(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 by the City Planner or his/her designee.
(b) The design of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be compatible with the architectural design of the primary dwelling unit in order to ensure long term compatibility 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) All accessory dwelling unit facade elevations visible from any public right of way must provide entries, windows, or other architectural features compatible with the existing primary dwelling unit.
(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 consistent with the overall architectural design of the structure and the primary dwelling unit.
(e) The design and construction of each accessory dwelling unit shall conform to all applicable provisions of the City Municipal Code and other adopted regulations. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all provisions of 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. Under no circumstances shall the construction of an accessory dwelling unit trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.
(f) The main entrance of a detached ADU must face the same direction as the main entrance for the primary dwelling unit or face the side property lines, whichever is more compatible to the neighborhood character as determined by the City Planner. An ADU entrance proposed to face an alley or rear property line is subject to review and approval by the City Planner.
(Ord. 197, passed 3-4-2020; Am. Ord. 233, passed 3-8-2023)