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Section 8. Section 9.6775 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 9.6775 Underaround Utilities. (1) Exemptions from Underground Utility Standards. The following are exempt from the undergrounding requirement of this section: (a) Temporary uses on a development site. (b) New utility connections to structures or buildings with legally established above ground utility service. (c) Secondary dwellings that can be served from an existing legally established above ground utility service to the primary dwelling on the development site. (d) Dwellings on alley access lots that can be served from an existing above ground utility -owned structure. (2) Underground Utility Standards. All new on-site utilities shall be placed underground if there is a utility -owned structure immediately adjacent to the development site, unless adjusted pursuant to the provisions of EC 9.8030(5). This requirement is satisfied if the applicant verifies in writing that utilities will be placed underground concurrent with planned future development to occur within 12 months. Exceptions shall be made for such features as padmounted transformers, switch cabinets, back flow prevention devices and closures needed to safely operate and maintain utility systems. Section 9. Subsections (34) and (35) of Section 9.8030 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are added, to provide as follows: 9.8030 Adjustment Review - Approval Criteria. The planning director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny an adjustment review application. Approval or conditional approval shall be based on compliance with the following applicable criteria. (34) Secondary Dwellings. Where this land use code provides that the standards for secondary dwellings may be adjusted, the standards may be adjusted upon demonstration by the applicant that the applicable corresponding criteria are met. (a) Temporary Leave. A property owner may exceed the temporary leave provisions by one additional consecutive year if the property owner submits proof of temporary leave status from the property owner's employer, educational facility, volunteer organization or medical provider. (b) Conversion of Existing Building. A legally established building existing as of [effective date of ordinance] may be converted to a secondary dwelling if it complies with all of the following: 1. The existing structure satisfies all secondary dwelling standards except the applicable sloped setback under Building Height/interior Setback at EC 9.2571(17)(x)3. or EC 9.2751(17)(b)5. 2. The secondary dwelling is limited to 600 square feet in total building square footage, and 15 feet in height. Ordinance - Page 18 of 20