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(c) Exterior appearance. The architecture of the accessory dwelling unit shall
be compatible with the existing single-family dwelling and adjacent
residences. The building shall appear to be a single-family residence. No
accessory dwelling unit may have a separate mailing address or separate
utility connections from the main residence.

(d) Doorways. An accessory dwelling unit shall not have a primary exterior
door. A patio-type door is allowed as a secondary exterior door if it opens
onto a deck or patio and does not face the front of the lot. There shall be an
interior door or opening between the accessory dwelling unit and the
primary portion of the single-family dwelling.

(e) Compliance with building codes. Prior to establishment of an accessory
dwelling unit, the building inspector shall certify that the single-family
dwelling meets all applicable building codes.

(f) Required actions following termination of use. At such time as the
accessory dwelling unit is no longer occupied by a person that is related by
blood or marriage to the family occupying the primary portion of the
single-family dwelling, the property owner shall remove the stove and/or
oven in the accessory dwelling unit or in the other dwelling unit and the
interior door separating the two units shall be removed.

(g) Deed restriction. Prior to the establishment of an accessory dwelling unit,
the property owner shall file a deed restriction in the Racine County
Register of Deeds office, acceptable to the Zoning Administrator, that
includes the following provisions:

1. the accessory dwelling unit is to be occupied by not more than 2
people who are related by blood or marriage to the family occupying
the primary portion of the single-family dwelling; and,

2. the approval of an accessory dwelling unit is not transferable to
another property owner without formal approval of the Plan
Commission; and,

3. a prohibition on the establishment of a separate mailing address or
separate utility connections for the accessory dwelling unit; and,

4. such other provisions deemed appropriate by the reviewing
authority.

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