Any lot shown upon an official subdivision map duly approved and recorded, any lot for which a deed was of record, any lot shown by a separate number or letter on a record of survey map filed with the County Recorder, and any lot for which a contract of sale was in full force and effect on May 23, 1939, may be used as a building site.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1503) (Ord. 556, passed - - )

   Residential accessory buildings and structures include any uses that are customarily related to a residence, including garages, greenhouses, storage sheds, studios, workshops, detached decks and patios made of impervious materials, rain barrels, cisterns, compost bins, and similar structures. Uncovered decks and patios under 18 inches in height and fences are not subject to the regulations of this section.

   (A)   Location.

      (1)   Street line setback. An accessory building which is not an integral part of the main building shall not be located within the front yard, and, if within 100 feet of the front street line, it shall have a side yard not less than four feet in width.

      (2)   Interior setbacks. Accessory structures less than eight feet in height and less than 120 square feet in size shall be set back a minimum of three feet from any interior side or rear lot line. Accessory structures eight feet or more in height or 120 square feet or more in size shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any interior side or rear lot line or adhere to the interior side and rear setback requirements for accessory buildings of the applicable zoning district, whichever results in the greater setback.

      (3)   Attached accessory buildings. Where an accessory building is attached to and made a part of the main building, at least 50% in length of one wall of such accessory building shall be an integral part of the main building, and such accessory building shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building, except that the attached accessory building may be not less than 15 feet from the rear lot line and occupy not more than 50% of the rear yard area.

   (B)   Location; sloping lots in residence zones excepted. Detached accessory buildings in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Zones shall be excepted from the provisions of division (A)(1) of this section as to their location upon the lot where the slope of the front half of the lot is greater than 25% from the established street elevation at the property line, or, where the elevation of the front half of the lot is more than four feet above or below the established street elevation at the property line, a private garage may be built not less than five feet from the front property line.

   (C)   Location; corner lots.

      (1)   In the case of a corner lot, no accessory building shall be erected, altered, or moved so as to encroach upon the front half of such lot.

      (2)   On corner lots where the rear line abuts a side line of a key lot to the rear, an accessory building which is not an integral part of the main building shall be not less than 20 feet from the side street line.

      (3)   On corner lots where the rear line abuts the rear line of a lot to the rear, an accessory building which is not an integral part of the main building shall be not less than 12 feet from the side street line.

      (4)   On corner lots where the rear line abuts a side line of a key lot to the rear, an accessory building which is an integral part of the main building shall be not less than 15 feet from the rear line.

      (5)   On corner lots where the rear line abuts the rear line of a lot to the rear, an accessory building which is an integral part of the main building shall be not less than five feet from the rear lot line.

   (D)   Temporary structures.

      (1)   Location. Temporary structures are prohibited in the front yard and street side yard in all zones. Temporary structures are permitted only in rear yards and side yards in all zones, provided that they are not visible from the public right-of-way, that they meet all applicable setback and height requirements for accessory buildings, and that they do not obstruct access to required parking.

      (2)   Repair and maintenance. Temporary structures shall be maintained in good condition. Torn fabric, bent or broken support members shall be replaced or repaired as needed. Any temporary structure maintained in disrepair shall be repaired, replaced or removed from the site. Reflective, mirrored type, covering material is prohibited.

      (3)   Lot coverage. Temporary structures are subject to building coverage requirements and shall be included in calculations of maximum lot coverage in all zones.

      (4)   Nonconforming temporary structures. Temporary structures in existence as of the effective date of this subsection and which do not comply with its provisions shall not be considered nonconforming structures as defined in § 153.420 and shall not be subject to the amortization provisions of § 153.422. Temporary structures in existence as of the effective date of this subsection and which do not comply with its provisions shall be removed and made to comply with the provisions of this subsection within 90 days of the effective date of this subsection.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.1506) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 597, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 628, passed - -; Am. Ord. 541-C.S., passed 1-20-04; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Six feet shall be the maximum height of any fence and wall along the rear lot line or between the rear lot line and the front line of the main building. Four feet shall be the maximum height of any fence or wall located between the front line of the main building and the front lot line. Fences and walls shall be set back at least 30 inches from the front property line for purposes of providing landscaping. Said landscaping shall consist of any combination of turf, groundcover, shrubs, or vines and shall not exceed the height of the fence or wall.

   (B)   Property line fences and walls in the rear yard of interior lots and in the rear yard of corner lots, except along any line that abuts the side line of a key lot, and except along any portion of a lot line of a corner lot nearer to the side street than the building setback line of the improvements on the lot, or the improvements on the lot adjacent thereto, may extend to a total height of seven and one-half feet under the following conditions:

      (1)   On a key lot no fence, or wall of a height more than four feet shall extend into the front yard nearer the street on the side abutting the rear of the corner lot than the closest corner of the main building on the corner lot.

      (2)   Any fence and wall along the front or side line of a corner lot within 35 feet of the intersection of the front and side lines shall be no more than two feet high measured from the elevation of the top of the curb adjacent to such wall or fence.

      (3)   In those situations where the Police Chief and the Community Development Director find that an existing fence or wall on a corner lot creates a public nuisance or traffic hazard, the Council may require that the restrictions stated in this section be complied with.

      (4)   On corner lots no fence or wall of a height more than four feet shall extend into the side yard adjacent to the street nearer than any portion of the main building on such lot; and if the corner lot abuts a key lot to the rear, no fence or wall of a height more than four feet shall extend into the side yard adjacent to the street nearer than the closest front corner of the main building on the key lot.

      (5)   If the owner or occupant of a lot desires to construct and maintain a swimming pool on such property such swimming pool shall not be constructed, maintained, or set closer to the street than the front line of the building setback line established for that block, and he shall conform to the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, the swimming pool fencing provisions set out in §§ 150.180 through 150.181, and the provisions of § 153.129.

      (6)   If the owner or occupant of a lot desires to construct and maintain a tennis or badminton court on such premises, such tennis or badminton court shall not be erected, maintained, or set closer to the street than the front line of the building setback line established for that block. Such badminton or tennis court may be enclosed by a fence attached to such supports as may be required by the Community Development Director as to size, design, strength, utility, and safety pursuant to the standards set by the Uniform Building Code and engineering principles pertaining to stresses, strains, and wind resistance. Nothing shall be grown, placed, or maintained upon or against such fence that will in any way or manner obstruct the passage of light or air through such fence above the height of six feet.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.1507) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 911, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 10-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 37-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14; Am. Ord. 716, passed 5-6-25) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Notwithstanding any of the provisions of § 153.127, ornamental screening walls may be erected in the front yard of a lot in the R-1, R-1A, and R-2 Zones and in the front and side yards of a corner lot in the R-1, R-1A, and R-2 Zones subject to the following regulations and conditions:

   (A)   Height. Screening walls shall not exceed a height of six feet above the average grade of the ground at the base of such screening wall.

   (B)   Regulations pertaining to interior lots.

      (1)   Screening walls shall be no nearer the front property line than three-fourths of the average setback distance of the residences in the block but in no case nearer the front property line than 15 feet.

      (2)   The length of such screening walls measured parallel to the front property line shall not exceed of the length of the front property line, nor in any case be longer than 20 feet.

      (3)   Screening walls shall be at least four feet from a side property line and at least five feet from any driveway.

   (C)   Regulations pertaining to corner lots.

      (1)   The front yard setback distance for screening walls shall be the same as that described for interior lots.

      (2)   The length of screening walls in the front yard shall be the same as that described for interior lots.

      (3)   Screening walls shall be at least four feet from any interior side property line and at least five feet from any driveway.

      (4)   Front yard screening walls shall extend to a point no nearer the side street than the side yard setback distance plus five feet.

      (5)   Screening walls in the side yard shall be no more than 25 feet in length.

      (6)   Screening walls in the side yard shall be at least five feet from any driveway or rear property line.

      (7)   Screening walls in the side yard shall be no nearer the front property line of the lot than the front yard setback distance plus five feet.

      (8)   Screening walls in the side yard of a corner lot shall be at least five feet from the side property line, and the distance from the screening wall to the line of the main building shall not exceed one-half the distance from the side property line to the line of the main building.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1507.1) (Ord. 10-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Private or public swimming pools shall be protected by adequate fencing as provided in §§ 150.180 and 150.181 of this title, shall be located to the rear of the front building setback line as provided in § 153.127, and shall be located to comply with the following separation requirements:

   (A)   The distance from the inner surface of the pool wall to a garage or other accessory building shall be five feet.

   (B)   The distance from the inner surface of the pool wall to a dwelling or other main building shall be a distance equal to the depth of the pool at any adjacent point, less one foot, with a minimum of five feet.

   (C)   The distance from the inner surface of the pool wall to a masonry wall shall be five feet.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1509) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 797, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      AIRCRAFT. Any contrivance used or designed for navigation of, or flight in, the air.

