Supplementary Requirements
7.3 Accessory Dwellings
When allowed, accessory dwellings shall be subject to the following additional requirements:
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The accessory dwelling is located within the primary dwelling or meets the locational and dimensional requirements for accessory structures. |
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Only one accessory dwelling is allowed. The primary dwelling must be located on a lot which meets the minimum area requirements of the zoning district, but need not meet the minimum dimensional requirements for the zoning district. |
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The owner of the property must occupy either the primary or the accessory dwelling. |
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The heated floor area of the accessory dwelling shall not be less than 400 square feet. |
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In addition to the requirement of a minimum floor area of 400 square feet, the accessory dwelling shall not exceed a maximum of 30% of the floor area of the primary dwelling. |
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Interpretation: Examples of accessory dwelling
square footage are: |
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1. |
A 1,333 square foot primary dwelling is needed for a 400 square foot accessory dwelling. (30% of 1,333 = 400 square feet) |
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2. |
A 2,000 square foot primary dwelling is needed for a 600 square foot accessory dwelling. |
| 6. |
The property shall retain a single family appearance from the street. |
| 7. |
One additional off-street parking space shall be provided. The space may not be located in the required yard spaces. |
| 8. |
Accessory dwellings in the RD district may exceed the maximum floor area of 30% of the floor area of the primary dwelling on lots of 4 acres or larger. In such cases, the square footage of the accessory dwelling may be up to 50% of the square footage of the primary dwelling. All other requirements regarding accessory dwellings shall apply. |
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