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Home My WebLink About1.03 Memo - Updates to ADU Requirements 08.22.2018Garfield County MEMO TO:Planning Commission FROM:Patrick Waller, Senior Planner DATE:August 22,2l0g RE:Updates to ADU requirements :BACKGROUND Pursuant to the Land Use and Development Code of 2OL3, applicants may apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Land Use Change Permit. All ADU applications are subject to an Administrative Review process. ln recent years, staff has seen a substantial increase in the amount of ADU applications. The chart below shows the number of ADU applications received since 20L0. Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications t6 15 r,B t6 1,4 12 10 6 7 3 2 a 6 4 2 n ¿l ffi ffi 20to 201,r 2014 2015 20L6 20L7 20182012 L ffi 2013 LlPage ADU's are an important part of the housing stock in Garfield County. They allow for possible rental housing options for citizens of the County and also permit property owners to earn extra incomc through the use of the unit as both short-term and long-term rentals. Through the increased number of ADU applications, staff has noticed an opportunity to increase efficiency in the review that would provide a benefit for customers of the Community Development Department and the citizens of the County. RECOMMENDED CHANGES & CORRECTIONS Staff has provided a list of code sections that will make the ADU process more efficient for smaller units. The biggest change is to add a new use to Table 3-403, titled "Dwelling Unit, Secondary". This use will require an Administrative Review and will still be required to meet current ADU requirements. The definition of "Dwelling Unit, Accessory" will be updated to limit the overall size to 1000 square feet. This use will be permitted by-right in all zone districts. Broadly, the changes are as follows: The following pages describe the proposed changes in detail Prop osed Dwelling Unit Amendments Lot Size Additional Dwelling Unit Options Review Process Minimum Lot Size for Zone District ADU permitted by-right up to 1"000 square feet Building Permit Double Minimum Lot Size for Zone District ADU permitted by-right up to 1000 square feet or Secondary Dwelling Unit up to L,500 square feet Building Permit Administrative Land Use Change & Building Permit 4 Acres or Greater ADU permitted by-right up to 1000 square feet or Secondary Dwelling Unit up to 3,000 square feet Building Permit Administrative Land Use Change & Building Permit 2lPage P ed Land Use an D lo ment Code Amendments ARTICLE 3 Existing Proposed Page 3-22 Table 3-403 Dwelling Unit, Accessory Requires Administrative Review Permitted by-right Page 3-22 Table 3-403 Dwelling Unit, Secondary Use is not listed Create use category - Requires Administrative Review Subject to 7-70L requirements ARTICLE 5 EXISTING PROPOSED Page 5-2 s-102 (F)Exemptions from Subdivision Exempts ADU's and 2-Family Dwelling Units from Subdivision lnclude Secondary Dwelling Unit ín this category ARTICLE 7 EXISTING PROPOSED PageT-2O 7-302 (M)Backing Onto Public Streets Prohibited Current definition includes single- family and duplex, but does not include Accessory Dwelling Unit or Secondary Dwelling Unit lnclude Secondary Dwelling Unit,2-unit dwelling units and Accessory Dwelling Unit Page 7-2O 7-303 Landscaping Standards Single-Family Dwelling Units, Accessory Dwelling Units, lndustrial Uses and all uses located fully within a parcel of land in an lndustrial Zone District are exempt from this section. Include Secondary Dwelling Units and 2- Unit Dwelling Units as exempt 7-34 7-701.Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards Currently, a lot is only permitted to have one accessory dwelling unit and one single-family unit. lnclude statement that only an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted on a lot, but not both. 3lPage ARTICLE 7 CONTINUED EXISTING PROPOSED PageT-34 7-70L Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards This proposes to update the accessory dwelling unit requirements - Change Maximum Floor Area to be limited to L000 square feet in floor area - Change Minimum Lot Area to only require that the lot meets minimum lot size requirements - Remove requirement for separate entrance Page 7-34 7-70L Accessory Dwelling Unit There are no standards for secondary dwelling units, this update proposes to use the existing accessory dwelling unit requirements for the new secondary dwelling unit use - Use existing Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards for Secondary Dwelling Unit standards, but remove requirement for separate entrance PageT-45 7-902 Nu rsery/Greenhouse One single family dwelling unit is permitted to be accessory to a nu rsery/greenhouse It should be changed to read just dwelling unit rather than accessory. Remove Accessory from title of 7-9O2 (A) ARTICLE 15 EXISTING PROPOSED Page 15-10 Article 1"5 Dwelling Unit A building used exclusively for residential occupancy including single-unit dwellings, 2-unit dwellings, and multi- unit dwellings. A building or a portion of a building used exclusively for residentia I occupa ncy, including Single-Unit Dwellings, Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Dwelling Units, 2-Unit Dwellings, and Multi- Unit Dwellings. 