A property owner may request a review to determine the compliance of an accessory dwelling unit. This request shall be conducted through the following application process:
A. Application shall be submitted to the County Planning and Zoning Department and must include, at a minimum, the following:
1. Documentation that demonstrates the property is owner occupied.
2. A to-scale site plan, floor plans of all buildings on the parcel. Such plans may be conceptual but shall provide reasonable accuracy and specifications to allow for full understanding.
3. Fee. The initial application fee for any ADU shall be paid. The payment of a partial application fee, or the submittal of plans for a pre-submittal review shall not constitute a complete application. Fees shall be as set forth in the consolidated fee schedule.
4. Only applications deemed complete by the County Staff shall be processed. Complete applications include appropriate application forms and signatures and documents as required in BEAVER COUNTY.
B. The application review shall, at a minimum, consist of the following:
1. The Zoning administrator or the administrator’s designee shall administer an application review procedure in which the proposed use and the proposed site development plan are evaluated for compliance with all applicable ordinances and codes.
2. Referral of the application to all affected entities.
3. Staff reviewing the application may involve other County Departments for additional considerations or conditions to adequately meet all applicable standards.
C. The administrator, administrator’s designee or staff shall present in writing a determination of the outcome of the review.
D. If the administrator, administrator’s designee or staff determines that an accessory dwelling unit complies with the prevision of this chapter then a notice of compliance shall be recorded on the property at the Beaver County Recorder’s Office.
1. Notices that demonstrate compliance with County’s land use regulations and state statute shall include, at a minimum, the following:
a. a description of the primary dwelling;
b. a statement that the primary dwelling or parcel contains an ADU;
c. a statement that the ADU may only be used in accordance with County’s land use regulations.
2. A compliance determination may be appealed under Beaver County Ordinance. (Ord, 2023-06, 7-18-2023)