6.2 Potential Ordinance Amendment Discussion - Guest Cottages-Guest Quarters

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A�NA �+�ilAn r�AnY A Y1�•�•A1].L n �iuesl_�'utla �us aiicl Ciuesl uarlcrs. F� �.�i�si ��utl��;e u� �t��l yu�t�tci ru��uirc� �� permit on a confonning residential lot in the shoreland district and shall comply with the following standards: (1) All required setbacks are met. (2) The maximum impervious surface limits for the lot shall not be exceeded. (3) The maximum building footprint for a guest cottage shall not exceed 700 square feet in size. (4) A guest cottage shall not exceed 15 feet in structure height. (5) Guest quarters located in an accessory structure shall not exceed 700 square feet in size. Stairways and unfinished storage areas shall not be counted in this area. (6) An accessory structure containing guest quarters shall not exceed 25 feet in building height. (7) Only one guest cottage or guest quarter is allowed on a lot but not both. � (8) Guest quarters and guest cottages shall be located or designed to reduce visibility as viewed from public water and adjacent shorelands by vegetation, topography, increased setbacks or color, assuming summer leaf-on conditions. (9) Guest cottages and guest quarters are not allowed on nonconforming parcels. They shall only be allowed on lots meeting the minimum lot size and dimensions for single family lots. (10) All permits issued for guest cottages and guest quarters shal l require the implementation of an approved stormwater management plan which prevents runoff onto neighboring properties, roads and public waters through the use of bioretention, filter strips, berms, swales, rain gardens, and/or other similar conservation practices. (1 l) All permits issued for guest cottages and guest quarters on riparian lots shall require the implementation of an approved shore impact zone restoration/protection plan. (12) Guest cottages and guest quarters shall not be used as a Short-term Rental Dwelling tlnit.