In addition to the definitions found in section 118-486, the following definitions apply to the RNC-2 zoning district:
Accessory dwelling unit or garage apartment
is a secondary dwelling unit that is in compliance with the Florida Residential Building
Code latest edition (kitchen and bathroom facilities) and is either attached or detached
and subordinate to the permitted principal dwelling unit in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. Accessory dwelling units are intended to be secondary and accessory
to the main structure. An accessory dwelling unit must have a minimum living area
of 300 square feet of but shall not have over 700 square feet of living area. In addition,
an accessory dwelling unit shall occupy no more than 40 percent of the total heated,
above grade floor area of the main dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit shall
be located on the same lot or parcel as the main (or parent) dwelling unit and shall
be considered a multifamily dwelling unit for the purpose of assessing impact fees.
Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per parcel. No accessory dwelling
units shall be allowed on lots containing two or more attached dwelling units such
as duplexes, townhomes, tandem housing and apartments.
