Accessory Residential Structure

§ 511 Accessory Residential Structure

[Amended 3-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]

A. Standards. All Accessory Residential Structures shall conform to the following:

1. Kitchens. No kitchen, cooking facilities or kitchen appliances including but not limited to a stove, oven, microwave, hot plate or other cooking devices, cabinets or kitchen islands shall be permitted. Refrigerators are permitted.

2. Rent. No rent, or other compensation, shall be paid by any occupant for use of an Accessory Residential Structure independent of the primary residence.

3. Dimensional Standards. All dimensional standards shall be met for the zone in which it is located.

4. Sanitary Facilities. Provision(s) for sanitary facilities for all of the uses on the lot shall be provided. Any OWTS system serving the property shall have been certified by applicable state and local authorities to be adequate and suitable for the additional anticipated usage. If the property is served by municipal sewer the Sewer Commission shall certify that adequate sewer capacity has been allocated to the property and that all fees and bills have been paid.

5. Parking. Adequate on-site, off street, parking shall be provided for all uses on the property.

6. Life Safety. Adequate escape route(s), functioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and any other local or state required safety device of a type and location provided in the State Fire Code shall be provided for all uses on the property.

7. Ownership. The property together with the principal use or structure, shall be held in single, joint, common or otherwise undivided ownership. No condominiums are permitted. (Section Amended 6-21-2000)