Ordinance 3103-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

multiple family structures. This can 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 and providing variety in roof height and façade. The height of the building shall be no 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 that detached garages, and building additions of less than two hundred (200) square feet, are not required to meet this pitch 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 Core Residential Development and Design Standards except open space may be provided within the front setback area. 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 fifty percent (50%) 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. E. Garages shall reflect the material, style and construction of the original house. Section 14: Fences. A. Fences within the front setback and/or within five(5) feet of the building 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. In a Historic Overlay Zone, rear yard infill dwellings are allowed only on the same lot as a residential structure or a vacant lot existing at the time of original adoption of the Historic Overlay Zone. Infill dwellings are intended to allow increased density while preserving historic buildings. Infill dwellings are permitted in the R-3H and R-4H zones and in the R-2H zone on lots large enough to allow a duplex. Infill dwellings are 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(s). B. There shall be a minimum separation of eighteen (18) feet between the existing dwelling and infill dwellings. 7