The purpose of the internal accessory dwelling unit:
(A) Allow opportunities for property owners to provide social or personal support for family members where independent living is desirable;
(B) Provide for affordable housing opportunities;
(C) Make housing units available to moderate-income people who might otherwise have difficulty finding housing in the county;
(D) Provide opportunities for additional income to off-set rising housing costs;
(E) Preserve the character of residential zones by providing standards governing development of internal accessory dwelling units; and
(F) Ensure that internal accessory dwelling units are properly regulated by requiring property owners to obtain a conditional use permit and a building permit for an internal accessory dwelling unit prior to renting the IADU.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024)