Accessory dwellings may be created on the same property as a single-family dwelling as an accessory use only if such units comply with the following limits, requirements, and conditions:
(1) An accessory dwelling must meet all standards of the minimum housing code for independent living units.
(2) The principal use of the lot shall be a single-family dwelling. Manufactured homes shall not be used as accessory dwellings.
(3) No more than one accessory dwelling shall be permitted on a single lot in conjunction with the principal dwelling unit.
(4) The accessory dwelling shall not be served by a driveway separate from that serving the principal dwelling unless the accessory dwelling is accessed from a rear alley and the principal dwelling is accessed from a street.
(5) A detached accessory dwelling shall be housed in a building not exceeding six hundred fifty (650) square feet of first-floor area (maximum footprint); the structure may be dwelling only or may combine dwelling with garage, workshop, studio, or similar use. The accessory dwelling living area shall not exceed six hundred fifty (650) square feet of floor area.
(6) A detached accessory dwelling shall be located in the established rear yard and meet the setback standards applicable for accessory buildings.
(7) The maximum height for an accessory dwelling shall be twenty (20) feet.
(8) An accessory dwelling must be registered with the Planning Director at the time a certificate of occupancy is obtained. (Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)