17-7-9.12.1.4 Single family residential development standards.
The following development standards apply to all single family detached residential lot subdivisions in the residential land use areas. These are traditional single family residential lots that do not require additional open space and common areas within the development.
A. Lot Standards.
1. Minimum Area. The minimum lot area is five thousand square feet, subject to the following exceptions:
a. Lot Width. The minimum lot width is forty-five feet, measured at the front setback line.
b. Lot Frontage. The minimum lot frontage is forty-five feet, unless the proposed lot is on the curve of a cul-de-sac, then the minimum lot frontage is thirty-five feet.
c. Lot Depth. The minimum lot depth is ninety feet, unless the proposed lot width is at least sixty-seven feet, then the minimum lot depth shall be eighty feet. Corner lots must meet the minimum lot depth from both street frontages.
B. Setbacks. The minimum setbacks for primary structures in single family detached residential lot subdivisions are as follows:
1. Front. The minimum front yard setback is twenty feet.
a. Corner Lot Rule. Corner lots have two front yards.
b. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply to all front yard setbacks in the zone:
i. Front Porch. An open, front entry porch may encroach eight feet into the front yard setback.
ii. Projections. Skylights, sills, cornices, chimneys, flues, eaves and ornamental features may project into the front yard up to two and one-half feet.
iii. Impervious Surfaces. A driveway with a width of twenty feet or forty percent of the lot frontage, whichever is greater, and a sidewalk of up to five feet in width from the driveway or street to the front door. The driveway may extend an additional ten feet in width behind the sidewalk.
2. Side. The minimum side yard setback is five feet, subject to the following exceptions:
a. Projection. Skylights, sills, cornices, chimneys, flues, eaves and ornamental features may project into the side yard up to two and one-half feet. If the front porch wraps around the structure it may project into the side yard up to two feet.
b. Stairs and Balconies. Outside stairways and balconies may project into the side yard up to three feet.
3. Rear. The minimum rear yard setback is fifteen feet, subject to the following exceptions:
a. Corner Lot Rule. On corner lots there is no rear yard.
b. Projection. Skylights, sills, cornices, chimneys, flues, eaves and ornamental features may project into the rear yard up to two and one-half feet.
c. Stairs and Balconies. Outside stairways and balconies may project into the rear yard up to three feet.
C. Build-To Line. The front yard setback is the build-to line. At least fifty percent of the front elevation must be built within three feet of the build-to line. This provision does not apply to the development of cul-de-sac lots.
D. Height. The maximum height for a structure is twenty-eight feet to the midpoint for a sloping roof and twenty-five feet to the cornice for flat roofs.
E. Stories. All buildings must be from one to two and one-half stories.
F. Parking/Driveway Access. Each lot shall provide two parking spaces in a garage, or in the side or rear yard of the property. The driveway shall have a maximum paved width of twenty feet, or forty percent of the lot frontage, whichever is greater. The driveway may extend an additional ten feet in width behind the sidewalk.
G. Unoccupied Accessory Structure and External Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards. An unoccupied accessory structure and shall meet the following development standards:
1. Proximity. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU must be located at least six feet from the main building.
2. Setbacks. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU must be located in either the rear or side yard with a five-foot setback, except an accessory structure located at the front yard setback of an adjacent corner lot must be at least fifteen feet from the corner lot line.
3. Height. The height of an accessory structure or an EADU may not exceed twenty feet to the midpoint for a sloped roof and sixteen feet to the cornice for a flat roof.
4. Stories. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU may range from one to one and one-half stories.
5. Building Area. The maximum cumulative area of all unoccupied accessory structures and an EADU is the greater of nine hundred square feet or thirteen percent of the lot area.
6. Utilities. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU may not have a separate electrical service, gas service, sewer service or water service.
7. Maintenance. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the setback area between an unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU and the property line remains free of weeds, junk and debris.
8. Number of Unoccupied Accessory Structures. Multiple unoccupied accessory structures are permitted on each property so long as each unoccupied accessory structure meets the requirements of this subsection.
H. Reserved.
I. Architectural Requirements.
1. Front Porches. Front porches shall be provided on all dwelling units, or as otherwise approved by the planning commission through specific design review. Porches shall consist of a roofed, unenclosed porch. Porches shall be at least one to two feet above grade and defined by a railing, wall, columns or similar architectural features, provided accessibility requirements are met. Porches are encouraged to reflect the design of traditional porches found in older neighborhoods. Railings and porch supports shall be composed of relatively substantial members, preferably wood, metal and/or masonry or other materials that complement the design. Porches may encroach eight feet into the front yard setback and two feet into the side yard setback.
2. Garages. Street-facing garage doors must be set back a minimum of twenty-two feet from the property line or sidewalk, whichever is greater, and, in all cases, be recessed a minimum of two feet behind the front line of the building living area (porches, bay windows, and similar projections not included).
3. Colors, Materials, Roofs, Openings.
a. Building/Retaining Walls. No more than three materials shall be used for the primary wall surfaces on a building. Exterior finish shall be of traditional, time- and weather-tested techniques. Retaining walls shall be of materials complementary to the building’s materials.
b. Colors. Without limiting the use of color, exterior walls shall be subdued in color and not reflective. Intense colors should be used as accent only.
c. Roofs. All the roofs and dormer roofs of a building shall be constructed of the same material. Slopes of roofs shall be of equal pitch if a gable or hip roof is employed. All metal roofs must be of a subdued color. Painted roof shingles are prohibited.
d. Openings. The following standards apply to openings of all structures:
i. Entry Doors. Entry doors must face the front yard or, if located on the building side, must be placed within three feet of the front facade. Entry doors must be covered by a roof and must be a primary element of the front of the structure. (Ord. 2021-19 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 8/1/2006O-12 § 1 (part))