§ 113-234. Accessory apartments.

In zoning districts where permitted, accessory apartments shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Only one attached accessory apartment shall be permitted on a lot, and an accessory apartment shall not be permitted in conjunction with a home occupation.

(2)

One additional off-street parking space is required and shall be provided, which must be located in a side or rear yard.

(3)

At least 400 square feet of heated floor area shall be provided per occupant. The heated floor area for an accessory apartment shall be at least 400 square feet and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less.

(4)

Any additions to accommodate accessory apartments shall have exterior finishes or architectural treatments (e.g., brick, wood, stucco, etc.) of an appearance substantially similar to those on the principal dwelling.

(5)

The county health department must certify that existing or proposed water, sanitary sewer, and/or septic tank facilities are adequate to serve both the principal dwelling and the accessory apartment.

(6)

Unless incorporated into an existing accessory structure, such as a garage, detached accessory apartments shall be allowed in rear yards only and shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from any property line.

(Ord. of 2-18-2003, § 702)