1374-18 Accessory Dwelling Units

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I IIII I I IliiI II II I I II1111111 III1111IA 11111 VIII 1111111111111 2018212302 Rcpt:2014515 Rec: 35.50 DS: 0.00 IT: 0.00 ORDINANCE NO. 1374-18 12/18/2018 K. R. M. , Doty Clerk AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA AMENDING PART 7.09.00 OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS' LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USES; CREATING §7.09.29 OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS' LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs); PROVIDING FOR SEVERIBILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PAULA S O'NEIL,Ph D PAASCO CLERK & COMPTROLLEh 12ORgBK019834 018 m PG 73 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the City's interest to update the Land Development Code from time to time to assure that the Land Development Code adequately meets the needs of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City of Zephyrhills Land Development Code as to include regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA,THAT: SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills hereby creates §7.09.29 of the City of Zephyrhills' Land Development Code, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as set out below: 7.09.29.1. -Applicability. This section applies to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), accessory living space and accessory apartment as defined in the Definitions section of the Code of Ordinances. Garages without an accessory dwelling use are not subject to this section. The general geographic area subject to this Ordinance is generally located between C Avenue to the south and North Avenue to the north, and from 1St Street to the west and 20th Street to the east. Properties outside this general geographic area can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Planning Director. 7.09.29.2. - Generally. Common names for accessory dwelling units and accessory living space include garage apartment, ancillary apartment, mother-in-law unit, guest house, carriage house or granny flat. For the purposes of these regulations, all of said building forms shall be referred to as an "accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" unless otherwise specified in this section. An ADU consists of a separate kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area and exists either within the same structure or within same lot as the primary dwelling unit. 7.09.29.3. - Purpose and intent. Neighborhoods in the United States originally had provisions for ADU when the City was first developed. With the advent of Euclidian zoning beginning in America in the 1920's, the ADU became virtually illegal by the 1970's and 1980's. Reintroducing the accessory dwelling unit as a permitted use in these areas is intended to guide reinvestment and redevelopment in a manner that reinforces and protects the traditional development pattern. Further, the proper implementation of ADUs can (1) — assist homeowners by utilizing an income producing unit on their property to help defray the cost of mortgage payments, and; (2) — provide for safe, adequate and integrated living opportunities for renters who may be a homeowner in the future. This section is intended to address the establishment of accessory living in the form of an ADU or an accessory Record and Return to: 4/ City Clerk's Office 5335 8th Street Zephyrhills, FL 33542