(a) A minimum of ten (l0) different house models shall be provided in all single family and two-family developments containing more than one hundred (100) lots or dwelling units. Single-family and two-family developments containing less than one hundred (100) lots shall have at least eight (8) different models.
(b) Consistent Architecture. All homes shall be designed with consistent style, detail, trim features, and roof treatments.
(c) Eaves Required. All single family and two-family structures shall have eaves on all sides.
(d) Basements Required. All single family and two-family structures shall have basements.
(e) Trim Required. All windows and doors shall have trim.
(f) House models shall have at least four (4) of the following features, which distinguish them from other house models:
(1) The placement of windows and doors on the front facade elevation (at least a two (2) foot vertical or horizontal variation in size or location is required).
(2) The use of different exterior materials on the front facade elevation.
A. At least fifty percent (50%) of the models have thirty-five percent (35%) of the front facade elevation (not including window and door areas and related trim areas) clad in brick, stone, stucco, or other City approved masonry material.
B. Brick or other approved masonry materials shall wrap around inside corners and return a minimum of two (2) feet on outside corners.
(3) Substantial variation in the location and/or proportion of garages and garage doors.
(4) The width of the front facade elevation must differ by at least two (2) feet.
(5) Variation in the location and proportion of front porches. Front porches shall comply with the minimum standards outlined below:
A. When at least two (2) of the four (4) required home models in the development or in each subdivision filing incorporate a qualified front porch, as defined in 1185.07(f)(5)B., said porches may extend five (5) feet into the required front yard setback and the developer shall be allowed to repeat the same home model elevation no more than once every five (5) lots on the same side of the street.
B. A "qualified front porch" shall mean a covered front porch with a minimum size of seventy-two (72) square feet of floor area, excluding the stoop and any projections (e.g. bay window), with a minimum depth of six (6) feet, and at least seventy-two (72) square feet in size. Qualified front porches shall not be enclosed to provide additional living space.
(6) Substantial variations in rooflines and/or in the angle of roof runs. Roofs shall have a minimum pitch of 4:12 except for dormers, porch roofs, or other extensions.
(7) Use of roof dormers.
(8) A variation of building types: ranch, two-story, and split-level, or other.
(9) Window shapes that are substantially different.
(10) Other distinct and substantial architectural design variations approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. The sole use of minor cosmetic changes such as different paint color, reversing or creating mirrored image of the exterior architectural elevations, or using different brick color shall not meet the intent of this section.
(g) No two (2) of the same house models shall be located next to each other or across the street from each other except for two-family dwellings, and no more than twenty percent (20%) of the development shall be of a single house model elevation. For two-family dwellings, both units in the structure may have the same exterior appearance, but each different structure shall be designed to meet the intent of this section by providing different models.
(Ord. 65-03. Passed 9-2-03.)