4lPage ART¡CLE 15 CONTINUED EXISTING PROPOSED Page 1-5-10 Article L5 Dwelling Unit, Accessory Definition A dwelling unit considered secondary to a primary dwelling unit for use as a complete independent living facility on the same parcel as a permitted principal use and that meets dimensionaland other requirements applicable to the principal use, which may be attached to the primary dwelling. A dwelling unit considered accessory to a Single-Unit Dwelling for use as a complete independent living facility. The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be located on the same lot and may be attached to or detached from the Single-Unit Dwelling. Page 1-5-10 Article 15 Dwelling Unit,2-Unit Defined as "A single building consisting of 2 dwellings" A single building consisting of 2 dwellings that does not include any combination of an accessory or secondary dwelling unit, and/or a Single-Unit Dwelling. Page 15-1"0 Article L5 Dwelling Unit, Secondary Currently there is no definition for a Dwelling Unit, Secondary. A dwelling unit considered secondary to a Single-Unit Dwelling for use as a complete independent living facility. The Secondary Dwelling Unit shall be located on the same lot and may be attached to or detached from the Single-Unit dwelling. 5lPage Page L5-10 Article L5 Dwelling Unit, Single Family "A building designed exclusively for residential occupancy. A single structure with 1 or more rooms designed to function as a single living facility and containing only 1 kitchen plus living, sanitary, and sleeping faciIities." A building or portion of a building designed exclusively for residentia I occupa ncy. A single structure with L or more rooms designed to function as a single living facility and containing kitchen facilities plus living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities TEXT AMENDMENT PROCESS The process requires a noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission for review and recommendation and a noticed public hearing before the Board for a final decision. LUDC CRITERIA FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT Section 4-1,14 outlines the procedures and criteria for consideration of a Land Use Code Text Amendment request to the LUDC. The criteria for approval of a Land Use Code Text Amendment are as follows: t. The proposed text amendment is in compliance with any applicable intergovernmental agreements; and There are no intergovernmental agreements impacted by the proposed text amendment. 2. The proposed text amendment does not conflict with State law The proposed text amendments do not conflict with State law. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Text Amendment application to the Board of County Commissioners. 1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Planning Commission. 2. The hearing before the Planning Commission was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 6lPage 3. That the Code Text Amendment is in compliance with the criteria for approval established in Section 4-L74 of the Land Use and Development Code; and 4. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Code Text Amendment is in the best interest of the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. TlPage ARTICLE 3- USE TABLE P I P P P P EXEMPTAgricullureP P EXEMPTPPePBuildrng or ìilrucluÍ€ Necessary ro AgficrJllural Operalions, Acæssory P P I P P P P EXEMPT Genorâl Forestry A L L L e P P P POfi€ite P F t P P P P EXEMPTAt Point of Produc{ion P P P P P Ffoducls Processing, Storage, Ðistribulion, and Salê P P t-601PeAn¡mal Sanctuary M t a t-602An¡mal Processlng M MMuIFeedlot, Comm€rc¡al L il L L A I L L 7-603Kênnel, Small 7-603tJlLLAtLLKennel, Large P P a P PRÍding Stable AT P T P L T P A T a T t T P T t_ T P 7-604AI P Animals and Related Services Household L¡ving T P L T P Yeter¡nary Cl¡n¡c Dtvell¡ng, S¡ngle-Unll (pet legal ¡ot) A A A A A A aDwolling,2{n¡t L L A L L L L tDwelling, Multi-UnÍt P P P P P P P I P P P P 7J|t1D$/elllng Unit, Acæssory Ã A A A A A a A A A A 7-7fr1tlwdl ng Un¡1, Secmdary A P PPCebin Residenti¡l ilonresidentíal Resource Land Unless exenìpted, Use TypeUse çafegory AGRICULTURAL Al.¡û At{l¡iAL-RE LATED U 5E$ IIIIIII RESIDEHÌIAL USES ITIIII IIIIIT ¡rll IIIII Districts Districts Zone Districts uses musl comply w¡lh ARTICLE 5: DIVISIONS OF LAND GENERAL PROVISIONS. 