Ordinance 1045 - 2025/07/28 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1) One accessory dwelling unit (detached) may be located on a lot occupied by a single-familybome. 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) Either the single-family home or the detached accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by the property owner. The property shall be homesteaded, designating it as the owner's primary residence. a) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the accessory dwelling unit (detached), at least one of the units must be occupied by the owner and a restrictive covenant must be submitted for review by the City Attorney and recorded against the property. 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 shall be constructed on permanent foundation made of concrete, concrete block or wood and anchoring system in accordance with the State Building Code. 6) An accessory dwelling, unit (detached) shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less, in height. 7) 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. 8) 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. 9) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. 10) Accessory dwelling units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with Ch. 119 of this code of ordinances. a) Use of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (detached) as a Short -Term Rental is prohibited. 11) Accessory Dwelling Units (detached) shall use the same or separate water and sanitary sewer connections, and water meter from the single-family home, subject to inspection by the Department of Public Works. a) If Public Works determines that the existing water and sewer is adequate for both the primary structure and detached ADU, no separate water and sewer connection is required. b) If Public Works determines that the existing service is undersized, then a separate water and sewer connection shall be required to be installed by the applicant to serve the detached ADU.