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Detached single-family dwellings and duplex structures shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) Buildings shall incorporate at least two of the following design elements:

(a) A roof with a shape that is visually distinct from at least 75 percent of the other roofs in the subdivision based on variations in roof forms and pitch, ridge line height, overhangs, projections and extended eaves.

(b) A setback from the front lot line that differs by five feet or more from each of the adjacent buildings.

(c) A porch of at least 60 square feet at the front entry of the building that differs from at least 75 percent of the other porches in the subdivision by 10 percent or more in its dimensions or by its location relative to the garage.

(d) A primary entrance facing and visible from a public right-of-way, private road, or courtyard that opens up to a public right-of-way or private road.

(e) Building form and scale that is significantly different from at least 75 percent of the other buildings in the subdivision, where rambler, daylight basement, split level, tri-level, two-story, or three-story are significantly different forms. A difference in building height or width of 20 percent or more is also significantly different.

(2) Buildings shall be visually distinct from at least 75 percent of the other buildings in the subdivision in at least five of the following ways:

(a) Window size and type, such as single hung, double hung, slider, or awning.

(b) Window grids or mullions and trim design.

(c) Bay or bow window with a minimum projection of 12 inches.

(d) Siding texture, appearance, or color.

(e) Stone, brick, or other decorative siding material that wraps around the side of the building at a height of at least two feet, and for a distance of at least four feet (minimum of two feet on each side), matching elements of the facade.

(f) Roofing material and color.

(g) Roof forms, such as hip, gambrel, mansard, gable, or dormers.

(h) Primary roof pitch.

(i) Front door location, material, pattern, or color.

(j) Use of cantilevers, dormers or other project elements that give the facade a three-dimensional quality.

(k) Variation in side wall design for houses located on a corner lot.

(l) Variations in porch design, such as columns, details, or roof.

(m) Size and location of a stoop of at least 30 square feet at the front entry of the building.

(n) Design of a stoop of at least 30 square feet at the front entry of the building, considering elements such as columns, details, or roof.

(o) The front wall forms an angle of at least 30 degrees to a public or private road.

(p) Upstairs or "Juliet" balcony or other similar architectural features.

(3) At least two of the following design features shall be incorporated into any attached or detached garage facing a public right-of-way, private road, or drive aisle, unless the garage is located at least 20 feet behind the foundation wall of the front of the house with no more than 50 percent of the front of the garage visible from the street.

(a) Angle the garage by at least 45 degrees to the public right-of-way, private road or drive aisle if it is attached or by 30 to 60 degrees to the public right-of-way, private road or drive aisle if it is detached (Figure 30.23A.040(3)).

(b) If there is only one garage door, limit the width of the garage door to ten feet.

(c) If there is more than one garage door, limit the width of each door to no more than ten feet and provide at least a two-foot separation between doors.

(d) Limit the size of the automobile garage door to 25 percent or less of the area of the facade on which the garage door is located, including the area of upper floors but not including the area of the roof.

(e) Provide variation in the appearance of the garage door(s) through trim, windows and/or relief.

(f) Cantilever the top story above the garage by at least 18 inches.

(g) Provide architectural treatment such as a trellis, subroof, or awning projecting one foot or more beyond garage to de-emphasize garage doors.

(h) Locate the automobile garage door at least five feet back from the foundation wall of the front of the house, not including uncovered porches and stoops and similar projections.

Figure 30.23A.040(3). Angled Garage

(4) The director may implement the requirements of SCC 30.23A.040(1), (2) and (3) through a self-certification program, provided that an applicant is ineligible for self-certification if that applicant has been found non-compliant with the requirements of those subsections on any project within the previous 12 months.

(5) The architectural design elements in SCC 30.23A.040(1), (2) and (3) shall be implemented pursuant to the Snohomish County Residential Design Manual to the extent that they are covered in the Snohomish County Residential Design Manual, provided that in the event of a conflict between the Snohomish County Residential Design Manual and Title 30 SCC, the code shall take precedence. (Added by Amended Ord. 08-101, Jan. 21, 2009, Eff date Apr. 21, 2009).