A. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to provide for the establishment of a residential guest quarters as an accessory use subject to specified standards.
B. Definitions:
1. Residential Guest Quarters - A residential structure intended for sleeping purposes for members of a family occupying the primary residence on the subject property and their non-paying guests.
C. Standards: Guest quarters are allowed subject to zoning compliance and building permit issuance, if required, provided that:
1. The maximum floor area of the guest quarters is 500 square feet unless the Zoning Administrator approves a Use Permit providing for a larger structure.
2. The guest quarters shall not contain a kitchen.
3. Allowable plumbing shall be limited to that required for a single bathroom and one wet bar (defined as a single sink and faucet).
4. All utilities serving the guest quarters shall be common to and dependent on the primary residence, including, but not limited to, electrical meters, natural gas and propane connections and water.
CDA is open to the public Monday through Friday (excluding County Holidays), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM including the lunch hour.
Permits are not accepted for processing after 4:00 PM.
CDA accepts cash, checks, cashier's checks and credit cards.
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