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C. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter,the following objective standards shall <br /> apply to accessory dwelling units: <br /> L Accessory dwelling units shall incorporate the following: <br /> a. Architecture of an accessory dwelling unit shall match the existing architectural <br /> style of the primary residence with the use of the following building elements to <br /> the maximum extent feasible: <br /> - Use of the same wall material or wall,or wall material that visually <br /> appears the same as the existing primary residence, including color and <br /> texture <br /> - Use of same trim material and trim style <br /> - Use of same roof form, roofing material and roof slope to the maximum <br /> extent feasible <br /> - Use of the same window size, proportion,operation, recess or reveal, <br /> divided light pattern,and spacing distance between placement of <br /> windows <br /> - Use of same railing design and material <br /> b. A solid fence at least six feet in height and vegetative screening/plantings of <br /> species with a mature height of at least 10 feet in height shall be located or <br /> constructed along interior side and rear property lines adjacent to the accessory <br /> dwelling unit if the accessory dwelling unit is located less than 10 feet from <br /> respective property lines. On a corner property,if the accessory dwelling unit is <br /> located less than 10 feet from respective property lines,a solid fence at least 6 <br /> feet in height or vegetative screening/plantings of a species with a mature height <br /> of at least 10 feet shall be located in the area between the accessory dwelling unit <br /> and the street side property line,and both a solid fence at least 6 feet in height <br /> and vegetative screening/planting of a species with a mature height of at least 10 <br /> feet shall be located in the area between the accessory dwelling unit and the rear <br /> property line. In no instance shall solid fencing be required in planned unit <br /> developments where open fencing is otherwise required. In no instance shall the <br /> provisions of this subsection conflict with the fence requirements identified in <br /> Chapter 18.84 of this title. <br /> c. Exterior lighting shall be shielded,directed downward,and located only at <br /> exterior doors and if applicable,along the path of travel from the public right of <br /> way. <br /> d. To the maximum extent feasible,mechanical equipment and plumbing,conduit, <br /> or cabling for utilities is not permitted on the exterior walls of accessory dwelling <br /> unit. This requirement does not apply to meters,electrical panels,and solar <br /> installations. <br /> 2. The following standards apply to accessory dwelling units proposed as a second-story <br /> accessory dwelling unit that is consistent with this Chapter: <br /> a. Any exterior stairway proposed to serve the accessory dwelling unit shall not be <br /> visible from the public right of way on the frontage abutting the front yard upon <br /> completion of the construction of the accessory dwelling unit. Where the project <br /> includes planting of vegetation for screening an exterior stairway,the assessment of <br /> visibility may take into account the mature height of vegetation that has been planted <br /> but has not yet reached full maturity at completion of construction. <br /> P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Second Reading, March 2, 2021 <br /> Attachment 1, PMC Amendments, Page 12 <br />