5-IOI. TYPES OF LAND D N. Division of land is classified by the County as either a "Subdivision" or an "Exemption." Definition of Subdivision. The division of land into 2 or more parcels is a Subdivision and subject to Subdivision Review unless specifically exempted as follows: Such division occurs by operation of law, without BOCC action, as detailed in section 5-201; or Such division is established by the BOCC as a County Exemption, consistent with C.R.S. $ 30-28-101(1OXd), pursuant to sections 5-202 and 5-203. Sales Prohibited Prior to Platting. No person with any interest in land located within a Subdivision or Exemption shall transfer, agree to sell, , or sell any land before the Final Plat has been approved by the BOCC and recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder. 5.102. PROCESSES EXEMPT FROM SUBDIVISION AND EXEMPTION REVIEW. The following are not "subdivisions" or "subdivided land" as those terms are defined by State law and are not subject to County Subdivision or Exemption Review. A. Boundary or Lot Line Revision or Gorrection. Revision to Lot Lines or boundary lines for parcels of land outside of a recorded Plat for the purpose of revising boundary or parcel lines shall constitute a boundary or Lot Line revision or correction. lf the proposed change affects a lot within a recorded Subdivision or an approved Exemption, it does not qualify as a boundary or Lot Line adjustment and the change must be processed as an Amended Plat pursuant to section 5-305. The proposed change shall meet the following criteria: There will be no new lots created; There will be no loss of access; There will be no loss of utility service to the parcels; No parcel of land created as a state-exempt 35 acre or greater lot (pursuant to C.R.S. S 30-28-101(10)b) or (1OXcXl)) will be reduced to less than 35 acres; Merger occurs by way of a recorded deed; and Title is held in the same form and quality of ownership, for example: fee ownership must remain fee ownership; fee ownership with the possibility of reverter must remain fee ownership with the possibility of reverter; joint tenancy with right of survivorship must remain joint tenancy with right of survivorship. Garfield County Owned ProPertY. Leases, easements, and other similar, limited property interests in property owned by Garfield County. Pipelines and Facilities Appurtenant to Pipelines. Leases, easements, surface use agreements, and other similar, limited property interests in land used for oil and gas facilities accessory to a pipeline, as defined in Article 9. 2 Telecommunication Sites. Leases, easements, and other similar, limited property interests in land used for telecommunication sites, including without limitation, cell phone, television, and radio tower sites. Public Utilities Gommission Authority. Land used for a facility sr-rbject to Pulrlic Utilities Commission Authority and regulated as a Public Utility through the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity in accordance with the Colorado Public Utilities Law, C.R.S. $ 40-1-101, ef seg. ADU, Secondary Dwelling Unit, or 2-Family Dwelling Unit' An Accessory Dwelling Unit, Secondary Dwelling Unit, or 2-Unit Dwelling, subject to leasehold interests only and not for separate sale/gift, and complying with this Code Certain Leasehold lnterests. A leasehold interest, whether commercial or residential, and whether for the whole or a portion of a single lot, conveyed by a legally adequate writing for a defined term. The use associated with the leasehold interest must comply with this Code. lf the leasehold interest is changed to either an ownership interest (e.9. from apartments to Condominiums), then the formerly exempt leasehold parcel is no longer exempt from the definition of Subdivision. Gertain Private Easements. Private easements between a grantor and a grantee, including Conservation Easements, regardless of whether the burdened and dominant estates are within a recorded Subdivision or Exemption. 3 ARTICLET: STANDARDS 7.302. OFF.STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. A. Off-Street Parking Required. All land uses shall be required to provide the number of off-street parking spaces set forth in Table 7-302.A. Any use not specifically listed in Table 7-302.A. shall be determined by the Director. 1. A parking or loading space that is required by this Code shall not be a required parking or loading space for another use unless it can be shown that the shared use will not result in a shortage of parking at any time. Use of approved shared parking or loading spaces, based upon the following conditions, may reduce the number of off-street parking spaces by up to 20o/o of the total required for all uses. a. The peak use periods for the required parking or loading space will not overlap with one another. b. The shared use arrangement for parking or loading spaces shall be for 2 or more uses located on the same site or adjoining sites. 