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1) One accessory dwelling unit (detached) be located on a lot occupied by a single-family home. <br />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 accessory <br />dwelling unit (addition) or accessory dwelling unit internal). <br />2) Either the single-family home or the detached accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by the <br />property owner. The property shall be homesteaded designating_ it as the owner's primary residence. <br />a) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the accessory dwelling unit detached) at <br />least one of the units must be occupied by the owner and a restrictive covenant must be submitted <br />for review by the City Attorney and recorded against the property. <br />3) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 square feet and a <br />maximum gross floor area of 50% of the primary residence. <br />a) The footprint of an accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall count towards the maximum area <br />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 character of the single- <br />family home. <br />5) An accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed on pennanent foundation made of concrete, concrete <br />block or wood and anchoring system in accordance with the State Building Code. <br />6) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure <br />whichever is less, in height. <br />7) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12 but no steeper than <br />12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed. <br />8) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum setback from side and rear lot lines of <br />five (5) feet, and shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the single-family home. <br />9) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. <br />10) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall be licensed as a rental dwelling and comply with Ch. 119 <br />of this code of ordinances. <br />a) The license application fee shall be waived if the unit is either vacant, occupied by property <br />owner, or occupied by the immediate familyof f the property owner, subject to annual submission <br />of the rental license application form. <br />11) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall be served by private sewer and water service lines. The <br />property owner shall be responsible for the private connection in terms of maintenance. <br />a) The accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall utilize the same water and sanitary sewer connection <br />as the primary residence, as established at the main line, via a Y-fitting. The water line shall be <br />tapped after the water meter is attached to the main dwelling. <br />