Dimensional standards
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- Comply with principal building standards
Such structures shall comply with all dimensional standards that apply to the principal building.
- Exterior appearance consistent
A detached accessory dwelling unit shall have an exterior appearance consistent with the principal dwelling.
- Maximum floor area for detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.50 pct
shall not exceed a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross square footage of the principal dwelling.
- Maximum one ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. per parcel1 unit
Only one accessory dwelling is permitted per parcel.
- Minimum floor areaMinimum floor areaThe smallest dwelling the district permits, in square feet of living space. for detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.600 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 600 square feet in finished floor area
- Cannot be subdivided
An accessory dwelling unit shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the principal single-family dwelling unit.
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. permitted in single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. districts
Within Districts that permit single family dwelling units as a principal use, accessory dwelling units shall be added as a permitted use.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. structures
A manufactured home, alternative dwelling, or recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, or similar vehicle shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
From the ordinance
Within Districts that permit single family dwelling units as a principal use, accessory dwelling units shall be added as a permitted use. ... The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 600 square feet in finished floor area and shall not exceed a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross square footage of the principal dwelling.