Land Development Ordinance - Amended 11-19-2024

A. Compliance with Accessory Use, Residential. Unless otherwise stated herein, an accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the regulations applicable to accessory use, residential, §9-1255 Use Standards, p. Miscellaneous Uses, (1) Accessory Use of this Article. B. Maximum Number per Lot . A maximum of one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal single-family dwelling unit on a single zoning lot. Detached accessory dwelling units shall count as an accessory structure for purposes of counting the maximum number of accessory structures allowable per zoning lot for in Article F Use Regulations, §9-1255 Use Standards, p. Miscellaneous Use, (1) Accessory Use, G. Accessory Use, Residential. C. Maximum Size . An accessory dwelling unit shall be no larger than 50% of the heated (per the tax accessed value) square footage of the primary structure on the property or 10% of the zoning lot, whichever is less. D. Access. The primary point of ingress and egress for an accessory dwelling unit shall be an external access, separate from the primary residence. This requirement shall not prohibit internal connection of the accessory dwelling unit and primary residence. E. Architectural Compatibility . The accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed of the same materials and substantially equivalent to the principal single-family dwelling unit and compatible in character. Where the accessory dwelling unit cannot be seen from the right-of-way, it shall not be required to be constructed of the same materials as the primary structure. F. Setbacks . The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the applicable setback requirements for the zoning district in which it is located, in accordance with Article G Lot & Structure Provisions of the Land Development Ordinance. G. Address Assignment. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall have an address assignment separate from the primary residence, in accordance with Article Q Procedures & Administration and the North Carolina State Building Code. An attached accessory dwelling unit may have an address assigned to it, if requested by the owner.

H. Ownership . The accessory dwelling unit shall remain accessory to and under the same ownership as the principal single-family dwelling unit.

I. Utility Service. Utility service, water and sewer, provided to an accessory dwelling unit shall tap into the existing service of the principal structure.

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