2017/02/08 Council Agenda Packet

I rear setback of 5 feet if the building does not exceed 18 feet in height within the rear 20 feet of the lot. L. Building Height. The maximum permitted building height for a detached ADU shall be: 1. Alley lots. 24 feet. . 2. Non-alley Lots. 24 feet,provided however,that the maximum height shall not exceed 18 feet in height when located within the rear 20 feet of the lot. 3. The Planning Director may authorize a greater height limit to match existing roof pitch of the principal dwelling using Review Process II as defined in Title 15 of the Everett Municipal Code, up to a maximum height of 28 feet. M. Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage standard for the underlying zone shall apply to all buildings on the lot,provided that it may be increased,using Review Process II as defined in Title 15 of the Everett Municipal Code, by an additional five percent of the lot area if necessary to allow a DADU on an existing developed lot that meets all other requirements of this section. N. Design Standards. An ADU shall meet the design standards in this section. A property owner may request that the Planning Director modify the design standards, using Review Process II as defined in Title 15 of the Everett Municipal Code. The Planning Director shall consider the impact that the requested modification will have on abutting properties in terms of aesthetics,privacy, view impacts, and compatibility with the character of other dwellings. 1. Attached ADU's. The single-family appearance and character of the dwelling shall be maintained when viewed from the surrounding neighborhood. Only one entrance to the residential structure may be located on any street side of the structure;provided however,that this limitation shall not affect the eligibility of a residential structure which has more than one entrance on the front or street side on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. 2. Historic Overlay Zones. On lots located in the Historic Overlay Zone, an attached ADU shall comply with the standards of subsection 1 of this section. A DADU shall comply with the development and design standards of the H Overlay Zone for Infill Dwelling Units. 3. Detached ADU's. The Planning Director shall promulgate a design manual of examples and best practices for the design of DADU's and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. The City shall have the authority to require changes to the design of a DADU that is not consistent with best practices identified in the design manual. In addition: 8 9