Holland Charter Township, (Ottawa Co.) |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. ZONING |
Part III. DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS |
Article 9. SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS |
§ 9.6. Dwelling, accessory.
A.
Single-family. Accessory dwelling units are limited to single-family dwellings.
B.
Detached prohibited. No detached accessory building or structure shall be used for dwelling purposes.
C.
Number. Only one attached accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted per principal building, per lot of record.
D.
Design.
1.
An attached accessory dwelling unit shall be integrated within or attached to the principal dwelling. Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all setback requirements applicable to the principal dwelling.
2.
The accessory dwelling may be designed as an independent living area that can be isolated from the principal dwelling space, however, an internal connection to the principal dwelling must be maintained and the primary entrance to the home shall be shared.
E.
Appearance. The accessory dwelling shall retain a residential appearance consistent with the design and materials of the principal dwelling portion of the building.
F.
Area. Accessory dwelling square footage shall not exceed 640 square feet, or 50 percent of the principal dwelling square footage, whichever is less.
G.
Metering and mailing. The accessory dwelling shall not have a separate meter for public utilities, such as electric and gas service, or a separate mailing address.