Section 8.30
Neighborhoods
Intent. The development regulations contained herein are intended to regulate the character of new infill housing development within a 300-foot defined area of the Village which contain traditional and historic exterior design elements. The purpose of these regulations is to promote harmony in neighborhoods between new housing units and the existing buildings by assuring that new construction is of suitable character in terms of site layout, building dimensions, architectural design, and building materials.
Procedure
All building permit applications for new single-family and two-family housing development located in platted subdivisions approved prior to 1967 must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
The Zoning Administrator shall have final approval on any applicable infill housing development in accordance with section 3. below. However, the Zoning Administrator may refer applications to the Planning Commission for final approval.
Site Design and Architectural Standards for Single and Two-Family Dwelling: a. Lot Coverage. The lot coverage of any proposed dwelling unit shall be no less than ninety percent (90%) and no more than one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the lot coverage of other single-family or two-family dwelling units within three hundred (300) feet of the subject lot, including dwelling units on both sides of the street of the same block.
Front Yard Setbacks. The front and exterior side yard setbacks of any proposed single- family or two-family dwelling unit shall be in accordance with district regulations as set forth in Article 2, Division 2, Residential Standards.
Building Appearance. Building appearance for new single-family and two-family dwelling units shall reflect a continuity of design with surrounding buildings by maintaining the architectural styles, details, building materials, and design themes of dwelling units on both sides of the street within three hundred (300) feet of the subject lot. Similarity and compatibility with surrounding dwelling units in terms of the following features may be necessary in order to meet this requirement: