(A) Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are intended to provide flexible housing options in the village by allowing homeowners to establish a second dwelling unit on their property.
(B) ADUs are subject to the following standards.
(1) ADUs shall be limited to permitted districts and properties with single-family dwelling units as the principal use. ADUs shall be subordinate to the single-family dwelling unit.
(2) The owner of the property shall live on-site, either in the principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit.
(3) ADUs shall have their own separate entrance, kitchen, sleeping area and full bathroom facilities.
(4) ADUs may be attached to the single-family dwelling unit and may occupy a basement, first floor or second floor of the principal dwelling or may occupy a separate, detached accessory building.
(5) All ADUs shall meet applicable building and fire codes.
(6) Building materials and designs used on detached ADUs or additions to the principal dwelling for an attached ADU shall be of similar style as that of the principal dwelling.
(7) The minimum size living area shall be 300 square feet.
(8) The maximize size shall not exceed 800 square feet, or the size of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less.
(Ord. 160, passed 4-21-2022)