1. Garage doors shall NOT be the predominate features of a home. Garage doors facing the public street shall be set back so as to minimize the dominance of their appearance and provide adequate space between the street or sidewalk and the garage to accommodate additional parking. Garages or accessory structures shall incorporate architecture details with the use of windows, doors, and other façade detailing.
2. Single-family homes in a neighborhood shall have a varying front setback. For example, homes may have a range of front setbacks.
3. Porches are strongly encouraged to be a part of the front façade of single- and multi-family homes to provide an outdoor space and promote “eyes on the street.”
4. Dwelling units are encouraged on the second or higher story of structures when possible.
5. A publicly accessible outdoor space such as a private park, plaza, pavilion, or courtyard shall be included within each residential development to provide a focal point for such activities as outdoor gathering, neighborhood events, picnicking, sitting, and passive and active recreation.
6. Multi-density homes and high-density apartment complexes shall have a street orientation through the use of small setbacks, balconies, or porches.
7. High- and medium-density residential buildings are strongly encouraged to be multi-story.
8. Eighty percent of multi-family units within a development shall provide a balcony of at least five feet deep, which may extend into the setback, yet may be no closer than five feet to the property line.