Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - a smaller, independent residential
dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone single-family
home. Attached or detached from the main structure.
(Ordinance 1837 adopted 9/13/22)
A.
A half-acre
minimum lot size is required for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
B.
An ADU
may be attached or detached from the primary structure.
C.
An attached
ADU must have a separate independent entrance from the primary structure.
D.
If the
ADU is detached, it must be located behind the front build line of
the existing structure and follow the already established setbacks
of an accessory structure.
E.
One additional
parking space is required per bedroom in addition to the required
two spots for the primary dwelling. Additional parking must be accessible
without interfering with the primary structure’s required parking.
F.
Architecture
must be consistent with the primary structure.
G.
An ADU
shall be a minimum of 400 square feet and no larger than fifty percent
of the size of the primary structure with a maximum 1,200 square feet
living area.
H.
An ADU
must have a restroom and either a kitchen or kitchenette.
I.
If water
and sewer connections are tied to the primary structure, the account
will be charged an additional base fee similar to multifamily developments.
J.
Separate
water and sewer services are permitted.
K.
One ADU
is allowed per lot.
L.
Storage
buildings and Manufactured Homes are prohibited from being an ADU.
(Ordinance 1837 adopted 9/13/22)
