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<br /> <br />1) One accessory dwelling unit (detached) may be located on a lot occupied by a <br />single-family home. The lot must comply with minimum dimensional standards. <br />a) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not be permitted on a lot that has an <br />accessory dwelling unit (addition) or accessory dwelling unit (internal). <br />2) The single-family home or the detached accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by <br />the property owner. The property shall be homesteaded. <br />3) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 <br />square feet and a maximum gross floor area of 50% of the primary residence. <br />a) The footprint of an accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall count towards the <br />maximum area allowed for accessory buildings as specified in §160.087(A)(2). <br />4) The exterior design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be consistent with the <br />character of the single-family home. <br />5) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet or that of <br />the principal structure, whichever is less, in height. <br />6) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, <br />but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed. <br />7) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum setback from side and <br />rear lot lines of five (5) feet, and shall not be located closer to the front lot line than <br />the single-family home. <br />8) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory <br />dwelling unit. <br />9) Accessory dwelling units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with Ch. <br />119 of this code of ordinances. <br />10) Accessory dwelling units shall use the same water and sanitary sewer connections, <br />and water meter as the single-family home. <br />11) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a different address than the <br />primary residence (such as, 2401-A). Addressing shall be compliant with §§ 150.020 <br />through 150.022 of this chapter. <br />12) If the mailbox post is owned and maintained by the city, then the property owner <br />shall reimburse the city for any alterations or replacement; and