Any request for single secondary living quarters or single accessory apartments such as basement, attic or garage apartments within residential dwellings must be reviewed and approved by the planning commission. The limit is one freestanding secondary living quarters or apartment per lot/dwelling. Secondary living quarters and accessory apartments within residential dwellings are permitted uses in all zones; however, the following criteria must be established prior to building permit issuance or the use shall become conditional:
A. Size: The maximum size for secondary living quarters shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet. This amount shall be included in the total building square footage calculations for all structures.
B. Parking: One on site parking space shall be provided in addition to the underlying parking requirements for the zone.
C. Single Utility Meters: The main dwelling and the secondary quarters shall be on the same utility meters.
D. Building And Fire Codes: The structure and/or improvements must meet international building code regulations as well as any fire codes in effect. (Ord., 1-18-2005)