3.16 Accessory Apartments within Residential Dwellings (rev. 6-13-07)
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Any request for single accessory apartment such as basement, attic or garage apartment within a residential dwelling must be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A single-family, owner occupied dwelling may have one single-family accessory apartment within the dwelling. A single Accessory Apartment within a residential dwelling is a permitted use in all zones, however, the following criteria must be established to the satisfaction of the planning and Zoning Commission prior to Zoning clearance issuance or the use shall become conditional, and a conditional use permit shall be required.
3.16.1
Size The maximum size for a single accessory apartment shall be 1000 square feet. This amount shall be included in the total square footage calculations for the single-family owner occupied residential dwelling where it is to be located.
3.16.2
Ownership of the Residential Dwelling The primary residential dwelling of any single-family home containing an accessory apartment must be occupied by the owner of the home. If the primary dwelling has been rented, leased, or loaned to another single family, or other legally authorized tenant under this code, then the accessory apartment may not be independently rented or leased.