The purpose of this division is to establish design standards for new single-family and two-family residential development within the city limits. The standards in this division are intended to be in addition to any other design standard in this Code. In the event of a conflict, the more stringent regulation shall apply. The executive director of development services or designee shall have the authority to render interpretations of this article and to adopt policies and procedures to clarify the application of its provisions.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

(a)

The requirements in this division shall apply to all new residential single-family and two-family developments, including single family homes, patio homes, garden homes, townhomes, and duplexes.

(b)

Unique custom homes that meet the intent, if not the letter, of the architectural and site design standards set forth in this chapter may be approved by the executive director of development services or designee. An applicant aggrieved by a determination under this section may appeal a staff determination to the zoning board of adjustment in accordance with section 31-77(b).

(c)

Accessory buildings smaller than two hundred (200) square feet shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(d)

Manufactured homes within an established manufactured home park zoned "R-MP" (mobile home and travel trailer park) shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(e)

Additions to existing homes shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 22-047, § I, 6-28-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

(a)

The following repetition standards shall apply to residential lots:

(1)

Single-family homes of the same elevation shall not be placed within two (2) lots on the same side of the street, or directly across the street from one another.

(2)

Two-family homes of the same elevation shall not be placed within two (2) lots on the same side of the street, or directly across the street from one another.

(b)

For purposes of this section, elevations shall be substantially different in terms of shape, massing, and form. The same elevation with different materials, different architectural features, or different fenestration shall not be considered a different elevation for purposes of this section.

(c)

Homes of the same or similar floorplan may be repeated within two (2) lots on the same side of the street or directly across the street from one another, provided the rooflines and elevations are noticeably different from one another.

(d)

Mirrored elevations shall not be considered different elevations for purposes of this section.

(e)

A developer or homebuilder may seek pre-approval of proposed elevations from the planning division prior to submitting permit applications.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

If a garage is provided, the following standards shall be met:

(a)

A garage door facing the street shall not comprise more than fifty (50) percent of the horizontal length of the front elevation; or

(b)

The exterior wall on either side of the garage door shall not protrude further than any other horizontal building plane on the front elevation.

(c)

For homes having a third car garage, the total width of the garage doors may comprise up to sixty (60) percent of the horizontal length of the front elevation if the exterior wall of the third car garage is set back from the exterior walls of the other garage doors by at least twelve (12) inches and the third car garage has a different roofline than the primary garage.

This standard is applicable only to the width of the garage door, not the entirety of the garage.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 22-095, § I, 12-13-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

(a)

All new single-family structures shall include at least five (5), and all new two-family structures shall include at least four (4) of the following architectural elements:

(1)

Enhanced windows. Windows on the front elevation shall incorporate at least one (1) window enhancement, including: transoms, bay windows, shutters, dormers, eyebrow windows, headers, or other similar window enhancements.

(2)

Architectural features. The front elevation shall incorporate no fewer than two (2) different architectural features, including: corbels, quoining, louvered vents, keystones, decorative railings, columns, cupola, turret, coach lights, decorative half-timbering, or other architectural features approved by the executive director of development services or his/her designee. Incorporation of at least four (4) different architectural features from this list counts as two (2) architectural elements.

(3)

Variable roof design. At least two (2) different roof types (e.g., hip and gable), heights, pitches, plate heights, or planes shall be provided.

(4)

Side or rear entry garage. No garage doors shall face the street on the primary elevation. This provision includes homes with side-entry, J-swing, detached, or rear-entry garages.

(5)

Recessed garage. The exterior wall on either side of the garage door facing the street shall be recessed at least five (5) feet behind any other horizontal building plane on the front elevation.

(6)

Horizontal articulation. A minimum of three (3) wall planes shall be provided on the front elevation, with offsets being at least twelve (12) inches deep.

(7)

Covered front entry. A covered front entry at least forty (40) square feet in area shall be provided on a single-family home; or at least twenty (20) square feet in area per unit on a two-family dwelling.

