Definition: backyard ancillary dwelling unit (General Definition)
A “backyard ancillary dwelling unit” is an ancillary dwelling unit that is located in a building developed after December 5, 2024, where the only dwelling unit in such building is an ancillary dwelling unit . A backyard ancillary dwelling unit may be free-standing or abut another building on the zoning lot . Where such backyard ancillary dwelling unit abuts a detached , semi-detached or zero lot line building , and the combination of such buildings meet the respective definitions, such buildings shall be considered a single detached , semi-detached , or zero lot line building , as applicable, for the purposes of applying the use and bulk regulations of Article II, Chapters 2 and 3, respectively.