Ordinance 2146-96 - Laserfiche WebLink

is hereby amended to read: D. Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units are permitted through Review Process I in the zones in which they are listed in the use-standards table as a permitted use. The following standards and regulations shall apply to all proposed accessory dwelling units: 1. An accessory dwelling unit may be established in an existing single-family dwelling unit, on lots containing at least 5,000 square feet, by any one or a combination of the following methods: a. Alteration of interior space of the dwelling; b. Conversion of an attic, basement, attached garage, or other previously uninhabited portion of a dwelling or attached accessory structure; or c. Addition of attached living area onto an existing dwelling. 2. Each single-family dwelling on a legal building lot shall have not more than one accessory dwelling unit. No accessory dwelling may be located in any detached accessory structure. 3. One of the dwelling units shall be occupied by one or more owners of the property as the owner's permanent and principal residence. "Owners" includes title holders and contract purchasers. The owner shall file a certification of owner-occupancy with the planning department prior to the issuance of the permit to establish an accessory dwelling unit. 4. The floor area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed forty percent of the total floor area of the structure, or 800 square feet, whichever is less. 5. The total number of persons who may occupy the principal and accessory dwelling units combined shall not exceed the number of persons that are defined by this title as a "family." 6. Three off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the principal and accessory dwelling units. When the property abuts an alley, the off-street parking space for the accessory dwelling unit shall gain access from the alley, unless topography makes such access impossible. 7. The single-family appearance and character of the dwelling shall be maintained when viewed from the surrounding neighborhood. Only one entrance to the residential structure may be located on any street side of the structure, provided that this limitation shall not affect the eligibility of a residential structure which has more than one entrance on the front or street side on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. 8. Only one electric and one water meter shall be allowed for the entire building, serving both the principal and accessory dwelling unit. 9. The secondary and principal dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code as adopted or amended by the city. 10. The owner of a single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall file an owner's certificate of occupancy in a form acceptable to the city attorney no later than April 1st of each year. Any person who falsely certifies that he or she resides in a dwelling unit at the stated address to satisfy the requirements of this section shall be subject to the violation and penalty provisions of Section 41.030 of this title. 11. A permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be transferable to any lot other than the lot described in the application.