(1)
Siting of residential development shall be compatible with existing
topography, surrounding homes, and shall preserve existing trees and
vegetation to the extent possible. (See Figures 6.08.01 and 6.08.02).
Figure 6.08.01 Undeveloped Site with Trees
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Figure 6.08.02 Sensitive siting to preserve the majority
of trees
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(2)
Residential development on infill or vacant lots should respect the
scale of the neighborhood through building dimensions, shape and form,
facade articulation, or architectural details that are proportional
and complementary to other homes in the block or neighborhood. (See
Figures 6.08.03 below).
Figure 6.08.03. Example of Single-Family Residential Units
and Neighboring Development
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(3)
Architectural elements, such as dormers, bay windows, porches, and
decks, are encouraged. These elements should be incorporated into
the building envelope and provided for on the approved plat. (See
Figure 6.08.04).
Figure 6.08.04 Examples of Desirable Architectural Elements
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(4)
Varying rooflines, including multiple peaks and slopes, are encouraged.
These roof lines help to break the mass of the overall structure and
add to the aesthetic quality of the development. In the same respect,
flat roofs in excess of 22 feet in height and mansard roofs are prohibited
for single family residential homes. (See Figures 6.04 A-D.[1])
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Editor's Note: Figures 6.04 A-D are included at the end of this chapter.
(5)
While it is recognized that color is a very subjective matter and
that creativity should not be stifled, colors should nonetheless be
used harmoniously and with some restraint. Color schemes should consider
and respect the character and quality of structures in the area, excessively
bright or brilliant colors should be used only for accent. Materials
and colors should withstand the weather well over a twenty-five-year
period.
(1)
The exterior surface of a masonry wall shall consist of a textured
finished surface, shall not have a flat surface, and shall not be
constructed of concrete block or cinder block having a plain, flat
surface.
[Amended 2-3-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3142]
(2)
All residential dwelling units shall contain no more than 10% of
a non-masonry material on the exterior walls of the second floor elevation,
with no more than 50% of any facade covered with a non-masonry material;
provided, however, that this Section 6.09(2) shall not include dormers
and gables. All residential dwelling units shall contain masonry on
100% of each first floor elevation or ground levels of such units.
All materials for the remaining wall surfaces shall be approved by
the Zoning Officer and Community Development Department staff. The
use of EIFS is prohibited on all exterior walls.
[Amended 11-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2972; 3-2-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3044]
(3)
Where the side or rear of a residential dwelling unit faces a street,
the exterior materials used on the side or rear elevations of the
residential dwelling unit shall be comparable in character and quality
to the exterior materials used on a front elevation of the structure.
(4)
Windows shall be provided in facades greater than 30 feet in length
and shall comprise at least 20% of the facade area.
(5)
Windows, building entrances, decks and balconies shall be designed
and placed to minimize direct views into neighboring houses.
(6)
Horizontal facades longer than 30 feet shall include design elements
to articulate the wall into smaller units, consistent with the single-family
residential scale of surrounding buildings. At least two of the following
methods shall be included:
(7)
To complement and relate to existing residential neighborhoods and
minimize the impact of height and bulk on surrounding homes, one of
the following alternatives shall be required (Note: See Figures 6.08.05
and 6.08.06 for explanation of each alternative standard):
[Amended 11-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2972]
a.
Alternative 1: Lower Eave Line
Instead of creating vertical two-story exterior walls, the eave line
of the second story roof shall not exceed 23 feet in height, so as
to reduce the appearance of bulk and height. Gables and dormers may
extend above the established eave height provided that:
b.
Alternative 2: Daylight Plane Restriction. In addition to the general height requirements in Section 4.11 and 4.12 of this Zoning Ordinance, no portion of a building shall intercept the daylight plane, which is established at two opposite lot lines (side/side):
i.
Side daylight plane. The side daylight plane shall be measured
from each side lot line from grade upward a vertical distance of 14
feet and then run at a forty-five-degree angle toward the interior
of such lot until it reaches the maximum building height of the exterior
wall permitted on a lot. The exterior wall shall not extend beyond
the daylight plane. (See Figure 6.08.06.).
ii.
Cornices, canopies, eaves, roof overhangs and similar architectural features may extend into the daylight plane as permitted in Section 3.10 of this Zoning Ordinance.
iii.
Gables and dormers may extend
into and through a daylight plane, provided that:
(1)
The intrusion shall occur on only one side;
(2)
The combined length of the dormers does not exceed
30% of the total length of the building side;
(3)
The height of dormers does not exceed 28 feet in
height as measured from grade; and
(4)
The maximum amount of intrusion does not exceed
10 feet beyond the established daylight plane.
Figure 6.08.06. Example of Permitted and Building Not
Permitted by Side Daylight Plane Standard
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(8)
Structures shall incorporate pitched roof forms having slopes between
3:12 and 14:12 (not applicable to porches and dormers). Roofs shall
also have eaves that extend at least 12 inches beyond the plane of
the exterior wall.
(9)
No detached single-family residence (subject residence) shall be
built in the Village which is of the same or similar design as the
single-family residences located on the same side of the street on
the first, second, or third lots on either side of the subject residence
(regardless of intervening streets) or directly across the street
from the subject residence. The subject residence shall be deemed
to be of the same or similar design to a residence to which is compared
(the compared residence) unless the subject residence: (1) has major
exterior building materials (excluding wood, masonite, stucco, plaster,
or other siding materials which are customarily painted) of a different
permanent color; (2) different predominate building materials used
on its exterior (i.e. masonry, stone, stucco, wood shingles, asphalt
roofing, terra cotta roofing) that the compared residence and has
at least three of the following features different from the compared
residence:
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Roof type (hip, gable, flat, etc.)
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Plan orientation (right-hand model vs. left-hand model)
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Site orientation (different elevation facing the street)
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Front porch (actual porch vs. stoop or steps with landing)
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Architectural style (contemporary, colonial, prairie style,
neo-colonial, neo-deco, neo-federalist, futuristic, etc.)
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When, in the Zoning Officer's opinion such residences as depicted
in plans submitted for building permit approval are not of sufficiently
dissimilar design, the Zoning Officer shall not issue a building permit
for erection of such residence. Plans for the particular residence
in question may be resubmitted after they have been modified to accommodate
variation in plan, elevation the use of exterior building materials
and color.
[Amended 3-2-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3044] |
(10)
Solar energy collection systems.
[Added 11-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3733]
a.
Solar energy collection systems must be mounted to the roof
portion of a primary or accessory structure. Freestanding solar energy
collection systems are prohibited.
b.
When mounted on a sloped roof, a solar energy collection system
must be mounted in a manner such that it is generally parallel to
the roof plane on which it is mounted, and may not be offset from
the plane of the roof more than six inches.
c.
When mounted on a flat roof, a solar energy collection system
must either be (i) mounted parallel to the plane of the roof and offset
from the plane of the roof not more than six inches, or (ii) mounted
at an angle to the plane of the roof but screened in a manner that
masks the equipment from view from all sides and is at least the height
of the highest point of the solar energy collection system. Architectural
features such as parapet walls and varying rooflines are encouraged.
The means of screening rooftop equipment shall relate to the building
materials, architecture and color.
d.
All exterior conduit serving a solar energy collection system
must be concealed.
e.
Each panel array within a solar energy collection system is
limited to a maximum of four sides. One panel array is permitted per
roof plane.
