Accessory living quarters, as defined in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses), are subject to the following provisions.
.010 Number of Units Per Parcel. Only one (1) accessory living quarter shall be allowed on any one (1) lot.
.020 Design. An accessory living quarter shall comply with the following design provisions:
.0201 Exterior stairs shall not be visible from any public right-of-way, excluding alleys;
.0202 The design, color, material and texture of the roof shall be substantially the same as the main dwelling unit;
.0203 The color, material and texture of all building walls shall be similar to and compatible with the main dwelling unit; and
.0204 The architectural style of the accessory living quarter shall be the same or similar to the main dwelling unit, or, if no architectural style can be identified, the design of the living quarter shall be architecturally compatible with the main dwelling unit, and shall maintain the scale and appearance of a single-family dwelling.
.030 Occupancy. The accessory living quarter shall be exclusively used for guests or employees of the occupants of the main dwelling, shall not be rented in return for any payment or service, and shall not otherwise be used as a separate dwelling.
.040 Kitchens. An accessory living quarter shall not contain kitchen facilities separate from those of the main dwelling unit.
.050 Utility Services. The accessory living quarters shall not be metered separately from the main dwelling unit for gas, electricity, communications, water and sewer services.
.060 Floor Area. The total floor area of the accessory living quarter shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the main dwelling unit.
.070 Bedrooms. The accessory living quarter shall contain no more than two (2) bedrooms.
.080 Development Standards. Accessory living quarters shall conform to the development standards for the main dwelling, including but not limited to, lot coverage and front, rear and side setbacks.
.090 Height. In addition to meeting the height requirements of the zone in which it is located, the height of the accessory living quarter shall not exceed the height of the main dwelling unit.
.100 Parking. The number of parking spaces for the single-family home shall be based on the number of bedrooms in both the main dwelling unit and the accessory living quarters, in compliance with Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6419 § 8; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6384 § 7; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6570 § 16; March 19, 2024.)