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1) One accessory dwelling unit (detached) may be located on a lot occupied by a single-family home. The lot must comply with minimum dimensional standards. a) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not be permitted on a lot that has an accessory dwelling unit (addition) or accessory dwelling unit (internal). 2) The single-family home or the detached accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by the property owner. The property shall be homesteaded. 3) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 square feet and a maximum gross floor area of 50% of the primary residence. a) The footprint of an accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall count towards the maximum area allowed for accessory buildings as specified in §160.087(A)(2). 4) The exterior design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be consistent with the character of the single-family home. 5) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less, in height. 6) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed. 7) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum setback from side and rear lot lines of five (5) feet, and shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the single-family home. 8) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. The parking space shall comply with § 160.338 Stall, Aisle and Driveway Design. 9) Accessory dwelling units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling and comply with Ch. 119 of this code of ordinances. 10)Accessory dwelling units shall use the same water and sanitary sewer connections, and water meter as the single-family home. 11)An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a different address than the primary residence (such as, 2401-A). Addressing shall be compliant with §§ 150.020 through 150.022 of this chapter. 12)lf the mailbox post is owned and maintained by the city, then the property owner shall reimburse the city for any alterations or replacement; and 13)Property owner is responsible for additional quarterly utility fees upon creation of an accessory dwelling unit, to include the following: sewer service charge; surface water management utility fee; and street lighting utility fee. 14)An accessory dwelling unit (detached) may be permitted to be within a legally nonconforming detached accessory structure, provided the accessory dwelling unit (detached) does not increase the nonconformity of the detached accessory structure.