A. Size: The total area of the IADU shall be fifty percent (50%) or less of the total square footage of the primary residence and be located within the footprint of the home.
B. Appearance: The architectural design, color pallet, and materials for an IADU shall be similar to the primary dwelling unit.
C. Location: IADUs shall meet the same setbacks as required for the primary residence in the zone.
1. IADUs and the primary dwelling must be on the same parcel and may not be subdivided.
2. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed as long as the zoning requirements for properties in a single-family neighborhood are met. The IADU shall not be within the building front, rear, or side yard setbacks for the zoning district in which the dwelling lot is located. In addition, the following standards apply:
3. Attached accessory dwelling units are allowed:
a. Over an attached garage, provided the accessory unit does not otherwise disrupt required covered parking.
b. Inside the primary residential dwelling through an internal conversion of the housing unit as an addition or in the basement.
c. By an addition to the house, containing an internal connection between dwelling units provided that the addition will not alter the single-family character of the building.
D. Building Entrances: An accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance located on any side or rear of the single-family home or at the front of the home if it is below grade and maintains the characteristics of a single-family home. The purpose of this requirement is to preserve the single-family residential appearance of the building.
E. Parking: A single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall provide at least one (1) additional off-street parking space for the IADU. In no case shall the number of off-street parking spaces be less than the number of vehicles being maintained on the premises. This shall include covered parking, garages and tandem parking in driveways. Tandem parking within a driveway is allowed to meet the parking requirement. No parking spaces may be located within the front or side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, except for within an approved driveway. At a minimum, all parking areas and driveways shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, masonry, or concrete pavers. Permitted accessory parking standards must meet minimum parking requirements. No accessory dwelling may be allowed on any lot that cannot satisfy the parking requirements. (Ord. 2021-14, 9-28-2021)