07/22/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT#1* OCTOBER 21, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant E. Exterior Design: Modifications to the exterior of an existing principal structure resulting from the installation of an accessory apartment located within the same structure as the applicant's home shall be consistent with the principal structure's predominant character as a single-family home. Detached accessory apartments shall be consistent with the principal structure's dominant design character, will contribute to the subject property's lot coverage maximum and shall comply with the dimensional criteria established in § 174-31. Appropriate landscaping may be required in order to provide a buffer between the applicant's lot and abutting properties. F. Parking; Notwithstanding the provision of§ 174-39, at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory apartment in addition to any other off-street parking requirement. G. No new driveway or curb cut shall be created to service the accessory apartment, unless the Building Commissioner determines that, due to severe topographic or other constraints on the lot, the required parking cannot be provided without relief from this provision and unless any necessary town or state curb cut permit is approved. H. The accessory apartment shall not be rented or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector. I. An accessory apartment shall not be used for boarding and lodging, or other commercial use. An accessory apartment and principal dwelling to which itis accessory may be rented for periods not shorter than one month at a time, and are prohibited from any use as rental units on a weekly or daily basis. J. An accessory apartment is not intended for sale. The principal dwelling and accessory apartment and lot on which they are located shall remain in common or single ownership, and shall not be severed in ownership, including that the lot or buildings thereon shall not be placed in a condominium.form of ownership. or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Planning Board Explanation:This article would allow for the development of accessory apartments as a by right use. It would also allow for the development of accessory apartments in newly constructed or pre- existing detached structures. Accessory apartments would also be allowed to be constructed within the principal structures existing envelope. It also defines standards limiting short term rentals. 11