17.03.032 Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached.
A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit requires a Conditional Use Permit and must meet all of the following standards:
1. One (1) off-street parking space shall be required for the dwelling unit, in addition to the off-street parking required for the main residence.
2. The accessory dwelling unit shall contain no more than 2 bedrooms and square footage shall be the lesser of 800 square feet or sixty percent (60%) of that of the principal/primary residence.
3. Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per lot with an existing single-family residence. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not be allowed on lots containing a duplex, multi-family dwelling unit, or an attached accessory dwelling unit.
4. Home professions shall be allowed only within the principal dwelling unit.
5. No part of the detached accessory dwelling shall exceed the lesser of (1) 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet in height; or (2) 10 feet higher than the apex of the principal structure.
6. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be allowed on lots with less than 7,000 square feet and must meet all development standards for the zoning district in which it is placed or intended to be sited.
7. Site plans must be provided, including the following:
a. Location and dimensions of the lot(s)
b. Existing topography and natural features
c. Existing layout of the primary/principal residence
d. Proposed modifications to the primary/principal residence and layout of the accessory dwelling unit
e. Existing and proposed off-street parking facilities
f. Existing and proposed locations of all utilities provided to the site
g. Any additional information deemed necessary by the Administrator. (Ord. 1646, 2005).