A. Under this section, an accessory dwelling unit may be built in advance of the principal dwelling and shall not be required to meet the requirement of SMC 17.220.020(A) that the principal dwelling unit be constructed simultaneously with or prior to the accessory dwelling unit. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all other provisions of the SMC.

B. If a primary dwelling unit is not constructed within four years of completion of the accessory dwelling unit, the accessory dwelling unit will be determined to be the primary dwelling unit on the property and shall be subject to the fees applicable to a primary dwelling unit at the time the unit was permitted. (Ord. 1111, 2018)