(A) Location. The accessory dwelling unit, if freestanding, shall be located within the side or rear yard and physically separated from the primary residence by a minimum distance of six feet. A covered walkway which contains no habitable space may connect the two buildings without violation of the setback requirements.

(B) Number. Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot or parcel.

(C) Design. All accessory dwelling units shall be set on a continuous concrete foundation; have any wheels, tongues, and running gear removed; and be connected to domestic sewer and water. A separate address may be required for the residence.

(D) Area. The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit or an addition to an existing residence to add an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 100% of the floor area of the primary residence or 800 square feet, whichever is less. An accessory dwelling unit created by a remodel of an existing residence may not occupy more than one floor of the residence regardless of size.

(E) Setbacks. For a detached accessory dwelling unit, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet; the minimum side yard setback shall be five feet.

(F) Height. The maximum height of a freestanding accessory dwelling unit shall be 25 feet but in no case shall the height exceed the height of the primary residence. Accessory dwelling units built within or as additions to the primary dwelling unit or over detached garages shall not exceed the maximum height of the zone.

(G) Lot Coverage. The impervious surface associated with the accessory dwelling unit, including the unit and driveways, parking, walkways, and patios, is counted toward the maximum lot coverage for the lot.

(H) Short-Term Rentals. Accessory dwelling units are prohibited from being used as short-term rentals. (Ord. 80-2, passed 06/14/2010; Ord. 2019-02, passed 09/9/2019; Ord. 2019-04, passed 01/13/2020)