A separate dwelling located on the same lot as the principal dwelling and used for housing guests. A guest home shall not be recorded under a separate deed from the principal dwelling. Guest homes shall be considered an accessory building and subject to the setbacks established in the respective zone for accessory buildings. A guest home must have legal access. A guest home must meet the requirements of a "dwelling, single-family" or "manufactured home" as defined in this title. A guest home meeting the definition of "mobile home" or "recreational vehicle" is prohibited. (Ord. O-2019-4, 3-25-2019)

In addition to the required factors set forth in the previous paragraph the following requirements shall also be met:

   A.   The size of the guest home shall be as follows:

 

 

   B.   The number and size of off street parking spaces shall be sufficient to serve the guest home.

   C.   There shall be the availability and proper quality of water resources, including, but not limited to, certification by the appropriate water authority or public health authority that the water supply and sewage disposal facilities are adequate for the projected number of residents.

   D.   The distance between the principal dwelling and the guest home shall not be less than ten feet (10').

   E.   The guest home shall be regulated by the local utility providers hook up regulations.

   F.   These conditions apply to all guest homes allowed in any zone.

   G.   Guest homes are only allowed in Residential R-1, R-2 and R-5, Agriculture and Commercial Zones. (Ord. 2013-5, 8-12-2013, eff. 8-27-2013; amd. Ord. O-2018-2, 4-9-2018; Ord. 2022-34, 6-14-2022)