(A) The conservation plan approved as part of the zoning ordinance creating an “NP” (Neighborhood Preservation) District shall include design standards for new construction of any building or structure or the relocation or rehabilitation to the street facade of an existing building or structure.
(B) The neighborhood preservation plan and requisite design standards shall not apply to those activities that constitute ordinary repair and maintenance (i.e., using the same or similar material and design).
(C) (1) The design standards for the “NP” (Neighborhood Preservation) District must include at a minimum (or note the inapplicability) the following elements governing the physical characteristics and features of all property (public or private) within the proposed district:
(a) Building height, number of stories;
(b) Building size, massing;
(c) Principal elevation features;
(d) Lot size, coverage;
(e) Front and side yard setbacks;
(f) Off-street parking and loading requirements;
(g) Roof line and pitch; and
(h) Paving, hardscape covering.
(2) In addition, the design standards may include, but shall not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Building orientation;
(b) General site planning (primary, ancillary structures);
(c) Density;
(d) Floor area ratio (FAR);
(e) Signage;
(f) Architectural style and details;
(g) Building materials;
(h) Garage entrance location;
(i) Window/dormer size and location;
(j) Landscaping;
(k) Fences and walls;
(l) Entrance lighting;
(m) Driveways, curbs and sidewalks;
(n) Utility boxes, trash receptacles;
(o) Street furniture;
(p) Building relocation; and
(q) Right-of-way (exceeding public works standards).
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 3.40.5)