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4 <br /> . _ "- <br /> �I <br /> n <br /> IN <br /> P, <br /> Downtown Neighborhoods The City should consider updating its land development <br /> regulations to allow ADUs in all mixed residential and <br /> Downtown neighborhoods,as highlighted on the Housing single-family neighborhoods,especially those surrounding <br /> Character Areas map,include the residential neighbor- the Downtown.The update should include design stan- <br /> dards that ensure ADUs are contextual and do not alter the <br /> hoods feature some of the oldest homes in the City with overall character of neighborhoods,whether the ADU is <br /> construction of some dating back to the turn of the 20th internal or attached to the primary residence or external <br /> century of the primary residence and above or in the place of a <br /> garage.Design standards could control the location of ADU <br /> Promote Accessory Dwelling Units entrances to minimize visibility from the street,control <br /> Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs)sometimes called bulk and massing to ensure the design of the structure <br /> "granny flats",can provide for greater density in existing reflects the design of the primary residence,and more. <br /> single-family neighborhoods without altering established <br /> community character.ADUs also provide opportunities for <br /> multi-generational housing,supporting parents or grand- <br /> parents who downsize. <br /> Attached <br /> Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ADU <br /> Accessory dwelling units can be designed and permitted through a <br /> variety of configurations.This diagram represents three of the most <br /> common configurations.ADU design should fit within the context of <br /> the existing residential neighborhood. <br /> External <br /> ADU Y„ <br /> Attic <br /> L` 1y Internal ADU <br /> ff Basement <br /> Internal ADU <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan Housing Plan 43 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />