For construction which requires a zoning permit, a single-family detached dwelling in the C-3 Traditional Classic Commercial District shall incorporate and follow the design standards herein. The Community Development Administrator may waive these standards when exterior building modifications are minor in nature (see Section 1111.307 Minor Construction Approval) and have no discernable impact on neighboring properties, the public, the public right-of-way, or those intended to occupy or use the dwelling.
(a) Main Entrance to a Residence. At least one main entrance to the residence shall face the street. On a corner lot, the main entrance may face either of the streets or be oriented to the corner. The architectural elements of entrances, such as a front porch, transom and sidelight windows, arches, and decorative trim and moldings, shall reflect the character and style of similar features in surrounding buildings.
(b) Enclosed Porches. An enclosed porch or an addition to an existing deck shall incorporate skirting material compatible with the principal structure.
(c) Front Porches. New construction of a principal building shall include a front porch, if the majority of the four homes, two on either side of the building under review, have a porch. The minimum depth of the porch shall be 6 feet.
(d) Windows on the Front Wall. At least 15% of the area of a wall facing or oriented toward a street shall be windows.
(1) Each window shall be square or vertical in orientation; or,
(2) A horizontal window opening may be created when:
A. Two or more vertical windows are grouped together to provide a horizontal opening; or,
B. A band of individual lites are grouped across the top of the horizontal window. The light shall be vertical and occupy at least 20% of the window height.
(e) Attached Garages. In new construction, an overhead door on an attached garage shall not face the street. The garage shall be setback at least four feet from the front wall of the main building.
(f) Character of Dwellings. Principal dwellings shall be designed, located on the site and be of a scale to complement buildings in close proximity; and enhance the character of the surrounding area by having features that are appropriate and are compatible with existing buildings and structures. Planning Commission shall consider the following factors:
(1) Building height, width and dimensions;
(2) Architectural features, including patterns of windows and doors, roof pitch, balconies, porches, shutters, dormers, eaves and other decorative detail;
(3) Building materials.
(4) Explanation Of Terms. For purposes of this sub-section, certain terms and words shall be interpreted with regard to the following explanations:
A. Appropriate. The character of a building is appropriate when it is similar to or complements the architectural style of buildings in, and fits comfortably within, its setting, neighborhood and overall community. This condition also applies to landscaping and accessory structures.
B. Compatible. A design or a material selection is compatible when it does not significantly deviate from its parent building, or the overall character of the neighborhood. To be compatible does not require identical or even similar designs, but a design that reflects some aspects of its parent building or buildings in the general vicinity, such as scale of windows, overhangs, building materials, patterns of siding, and roof slope.
C. Proportion. The relationship of parts of a building, landscape, structure, or buildings to each other, and to the whole, balance.
D. Proximity. Proximity is the potential for one property, by virtue of its location and distance, to materially affect other properties. In determining whether one property is in proximity to another, the following factors shall be considered:
i. The visibility of both properties from a common point.
ii. The location of both properties within a relatively compact network of streets, walkways or spaces.
(Ord. 2635. Passed 1-13-11; Ord. 3040. Passed 12-13-18.)