2. When any calculation of the number of required off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space being required, such fraction shall be rounded up to the next higher number of spaces. B. Off-Street Loading Required. Buildings or structures that are designed or that are substantially altered so as to receive and distribute materials and merchandise by truck shall provide and maintain off-street loading spaces in sufficient number to meet their need. Where the property or use is served or designed to be served by tractortrailer delivery vehicles, the standards in Table 4 2 Spaces Per UnitSinole-Unit 2 Soaces Per Unit2-Unit 2.5 Spaces Per UnitMulti-Unit 2 Spaces Per UnitManufactured Home Park 1 Space Per UnitTransitional Housing Area 1S 1 Staff, Per 100 Souare Feet ofAuditorium/Public Assembly Areas Ove Shelter 1 Space Per 300 Square Feet of Floor Area2Public Facilitv uare Feet of Floor Area21S I Space Per Room Per 300Health F Lodqing I Soace Per Everv 4 SeatsRestaurant and Tavern 1 Soace Per 250 Square Feet of Leasable Floor AreaRetail, Service, or Office I space per 2,000 square feet of Floor AreaWholesale Establishment, Warehouse, Rail or Truck Freiqht Terminals 1 Soace Per 1.000 Souare Feet of Floor Area 1 Recreational VehicleRecreational Vehicle Park Manufacturinq Establishments Table 7-302.A.: Minimum Off-Street Parking Standards By Use Parking Standard USES COMMERCIAL Use Type RESIDENTIAL USES 1 SpaceUp to 10,000 Square Feet 2 SpacesGreater Than 10,000 Square Fcct Table 7-302. B : Off-Street Load i n g Req u irements Gross Floor Area of Building ired Berths or Spaces 7-302.8. shall be used in establishing the minimum number of off-street loading berths required. G. Gontinuing Obligation. The provision and maintenance of off-street parking and loading spaces that comply with this Code shall be a continuing obligation of the property owner. D. Location of Required Parking Spaces. Required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or the adjacent lot proximate to the business they are intended to serve. E. Loading and Unloading. Loading and unloading of vehicles serv¡ng commercial and industrial uses shall be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with the proper flow of traffic. F. Parking and Loading Area Surface. 1. Surface Materials. Off-street parking areas, loading areas, aisles, and access drives shall have a durable, all-weather surface made of materials that are suitable for the uses to which the parking area will be put. 2. Grading and Drainage. Parking and loading surfaces shall be design by an engineer to ensure proper drainage off surface and stormwater. 3. Striping. Paved surfaces shall be striped to demarcate the parking spaces for all commercial lots and for residential lots containing over 4 contiguous spaces. G. Minimum Dimensions of Parking Areas. The minimum dimensions of parking spaces, aisles, and back-up areas are specified in Figure 7-302. The length of a parking space may be reduced to 18 feet, including wheel stop, if an additional area of 2 feet in length is provided for the front overhang of the car, provided that the overhang shall not reduce the width of the adjacent walkway to less than 4 feet. H. Gompact Gar Spaces. ln parking areas containing more than 10 spaces, up to 20% of the number of spaces over the first 10 spaces may be designed and designated for compact cars. 1. Minimum Dimensions. A compact car space shall have minimum dimensions of 8 feet in width by 16 feet in length. 2. Signage. Compact car spaces shall be designated for exclusive use by compact cars and identified by stencil signage or a raised identification sign not to exceed dimensions. REGULAR SPACE I'X 20' 1 COMPACT CAR SPACE 8'XI6'MINIMUM -0u Figure 7-302: Parking Space Dimensions 5 l. Minimum Dimensions of Loading Berths. The minimum dimension of any loading berth shall be 10 feet wide by 35 feet long, with a vertical clearance of 14 feet. lf the typical size of vehicles used in connection with the proposed use exceeds these standards, the dimensions of these berths shall be increased. J. Handicapped or Accessible Parking. Accessible parking shall comply with the County's construction codes and the adopted or most recent edition of CABO/ICC ANSI A 117.1. K. Unobstructed Access. Each required parking space shall have unobstructed access from a road or Alley, or from an aisle or drive connecting with a road or Alley, except for approved residential tandem parking. L. