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File 2002006 Page 6 (b) Not more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a single-family detached lot. This condition is intended to preserve the neighborhood character by limiting the amount of change on any given lot, even in instances where a lot may exceed the minimum lot area requirement. More than one accessory dwelling unit per lot would not be appropriate and may result in an unusual amount of off-street parking spaces for a single-family home. This condition also specifies that the use applies only to single- family detached lots. (c) An attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit. In order to regulate bulk, this condition would provide consistency in the setback requirements for both the principal and accessory dwelling unit. This condition helps to clarify that, although a garage area may be located closer to a lot line than a living area, an accessory dwelling unit above a garage is considered to be a living area, and therefore, must meet the minimum setbacks specified for the living portion of the home. (d) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this Subdivision, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subiect to the same regulations as provided for under Section 21120 of this Chapter. Section 21120 contains the general regulations for detached accessory buildings. This condition was included to ensure that the neighborhood character is maintained. For example, one provision of Section 21120 states that no detached accessory building may be located within a front yard, unless SLich front yard also qualifies as an equivalent rear or side yard. ( e) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use, the gross floor area of which shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit or one thousand (1.000) square feet. whichever is less. This condition limits the size of an accessory dwelling unit to ensure that the accessory dwelling unit remains a subordinate and secondary use, and to ensure that the existing character of the property and neighborhood is maintained. (f) The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a similar architectural style, roof pitch, colors, and materials as the principal building on the lot, and shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential buildings. This condition was included to address architectural compatibility and neighborhood character.