19.25.230 Guest units/houses.
(A) A guest unit may be utilized in conjunction with a single-family residence as a permitted use within any residential zoning district subject to the following:
(1) The guest unit shall be constructed as part of the principal residence and shall not alter the character of the primary dwelling unit or adversely affect other properties within the district.
(2) The guest unit shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the principal residence or nine hundred fifty (950) square feet, whichever is greater.
(3) Both the principal and the guest unit shall be served by common single electric and water meters.
(4) Both the principal residence and the guest unit shall be served by a shared driveway.
(5) A maximum of one (1) guest unit per lot is allowed.
(6) The guest unit shall conform to all development standards of the zoning district in which it exists, including primary residence setbacks.
(7) The guest unit shall only be occupied if the owner of the principal unit resides on site.
(B) Attached and detached guest houses shall require a conditional use permit in all residential zoning districts. A maximum of one (1) dwelling unit per property may be utilized for income purposes. (Ord. No. 2009-01, §§ 1, 2, 1-20-09; Ord. No. 2009-08, §§ 1, 2, 6-2-09; Ord. No. 2010-08, §§ 1, 2, 5-4-10; Ord. No. 2017-04, §§ 1, 2, 3-7-17. 1976 Code § 15-1-44(W))