Building Typology, Residential
Accessory Dwelling Unit An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small, independent home located on the same lot as a larger single family detached home. ADUs may be used as rental apartments for people not related to the homeowner, secondary suites for young or old family members, or separate offices for homeowners that elect to work from home. The unit may be attached to the larger home, detached from the larger home, above a detached garage, or in the attic or basement of the larger home. ADUs have a separate entry from the street or driveway. Single Family Detached Home, Large Lot A medium to large (one to three stories tall) detached building used for a single dwelling unit. Large lots for a single family detached home typically exceed one-quarter of an acre (10,890 square feet), and include both a front and rear private yard. An attached or detached garage typically serves the home via a driveway connected to the street. Single Family Detached Home, Small Lot A small to medium (one to three stories tall) detached building used for a single dwelling unit. Small lots for a single family detached home are typically less than one-quarter acre in size (10,890 square feet). The rear yard of the lot is generally larger than the front yard of the lot. Each unit has an entry from the narrow side of the home, and most include porches or stoops to transition between public and private spaces. The dwelling unit may or may not include a detached garage.
Duplex, Side-by-Side Units A small (one to two stories tall) detached building with two separate dwelling units arranged in a side-by-side configuration. Each unit has an entry from the street. The two units together appear to be one medium to large size single family detached home. The units may or may not include a rear yard or detached garage.
Duplex/Triplex, Stacked Units A small (two to four stories tall) detached building with two or three separate dwelling units stacked one above the other. Units may have separate entries from the street on different sides of the building, or access to a single entry via a shared stairwell. The units together appear to be one large single family detached home. The units may or may not include a rear yard or detached garage.
Row House A small (one to three stories tall) detached building used for a single family dwelling unit. Long, very narrow lots for row houses are typically less than 40 feet wide. There may be a series of these homes in a row. Any vehicle access for driveways and garages is provided through rear alleys.
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Chapter 3: Character Area Typology
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