Definition

One dwelling unit located on a lot

• The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize an additional dwelling unit in any district when, in the opinion of the board, the additional dwelling unit will not
• be used as rental accommodations; or
• adversely affect neighboring properties
• In granting a special exception under the additional provisions, the board shall require the applicant to deed restrict the subject property to prevent use of the additional dwelling unit as rental accommodations
• Except for the foundation, a dwelling unit must be physically separable from contiguous dwelling units in the event of removal of a dwelling unit. Each party wall must be governed by a set of deed restrictions, stipulating that if a dwelling unit is removed, the party wall stays with the remaining dwelling unit.
• Each dwelling unit must have separate utility services; however, general utility services on land owned and maintained by a homeowner's association is allowed
• In a single family, duplex, or townhouse district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service or more than one electrical meter on a lot in a single family, duplex, or townhouse district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will
• not be contrary to the public interests
• not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
• not be used to conduct a use not permitted in the district where the building site is located