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking (a vehicle parking directly behind another) that meets the following conditions may be applied to meet the off-street parking standards of this Code: 1. The space does not impede the movement of other vehicles on the site; 2. Tandem spaces serving multi-family dwelling units are assigned to the same dwelling unit; and 3. Valet parking shall be provided for tandem spaces serving commercial uses. M. Backing Onto Public Streets Prohibited. All parking areas shall be located and designed in conjunction with a driveway so that vehicles exiting from a parking space shall not be required to back onto a public road. Vehicles exiting from a parking space for a single-family, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Secondary Dwelling Unit, or d{rp{ex 2-Unit dwelling unit may back onto a residential street. Vehicles exiting from a parking space for any use may back onto the right-of-way of an Alley adjacent to the property. N. Access Driveways. Access driveways for required off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed to facilitate the flow of traffic, provide maximum safety of traffic access and egress, and the maximum safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the site. 1. Minimum Width. a. The minimum width of the access driveway for a commercial or industrial use shall be 12 feet for a 1-way drive and 24 feelfor a 2- way drive. b. The access driveway for a residential use shall be 10 feet for a 1- way drive and 20 feet for a 2-way drive. 2. Clear Vision Area. Access driveways shall have a minimum clear vision area as described and illustrated in section 7-303.1. O. Parking and Loading Area Landscaping and lllumination. Off-street parking and loading areas for nonresidential uses located adjacent to residential uses or Residential Zoning Districts shall be landscaped to minimize disturbance to residents, including installation of perimeter landscaping, proper screening of loading areas with opaque materials, and control of illumination. 6 7.303. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS. Single-Family Dwelling Units, Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Dwelling Units, 2-Unit Dwelling Units, lndustrial Uses and all uses located fully within a parcel of land in an lndustrial Zone District are exempt from this section. A. General Standards. 1. All portions of the site where existing vegetative cover is damaged or removed, that are not othenruise covered with new improvements, shall be successfully revegetated with a mix of native, adaptive, and drought- tolerant grasses, ground covers, trees and shrubs. The density of the re- established vegetation must be adequate to prevent soil erosion and invasion of weeds after I growing season. 2. Landscaping shall not obstruct fire hydrants or utility boxes and shall be installed so it will not grow into any overhead utility lines. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted within 4 feet of existing overhead or underground lines B. Multi-Family Development. Lots in a Residential Zone District that contain multi-family dwellings shall be landscaped in the areas not covered by impervious materials. C. Subdivision, PUD, and Rural Land Development Exemption. Landscaping in a residential Subdivision, Planned Unit Development, or Rural Land Development Exemption shall be consistent with the character of the development, the unique ecosystem, and specific environment in which the development is located. D. Plants Compatible with Local Conditions. All plants used for landscaping shall be compatible with the local climate and the soils, drainage, and water conditions of the site. When planting occurs on hillsides, Slopes, drainage ways, or similar natural areas, plant material should duplicate adjacent plant communities both in species composition and special distribution patterns. Whenever possible, drought-resistant varieties of plant materials shall be utilized. Xeriscape design principles and the use of native plant species shall be used when appropriate. E. Existing Vegetation. Healthy trees, native vegetation, natural or significant rock outcroppings, and other valuable features shall be preserved and integrated within planting areas. F. Minimum Size. To ensure healthy plant materials are installed in new development, trees and shrubs shall complywith the quality standards of the Colorado NurseryAct, 1973 C.R.S. Title 35, Article 26. 3. Deciduous Trees. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of 1-1l2 inches in caliper, measured at a point 4 inches above the ground. 4. Coniferous Trees. Coniferous trees shall be a minimum of 4 feet in height, measured from the top of the root ball to the top of the tree. 5. Ornamental Trees. Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of 1-112 inches in caliper, measured at a point 4 inches above the ground. 6. Shrubs and Vines. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 1 foot in height at time of planting. Vines shall be in a minimum 1 gallon container. G. Minimum Number of Trees and Shrubs. Trees and shrubs must be grouped in strategic areas and not spread thinly around the site. Where screening is required, plant materials must be sufficient to create a semi- opaque wall of plant material between the property and the adjoining area to be screened. 