All single-family dwellings and buildings that are accessory to a dwelling unit in all districts shall comply with the following specific standards and conditions:
(a) The minimum width of all dwelling units shall be at least 20 feet.
(b) All dwelling units shall have a minimum roof overhang of at least ten inches on the roof edge that would hold the gutters.
(c) All dwelling units shall be double pitched and have a pitch of at least five in 12.
(d) All dwelling units shall have roof material that is generally used in residential construction including: approved, clay, slate, asphalt composite shingles, and fiberglass composite shingles. The materials are applicable to all main and accessory buildings, including garages and carports.
(e) Exterior siding of all dwelling units shall not have a high-gloss finish (such as polished metal but not semi-gloss paint) and shall be residential in appearance including but not limited to, clapboards, simulated clapboards such as conventional vinyl or metal siding, wood shingles, shakes, or similar material, but excluding smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels. The materials are applicable to all main and accessory buildings, including garages and carports.
(f) The dwelling unit shall be situated on a permanent foundation that complies with the Building Code.
(g) The dwelling unit shall be oriented on the lot so that its long axis is parallel with the street right-of-way. The Administrator may vary this requirement for lots of unusual size, configuration or topography.
(h) Porches on front elevations shall be compatible with the dwelling in terms of materials, color, scale and detailing such as roofs, railings, and trim.
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All portions of a lot not used for permitted structures, parking areas, driveways or walkways shall be properly landscaped with grass or other suitable vegetative ground cover. Foundation plantings shall be maintained along those portions of the dwelling unit that are visible from the public right-of-way. All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition.
(j) All newly constructed single-family dwelling units shall consist of 10% masonry (brick, stone, etc.) on the front facade on the principle street.
(k) Excessively similar. The exterior design or appearance of a new dwelling unit shall not be excessively similar to that of any other existing dwelling unit or for which a permit has been issued on a lot abutting on the same street of the proposed lot in respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and appearance;
(1) Exterior Design. The facades of a dwelling, particularly the street elevation, shall not be apparently identical; there shall be variations in the size and arrangement of doors, windows, entrances, porches, dormers or other openings and breaks.
(2) Reverse Arrangements. Reverse arrangements shall not be approved unless there are changes in the elements of the facade. Variety shall be encouraged by different compositions of the main sections or wings of the dwelling.
(3) Other Features. Other significant features such as, but not limited to, exterior materials, roof line or height, color, or other design elements, shall not be apparently identical.
(l) The Planning Commission, serving in its capacity as the Design Review Board, shall hear any appeals of a determination of excessively similar by the Administrator,
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19; Ord. 18-22. Passed 10-3-22.)