[R.O. 1993 § 415.030; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005]
A. 
The presence of open areas between and among the homes in Bel-Nor is a strong character-defining feature of the City. New development should utilize similar lot coverage as traditionally found along a block to maintain the open character of the street and ensure compatibility with adjacent homes. Additionally, the required setbacks provide a soft, landscaped buffer between the structure and the street or other structures creating an inviting, unified appearance. Paving and other hard materials, in excess, can detract from this appearance and should be limited to driveway approaches and narrow walkways as traditionally found in the neighborhood.
B. 
No more than forty percent (40%) of the total lot may be covered by impervious material. However:
1. 
An at-grade, side-loading garage condition shall warrant up to an additional ten percent (10%) lot area coverage; or
2. 
A detached, rear garage condition shall warrant up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) lot area coverage.
C. 
No more than forty percent (40%) of the required front yard may be covered by impervious material. Turnarounds or circular drives shall be prohibited within the front yard setback. Individual driveway approaches shall taper or "neck down" to ten (10) feet at the street edge to the maximum extent feasible.
[R.O. 1993 § 415.040; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005]
A. 
Structure entrances have typically been oriented towards the front yard and the street, accenting the primary facade of the building and creating a uniform line along the street. New structures should be designed to be consistent with the typical organization of the neighborhood.
B. 
The front entrance to a residential structure shall be located on the front facade of the building oriented towards the front yard and street, as found typically in Bel-Nor's residential neighborhoods.
[R.O. 1993 § 415.050; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005]
A. 
The minimum building height of residential structures shall be one and one-half (1 1/2) stories.
B. 
The maximum building height of residential structures shall be limited to two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet above the average existing grade of the site, whichever is less.
C. 
Any residential structure constructed after the passage of this Chapter shall be constructed with a basement at least eight (8) feet in height.
D. 
The height of accessory structures shall be limited to one (1) story or twelve (12) feet above the average existing grade of the site, whichever is less.
[R.O. 1993 § 415.060; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005; Ord. No. 809 § 5, 8-21-2006]
A. 
The garage has not typically been a dominant feature in Bel-Nor neighborhoods. Locating the garage to the rear or side of the home, as is typical in these neighborhoods, allows the architectural details of the home and front yard to define the character of the street. To protect the established character of these neighborhoods, garage placement and scale shall be carefully considered to minimize visual impacts upon the street and the surrounding development and shall conform to the following:
1. 
All garages shall be fully-enclosed and be fitted with a door of appropriate style to the home through which vehicles may enter and exit. Carports are prohibited.
2. 
Front-loading, below-grade garages are prohibited.
3. 
Side-loading and detached, rear garages are preferred and warrant additional lot area coverage as provided in Section 415.030 of this Chapter.
4. 
Front-loading, at-grade garages shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in width or fifty percent (50%) of the total length of the home's front facade, whichever is less.
5. 
Third garage doors on the home's front facade shall be prohibited.
6. 
No part of the front-loading, at-grade garage shall extend beyond the building line of the front facade of the residential structure.
[R.O. 1993 § 415.070; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005]
Building materials for all residential structures shall comply with the provisions of Article III of this Chapter.
[R.O. 1993 § 415.080; Ord. No. 786 § 1, 7-18-2005]
A. 
The front facade or elevation of new residential structures shall vary in a new residential development so that the same facade or elevation is not seen several times on the same street. The same facade or elevation shall not be used more than once per five (5) lots [the subject lot and two (2) lots on each side of the subject].
B. 
New structures shall use architectural detailing that is compatible with the established architectural style of the neighborhood to visually "break up" large walls.
C. 
Exposed concrete foundation shall not be permitted where visible from the street.
D. 
Flat, mansard or exotic roof forms shall be prohibited.