The following provisions shall apply to limited accessory dwelling units in the RC, A, R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MXD, PUD, and MX districts.
(A) Only 1 limited accessory dwelling unit ("ADU") may be created on a lot.
(B) A limited accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed within 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 limited accessory dwelling unit. On-street parking may be utilized to meet this requirement.
(E) The limited accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in size, excluding decks, porches, patios or other items that are not part of the primary footprint of the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit greater than 1,000 square feet shall be reviewed as a special exception under § 1-19-8.321.
(F) A limited 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).
(G) 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.
(H) The owner of the principal residence shall file an annual statement with the Zoning Administrator verifying that conditions under which the limited accessory dwelling unit was granted remain the same.
(I) If the ownership of the lot changes, the subsequent owner must provide a statement as to the continued use and eligibility of the accessory dwelling unit.
(J) If the Zoning Administrator, after consultation with appropriate County staff, determines that the limited accessory dwelling unit is not in compliance with the above provisions as well as all safety, health, and environmental standards, approval of the accessory dwelling unit may be revoked pursuant to § 1-19-2.210.
(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)