The owner(s) of the single family dwelling for which the In-Law Apartment is
created must continue to occupy at least one of the dwelling units on the property
as their primary residence, except for bona fide temporary absences. 4. Any new separate outside entrance serving an In-Law Apartment shall be located
on the side or in the rear of the building. However, numbering in a form
acceptable to the Fire Department must indicate to emergency personnel the
existence of an additional unit on the lot. 5. The gross floor area of an In-Law Apartment (including any additions) shall not
be greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the primary single family dwelling
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unit, or nine-hundred (900) square feet, whichever is smaller. 6. Once an In-Law Apartment has been added to a single family residence or lot,
the In-Law Apartment shall never be enlarged beyond the nine hundred (900)
square feet allowed by this By-Law. 7. One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for use by the
occupant(s) of the In-Law Apartment. 8.8.4 Notarized Letter. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the owner(s) must send a notarized
letter to the Building Commissioner stating that the owner will occupy one of the dwelling units on the
premises as the owner’s primary residence, except for bona fide temporary absences. The owner shall
also record a copy of the letter at the Registry of Deeds. 8.8.5 Floor Plan. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a floor plan must be submitted showing the
proposed interior and exterior changes to the building. 8.8.6 Transfer. When a single family dwelling, which has received a permit for an In-Law Apartment,
is sold, the new owner(s), if they wish to continue the use, must, within thirty (30) days of the sale,
submit a notarized letter to the Building Commissioner stating that they will occupy one of the dwelling
units on the premises as their primary residence, except for bona fide temporary absences.