By meeting or exceeding development incentives as described in Table 9-1G-5 below, it may be possible to obtain architectural/design bonus credits to exceed the maximum permitted square footage. Incentive bonuses must be considered and awarded as a part of the site plan review process as described in Article C of this code. Incentives are only provided to new, two (2)-story, single-family houses.
Elements | Definition | Minimum Requirements | Bonus Incentive1 |
Preservation of mature trees on residential property | Mature trees are defined as trees with a diameter-at-breast-height (DBH) of 19 inches or greater. | An applicant must record a covenant demonstrating the location of the mature tree, that all reasonable precautions have been made to preserve the tree, trimming of the tree must be overseen by a licensed arborist, the tree must not be topped, and that the City must approve of any removal of the tree. | 100 square feet for each preserved tree. |
Defined Architectural Style | Defined architectural styles include Craftsman, Spanish Revival, Tudor, Minimal Traditional with Colonial Revival, Ranch, Split-Level, Storybook, Prairie, and Mid-Century Modern. | Meets professionally recognized aspects of the chosen architectural style as demonstrated in A Field Guide to American House and The Abrams Guide to American House Styles. | 200 square feet. |
Attached or detached garage situated behind the house and not readily visible from a street2 | An attached or detached garage means any accessory building that is used as automobile shelter or storage, with a closable access door or doors, on the same lot as the main building and located behind the main building, situated as to not be visible from the street. | 400 square foot FAR exemption for attached two-car garage and 600 square foot FAR exemption for attached three-car garage; all garage parking is to be located behind the home and not readily visible from a street to receive FAR reward. | 300 square feet. |
Note: 1. In no case may the cumulative bonus exceed 700 square feet. 2. For corner lots, the garage must be located in the rear of the property. The garage and the garage door may face the corner side street. | |||
(Ord. 19-1036)