Colusa County Zoning Code § 49.10 Architectural objective

(a)

Architectural compatibility between the accessory dwelling unit and primary dwelling unit shall be demonstrated by matching two or more of the following qualities of the accessory dwelling unit to the proposed or existing primary dwelling unit:

Color;

b.

Siding material and style; or

c.

Architectural design elements and features, (e.g., roof pitch, window style, trim details).

(b)

Exterior Entrance. An accessory dwelling unit must include a separate exterior entrance.

(c)

Privacy. A balcony, window or door of a second story accessory dwelling unit shall be designed to lessen privacy impacts to adjacent properties. Appropriate design techniques include obscured glazing, window placement above eye level, screening treatments, or locating balconies, windows and doors toward the existing on-site residence.

(d)

Residential Development. A residential dwelling must already exist on the lot or shall be constructed on the lot in conjunction with the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.