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from the sidewalk environment and promote a consistent building edge along the street.
High density residential buildings should include stoops and porches along the ground floor
elevation to create relationship to the street.
Medium Density Residential Oriented to the Street
Medium density and low density residential buildings should front the street and include
doors that have direct access to the sidewalk. Homes in the medium density residential
and low density residential neighborhoods should have consistent setbacks or build to lines
that create a strong relationship between the building, stoop and front porch with the street.
Medium density and low density buildings should include porches and stoops at the ground
floor elevation to create a relationship to the street.
Parking and Service Areas
Parking for medium density residential and low density residential buildings should be
primarily accessed from alleys located behind the buildings. Yard areas for medium and
low density residential buildings should be kept minimal. Service areas should be located
behind the building and screened appropriately.
Low Density Residential Oriented to the Street
Like the other residential types, low density residential should also be oriented to the
street with appropriate building setbacks. Parking for low density residential can be
accommodated in the front of the lot, so long as the garage is oriented to open to the side.
Agricultural Lot Clusters
The City should encourage agricultural lot clusters to be organized so as to reduce the
amount of infrastructure service and land area required for each cluster. They are intended
to be dense pockets of charming houses that mimic, in spirit, clusters of agricultural
buildings. The effective density of each cluster, when measuring the perimeter of the
cluster, should not exceed 4 du/acre; however, the overall density should not exceed 1
dwelling unit per acre. It is encouraged that cars be parked in detached garages, sheds,
or shared “parking barns”, ideally, to foster an “un-suburban” appearance. It is also
encouraged that roads be designed like country lanes. The architecture and landscape
should be inspired by the rural and agricultural context, using designs that are appropriate
for the climate of the region. Ideally, small vegetable gardens will service each cluster,
bringing the appearance and function of agriculture into the cluster.
