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5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. exterior appearance
A detached accessory dwelling unit shall have an exterior appearance consistent with the principal dwelling.
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. maximum floor area percentage50 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 units
Only one accessory dwelling is permitted per parcel.
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. minimum floor areaMinimum floor areaThe smallest dwelling the district permits, in square feet of living space.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
- ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. 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.