- A. Allow the creation of independent and quasi-independent living spaces that provide accommodations for additional family members or other tenants.
- B. Preserve and protect the family in Jamestown by enabling multiple generations of family members to live together and care for one another while maintaining a degree of privacy and individual dignity through separate dwelling units.
- C. Protect stability, property values, and the residential character of a neighborhood by ensuring that accessory dwelling units are installed under such additional conditions as specified herein.
- D. Provide for public safety by ensuring that accessory dwelling units are created legally, and in accordance with all applicable local and state codes.
- E. Nothing in this section shall infringe upon the right of an individual to add living space to a home in accordance with existing regulations and codes.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))

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