22.362.060
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Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Chapman Woods Community Standards DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Extracted standards
29 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Permitted fence materials
Fence and wall materials may include brick, wrought iron, picket wood, stucco, or similar.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials
Chain-link fence in front yard setback and side setback abutting public right-of-way; exposed board-formed concrete; spikes; glass; tubular metal; opaque gates over 42 inches; hollow posts capped.
Lighting
- Freestanding light fixture heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.9 feet
Max height for freestanding or pole-mounted light fixture 9 ft.
- Walkway lighting heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.2 feet
Max height for walkway lighting 2 ft.
- Wall-mounted light fixture heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.24 feet
Max height for wall-mounted fixtures 24 ft.
- Outdoor lighting shielding
All outdoor light fixtures shall be fully shielded downward directed or frosted; no glare visible from adjoining lots.
- Security lighting wattage60 watts
Security lighting attached to primary structure shall be controlled by motion detectors and have max output 60 watts (600 lumens).
Other
- Additions roof consistency
Additions, expansions, renovations, and accessory structures that result in new or expanded roof areas shall demonstrate consistency with existing roof style and pitch.
- New breezeways and porte-cocheres
Construction of new breezeways or porte-cocheres in the CSD is not permitted; existing may remain but not expanded.
- Colonial architectural style
Colonial: two stories flush, brick or clapboard painted white/light yellow/light blue/gray, centralized entrance, hipped or gabled roof.
- Craftsman architectural style
Craftsman: lap or batt and board siding with 20% stone/brick, dark earth tones, covered porch 10x5 ft, shingle roof 6:12 to 8:12, decorative trim.
- Primary façade door material
All doors on primary façade shall be stained or painted wood or faux wood with decorative paneling.
- Eaves and overhang projection36 inches
Roof eaves and overhangs are permitted to project into required yard setbacks up to 36 inches.
- Fenestration balance50 percent
Windows and doors shall be proportionately located on primary and secondary façades to provide a balanced rhythm; generally 50% on either side of bisecting line.
- French Country architectural style
French Country: stucco/brick/stone, light neutral colors, symmetrically located porches, shingle/slate roof min 6:12, symmetrically spaced windows.
- Landscape plan for ground disturbance400 square feetsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For discretionary permits with ground disturbance over 400 sq ft, require landscape plan and oak tree protection.
- Minimal Traditional architectural style
Minimal Traditional: one story, stucco or clapboard with light neutral colors, flush entrance with small porch, shingle roof 2:12 to 6:12.
- Minimum roof slope2 percent
No portion of a roof or a low guarding wall or parapet shall have a minimum slope of less than two percent.
- New portico porches
Construction of new portico porches in the CSD is not permitted; existing may remain but not expanded.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. window/door materials
Dark tinted and mirrored glass, glass block, plane doors, industrial steel or metal doors prohibited.
- Ranch architectural style
Ranch: one story, engaged or wrap-around porch, shingle roof, pitch 2:12 to 6:12.
- Roof-mounted equipment location
Skylights, roof vents, and other roof-mounted features should be located on the rear or interior-facing portion of the roof.
Accessory structure roofs may be pitched between 1:12 and 18:12, but shall not have steeper pitch than the primary residential structure.
- Primary roof pitch
Roofs on primary residential structures shall be pitched between 2:12 and 18:12.
- Spanish Revival architectural style
Spanish Revival: asymmetrical, white/tan stucco, low pitch 2:12 to 6:12, red clay tiles, wide window trim.
- Tudor Revival architectural style
Tudor Revival: asymmetrical, stone/brick/tan stucco with half-timbering, wood-paneled doors, roof min 6:12, muntin windows.
- Window alignment and privacy study15 feet
When two properties have shared property line and less than 15 feet between residential structures, a window alignment and privacy study is required.
- Window glass type
All windows shall be comprised of non-glare/non-reflective glass.
Signage
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. signs in C-2 and MXD
In C-2 and MXD zones, prohibited: outdoor advertising signs, freestanding signs over 30 ft or within 100 ft of residential zone, roof signs.
From the ordinance
Residential Design and Development Standards for Chapman Woods CSD