Cobleskill Village City Zoning Code
§ 160-12.2
Standards common to all zoning districts.
A.
Architectural elements permitted:
(1)
Traditional roof detailing, including but not limited to dormers, belvederes, masonry chimneys, cupolas, clock towers and other similar elements.
(2)
Siding of traditional-appearing materials such as brick, horizontal wood, simulated clapboard siding or indigenous stone.
(3)
Architectural design in keeping with the character of the Village of Cobleskill, using elements that include but are not limited to porches, shutters, traditional windows and doors and peaked, shingled roofs. When reviewing architectural design features, the Planning Board will evaluate if the proposed project is in keeping with original or surrounding character of the Village by considering:
[Amended 6-5-2007 by L.L. No. 8-2007]
(a)
The general design, character and appropriateness to the property.
(b)
The scale of proposed construction in relation to the property itself, surrounding properties and the general Village ambience.
(c)
Texture, materials and color and the relation to similar features of other properties in the Village of Cobleskill.
(d)
Visual compatibility with the general Village ambience, including proportion of the property's front facade, roof shape, spacing of properties on the street and setbacks.
B.
Architectural elements prohibited:
(1)
No building shall have large areas of blank wall sections facing any street. [See § 160-5, Area and Bulk Regulations, § 160-5.2, Schedule of Area and Bulk Regulations for Residential Uses and for Nonresidential and Commercial Structures, Subsection A(2), Nonresidential and commercial structures, "Maximum Building Frontage/Maximum Between Facade Breaks (feet)."]
(2)
Trademarked architecture shall not be permitted unless it is otherwise consistent with this chapter.
[Amended 6-5-2007 by L.L. No. 8-2007]
C.
Design requirements.
(1)
Buildings on corner lots shall be treated as if they have two front facades.
(2)
All air-conditioning units, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, elevator housing and satellite dishes and other telecommunications receiving devices shall be thoroughly screened from view from the sidewalk and/or the public right-of-way.