Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed on residential lots in conjunction with primary dwelling units under the following conditions.
(A) There may be no more than one ADU per residential lot. All lots must be in conformance with size and dimensional requirements of this chapter.
(B) ADUs must meet the same standards and building codes as residential dwellings. Manufactured homes, sheds, recreational vehicles and campers are not permissible as ADUs.
(C) Total heated square footage and any associated spaces of an ADU shall be limited in size to 50% of the heated square footage of the primary dwelling or 750 square feet, whichever is less.
(D) Regardless of other provisions of this chapter, ADUs shall be subordinate to primary dwellings in both placement and dimension. In no case shall an ADU be taller, wider or longer than its associated primary dwelling.
(E) Attached ADUs or those otherwise built into the interior of a primary dwelling, such as garage apartments and additions, shall not extend into the front yard or beyond the original front exterior of the primary dwelling. Such units shall have their entrances only on the side or rear of the primary structure and shall meet all other area yard and height requirements of this chapter
(F) Detached ADUs shall be in accordance with area yard and height requirements of this chapter for their associated zoning district and shall be placed in accordance with said requirements.
(G) ADUs shall be serviced under the same utility accounts as the primary structure and shall not be assigned unique addresses or use separate mailboxes.
(H) ADUs shall be provided at least one designated off-street parking space and shall not feature a separate driveway in the front yard.
(I) Unobstructed and easily discernible access shall be provided to the front door of all ADUs at all times for direct contact by city and county public safety, emergency services and inspections personnel. Any fences or other barriers must be remain unlocked for such purposes.
(J) ADUs shall be in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter including uses such as homestays and bed and breakfasts.
(Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)