The purposes of the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance are to:
A. Increase the supply of housing without the need for additional infrastructure or further land development;
B. Provide flexible housing options for residents and their families;
C. Provide workforce housing;
D. Increase housing density into the community with minimal negative impact;
E. And to provide elderly citizens with the opportunity to retain their homes and age in place.
(Ord. 897 (part), 2023)
All definitions included elsewhere in Title 17 of the City of Custer Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter. Accessory dwelling units are only allowed in zoning districts in which they are listed as a conditional or permitted use as defined in Title 17 of the City of Custer Municipal Code.
“Accessory dwelling unit” means a residential living unit that is within or attached to a single-family dwelling or is located in a detached structure and that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.
1. “Attached accessory dwelling unit” means an accessory dwelling unit that is physically connected to the principal residence.
2. “Detached accessory dwelling unit” means a stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary structure.
(Ord. 897 (part), 2023)
Construction of accessory dwelling units requires a building permit as outlined by Chapter 15.04 of Custer Municipal Code. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with all adopted sections of the International Building Code (IBC).
(Ord. 897 (part), 2023)
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