A. A detached ADU shall be a permanent structure. Trailers, mobile homes, and other portable structures especially structures with wheels shall not be permitted as a detached ADU.
B. A detached ADU is not eligible to have an internal accessory dwelling unit
C. Exterior lighting shall provide illumination directed downward. Light source shall not be visible from adjacent properties.
D. Parking shall be in a garage or 8 feet from an adjacent property or not visible from an adjacent property unless utilizing a driveway in the front yard.
E. Entrances, parking, and stairways within 15 feet of an adjacent property shall not be visible from the adjacent property. This may be done with a fence along the side and rear property lines, landscaping that is dense enough to obscure activity or placing the entrances and stairs out of view of adjacent properties.
F. Detached ADUs shall not be built on slopes of 30% or greater.
G. Exterior stairways and landing shall not encroach into a setback.
TABLE 4
Specific Use Limitations of Specific Standards | ||
Minimum Parcel Area | See Beaver County Code for Zoning Districts | |
Location | Rear Yard | See Beaver County 9-1-6 for definition |
Maximum Area of ADU | See Beaver County Code | |
Parcel Coverage Total | Determined by the underlying zone designation | |
Parcel Coverage for Rear Yard | 25% | |
Setbacks from Side and Rear Yards | 5 Feet | Heights greater than 16 feet require increased setbacks. |
Setback from Main Building | 5 Feet Minimum | See additional standards, location and setback requirements. |
Maximum Height | 24 Feet and must follow all County requirements | Must also follow setback and height requirements of Beaver County. |
Off-Street Parking | 2 per ADU and minimum parking standard has been met for principal dwelling. | Additional parking stalls or driveways created to accommodate an ADU are subject to standards of Beaver County Code section 9-15-4. |
Occupancy Limit in ADU | 1 occupant per 210 sq. ft. of Habitable space | |
(Ord, 2023-06, 7-18-2023)