Sec. 32-91(j)

Other

• Annual certifications

  Annual certifications to be submitted to the town by March 15 of each year to the building and planning departments.

• Appearance

  Accessory buildings shall not have the appearance of a single-family dwelling.

• Certificate of completion

  Accessory dwellings meeting the requirements of all of the physical characteristics of 32-91(j)(1) and (2) above must obtain a certificate of completion for accessory dwellings from the code official, which is equivalent to a certificate of occupancy.

• Historic districtHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. review

  Exterior elevations shall also be approved by the historic district review board when required by article VIII, historic overlay.

• Kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area

  Accessory dwellings shall have one kitchen, one bathroom, and a sleeping area.

• Location in accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. building

  Accessory dwellings shall be located in an accessory building.

• Lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built.

  The lot on which an accessory dwelling is located shall have the required minimum lot area for the district in which it is located.

• Maximum floor area percentage of main building45 pct

  Accessory dwellings shall not have a floor area exceeding 45 percent of the floor area of the main building.

• Occupancy

  An accessory dwelling may either be rented as a short-term rental or long-term rental; ... The property owner where the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is located may utilize the ADU as an overflow residential space for members of their family and guests.

• Parking

  Parking shall be in compliance with section 32-95 using both on and off-street parking areas.

• Trash receptacle

  Accessory dwellings will be required to have their own municipality issued trash receptacle, separate from the main residence/structure.

• Water meter

  Accessory dwellings located in accessory buildings may have a separate water meter from the principal dwelling.