The following provisions shall apply to all accessory dwelling units greater than 1,000 square feet in the RC, A, R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MXD, PUD and MX districts.
(A) Only 1 accessory dwelling unit ("ADU") may be created on a lot.
(B) Accessory dwelling units greater than 1,000 square feet shall be allowed in single-family dwellings, in an accessory structure, or built as a separate accessory structure, on a single-family lot.
(C) The owner of the property must reside in the principal dwelling or in the accessory dwelling unit.
(D) There must be at least 1 additional parking space provided for the accessory dwelling unit. On-street parking may be utilized to meet this requirement.
(E) An accessory dwelling unit located in an accessory structure or built as a separate accessory structure must comply with the accessory structure requirements of § 1-19-8.240(B).
(F) ADUs are intended to serve ongoing housing needs of county residents. Short term rental of ADUs in the nature of extended stay hotels, Airbnbs, or seasonal temporary housing is not permitted.
(G) The owner of the principal residence shall file an annual statement with the Zoning Administrator verifying that the conditions under which the special exception was granted remain the same.
(H) If the ownership of the lot changes, the subsequent owner must provide a statement to the Zoning Administrator as to the continuing use and eligibility of the accessory dwelling unit.
(I) Due to the nature of this use, site plan approval can be granted by the Zoning Administrator in lieu of the Planning Commission.
(J) An accessory dwelling unit meeting the provisions of § 1-19-8.212 shall be considered a permitted accessory use and therefore not subject to this section.
(Ord. 91-33-033, 12-3-1991; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 11-28-594, 11-22-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 18-16, 8-21-2018; Bill No. 20-10, 7-21-2020)