A. Intent.
It is the specific intent of this section to:
(1) Provide the opportunity for extended family living arrangements;
(2) Recognize the needs of small households; and
(3) Provide an opportunity to maintain the economic viability of older, large homes in the Township.
B. Standards for accessory apartments.
Where authorized under the terms of this chapter, accessory apartments may be created in accordance with the following standards:
(1) There shall not be more than one accessory apartment created within any one single-family residential dwelling.
(2) The owner of the lot on which both units are located shall occupy either the primary residence or the accessory apartment.
(3) The existing dwelling shall have a minimum floor area of 1,250 square feet.
(4) The minimum size of an accessory apartment shall be 300 square feet of gross habitable area.
(5) The accessory apartment shall not comprise more than 25% of the gross habitable area of the existing dwelling prior to creation of the accessory apartment.
(6) The existing building shall conform to the area and bulk requirements of the underlying district.
(7) Exterior changes shall be limited to those customarily associated with residential use conforming to the existing single-family character of the neighborhood.
(8) For properties utilizing an on-lot sewage treatment system, the applicant shall demonstrate that the system is properly sized to support sewage flows from the resulting dwelling unit.
(9) Parking shall be provided in accordance with
§ 200-108: Residential off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
(10) An architectural plan, in accordance with
Article V: Plan Requirements of the New Garden Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, shall be submitted as part of the application, accurately drawn to scale, indicating the location and size of the existing and proposed dwelling units and parking areas, and any proposed exterior alterations.