      BOAT. Watercraft of any size.

      CAMPER, HOUSE CAR, MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE, MOTOR TRUCK, MOTOR VEHICLE, PASSENGER VEHICLE, TRAILER COACH, TRUCK TRACTOR, TRAILER, IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY, SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT and VEHICLE. These terms shall mean the same as such words are defined in the California Vehicle Code.

      DISASSEMBLED VEHICLE. An aircraft, boat, or vehicle which is not operable by reason of the removal of or damage to integral component parts.

      DISMANTLE. The removal or stripping of one or more integral component parts from an aircraft, boat, or vehicle.

      DRIVEWAY AREA. A paved, surfaced, or clearly delineated way not in excess of 20 feet in width designed for vehicular ingress and egress.

      PARK. The standing of a motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat.

      PERMANENT STORAGE. The presence on the premises for a period of 72 or more consecutive hours.

      REPAIR. The work necessary to restore a vehicle to a usable condition.

      STORE or STORAGE. To keep or locate for future use.

   (B)   Prohibited storage. Except as otherwise provided by this code, in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Zones, or with respect to any residential use maintained in any other zone, no portion of any front yard, no portion of the outer three feet of any side yard, no portion of the rear three feet of any rear yard, nor any portion of the side yard on the side street of a corner lot shall be used for the permanent storage of any aircraft, boat, camper, house car, implement of husbandry, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motor truck, motor vehicle, passenger vehicle, special construction equipment, trailer, trailer coach, truck, tractor, vehicle, or any part or portion of any of the foregoing, building materials, or temporary structures of any kind; provided, however, building materials in temporary storage during the time a valid building permit is in effect for construction upon the premises may be placed upon such portions of the front, side, or rear yards.

   (C)   Prohibited parking and storage. In the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Zones, or with respect to any residential use maintained in any other zone, no aircraft, boat, camper, house car, trailer, trailer coach, or similar contrivance shall be parked, left standing, or temporarily stored on any private property if such contrivance, or any part thereof, is within eight feet of any residence or dwelling unit on any adjoining property.

   (D)   Parking aircraft, boats, or vehicles. No person shall park any aircraft, boat, or vehicle, or any component thereof, for any purpose in any front or side yard on any lot in the residential zones except in a driveway area. The parking of such aircraft, boat, or vehicle shall be permitted in rear yards or side yards if such area is completely enclosed by view-obscuring walls not less than six feet in height or by the exterior walls of a building or buildings which completely obscure such aircraft, boat, or vehicle from the view of persons on public streets or other adjacent properties.

   (E)   Repair or dismantling aircraft, boats, or vehicles prohibited. No person shall assemble, repair, or disassemble any aircraft, boat, vehicle, or similar contrivance, other than as provided in this section, on any part of any lot in the residential zones unless such work is done:

      (1)   Within an enclosed building; or

      (2)   In an open area which is completely enclosed by view-obscuring walls not less than six feet in height or by the exterior walls of a building or buildings which completely obscure the work from the view of persons on public streets or other adjacent properties.

   (F)   Exceptions. The prohibitions imposed in this section shall not be deemed to apply to the occasional and incidental disassembly or repair of vehicles owned by the person in possession of the premises in a residential zone on which the repair or dismantling of vehicles is made or done if the time to accomplish the same does not exceed a period of 48 hours.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1510) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 19-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 32-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 99-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   In the R-3 Zone and in all commercial zones there shall be provided adequate garbage and rubbish storage and collection areas for all apartments and dwelling units and for all commercial and manufacturing buildings.

   (A)   Location. Such areas shall be located so as to be accessible by motor vehicles to a public street or alley.

   (B)   Screening. All outside garbage and rubbish areas shall be enclosed on at least three sides and on all sides visible from streets by a six foot high masonry wall. Such enclosure shall have a gate or gates made of opaque materials.

   (C)   Size. The required area shall be of adequate size to permit the storage and removal of one or more standard three yard steel rubbish bins on wheel casters. Adequate size shall be determined from information on file in the Community Development Department at the time a permit for construction is issued.

   (D)   Floors; access; bumpers. The floors of such storage areas shall be of concrete, and the required access to the street or alley shall be paved. Suitable bumpers, either for bin wheels or the rear wall, shall be installed. Required rubbish and garbage storage areas shall not occupy or obstruct any required parking or vehicular access.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1512) (Ord. 17-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Site drainage. The site drainage and stormwater runoff shall comply with stormwater runoff regulations and National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) requirements and Chapter 53, Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention, of the San Gabriel Municipal Code. Where feasible, drainage shall be retained on site and directed toward landscaped areas.

