Development on substandard lots requires site plan review approval. As applicable to their required review process, city staff and the planning commission or such design review subcommittee as may be created for such purpose shall take into account the location and design of adjacent buildings, landscaping and right of way improvements, and shall apply the following criteria as appropriate:
A. Front Facade Design Requirements:
1. Homes shall have a front door that faces the street. When a unit is built on a corner lot, the door shall face the dominant street.
2. In lieu of a street facing front door, the applicant may construct a prominent front porch that is a minimum of six feet (6') in depth and the dwelling shall have a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of the front facade comprised of windows and/or door openings. For homes with front loaded garages, the garage door shall not count toward the window opening requirements. The garage door shall include design elements such as: panels, windows, trim features, cross members, or other architectural features as determined by the commission or staff.
3. Detached dwelling units shall provide a facade that substantially differs from the facade of adjacent structures. Variations in materials alone will not be considered sufficient. The unique facade may be obtained through the use of structural changes or through the use of substantial design elements. In addition to complying with the preceding design guidelines, the front facade shall include multiple design elements such as: multipaned windows, varied rooflines, dormers, bay windows, wainscoting, a covered front door, a usable front porch or other elements as approved by the commission or staff that create a unique facade. Articulated designs may repeat on noncontiguous lots.
4. Attached units shall provide modulation and architectural design features to prevent flat facade wall planes.
B. Orientation Of Buildings: All buildings shall be oriented toward a public street. When buildings cannot be oriented toward a public street due to inadequate street frontage or similar circumstances, the buildings shall be oriented toward a private street or lane that conforms to city standards.
C. Stormwater Runoff: Stormwater runoff shall be directed to the front or rear yard and shall be treated in accordance with standards of the Sandpoint stormwater ordinance. (Ord. 1263, 12-29-2011)