Section 516

Other

• Detached structure

  The accessory dwelling structure must be a detached structure located on the same lot of the primary dwelling and meet all setback requirements for accessory structures.

• HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. not exceed main structure

  The accessory dwelling structure height shall not exceed that of the main structure.

• Independent address

  Each accessory dwelling structure must have an independent address posted on the structure.

• Maximum floor area900 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  interior floor areas of an accessory dwelling structure shall not exceed 50 percent of the interior floor area of the lot's primary dwelling, or exceed 900 square feet of interior floor area, whichever number is less.

• Maximum occupants2 persons

  No more than two individuals shall reside in an accessory dwelling structure at any given time.

• Maximum one per lot

  Only one accessory dwelling structure allowable per lot.

• Not short-term rentalShort-term rentalA dwelling let to guests for brief stays — the zoning category behind Airbnb rules.

  An accessory dwelling structure shall not be utilized as a short-term rental unit.

• Owner must reside on property

  The property owner must reside in either the primary residence or accessory dwelling structure.

• Parking space dimensions200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  dedicated single off-street parking space measuring a minimum of ten feet by 20 feet size.

• Special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. required

  Accessory dwelling structures are allowable only by special use permit.