A. Applicability: The design requirements in this section apply to all new construction and additions to single-unit dwellings, two-unit dwellings, townhouse dwelling units, and multiple-unit dwellings within the Village's Residential Zoning Districts. Refer to figures 10-6-9-1, "Single-Unit Dwelling And Two-Unit Dwelling Design Requirements", and 10-6-9-2, "Multiple-Unit Dwelling And Townhouse Dwelling Unit Design Requirements", of this section.
B. Design Requirements For Single-Unit Dwellings And Two-Unit Dwellings:
1. Facade Articulation: To avoid the appearance of blank walls on single-unit and two-unit dwellings, facades facing the front yard and corner side yard must include articulation of the facade, such as entrances, bay windows, porches, or other architectural features.
2. Facade Transparency: Windows are required on facades facing the front yard, corner side yard, and interior side yard. Minimum transparency of fifteen percent (15%) is required on facades facing the front yard and corner side yard. Minimum transparency of ten percent (10%) is required on facades facing the interior side yard. Security shutters, gates, grills, or other similar security features, as deemed applicable by the Zoning Administrator, shall not be fully opaque and shall not be affixed to the exterior of any building façade.
3. Building Orientation For Corner Lots And Reverse Corner Lots: Single-unit and two-unit dwellings located on corner lots and reverse corner lots shall have a relationship with the primary and secondary street to maintain the existing street wall to the greatest extent possible.
4. Additions: Additions to single-unit and two-unit dwellings shall maintain the architectural style, scale, and building mass of the existing structure. The exterior building materials, colors, trim, and other architectural details of the addition must complement the existing structure. All additions must meet the requirements of this subsection B.
C. Design Requirements For Multiple-Unit Dwellings And Townhouse Dwelling Units:
1. Facade Articulation: To avoid the appearance of blank walls on multiple-unit and townhouse dwelling units, facades facing the front yard and corner side yard must include articulation of the facade, such as entrances, bay windows, porches, or other architectural features.
2. Facade Transparency: Minimum transparency is required on facades facing the front yard, corner side yard, and interior side yard. Minimum transparency of fifteen percent (15%) is required on facades facing the front yard and corner side yard. Minimum transparency of ten percent (10%) is required on facades facing the interior side yard. Security shutters, gates, grills, or other similar security features, as deemed applicable by the Zoning Administrator, shall not be fully opaque and shall not be affixed to the exterior of any building façade.
3. Unified Design: The facades of multiple-unit and townhouse dwelling units shall utilize common architectural forms, elements, materials, and colors that wrap around all facades of the building to provide a unified architectural design when the development is viewed from all directions.
4. Building Separation: In developments with more than one building, there must be a minimum separation of forty feet (40') between two (2) front facades, two (2) rear facades, a front and rear facade, a front and side facade, or a rear and side facade. There must be a minimum separation of ten feet (10') between two (2) side facades. Driveways and parking areas may be located within this minimum building separation area.
5. Doors, Windows, And Balconies: Doors and windows must have frames with raised elements, such as jambs, entablatures, thresholds, and casings, to create articulation. Windows must be set back into or projected out from the facade to provide facade depth and shadow. Bay windows and balconies are encouraged to provide dimensional elements on a facade.
6. Roofs: Roof forms must be articulated so that varied planes and massing within the overall roof are provided. Large monotonous roofs and simple pitched roofs without breaks in the expanse of the roof are prohibited. For flat roofs, the use of cornices and/or parapets is required to break up the roofline.
FIGURE 10-6-9-1
SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING AND TWO-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING AND TWO-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FIGURE 10-6-9-2
MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING AND TOWNHOUSE DWELLING UNIT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING AND TOWNHOUSE DWELLING UNIT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
(Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. 20-2023, 6-20-2023)