The intent is to create building designs throughout this development that are varied and articulated to provide visual interest and appropriate context for the natural character along with appropriate scale for the pedestrian elements of the residential development. Architectural design for single-family units shall accomplish this by careful attention to the use of exterior building materials and details, locations of windows and doors, and change in building mass within the plan and roof design. Materials and trim used on the front facade shall be continued around all sides of the building. However, the level of detail can be reduced on the facades not facing a street. Care should be taken in the design of the building to keep grading and tree removal to a minimum.
Homes shall use materials such as brick, stone, vertical or lap siding, shakes and stucco, combining materials along with trim and details to present a mix of residential architectural styles within the development. Use of natural materials is encouraged, composite materials such as fiber cement and wood composites are appropriate substitutions. Vinyl siding may be used only with appropriately scaled trim and not as the majority cladding material. All material, trim and details for a building shall be designed appropriately for chosen architectural style. Materials should change with the change in building planes. Trim and structural elements such as posts or columns shall be sized to the scale of the building. When used, masonry materials shall have the appearance of three-dimensional elements. Fenestration (door and window openings) shall be sized to the scale of the building, incorporated on all sides of the building and be compatible to the chosen architectural style.
Garages or accessory structures should incorporate architectural details of the primary building with the use of roof forms, windows, doors and other facade detailing.
Garage doors facing the public street should be set back so as to minimize the dominance of their appearance and shall provide adequate space between the street or sidewalk and the garage to accommodate additional parking. (Ord. 2042, 6-16-2014)