§ 4.1.29. Accessory Apartment.Where otherwise permitted, an accessory apartment must comply with the following minimum requirements:

a.

The footprint of an existing primary dwelling or an existing detached garage shall not be increased or expanded to accommodate an accessory apartment.

b.

The principle residential building located on the lot must be occupied by the owner of that property.

c.

Only one accessory apartment shall be permitted per lot.

d.

An accessory apartment shall preserve the character of the single-family pattern of development of the neighborhood and remain visually subordinate to the principal residential building.

e.

The floor area of an accessory apartment shall not exceed 750 square feet or 40 percent of the floor area of the principal building, whichever is less.

f.

One off-street parking space on the same lot shall be provided for the accessory apartment.