Ordinance 2547-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

• be achieved by the creative use of architectural elements such as entries, windows, balconies porches, courtyards and/or building separation. C. Buildings over fifty(50) feet wide on a sloped site shall follow the contour of the slope, stepping down the hill providing variety in roof height and façade. The height of the building shall be not more than the underlying zone maximum along the entire site. Section 11: Roof Lines. All new buildings, including infill dwellings, shall feature roofs which slope a minimum of 6:12 vertical to horizontal ratio, and a maximum of 12:12 vertical to horizontal ratio, except for detached garages and building additions less than two hundred (200) square feet are not required to have pitched roofs if the design is compatible with the existing structure. Section 12: Open Space. Open space in the R-3H and R-4H zones shall be provided as required by the City's Local Project Review Procedures Ordinance except open space may be provided within the front setback area. A. On site open space is not required on the west side of Grand Avenue, from 19th Street to 24th Street. Section 13: Garages. A. Access to garages shall be from the alley only except where no alley exists. B. If access to the garage must be from the street, the garage shall be set back twenty(20) feet from the interior edge of the sidewalk to maintain clear sidewalk access. C. Attached garages which are accessible from the street shall never occupy more than sixty percent (60%) of the width of all buildings facing the street, and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet further from the front property line than the entry to the dwelling. D. Open carports for more than two (2) cars which are visible from the street are prohibited. Section 14: Fences. A. Fences within the front setback and within five (5) feet of the front face shall not be more than forty two (42) inches high and no more than seventy percent (70%) solid. B. Chain link fences in front setback areas are prohibited. Section 15: Infill Dwellings in Rear Yards. An infill dwelling is a detached dwelling unit located in the rear portion of a lot upon which is located an existing structure with one or more dwelling units. Infill dwellings are permitted in the R-3H and R-4H zones, subject to the following standards: A. The rear yard area shall be a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet, prior to construction of the infill dwelling. B. The site coverage of the rear yard infill and accessory buildings shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard area. C. There shall be a minimum separation of eighteen (18) feet between the existing dwelling and the infill dwelling. D. The maximum width of the infill dwelling shall be seventy five percent (75%) of the width of the lot, including all projecting building elements such as bay windows and balconies. E. The minimum setback for corner lot infill dwellings shall be determined by the orientation of the dwelling. The setback for buildings oriented towards the numbered cross streets shall be calculated by taking the average from setback of the adjacent properties. The setback calculation for infill dwellings oriented towards Norton or Grand shall be determined by the corner setback of the primary dwelling. 34