Is it permissible to add an apartment in a single-family home, or a guest cottage on a property?

A. Planning and Zoning Regulations pertaining to accessory apartments can be found in Section 6-99. The Accessory Apartment Application Information is available online. Planning and Zoning Regulations pertaining to accessory buildings, such as guest cottages, can be found in Section 6-5(a)(6), Section 6-95(a)(5), and Sections 6-144 thru 6-147. Additional information can be obtained through the Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals. Q. What regulations govern the installation of fences and walls A. Fences and walls are governed by Sec. 6-140.2 of the BZR Fences and Walls (a) Zoning approval shall be required for all walls, fences or combinations thereof that are solid or substantially obstruct light, air or ventilation and are over six feet six inches (6'6") in height. Height shall be determined by a measurement taken from the side having the lower existing grade. Existing grade shall mean the elevation of the ground adjacent to the proposed fence, or wall, or ...  more