No building permit shall be issued for the original construction of a residential attached unit or residential attached building without review and recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval by City Council, which shall seek to ensure that the development meets the spirit and intent of Section 1251.02 by applying the standards set forth below:
(a) Compatibility. The development shall be visually compatible with nearby properties with respect to such design elements as scale, height, setbacks, orientation to existing streets, roof lines, architectural character, materials, colors, and proportions of architectural features.
(b) Site Layout. Buildings, structures and landscape features shall be arranged so as to create visual interest, promote security and personal safety, promote safe, efficient, and comfortable pedestrian circulation, facilitate safe and efficient vehicular circulation, conserve natural features and provide usable common and private open space.
(c) Building Features. Residential attached units shall contribute to the character of the neighborhood by drawing from the best examples of architecture and urbanism. Residential attached units shall be designed to create active, attractive, street frontages that promote safety and walkability using the essential elements of traditional urban architecture.
(d) Circulation and Parking. Circulation and parking shall be designed to achieve the following:
(1) Provide proper access for service and safety vehicles;
(2) Minimize conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles;
(3) Minimize the number of curb cuts;
(4) Prohibit placement of garage doors so close to sidewalks as to impair pedestrian safety.
(Ord. 2019-19. Passed 6-17-2019.)