§ 72-1304. Residential subdivision design standards.

The following residential subdivision design standards shall apply within the zone.

(1)

Building design.

a.

Building orientation.

1.

The front entrance of each residential principal structure shall be oriented towards the front lot line.

2.

Residential buildings should be oriented and aligned to take advantage of views to Lake Monroe and the scenic corridor to the greatest extent practicable.

b.

Building height.

1.

Residential buildings shall have a maximum of two-stories, not to exceed 35 feet.

2.

Chimneys, flues, vents, antennas and similar appurtenances may be erected to a height ten percent greater than the otherwise permissible maximum height of a building, or a height of six feet, whichever is less.

c.

Roof design. Roofs shall be sloped, gable or hip in form.

d.

Massing and facades.

1.

The height, bulk and massing of the residential buildings shall be minimized by utilizing at least three of the following techniques:

i.

Variations in roofline;

ii.

Minimum six-inch recesses and projections;

iii.

Change in texture and color of wall surfaces;

iv.

Minimum eight-foot wide porch; or

v.

Second floor balcony.

e.

Windows.

1.

Windows shall be recessed a minimum of one-half-inch and shall include visually prominent sills, shutters, stucco relief or other substantially similar form of framing.

2.

The front exterior walls shall contain a minimum of 15 percent of transparent or translucent materials from ceiling to finished floor of each story, excluding garage facades.

3.

Vertical board panel or louvered shutters shall be proportioned to the window width.

f.

Garages and carports.

1.

Attached and detached garages and carports shall be consistent with the facade treatment of the principal structure.

2.

Garages and carports shall not comprise more than 50 percent of a building's street facing frontage.

3.

Street facing garages or carports shall be recessed from the primary building facade (not including porches, bays or other minor projections) by a minimum of two feet.

4.

Attached, side-loaded garages are allowed in front of the principal building.

g.

Accessory structures.

1.

Accessory structures shall include garage apartments, guesthouse, sheds, garages, carports and any other similar uses.

2.

Accessory structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building not within the front yard setback.

3.

Accessory structures shall not be larger than the principal building, in terms of mass, size and height.

4.

Garage apartments and guesthouses shall integrate similar forms, rooflines, colors and materials as the principal building.

5.

Sheds shall be utilitarian in appearance and be constructed with the appearance of wood siding.

(2)

Site design.

a.

Building placement. Blend and integrate building structures with the site's existing topography and native vegetation.

b.

Landscaping. Preserve mature native trees, especially historic and specimen trees.

c.

Driveways.

1.

Driveways may use permeable materials, as approved by the Volusia County Engineering Department, but such materials are prohibited within any right-of-way.

2.

Driveways shall be aligned to follow the natural contours of the land and blend with the natural landscape.

d.

Fences and walls.

1.

Fences and walls shall be constructed of wood or materials with the appearance of wood; aluminum or metal picket; vinyl; or natural stone or brick. However, vinyl fence materials are not allowed in the locally designated historic district boundary area.

2.

Chain-link fences shall be prohibited within the front yard setback.

(Ord. No. 2009-24, § I, 10-1-09; Ord. No. 2012-17, § III, 10-4-12; Ord. No. 2015-09 , § I, 8-20-15)