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 residential 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.
Buildings shall use materials such as brick, stone, vertical or lap siding, shakes and stucco, combining materials along with trim and details to provide visual interest 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.
In addition to the above stated design criteria, the following shall specifically apply to residential development on the property:
A. Detached garages or accessory structures visible from public streets shall incorporate architecture details through the use of 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.
B. Entrances into buildings should be easily identified through the use of building design and detailing. Projected or recessed entryways, higher rooflines, awnings or changes in building material are examples that can create this effect. (Ord. 2052, 9-8-2014)