(A) Generally. Building design shall conform to § 153.0999 of this chapter and this section. The principal entrance of all buildings shall open to a street (excluding outbuildings).
(B) Building orientation. All principal buildings shall be oriented to parks and open space or to a street. Loading areas shall not be oriented to a street. Buildings that abut both a street and parks or open space shall be oriented to both features.
(C) Front porches. Front porches shall be provided on at least 50% of all dwelling units within the single-family land-use allocation. Porches shall be constructed of masonry or wood materials. Architectural metal may be used if it is consistent with the exterior or roofing materials of the primary building. The seating area shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum depth of five feet.
(D) Retail and service buildings. Retail and service buildings shall comply with the commercial building standard (§§ 153.1205 through 153.1208 of this chapter). Retail and service uses may designate the entire building area above the ground floor or the second floor for residential use. The applicant shall submit floor plans identifying the use of each room.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 2.6.7)