(A) Lot development.
(1) Each structure or site improvement shall be sited to create a proper setting within each lot, consistent with the density and setback of the city, so as not to compromise the privacy of any other lot below the general level enjoyed by other member of the community.
(2) Siting requirements.
(a) No addition shall extend beyond the setback limits established.
(b) The siting of additions shall not create a breach of privacy between neighboring houses.
(c) New windows or access created by the addition or modification shall not create a breach of privacy between neighboring houses.
(B) Architectural guidelines.
(1) All structures shall be of a size and use that is consistent with the standards of the community. All structures and site improvements shall be designed in styles, shapes, sizes, and massing to be of good proportions, well balanced, and of good quality workmanship.
(2) To ensure consistency in the design of the house and minimize visual disruption of the neighborhood, additions and modifications must match the design characteristics of the house.
(a) The architectural style shall match the style of the house.
(b) The massing of the addition shall be similar in the use of shapes to that of the house, but proportionately small to not overpower the house.
(c) Foundations for the additions shall match the house foundation, except for foundations of screen porches and fully glazed sunrooms that maybe on wood or masonry piers.
(d) Roof styles and slopes shall be similar. Roof materials shall match the house roof. Attic ventilators and other roof penetrations shall be low profile designs and shall be pre-finished to match the adjacent roof color.
(e) Openings shall be required in additions, including windows, and doors, in a similar fashion and extent as the original house.
(f) Windows and doors in additions shall be of matching material as those in the house. Exceptions may be permitted at the discretion of the City Architect.
(g) Architectural elements such as corner and rake boards, soffits, eaves, window and door trim, and shutters shall match the style of the same elements on the house.
(h) Gutters and downspouts to match the adjacent building material color.
(i) All exterior finish materials and colors shall match the house. Siding shall be the same profile and color as the house siding.
(j) Skylights will not be approved for the front roof plane of a house.
(k) Specific requests for such will be considered on a case by case basis.
(C) Solarium additions shall be constructed of finished wood framing or of a pre-finished metal consistent with the colors of the house.
(D) Room additions constructed from pre-finished, manufactured and/or pre-assembled parts may be permitted if consistent with the exterior construction and finish requirements in these standards. Standard factory plans and details alone are not acceptable. Submittals must include drawings of the addition as it will be constructed on the applicant's home, and showing the facade of the home to which, the addition will be attached.
(Ord. 7, 2019, passed - - )