Edison City Zoning Code
§ 37-4.24
Architectural Appearance.
[1999 Code § 17.08.240]
a.
In all single-family residential developments, no dwelling shall be similar, alike, coincide or the same in architectural appearance as any other dwelling within that development, or within three hundred (300) feet [sight outside] of that dwelling [development].
b.
The proposed residential unit shall be of such character, quality or architectural design and construction materials as will assure that the proposed structure will be in keeping with the general character of the neighborhood in which it is located, and that the proposed structure will have a harmonious visual relationship with the neighboring residential structures.
c.
The floor plans of the affected dwellings need not be different, however, the dwellings shall differ substantially in the following features:
1.
Orientation of house on the lot (e.g., garage location);
2.
Landings, porches or other prominent ornamentation on street façade;
3.
Color of all exterior wall veneers to include but not be limited to siding, stucco and brick;
4.
The relative location or type of windows and doors on street elevation;
5.
Color and design of front entry doors;
6.
Color and design of window treatments, such as shutters, keystones, arches and panels;
7.
The type of pitch of roof, including roof lines and roof appurtenances such as dormers, parapet, belfries, skylights and roof windows;
8.
The type of roofing material, or the color thereof, or the pattern.
d.
Reversing the layout of the same dwelling without substantial architectural changes as set forth above does not satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
e.
A building permit will be denied to a proposed development consisting of two (2) or more houses where the proposed development will create a building or buildings of such dissimilar character and appearance to those prior existing structures and/or buildings as to destroy the character of the existing neighborhood.
f.
In a multi-unit development, there shall be a minimum of two (2) models of dwellings that differ in layout as it refers to footprint, setbacks, elevation, perimeter and room configuration.
g.
In any proposed development of two (2) or more attached or detached single-family homes, there shall be a variety of separate basic house designs. In no event shall there be less than the following separate basic designs:
Total Number of Houses in the Development | Minimum Number of Separate Basic House Designs |
|---|---|
2-10 | 2 |
11-20 | 3 |
21-30 | 4 |
31-40 | 5 |
41 and over | 5 plus 1 additional basic house design for every additional 25 housing units |
h.
Architectural plans shall be submitted when applying for a zoning permit for appropriate review by the Zoning Officer to determine compliance with this subsection.