A. Zoning Conformance. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with the provisions in this chapter as well as the underlying zoning district. In instances where there is a conflict, this chapter shall govern.

B. Location of Unit. An accessory dwelling unit may either be attached to, or located within, a proposed or existing primary dwelling or accessory structure, including a garage or storage area, or detached from a proposed or existing primary dwelling unit located on the same lot.

C. Number of Units. One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit are permitted per residentially zoned lot that contains an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.

D. Owner Occupancy. Owner occupancy is not required for an accessory dwelling unit. Owner occupancy is required for a junior accessory dwelling unit. The owner may reside in the primary dwelling or the junior accessory dwelling unit.

E. Building Codes. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable building, fire, and health and safety codes; provided, that the construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.

F. No Sale. An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit may not be sold separately from the existing dwelling unit.

G. Adequate Services. Proof of the proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal must be provided and confirmed by letters of service availability from the appropriate utility service providers for the lot. The property must have existing or future legal access.

H. Fees. An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit for purposes of collecting impact fees, or the provision of water, sewer, and power unless the unit was constructed concurrently with a new single-family dwelling.

I. No Short-Term Rental. An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for less than thirty consecutive days. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2021-04 § 2, 2021.)