   (B)   Best management practices. BMPs shall incorporate numeric design criteria to infiltrate, filter, or treat storm water runoff. Design criteria are provided in the NPDES permit. BMPs include but are not limited to bioretention facilities: catch basin inserts: cisterns: constructed wetlands: dry wells: extended/dry detention basins or underground detention tanks: infiltration basins: infiltration trenches: media filtration; porous pavement; storm drain inserts; vegetated filter strips: vegetated swales; and wet ponds.

(Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14)

   In addition to the requirements contained in this subchapter, the following additional requirements of this code shall apply to the development and use of any property in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Zone districts: §§ 153.530 through 153.539, Landscape.

(Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14)

         (a)   A permanently covered entryway or porch must be provided for each unit.

         (b)   A minimum depth of three feet and width of four feet must be provided for the entryway/porch.

         (c)   All units located along public rights-of-way must have the primary entrance facing onto that right-of-way.

         (d)   A minimum of 25% of pedestrian paths shall be shaded by tree canopy at maturity.

         (a)   All structures, entries, facilities, amenities, and parking areas must be internally connected with pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian walkways must connect to the public sidewalk along each street frontage. Pedestrian walkways must be separated from roads, driveways, and parking areas by a physical barrier, such as a grade-separation, of six inches or more or a raised planter area. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(b).

         (b)   Paved (non-permeable) areas must not exceed 50% of the required front or street side setback areas.

         (c)   Allowable number of driveway access points.

            1.   Interior lot. Two driveways are permitted on lots where at least one street has a frontage more than 100 linear feet.

            2.   Corner lots. One vehicle access driveway where all street frontages are less than 100 linear feet and two driveways are permitted on lots where at least one street has a frontage more than 100 linear feet.

         (d)   A minimum of 50% of all retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences visible from public streets shall be screened by landscape at maturity. Plans shall be labeled with heights of any vertical elements to be screened.

         (e)   Private/individual garage doors must not face a public street(s) but may be oriented toward an alley or a private street/driveway that is an internal part to the project. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(f)

         (f)   A walkway with a minimum width of 36 inches must be provided to all individual units on the ground level.

         (g)   Pedestrian walkways must be of permeable/sustainable material.

         (h)   Landscape must be incorporated between the sidewalk and the base of the building for all portions that front a public street by using one of the following methods (refer to Figure 153.134(2)(i).

            1.   Provide pocket areas for landscaping;

            2.   Provide zig-zagged pathways to allow enough space (five feet minimum) for trees, and the like.

         (i)   Projects must provide usable common open spaces with a minimum dimension of ten feet in all directions.

         (j)   Plants must be arranged with the tallest shrubs located at base of buildings and structures, transitioning to lower shrubs adjacent to sidewalks and curbs. A minimum of two heights or tiers shall be provided (e.g., low planting at one-and-one-half to two-and-one-half feet tall at maturity adjacent to a sidewalk and taller planting at three to four feet tall at maturity adjacent to the wall). For landscape areas greater than ten feet wide, provide a minimum of three tier levels (e.g., groundcover or annuals, low planting two two-and-one-half feet and tall planting at a minimum of four feet adjacent to the wall). Additionally, upright accent shrubs in 15 gallon size shall be provided at an average rate of one per every 25 linear feet of building façade. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(l).

         (k)   All pedestrian crosswalks shall use one of the following: zebra/ladder stripes, concrete with lithocrete patterned finish or another material/finish that will withstand high traffic volume.

         (a)   Buildings with first floor façades that are 50 feet or longer shall provide a break in the façade every 25 feet. Refer to Figure153.134(3)(a). This can be achieved through one or more of the following.

            1.   Building façade offset with a minimum two-foot depth for a minimum length of 20 feet.

            2.   Change in wall or material color.

            3.   Change in window form and/or façade composition through the use of awnings, canopies, and/or balconies.

         (b)   Projecting architectural features such as bowed or bay windows, columns, offset roof planes, and similar features should be used to create both vertical and horizontal articulation. Offsets and recesses are to measure a minimum of one foot.

         (c)   The massing of upper stories shall be modulated by stepping back elements (minimum two feet from the ground floor setback, and/or structural projections (one foot minimum)).

