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An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an ancillary or secondary living unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, either within the primary structure or on the same lot (Sec. 405.1.1). ADUs are allowed as an accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling per Table 402-1's principal use table (Sec. 405.1.2). No lot may have more than one ADU (Sec. 405.1.6(a)). A detached ADU must be sited to the side or rear of the primary dwelling to the extent physically possible (Sec. 405.1.6(b)). Size: no more than 50 percent of the primary dwelling's total square footage (including unairconditioned area), capped at 1,200 square feet, and no less than 300 square feet (Sec. 405.1.6(c)). Maximum height 2 stories, and never taller than the primary dwelling (Sec. 405.1.6(e)). Parking: 1 space for an ADU with 2 or fewer sleeping areas, 2 spaces for more than 2 sleeping areas (Sec. 405.1.6(g)). Setbacks: an attached ADU follows the primary dwelling's front, side, side-street, and rear setbacks; a detached ADU follows the primary dwelling's side and side-street setbacks, with its own rear setback of 10 feet (one story) or 15 feet (two stories) (Sec. 405.1.6(h)). The ADU must share utilities with the primary residence; separate utility meters are prohibited (Sec. 405.1.4). The unit may be rented or used by family, guests, or on-site employees (Sec. 405.1.3). An owner affidavit of compliance with the Broward County minimum housing standards and F.S. Sec. 163.31771 is required (Sec. 405.1.5). Converting a garage or other accessory structure into an ADU is permitted only if it does not create or expand a nonconformity (Sec. 405.1.6(k)). Impact fees apply for police, fire, water/sewer, and parks capacity created by the added unit (Sec. 405.1.6(l)).