As used in this article:

1. (a) "Accessory dwelling unit" means a self-contained and independently accessed living unit on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage that includes its own cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities and complies with, or is otherwise exempt from, any applicable regulatory requirements;

2. (b) "By right" means the ability to be approved without requiring:

   1. (1) A public hearing;
   2. (2) A variance, conditional use permit, special permit, or special exception; or
   3. (3) Other discretionary zoning action other than a determination that a site plan and any construction plans conform with applicable regulatory requirements;
3. (c) "Gross floor area" means the interior habitable area of a single-family dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit;

4. (d)

   1. (1) "Regulatory requirements" means the requirements determined by a municipality to be necessary for approval of plans, permits, or applications under this section.

   2. (2) "Regulatory requirements" includes:

      1. (A) The West Virginia Fire Code as adopted by the State Fire Marshal;
      2. (B) Any locally adopted ordinances and amendments to the ordinances;
      3. (C) Applicable zoning ordinances and conditions;
      4. (D) Design and construction standards, including any applicable building codes; and
      5. (E) Other federal, state, and local laws, rules, and ordinances applicable to the plan, permit, or application in question;
5. (e) "Short-term rental" means an individually or collectively owned single-family house or single-family dwelling unit or a unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, time-share, or owner-occupied residential home that is offered for a fee for 30 days or less; and
6. (f) "Single-family dwelling" means a building with one or more rooms designed for residential living purposes by one household that is detached from any other dwelling unit.
7. (g) “Manufactured home” means a structure constructed in compliance with the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 42 U.S.C. §5401 et seq., and installed on a permanent foundation.