(A) No accessory dwelling unit shall be created, established, or occupied in a single-family dwelling unless the owner of the property occupies either a portion of the main dwelling or a detached accessory unit on the same single-family lot. For the purpose of this section, the term OWNER OCCUPIED shall be defined as full-time residency within the home by the bona fide property owner(s) for more than 275 days in every calendar year.
(B) Owner occupancy for a dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall not be required when:
(1) The owner cannot live in the dwelling because of a bona fide temporary absence of three years or less for a temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service;
(2) The owner was living in the dwelling immediately prior to leaving for the temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service; and
(3) The owner intends to make the dwelling his or her primary place of residence upon returning from the temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service.
(Prior Code, § 33.06) (Ord. 11-2020, passed 5-6-2020)