(8)

Covered front porch. A covered front porch at least eighty (80) square feet in area shall be provided on a single-family home; or at least sixty (60) square feet in area per unit on a two-family dwelling. Such porch shall measure not less than eight (8) feet in width and not less than six (6) feet in depth. Incorporation of this architectural element counts as two (2) architectural elements but does not count as a covered front entry.

(9)

Enclosed patio. A patio or outdoor seating area on the front of the house, which is enclosed on at least three (3) sides by a fence or wall at least thirty-six (36) inches in height.

(10)

Enhanced front doors. Front doors shall incorporate sidelights, double doors, a single front door with decorative glass, or other similar front door enhancements.

(11)

Eyebrow roof. A decorative eyebrow or shed roof shall be provided over at least one (1) window or garage door.

(12)

Accent windows on garage doors. Garage doors shall have accent windows with transparent glass that are permanently affixed to the garage door.

(13)

Decorative hardware on garage doors. Garage doors shall have decorative hardware that is permanently affixed to the garage door.

(14)

Separate garage doors. For a two-car garage, the front elevation shall include two (2) eight-foot garage doors separated by a column instead of one (1) standard 16-foot garage door.

(15)

Ribbon driveway. For residential structures that do not have a garage, a concrete ribbon driveway shall be provided.

(b)

An architectural elements checklist indicating the options selected from this list shall be submitted with each permit.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

The purpose of this division is to establish design standards for new multi-family development within the city limits. The standards in this division are intended to be in addition to any other design standard in this Code. In the event of a conflict, the more stringent regulation shall apply.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22)

The requirements in this division shall apply to all new multi-family residential developments, including but not limited to three-family, four-family, and apartment developments.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22)

All new multi-family developments shall meet the following standards:

(a)

Side and rear elevations visible from a public roadway shall incorporate architectural features consistent with the front façade.

(b)

Flat roofs, or roofs having a slope less than three (3) over twelve (12), shall require a parapet wall at least thirty-six (36) inches in height.

(c)

All buildings and structures on a site, including accessory structures, dumpster enclosures, garages, and car ports, must share a common, identifiable, complementary design or style.

(d)

Dumpsters shall be screened from view on all sides by a concrete or masonry wall, or metal screening fence at least six (6) feet in height. Metal screening fences shall be R-panel or U-panel and shall be coated and capped at the top.

(e)

Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides by a parapet wall, screening wall, or continuous landscape hedge.

(f)

All stairs (except entry stairs and stoops to individual units and shared hallways) and elevated walkways shall be fully integrated into the architectural design of the building.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22)

(a)

All new multi-family structures shall include the following:

(1)

Vertical articulation. Exterior walls shall not have an uninterrupted length greater than thirty (30) feet in length, with offsets being at least thirty-six (36) inches deep.

(2)

Balconies. At least fifty (50) percent of units shall have a balcony at least fifty (50) square feet in size.

(3)

Enhanced windows. Windows shall incorporate use of awnings, canopies, bay windows, shutters, dormers, or other similar window enhancements.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22)

The purpose of this division is to establish design standards for new non-residential development within the city limits. The standards in this division are intended to be in addition to any other design standard in this Code. In the event of a conflict, the more stringent regulation shall apply.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22)

(a)

The requirements in this division shall apply to all new commercial and institutional developments, including but not limited to retail buildings, office buildings, schools, churches, civic buildings, warehouses, and other non-residential uses in all zoning districts other than "M-1" (manufacturing district) and "M-2" (heavy manufacturing district). Properties zoned "M-1" (manufacturing district) or "M-2" (heavy manufacturing district) shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(b)

Accessory buildings smaller than eight hundred (800) square feet shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(c)

Unique non-residential buildings that meet the intent, if not the letter, of the architectural and site design standards set forth in this chapter may be approved by the executive director of development services or designee. An applicant aggrieved by a determination under this section may appeal a staff determination to the zoning board of adjustment in accordance with section 31-77(b).

