The purpose of the Westfields Overlay Zone is to carry out the adopted policies of Springville City concerning the Westfields community. This will help create attractive, diverse neighborhoods, including a wide variety of attached and detached quality housing, along with opportunities for shopping and services, all within reasonable walking distance for the majority of area residents.
(1)
This purpose can be achieved by:
(a)
Providing a network of connected streets and paths that will provide adequate circulation for both pedestrians and vehicles and encourage a less auto-dependent community;
(b)
Providing a broad range of housing including suburban residences to urban-type apartments and townhouses throughout the area;
(c)
Providing significant open space, consisting of formal parks located throughout the residential area and squares located in the village center, along with a network of trails adjacent to waterways and the power corridor; and
(d)
Developing streets that balance the needs of vehicles, pedestrians and residents.
(2)
Examples of architectural features and building siting specifically identified as being desirable are found in some sections of Springville's Plat A neighborhoods, which may serve as a source of concepts and ideas to emulate. Neighborhoods should be created that are long-term assets to future generations of Springville. Considerations for creating quality, functional neighborhoods include, but are not limited to:
(a)
Similar residential densities generally facing each other across the street and the rear of the lots acting as the boundaries between different densities of housing and types of uses.
(b)
Higher density developments mixed with single-family detached housing should generally be located near park space or on the edges of the neighborhood.
(c)
Larger two (2) story houses or twin homes should generally be located on corner lots.
(d)
Front facades should run parallel to the street.
(e)
Well-defined front entries and attractive porches.
(f)
Recessed or detached garages, located behind the front setback line.
(g)
Recessed or detached garages that are not major focal points of houses when viewed from the street and are located behind the front setback line.
(h)
Use of traditional building materials, specifically brick.
(i)
Use of same material on all facades of the building.
(j)
Use of heavier materials (e.g., brick and stone) on the bottom of the facade, with lighter materials on the top (e.g., stucco or siding).
(k)
Use of heavier materials on the primary facades with lighter materials on projections or relief features.
(l)
Darker colors on the bottom of the facade with lighter colors on the top.
(m)
Vertical orientation of primary windows.
(n)
Symmetrical placement of window within the bay of the facade.
(o)
Use of mullions and muntins to break up large expanses of glass, creates a vertical emphasis of windows.
(p)
Window treatments should either be recessed, trimmed or project from the exterior wall to provide variation in the facade. Window sills and window heads are also encouraged.
(q)
Tree lined streets with adequately sized park strips.
(r)
Roof pitches appropriate to the style, typically greater than five to twelve (5:12).
(Ord. No. 16-2016 § 1, 07/05/2016; Ord. No. 20-2025 § 2, 10/21/2025)
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