(a) The exterior design of the accessory dwelling unit shall match that of the main dwelling in terms of building forms, materials, colors, exterior finishes, roof forms and style of doors and windows. The structure(s) shall retain the appearance of a single-family dwelling, and the accessory dwelling unit shall be integrated into the design of the existing primary dwelling unit on the property or as determined objectively and approved ministerially.
(b) The accessory dwelling unit shall have the same design, architecture, colors and materials of the primary dwelling, and shall comply with any objective design standards adopted by the city, regardless of whether the use of the accessory dwelling unit is continued or terminated. If a separate entrance is provided, it shall be located on the side or rear of the structure and whenever possible located toward interior yard areas. The additional entrance is prohibited from being located on the front of the primary dwelling unit. The second entrance shall be well lit and free of concealment from landscaping to assure safe entrance and exit by the occupants.
(c) Consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(1)(B)(i), all visible facade elevations of accessory dwelling units from any public right of way shall comply with the objective design standards adopted by the city.
(d) When a garage is converted into an accessory dwelling unit, the garage door must be removed and replaced with windows, door, or other design treatments that are compatible with the structure and the primary dwelling unit that can be uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark
(e) The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements under the Code pertaining to the adequacy of water, sewer, electrical, drainage, and fire and emergency services to the property on which the accessory dwelling unit will be located as well as all applicable codes pertaining to building, fire, health, and/or safety.
(f) The main entrance of a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall align with the main entrance of the primary dwelling unit or face the side property lines, based on objective standards that prioritize compatibility with the neighborhood character. If an ADU entrance is proposed to face an alley or rear property line, it shall be subject to review based on an objective standard and ministerial process.
(Ord. 197, passed 3-4-2020; Am. Ord. 233, passed 3-8-2023; Am. Ord. 245, passed 4-10-2024)