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Recently enacted City of Fresno Development Code Requirements for Second <br />Dwelling Units, Backyard Cottages (including Tiny Homes on Wheels), and <br />Accessory Living Quarters (Effective January 3. 2016) <br />15-2754 Second Dwelling Units, Backyard Cottages, and Accessory Living Quarters <br />A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to: <br />1. Maintain the character of single-family neighborhoods; <br />2. Ensure that new units are in harmony with developed neighborhoods; and <br />3. Allow Second Dwelling Units as an accessory use to Single -Unit Dwellings, consistent <br />with the Government Code (Section 65852.2). <br />B. Architectural Compatibility. If visible from a public street or park, the architectural <br />design, roofing material, exterior materials and colors, roof pitch and style, type of <br />windows, and trim details of the Second Dwelling Unit, Backyard Cottage, or Accessory <br />Living Quarters shall be substantially the same as and visually compatible with the <br />primary dwelling. <br />C. District Standards. Second Dwelling Units, Backyard Cottages and Accessory Living <br />Quarters may be established on any lot in any residential district where single -unit <br />dwellings are permitted. Only one Second Unit, Backyard Cottage or Accessory Living <br />Quarters may be permitted on any one lot. Minor Deviations and/or Variances to meet the <br />minimum lot sizes are not permitted. <br />D. Minimum Lot Sizes. <br />1. Second Dwelling Unit. 6,200 square feet. <br />2. Backyard Cottage. <br />a. Interior Lot Size: 6,000 square feet. <br />b. Corner Lot Size: 5,000 square feet. <br />3. Accessory Living Quarters. 5,000 square feet. <br />E. Type of Unit. <br />1. Second Dwelling Unit. May provide separate, independent living quarters for one <br />household. Units may be attached, detached, or located within the living areas of the <br />