7 H. Parking and Storage Prohibited. Areas required as landscaping shall not be used for parking, outdoor storage, and similar uses, but may be used for snow storage if designed in compliance with section 7-305, Snow Storage Standards. l. Clear Vision Area. A Çlear Vieion Area is the area formed by the intersection of the driveway centerline road right-of-way, the other road right-of-way line, and a straight line joining said lines through points 20 feet from their intersection as illustrated rn l-tgure /-303.4. Within a Clear Vision Area, plant materials shall be limited to 30 inches in height to avoid visibility obstructions or blind corners at intersections as illustrated in Figure 7-303.8. ROW CLEAR VISION AREA RESTRICTED PLANÏING AREA Figure 7-303 A: Clear Vision Area Space. 7.701. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT A lot may be permitted to have either an Accessory Dwelling Unit or a Secondary Dwelling Unit in addition to a Single-Unit Dwelling, but not both. A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards 1) Maximum Floor Area. The Floor Area of an ADU shall not exceed 1,000 square feet. 2l Ownership Restriction. An ADU is restricted to leasehold interest in the dwelling unit and is for residential or Home Office/Business use only. 3) Gompliance with Building Gode. Construction shall comply with the standards set forth in this Code and with Building Code requirements. 4l Minimum Lot Area. The minimum Lot Size for an ADU is either: a,--2-eeres;-erThe minimum lot size in that zone district. intmum lze= ffTT 8 DIVISION 7. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES. g)--gn+anee to ÐwellinglU+tit' 6) One per Lot. One Accessory Dwelling unit which is subordinate to a Single-Unit (primary) dwelling unit is allowed per legal lot. B. Secondary Dwelling Unit Standards f ) Maximum Floor Area. The Floor Area of a Secondary Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 1,500 square feet for a lot less than 4 acres. The Floor Area of a Secondary Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 3,000 square feet for any lot 4 acres or greater. 2l Ownership Restriction. A Secondary Dwelling Unit is restricted to leasehold interest in the dwelling unit and is for residential or Home Office/Business use only. 3) Gompliance with Building Gode. Construction shall comply with the standards set forth in this Code and with Building Code requirements. 4l Minimum Lot Area. The minimum Lot Size for a Secondary Dwelling Unit is either: a. 2 acres, or b. For lots in zone districts with a minimum Lot Size of less than 2 acres, the minimum Lot Size is twice the minimum required Lot Size. 5) One per Lot. One Secondary Dwelling unit which is subordinate to a Single-Unit (primary) dwelling unit is allowed per legal lot. 7.902. N U RSERY/GREE NHOUSE. A. loeesseryDwelling Unit. One Single-Family Dwelling Unit occupied by the owner, operator, or manager shall be considered accessory to this use. B. Storage of Materials and Equipment. Storage of materials and equipment directly related to an on-site Nursery shall be considered accessory to and incidental to the operations. 9 Article I 5: Definitions Dwelling Unit. A building or a portion of a building used exclusively for residential occupancy, including Single-Unit Dwellings, Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Dwelling Units, 2-Unit Dwellings, and Multi-Unit Dwellings. Dwelling Unit, 2-Unit. A single building consisting of 2 dwellings that does not include any combinaiion of an Accessory or Secondary Dwelling Unit and/or a Single Unit Dwelling. Dwelling Unit, Accessory. A dwelling unit considered seeenCa+y accessory to a primary dwelling unit Single-Unit Dwelling for use as a complete independent living facility. The Accessory Dwellinþ Unit shall be located on the same lot and may be attached to or detached from the pr+mary Single-Unit Dwelling. Dwelling Unit, Attached. A residential building containing dwelling units, each of which has primary ground floor access to the outside and which are attached to each other by legally divided party waìls without openings. The term is intended primarily for such fee simple title ownership of dwelling types as townhouses and duplexes. Dwelling Unit, Detached. A single-unit dwelling that meets the Building Code. Dwelling Unit, Multi-Unit. A dwelling containing 3 or more dwelling units, not including hotels, motels, fraternity and sorority houses, and similar group accommodations. Dwelling Unit, Secondary. A dwelling unit considered secondary to a Single-Unit Dwelling for use as ã complete independent living facility. The Secondary Dwelling Unit shall be located on the same lot and may be attached to or detached from the Single-Unit dwelling. Dwelling Unit, Single Family or Single-Unit. A building or portion of a building designed exclusively for residential occupancy. A single structure with 1 or more rooms designed to function aâ a single living facility and containing en{y+ kitchen facilities plus living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities. 10