(A) The standards of review outlined in this subchapter shall also apply to all accessory buildings, structures, exterior signs and other site features, however related to the principal buildings or structures to which specific standards apply.
(B) If requested in an application, the Design Review Board may approve a maximum gross floor area greater than what is otherwise allowed in the zoning ordinance upon finding that one or more of the following standards are satisfied:
(1) The lot contains sufficient vegetation or change in topography to effectively eliminate the appearance of excessive scale;
(2) The placement or orientation of the residence or additions to the existing residence on the lot will not result in an appearance of excessive scale from the street view and from structures on adjacent and surrounding lots in the vicinity;
(3) The scale of the residence or additions to the existing residence will generally be compatible with the scale of buildings and structures on adjacent and surrounding lots in the vicinity.
(C) Unless otherwise authorized under this code of ordinances, the Board shall not have the authority to waive or modify the site development requirements of this code of the requirements of any other applicable village ordinances.
(O.C. § 5.566) (Am. Ord. 194, passed 9-26-05)