(a) Garages and accessory structures should be secondary structures on the lot and should not overshadow the primary building or residence.
(b) The street facing facade of an attached front-loading garage shall be recessed and not extend beyond the front facade of the primary dwelling area.
(c) The garage door opening of an attached front-loading garage should not comprise more than 50 percent of the linear street facade of a residential building.
(d) Front facing garage doors should be designed in a way that is compatible with the chosen architectural style of the rest of the home.
(e) The type of garage should be determined by the shape of the lot. When garages are detached, they should be sited behind the primary structure to encourage a more pedestrian friendly street frontage.
(Ord. 14-23. Passed 12-11-23.)