         (d)   Roof lines shall be vertically articulated at least every 50 feet along the street frontage, through the use of architectural elements such as parapets, varying cornices, reveals, clerestory windows, and varying roof height and/or form. Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(d).

         (e)   Corner buildings shall provide a rounded or angled façade at the corner with a different material application and window arrangement from the rest of the building façade. Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(e).

         (f)   Buildings must be designed and articulated with common details, articulation, materials, and elements on all sides of the building.

         (g)   Façade planes exceeding 40 feet in length shall express a vertical rhythm and pattern that reflects the size and scale of a residential unit and/or individual rooms and spaces through meeting the following standards (Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(g)).

            1.   A vertical recess or projection shall occur at a minimum of one per 40 feet of linear façade length.

            2.   Vertical recess or projection shall have a minimum depth of one foot.

            3.   Shall occur for a minimum of 60% of the residential façade height.

         (h)   A minimum of eight plant species and varieties shall be required for all projects with nine units or less and a minimum of 14 plant species and varieties shall be required for all projects with ten units or greater.

         (i)   Each street or perimeter/buffer yard shall include a minimum of two canopy tree species and two understory trees species. Clustering of onsite canopy and understory trees is encouraged to create naturalistic tree stands.

         (j)   Tree canopies shall not overhang structures or required fire access lanes at maturity. Trees shall be centered within planter areas, maximizing distance between trunks and adjacent hardscape and structures.

         (a)   All windows must provide trims, sills, and a minimum two-inch recess.

         (b)   Three exterior paint colors must be provided (base, trim, accent). Three colors can be found in either paint or materials (e.g., wood trim, wrought iron).

         (c)   Reflective coatings and exterior façade material which create glare would not be allowed.

         (d)   Materials applied to any elevation shall turn the corner of the building, ending at a logical termination point related to the roof line, windows or building massing, or a minimum of five feet. Refer to Figure 153.134(5)(f).

         (e)   The following list of building materials will be allowed.

            1.   Primary walls. High-quality primary materials such as wood, simulated wood, brick, stone, stucco, ceramics, metals, fiber-cement panels, Trespa, composite panel systems.

            2.   Secondary/accent. Masonry, tile, stone, brick, veneer, longboard, and/or finished metal.

         (f)   1.   The following list of building materials will be prohibited:

            2.   Plywood, plastic (and plastic laminate), and fiberglass.

         (g)   Affordable units and market rate units within the same development shall be constructed of the same materials and details such that the units are not distinguishable from one another.

         (h)   Fences and walls must be constructed of materials such as treated wood, vinyl, wrought iron, brick, and stone. Chain link is prohibited.

         (a)   All structures, entries, facilities, amenities, and parking areas must be internally connected with pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian walkways must connect to the public sidewalk along each street frontage. Pedestrian walkways must be separated from roads, driveways, and parking areas by a physical barrier, such as a grade-separation, of six inches or more or a raised planter area. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(b).

         (b)   Paved (non-permeable) areas must not exceed 50% of the required front or street side setback areas.

         (c)   Allowable number of driveway access points.

            1.   Interior lot. Two driveways are permitted on lots where at least one street has a frontage more than 100 linear feet.

            2.   Corner lots. One vehicle access driveway where all street frontages are less than 100 linear feet and two driveways are permitted on lots where at least one street has a frontage more than 100 linear feet.

         (d)   A minimum of 50% of all uncovered parking stall areas shall be shaded by tree canopies. Tree canopies shall be shown at maturity (approximately 15 years’ growth). Provide a shade study, demonstrating minimum shading requirement has been met.

         (e)   Private/individual garage doors must not face a public street(s) but may be oriented toward an alley or a private street/driveway that is an internal part to the project. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(f).

         (f)   A walkway with a minimum width of 36 inches must be provided to all individual units on the ground level.

         (g)   Pedestrian walkways must be of permeable/sustainable material.

         (h)   Landscape must be incorporated between the sidewalk and the base of the building for visual softening and transition by using one of the following methods (refer to Figure 153.134(2)(i)).

            1.   Provide pocket areas for landscaping;

            2.   Provide zig-zagged pathways to allow enough space (five feet minimum) for trees, and the like.

         (i)   Projects must provide usable common open spaces with a minimum dimension of ten feet in all directions.

