An accessory dwelling unit shall be located on the same premises as a single-family dwelling as a permitted use in the Central Business District only. Accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the following conditions and requirements:
(a) Principal Owner. A principal owner of the principal dwelling must reside in either the principal dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit.
(b) Size. The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 600 square feet or 40 percent of the floor area of the existing residence, whichever is greater.
(c) Parking. The number of off-street parking spaces for the accessory dwelling unit shall be not less than one.
(d) Occupancy. The occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit shall be no more than two persons.
(e) Bulk and Setbacks. All zoning district bulk and setback requirements shall apply to the site.
(f) Architectural Review Board Review. Accessory dwelling units shall be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board to ensure compliance to the following standards:
(1) Design. Architectural design, style and appearance of the principal residential building must be maintained;
(2) Consistency. If an addition is proposed as part of the creation of the accessory dwelling unit, the addition must be consistent with the existing facade, roof pitch, building materials and colors and windows of the building;
(3) Access. Access to an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to a common entrance foyer or exterior entrance to be located on the side or rear of the building.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)