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

(1)

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

(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 300 square feet of heated floor area shall be provided per occupant. The heated floor area for an accessory apartment shall be at least 300 square feet and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less.

(4)

The entrance to the accessory apartment shall be from a rear or side yard and shall not face the street to which the principal dwelling is oriented.

(5)

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.

(6)

The zoning administrator 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.

(7)

Either the accessory apartment or the principal dwelling unit shall be owner-occupied.

(Ord. No. 12-22-20, 1-5-2021)