To create variation and interest in the built environment, all residential subdivisions shall incorporate appropriate techniques (e.g., plat restrictions, building setback lines, or other method as approved by the plan director) to accomplish the design objectives as set forth below.

Select a minimum of three of the following design features for each façade (a minimum of one feature shall be selected from group 1, a minimum of one feature from group 2, and the remaining feature may be selected from either group 1, group 2, or group 3):

Group 1—Pick at least one of the following:

A.

Roof line change (i.e., change in elevation or direction of ridge).

B.

Roof with dormers (minimum of two dormers).

C.

Covered front porch—Occupying a minimum of 50 percent of the overall width of the single-family dwelling unit containing a dwelling unit.

D.

Shed roof accent at front entry (minimum size 4'x10').

E.

Minimum 50 percent brick or stone on front façade.

i.

Note: Front façade wall area shall be exclusive of window or door areas and shall include all wall areas oriented to the front of a single-family dwelling unit between the two side walls of such building. Also, front façade is to mean any wall that faces any street or open space (such as a park).

Group 2—Pick at least one of the following:

A.

Decorative door surround.

B.

Decorative window header.

C.

Decorative window surround.

D.

Hip roof.

E.

Side garage bump-out.

F.

Door sidelight(s).

G.

Door transom.

Group 3—Additional items:

A.

Decorative trim molding (e.g., soffit and corner trim).

B.

Accent siding.

C.

Windows in garage door.

D.

Shutters (all sides).

E.

Window awnings.

F.

Window grids (permanent).

G.

Decorative front door.

H.

Decorative gable vents.

I.

Keystone.

J.

Address block.

In addition, at least two of the following three design objectives shall be met:

A.

Garage off-set. Front loading garage is off-set and stepped back from the front building line by at least one-half of the depth of the primary building (this design feature may only be counted for dwellings with garages).

B.

Garage as percent of façade. Garage doors shall not comprise more than 40 percent of the linear length of the ground floor, street facing façade of the primary building containing a dwelling unit (this design feature may only be counted for dwellings with garages).

C.

Covered porch. Each dwelling unit is designed with a covered front porch occupying a minimum of 50 percent of the overall width of the primary building containing a dwelling unit.

It is the purpose of this district to provide areas of low density, suburban residential development with particular emphasis upon promoting residential subdivision development.

See permitted use table.

Residential design features

Permitted use table

Signs

Parking

Planned unit development standards

Animal standards

Preserve and continue county's highway network.

Septic and well systems are permitted.

Stormwater drainage to be reviewed by county surveyor.

It is the purpose of this district to provide areas of moderate density, suburban residential development with particular emphasis upon promoting residential subdivision development.

See permitted use table.

Residential design features

Permitted use table

Signs

Parking

Planned unit development standards

Animal standards

Preserve and continue county's highway network.

Connection to public water and sewer necessary.

Stormwater drainage to be reviewed by county surveyor.

It is the purpose of this district to provide areas of planned medium-high density, village/urban residential development with particular emphasis upon promoting the use of open space in conjunction with residential subdivision.

See permitted use table.

Residential design features

Permitted use table

Signs

Parking

Planned unit development standards

Animal standards

Preserve and continue county's highway network.

Connection to public water and sewer necessary.

Stormwater drainage to be reviewed by county surveyor.

The provision of open space and recreational facilities, including but not limited to: internal pedestrian ways and bike system; the connection of such internal system to the public sidewalk system or other trail system located or planned adjacent to the project; or, a community building/clubhouse featuring a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, lounge area, multipurpose room, game room, or other facilities, to be created in conjunction with the proposed subdivision which is appropriate in manner and extent to the nature of the subdivision. Developers are highly encouraged to provide passive use open space and to preserve existing natural features such as streams, waterbodies, distinctive topography, wooded areas, wetlands, and environmentally sensitive areas.