500 13th St Philomath, OR 97370-9531

Owner-Occupied. The primary or accessory dwelling shall be owner-occupied when located within the low density residential R-1 zone. Alternatively, the owner may appoint a family member as a resident caretaker of the principal house and manager of the accessory dwelling; 3. One Unit. A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot; 4. Floor Area. The maximum floor area of the accessory dwelling shall not exceed 900 square feet and shall be comprised of no more than two bedrooms and no more than one bathroom and no more than one attached garage of not more than 300 square feet; 5. Building Height. The building height of new detached accessory dwellings (i.e., separate cottages) shall not exceed 25 feet or the height of primary dwelling, whichever is less; 6. Buffering. A minimum four-foot hedge or fence may be required to buffer a detached accessory dwelling from dwellings on adjacent lots, when buffering is necessary for the privacy and enjoyment of yard areas by either the occupants or adjacent residents; 7. Setbacks. Rear and side yard setbacks shall be the same as those for the primary dwelling. The front of the accessory structure shall be no closer to the front property line than the primary dwelling; 8. Off-Street Parking. One additional off-street parking space is required; 9. Road Approach. The road approach shall be shared with the primary dwelling; 10. Utilities. Water, sewer and stormwater utilities may be connected to the primary dwelling without requiring payment of additional system development charges. If utilities are not connected to the primary dwelling, system development charges for water, sewer, stormwater, transportation and parks shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit; and 11. Variances. Variances from these standards due to specific situations of the subject property may be recommended by the public works director and approved by the planning official. C. Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots. Manufactured homes are allowed on individual lots, subject to all of the following design standards consistent with ORS 197.307(5) . 1. Floor Plan. The manufactured home shall be multisectional and have an enclosed floor area of not less than 1,000 square feet. 2. Roof. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof with a slope not less than three feet in height for each 12 feet in width (14 degrees). 3. Residential Building Materials.