The purpose of this chapter is to encourage development that contributes to the city’s sense of place, reflecting the community’s vision for high-quality development. The standards of this chapter are intended to ensure that development and redevelopment contribute to the character and attractiveness of core districts, major uses, gateways and corridors in the city.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
The following principal buildings shall be subject to the standards of this chapter unless otherwise stated:
(a) New multi-family dwellings in all R-2, R-3, MUO and RPD Districts;
(b) New principal buildings in the B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2, and P-I Districts; and
(c) New nonresidential, principal buildings in any MUO District, including mixed-use buildings that contain residential uses.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021; Ord. 23-46, passed 3-13-2023)
The standards of this section shall apply to all multi-family dwellings.
(a) All siding shall be either horizontal or vertical in placement.
(b) Front facades shall incorporate variation in mass through one or more of the following methods every 50 feet of facade frontage:
(1) Wall offsets in the form of projections and/or recesses in the facade plane; wall offsets shall have a minimum depth of two feet;
(2) Bay windows;
(3) Facade color changes;
(4) Use of pilasters, columns or other detailing to articulate the facades; or
(5) Roofline changes when coupled with correspondingly aligned facade material changes.
(c) In addition to wall offsets, front facades and side facades on buildings on corner lots shall provide a minimum of three of the following design features for each residential unit fronting onto the street:
(1) One or more dormer windows or cupolas;
(2) A recessed entrance;
(3) A covered porch;
(4) Pillars, posts or pilasters;
(5) One or more bay windows with a minimum of 12-inch projection from the facade plane;
(6) Eaves with a minimum of six-inch projection from the facade plane;
(7) A parapet wall with an articulated design, which entails design variation rather than a simple rectilinear form; or
(8) Multiple windows with a minimum of four-inch-wide trim.
Figure 1228-A: Illustrative example of acceptable architectural design for multi-family dwellings.
Figure 1228-B: Illustrative example of unacceptable architectural design for multi-family dwellings.
(d) To the maximum extent practicable, all roof vents, pipes, antennas, satellite dishes and other roof penetrations and equipment (except chimneys) shall be located on the rear elevations or configured to have a minimal visual impact as seen from the street. See § 1228.04(e) and § 1232.05: Screening Requirements.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
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