Dwellings in a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, R-4 Multi-family District, Commercial District, or a cluster infill development, 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 1111.01(c)(3) 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 (4) homes, two on either side of the building under review, have a porch. The minimum depth of the porch shall be six (6) feet.
(d) Windows on the Front Wall. At least fifteen percent (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 (2) 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 twenty percent (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 (4) 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 proximity; and enhance the character of the surrounding area by having features that are appropriate and 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.
(g) Sidewalks. A sidewalk shall connect each multi-family building entrance to the parking area that serves the building. Sidewalks shall connect the buildings, recreational facilities and other uses in the development and other uses. Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 905 (Sidewalk Regulations) of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)