(a) All new accessory dwelling units and additions to existing and permitted accessory dwelling units are exempt from compliance with the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), lot coverage, open space, or minimum lot size requirements noted in the Municipal Code unless otherwise specified herein.
(b) All new detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
(c) When an accessory dwelling unit is attached to the existing primary dwelling unit, the maximum allowed size of that accessory dwelling unit shall be no more than 50% of the main dwelling size, provided such requirement does not restrict an accessory dwelling unit size to less than the standard of at least 850 square feet or at least 1,000 square feet for accessory dwelling units with more than one bedroom.
(d) When a balcony, porch or patio is provided in conjunction with an accessory dwelling unit, if said structure is covered, it shall count towards the total accessory dwelling unit square footage allowance.
(e) The Building Division will determine what is considered a landing or a balcony, porch or patio for the purposes of square footage requirements.
(f) If a cover such as a porch or similar type structure is provided over the main entrance of the accessory dwelling unit, and is supported by posts, 25 square feet of the said cover will not count towards the maximum allowable square footage of the accessory dwelling unit.
(g) Accessory dwelling units may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.
(Ord. 197, passed 3-4-2020; Am. Ord. 223, passed 10-12-2022; Am. Ord. 233, passed 3-8- 2023)