards of the underlying zone. Applies: Applies to lots from an urban lot split; standards are eased only as needed to allow 2 units of 800 square feet. § 18.54.060 · code text Development proposed on lots created by an urban lot split subdivision shall comply with all objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design review standards applicable to the parcel based on the underlying zoning No more than 2 units in total on any parcel created by an urban lot split. Applies: Applies to parcels created by urban lot split procedures. § 18.54.050 · code text no more than two total units are allowed on any single parcel created using urban lot split subdivision procedures.
Owner occupancy	The applicant must live in one unit as their main home for at least 3 years. Applies: Applies to the applicant for an urban lot split, counted from approval. § 18.54.030 · code text the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. No owner-occupancy affidavit is required. Applies: Applies to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation. § 18.54.030 · code text An affidavit shall not be required of an applicant that is either a "community land trust" or a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as defined in the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Parking	Up to 1 off-street parking space per unit. Applies: Applies to lots outside the coastal zone. § 18.54.050 · code text off-street parking of up to one space per unit is required No parking is required. Applies: Lots outside the coastal zone within a 1/2-mile walk of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop. § 18.54.050 · code text The parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code. No parking is required. Applies: Lots outside the coastal zone with a car share vehicle within 1 block. § 18.54.050 · code text There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.

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