30.41G.035 Design standards-cottage dwellings and community buildings.
A cottage housing development shall meet the requirements in SCC Table 30.41G.035(1).
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Cottage dwellings |
a) A diversity of cottage dwellings shall be achieved by incorporating at least two of the following features: |
i) Alternating porch styles; |
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ii) Alternating siding details on facades; |
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iii) Alternating siding detail on roof gables; or |
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iv) Other architectural features which make adjacent cottage dwellings different from each other. |
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b) All cottage dwellings shall have a pitched roof. |
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c) No blank walls over 20 feet in length and height are allowed. |
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Cottage dwellings located above a covered parking structure |
a) Roof pitch, architecture, materials and colors shall be similar to that of the dwelling units within the cottage housing development. |
b) Dwellings shall have a separate entrance in addition to the garage access. |
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c) The entrance to the dwelling shall have direct access to a street, lane or alley via a pedestrian path or driveway. |
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a) A community building, not exceeding 2,000 square feet, may be provided for the residents of the cottage housing development. |
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b) Roof pitch, architecture, materials and colors of a community building shall be similar to that of the dwelling units within the cottage housing development. |
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c) A community building may not be converted into residential living space or used for commercial purposes. |
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d) The community building shall be located within the cottage housing development and owned in common. |
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a) Cottage dwellings shall have a porch or covered entry at least 60 square feet in size with a minimum dimension of six feet on any side. |
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b) Porches shall not be required for cottage dwellings over a shared garage. |
(Added by Amended Ord. 16-073, Dec. 21, 2016, Eff date Feb. 19, 2017).