         (j)   Plants must be arranged with the tallest shrubs located at base of buildings and structures, transitioning to lower shrubs adjacent to sidewalks and curbs. A minimum of two heights or tiers shall be provided (e.g., low planting at one-and-one-half to two-and-one-half feet tall at maturity adjacent to a sidewalk and taller planting at three to four feet tall at maturity adjacent to the wall). For landscape areas greater than ten feet wide, provide a minimum of three tier levels (e.g., groundcover or annuals, low planting two two-and-one-half feet and tall planting at a minimum of four feet adjacent to the wall). Additionally, upright accent shrubs in 15 gallon size shall be provided at an average rate of one per every 25 linear feet of building façade. Refer to Figure 153.134(2)(l).

         (k)   All pedestrian crosswalks shall use one of the following: zebra/ladder stripes, concrete with lithocrete patterned finish or another material/finish that will withstand high traffic volume.

         (l)   Street-facing building façades must be designed with active frontages which include at least two of the following.

            1.   Common open space/plaza/sitting area.

            2.   Overhangs (including awnings and cantilevers).

            3.   Balconies.

            4.   Porches/patios.

            5.   Arcade.

            6.   Primary entry.

         (a)   Buildings with first floor façades that are 50 feet or longer shall provide a break in the façade every 25 feet. Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(a). This can be achieved through one or more of the following.

            1.   Building façade offset with a minimum two-foot depth for a minimum length of 20 feet.

            2.   Change in wall or material color.

            3.   Change in window form and/or façade composition through the use of awnings, canopies, and/or balconies.

         (b)   Projecting architectural features such as bowed or bay windows, columns, offset roof planes, and similar features should be used to create both vertical and horizontal articulation. Offsets and recesses are to measure a minimum of one foot.

         (c)   The massing of upper stories shall be modulated by stepping back elements (minimum two feet from the ground floor setback, and/or structural projections (one foot minimum)).

         (d)   Rooflines shall be vertically articulated at least every 50 feet along the street frontage, through the use of architectural elements such as parapets, varying cornices, reveals, clerestory windows, and varying roof height and/or form. Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(d).

         (e)   Corner buildings shall provide a rounded or angled façade at the corner with a different material application and window arrangement from the rest of the building façade. Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(e).

         (f)   A minimum of 50% of the ground floor façade shall consist of glass doors and windows.

         (g)   Buildings must be designed and articulated with common details, articulation, materials, and elements on all sides of the building.

         (h)   Façade planes exceeding 40 feet in length shall express a vertical rhythm and pattern that reflects the size and scale of a residential unit and/or individual rooms and spaces through meeting the following standards (Refer to Figure 153.134(3)(g)).

            1.   A vertical recess or projection shall occur at a minimum of one per 40 feet of linear façade length.

            2.   Vertical recess or projection shall have a minimum depth of one foot.

            3.   Shall occur for a minimum of 60% of the residential façade height.

         (i)   A minimum of eight plant species and varieties shall be required for all projects with nine units or less and a minimum of 14 plant species and varieties shall be required for all projects with ten units or greater.

         (j)   Each street or perimeter/buffer yard shall include two canopy tree species and two understory trees species. Clustering of onsite canopy and understory trees is encouraged to create naturalistic tree stands.

         (k)   Tree canopies shall not overhang structures or required fire access lanes at maturity. Trees shall be centered within planter areas, maximizing distance between trunks and adjacent hardscape and structures.

         (a)   All windows must provide trims, sills, and a minimum two-inch recess.

         (b)   Three exterior paint colors must be provided (base, trim, accent). Three colors can be found in either paint or materials (e.g., wood trim, wrought iron).

         (c)   Reflective coatings and exterior façade material would not be allowed.

         (d)   Materials applied to any elevation shall turn the corner of the building, ending at a logical termination point related to the roof line, windows or building massing, or a minimum of five feet. Refer to Figure 153.134(5)(f).

         (e)   The following list of building materials will be allowed.

            1.   Primary walls. High-quality primary materials such as wood, simulated wood, stucco, brick, stone, ceramics, metals, fiber-cement panels, Trespa, or composite panel systems.

            2.   Secondary/accent. Masonry, tile, stone, brick, veneer, longboard, and/or finished metal.

         (f)   1.   The following list of building materials will be prohibited.

            2.   Plywood, plastic (and plastic laminate), and fiberglass.

         (g)   Affordable units and market rate units within the same development shall be constructed of the same materials and details such that the units are not distinguishable from one another.

         (h)   Fences and walls must be constructed of materials such as treated wood, vinyl, wrought iron, brick, and stone. Chain link is prohibited.

(Ord. 693, passed 12-5-23)