(a) All buildings and structures shall be subject to the standards of this chapter unless otherwise stated.
(b) Explanation of Terms. For purposes of this sub section, certain terms and words shall be interpreted with regard to the following explanations:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Proportion. The relationship of parts of a building, landscape, structure, or buildings to each other, and to the whole, balance.
(4) 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:
A. The visibility of both properties from a common point.
B. The location of both properties within a relatively compact network of streets, walkways or spaces.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)