(d)

Temporary or portable buildings erected by or for a governmental agency or school district, such as portable school buildings and transitional or temporary housing shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(e)

Temporary construction trailers erected as part of a permitted construction project shall be exempt from the provisions of this division.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

All new non-residential developments shall meet the following standards:

(a)

If a side elevation of any building on a site is visible from a public roadway, that side elevation shall incorporate architectural features, elements, and materials consistent with the front elevation.

(b)

If a rear elevation of any building on a site is visible from a public roadway, that rear elevation shall incorporate architectural features consistent with the front elevation.

(c)

Flat roofs, or roofs having a slope less than two (2) over twelve (12), shall require a parapet wall at least twenty-four (24) inches in height on the front and side elevations.

(d)

Dumpsters shall be screened from view on all sides by a concrete or masonry wall, or metal screening fence at least six (6) feet in height. Metal screening fences shall be R-panel or U-panel and shall be coated and capped at the top.

(e)

Mechanical equipment located on a street-facing elevation shall be screened from view on all sides by a parapet wall, screening wall, or continuous landscape hedge.

(f)

All buildings and structures on a site, including accessory structures, dumpster enclosures, and gas station canopies, must share a common, identifiable, complementary design or style.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)

(a)

All new non-residential developments shall include at least three (3) of the following architectural elements:

(1)

Horizontal articulation. Exterior walls shall not have an uninterrupted length greater than twenty (20) feet in length, with offsets being at least six (6) inches deep and twenty-four (24) inches wide. Horizontal articulation may include engaged pilasters, engaged columns, permanently affixed canopies, or other protrusion away from the primary plane of the building, as determined by the executive director of development services.

(2)

Vertical articulation. Buildings shall include at least two (2) different roof or parapet heights.

(3)

Tripartite design. Buildings shall have an identifiable base, middle, and top.

(4)

Articulated parapet. A parapet wall shall not have an uninterrupted length greater than fifty (50) feet, with articulations being at least twenty-four (24) inches in height. Parapet walls shall require cornice detailing. If a parapet wall is provided, it shall be required only on the front and side elevations, but not on the rear elevation.

(5)

Sheltered entry. Primary entrances shall be covered with a portico, canopy, awning, arcade, porte cochère, architectural recess, or other similar feature that provides shelter from the elements.

(6)

Arched entries or windows. Primary entrances or windows shall include arches.

(7)

Transparency. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the horizontal length of the first floor of the primary elevation, and twenty (20) percent the horizontal length of all other street-facing elevations shall be comprised of transparent, non-reflective windows that provide views into occupied spaces. Where the internal arrangement of a building makes it impractical to provide transparency in accordance with this subsection, sculptural, mosaic, or bas-relief artwork, or false windows consisting of opaque or spandrel glass, may substitute for up to fifteen (15) percent of required transparent areas, except when fronting pedestrian-oriented spaces in accordance with subsection (10) below.

(8)

Pitched roof. The primary roof or sheltered entry shall have a pitch of not less than four (4) over twelve (12).

(9)

Building location. Building or structure shall be located as close as possible to the front yard setback to create a more urban form. Parking areas shall be screened from public roadways and placed behind the building and a secondary entrance must be provided.

(10)

Pedestrian-oriented space. A pedestrian-oriented space in front of the building at least eight (8) feet deep and running the full width of the building. This area shall include awnings covering at least twenty-four (24) square feet of the space. This space shall include amenities such as bike parking, bench seating, planters, fountains, artwork, decorative railing, decorative light fixtures, hanging baskets or other features that are pedestrian oriented.

(b)

An architectural elements checklist indicating the options selected from this list shall be submitted with each permit.

(Ord. No. 22-027, § I, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-073, § I, 12-12-23)