(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations is to:
• Respond to changes in housing needs and increasing housing costs, while simultaneously respecting the curb appeal and scale of the dwelling units within the surrounding residential area; and
• Increase affordable housing options to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and persons with disabilities; and
• Support more efficient use of the existing housing stock and associated infrastructure; and
• Reduce the carbon footprint by allowing smaller dwelling units.
(b) Applicability. The standards apply to any residential District where ADUs are listed as a permitted - accessory use.
(1) Number. Only one ADU shall be permitted on a lot in the R-MD, RT and CBD Districts.
(2) Density. ADUs do not count toward the density calculations for the District in which they are located.
(3) Accessory Suite (Attached) ADU Standards: All Accessory Suite ADUs shall comply with the following general ADU design standards:
A. The primary dwelling in which the ADU is located shall be owner occupied.
B. An ADU may be no larger than eight hundred (800) square feet or the size of the primary dwelling unit, whichever is less.
C. ADU's shall be limited to residential uses including a minor home occupation and shall not be utilized for any other purpose.
D. One (1) additional parking space is required for the ADU.
E. No new entrances into the primary dwelling shall be created for the Accessory Suite ADU.
F. Any required fire escapes or exterior stairs for access to an upper-level Accessory Suite ADU shall not be located along the front façade of the primary dwelling.
(c) Detached ADU: Detached ADU's shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)