Sec. 106-37

Other

• Attached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. max size ratio0.5 ratio

  If there is an existing primary dwelling, the floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50 percent of the primary unit.

• Design standards

  The design, color, material, and texture of the roof shall be substantially the same as the main dwelling unit; the color, material, and texture of all building walls shall be similar to and compatible with the main dwelling unit; the architectural style shall be the same or similar to the main dwelling unit; if attached to the garage, there shall be no direct access from the garage to the ADU; all single-family residential development standards and design guidelines adopted by the city.

• Detached ADUAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage. max size1,200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The total floor area for a detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.16 ft

  The unit shall not be more than 16 feet in height or more than the height of the primary residential unit, whichever is more.

• Minimum separation from other buildings6 ft

  The unit shall maintain six feet separation to any other accessory building or main building on the same building site.

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft

  The unit shall be set back a minimum of four feet from any interior side, street side, or rear lot line.

• Parking requirement

  One parking space (provided as uncovered, or tandem space on the existing driveway) is required per one bedroom or unit, whichever is less, except in any of the following circumstances: a. The ADU is located within one-half mile of public transit; b. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; c. The ADU is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure; d. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU.