Article 15.04.405 — ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS

Richmond Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Richmond

15.04.405.010 - Purpose.

This Article sets forth standards that supplement the zone standards to further refine the intended building form and physical character.

Unless stated otherwise, all Subsections within each architectural style ('style') identified in this Article apply to all facades of a building, including front facades, side street facades, side interior facades, and rear facade except in instances of exterior construction and/or site planning of residences and residential additions of more than 500 square feet in area but less than 1,200 square feet total floor area and less than 15 feet in height.

Quick Code Guide: Specific to Architectural Design

Before you begin

Identify your zone, building type, and detailed massing type. If you have not done this yet, go back to Article 15.04.401 (Preamble) and follow the Quick Code Guide.

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(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.020 - Architectural Design Standards.

This Article contains architectural design standards for the six allowed styles. The standards for each style address a range of topics based on local architectural examples. The standards address the following aspects of individual building design: Roofs and roof pitch, eaves, cornices, walls, base of walls, dormers, openings and doors, storefronts, porches, and balconies.

1.

Each building is required to be designed in compliance with one of the allowed architectural styles.

2.

The architectural style standards are coordinated with the building types allowed by this FBC and the intended physical character of each zone.

3.

Developments that include more than one building or where the facade width is greater than 100 feet may apply more than one architectural style and at least one architectural style for every 75 feet of facade width.

4.

Mixed use buildings are required to be designed in compliance with Section 15.04.405.040 (General Block-Scale Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

5.

Buildings designed for civic uses are exempt from the standards in this Article and may be subject to design review as applicable.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.030 - Overview of Architectural Styles.

Table 15.04.405.030.A (Architectural Styles Overview) provides an overview of the allowed architectural styles.

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Table 15.04.405.030.A Architectural Styles Overview
Typical Typical Typical
Characteristics Characteristics Characteristics
Long, low- Vertical Pitched roof
sloped roof ornamentation forms, most
forms with or elements often street-
simple eaves above primary facing gable
with deep entrances ends, with
overhangs _____ simple rakes
_____ Simple and eaves with
Asymmetrical massings minimal
facade _____ overhangs
compositions Vertical
with square elements that Symmetrical
and horizontal break through and
openings often the cornice asymmetrical
made from _____ facade
ganged Ornamentation compositions
vertical with square
windows and horizontal
 openings often
Mix of exterior made from
materials to ganged
differentiate vertical
massing windows
forms, with
prevalent Unpainted
natural corrugated
materials metal is the
including primary facade
wood siding material

Horizontally
proportioned
balconies and
terraces with
minimalist
vertical
supports
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Applicable Applicable Applicable
Standards Standards Standards
Wall Wall Base
Building Roof Building Roof Building Roof
Rake Parapet Parapet
Eave Windows Windows
Parapet Bay Windows Bay Windows
Windows Residential Dormers
Entry Doors
Bay Windows Balconies Residential
Entry Doors
Dormers Porches Balconies
Residential Storefronts Porches
Entry Doors
Balconies Materials Storefronts
Porches Materials
Storefronts
Materials

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Table 15.04.405.030.A Architectural Styles Overview
Typical Typical Typical
Characteristics Characteristics Characteristics
Symmetrical Low-pitched Simple,
facade gabled or rectilinear
composition hipped roofs forms
with clad in red tile articulated
proportions with open with a regular
that imply eaves pattern of
load-bearing _____ openings
masonry Flat, rectilinear
structure wall plane with Vertically
 vertically proportioned
Prominent proportioned elements,
cornice with punched including
classical openings steeply
detailing and without trim pitched roofs,
parapet or _____ projecting
pedimented Stucco as gable ends,
roof forms primary facade and tall
_____ material with cornices and
Regular stucco or parapets
pattern of wood attached
vertically elements Vertically
proportioned proportioned
openings windows,
 angled or
Brick and boxed bays,
stucco as and picture
primary facade windows
materials _____
Siding or
stucco with
shingled
elements
Applicable Applicable Applicable
Standards Standards Standards
Base Building Roof Wall
Building Roof Eave Base
Parapet Parapet Building Roof
Windows Windows Rake
Bay Windows Bay Windows Eave
Residential Dormers Parapet
Entry Doors
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Balconies Residential Windows
Entry Doors
Porches Balconies Bay Windows
Storefronts Porches Dormers
Materials Storefronts Residential
Entry Doors
Materials Balconies
Porches
Storefronts
Materials

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.040 - General Block-Scale Massing and Facade Articulation Standards

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1. Tripartite Facade Articulation
Applicability
New buildings and facade modifcations over 75' in length along the adjacent street or civic space.
Standards
New facades and facade modifcations along a street or civic space shall be designed to visually express a base, middle, and top.
Base1
Middle2 1 story min.
Top3
Changes of color, materials, and/or massing may be used to diferentiate the base, middle, and top.
1The base shall be at least as tall as the top and may include the lowest foor(s) of the building.
2The middle shall include at least 50% of the building's stories.
3At minimum, the top shall include a roof/eave form visible from the street or a parapet delineated by a stringcourse, cornice, or o ther horizontal ornament.
2. Massing and Composition Standards
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Applicability
New buildings and facade modifcations over 75' in length.
Standards
New facades and facade modifcations along a street or civic space shall be designed to app ear as multiple buildings no greater than 75' in length.
Building facades shall be arranged in a composition of window bays/ openings based on prevalent patterns of 3, 5, 7 or 9 bays.4
Facades shall be designed in a symmetrical or
asymmetrical composition.
Symmetrical Composition
Asymmetrical Composition
2 bays min.; 7 bays max.
The pattern shall be visually expressed through the spacing of openings, physical recesses, projections or other techniques, and may include the ground foor and its mezzanine.

4 Party walls are exempt from bay composition standard.

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(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.050 - Contemporary.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

1. Description of Style

Contemporary style buildings have a streamlined aesthetic and minimal ornamentation. This style focuses on combining simple rectilinear massing forms with changes in material and color. The use of glass and cantilevered elements imbues buildings with a sense of lightness and simplicity.

  1. Typical Characteristics Long, low-sloped roof forms with simple eaves with deep overhangs

Asymmetrical facade compositions with square and horizontal openings often made from ganged vertical

windows

Mix of exterior materials to differentiate massing forms, with prevalent natural materials Horizontally proportioned balconies and terraces with minimalist vertical supports

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3. Wall

3. Wall
Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings.
Wall Inset
A wall inset from the primary facade, continuous for the full height of the building, is required for buildings greater than 75' in width.
Roof and wall projections may encroach into wall inset.
3. Wall (Continued)
Wall inset dimensions
Width 8'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 6'0" min.
4. Base
No base is required for this style.

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5. Building Roof
Building Roof
Standards Sloped Roof Flat Roof
Roof Form
Pitch 2:12 min.;
6:12 max.		 N/A
Applicable Subsection s
6. Rake A N/A
7. Eave A N/A
8. Parapet N/A A
6. Rake
Projecting
Standards Flush Profle Profle
Horizontal
Projection		 No min.;
2" max.		 2'6" min.;
No max.
See Subsection 7 (Eave) for height standards.
Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable
7. Eave
--- --- --- ---
Standards Open Closed
Height
Fascia 6" min. 6" min.
Horizontal Projection
Overall 36" min.;
No max.		 N/A

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8. Parapet
Height
Projection 0" min.; 6" max.
Horizontal Projection
Overall 0" min.; 3" max.
9. Windows
--- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width1
Ground foor 2.2 min.
Upper foor 2.0 min.
Dormer See Subsection 11
(Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 3'0" × 6'0"
Ground foor, ganged 3'0" × 6'0"
Ground foor, picture 4'6" × 6'0"
Upper foor, typical 3'0" × 5'6"
Upper foor, ganged 3'0" × 5'6"
Upper foor, picture 4'6" × 5'6"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'6"
Shape Square
Operation Double-Hung, Single-
Hung, Awning, Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions None
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Trim Widths2
Head 3" min.
Jamb 3" min.
Apron 3" min.
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 3" min.
Pediment
Allowed No
Mullions
Mullions required between ganged windo ws.
1Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same
2Trim required for windows only on buildings or parts of buildings with lap siding.

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10. Bay Windows
Form
Type Square
Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
--- --- ---
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Additional Standards
Bay form shall be continuous.
Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form.
Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.
11. Dormers
--- --- ---
Roof Form
Type Shed
Pitch 2:12 min.; 6:12 max.
Window
Proportion, Height
to Width		 2.0 min.
Width 3'0" min.
Dormers allowed only for buildings with half stories.
See Subsections 6 (Rake), 7 (Eave), and 9 (Windows) for additional standards.

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Surround3
Head Width 4" min.
Jamb Width 4" min.
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed
Pediment Not allowed

3 Surround required for doors only on buildings or parts of buildings with lap siding.

13. Balconies
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Panel Guardrail
Post Metal
Baluster Metal panel
Handrail Metal, glass
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Mesh Guardrail
Post and Handrail Metal
Baluster Metal mesh
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Horizontal Guardrail
Post and Handrail Metal
Baluster Metal, steel cable
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns/Newel Posts
Shape Cantilevered (newel posts only)
pilotis		 or
Diameter 4" max.
Spacing 8'0" max. on center
Entablature
Height of Entablature Supporting Deck
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Height
Overall 12'0" min.
Head Height 11'0" min.
Base 8" min.; 2'0" max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
16. Materials
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Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding Lap siding, composite wood,
wood, fber cement, stucco,
metal panel
Base or Foundation
Base or Foundation Brick, concrete, stone, stucco,
composite wood, wood, fber
cement
Roof and Roof Elements
Roofng Asphalt shingles, wood shingles,
standing seam metal
Rake and Eave Composite wood, wood, steel
Gutter Metal box
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door Wood, aluminum, fberglass,
composite wood
Window Frames Wood, aluminum clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
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Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns/Newel Posts Composite wood, wood,
fberglass, metal
Railing Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts
Storefront Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base Stucco, concrete

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.060 - Art Deco.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

1. Description of Style 2. Typical Characteristics
The Art Deco style Is characterized by buildings composed of primarily rectilinear forms with strongly
contrasting vertical and horizontal emphases. Towers, tall slender piers that may project above the parapet line,
and other vertical projections above the roofine are used to provide vertical emphasis. Horizontal grooves or
lines in the walls, horizontal balustrade elements, concrete window awnings, and ganged windows are used to
give a horizontal emphasis to the building.
Art Deco style has ornamental elements such as zig zags, chevrons, and other stylized and geometric motifs
occur as decorative elements on the facade, typically at the parapet and primary entrances.		 Vertical ornamentation or elements above primary
entrances
Simple massings
Vertical elements that break through the cornice
Ornamentation

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3. Wall

Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings.

Rounded exterior wall corners allowed

  1. Base

None required

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  1. Building Roof Form Roof type Flat 6. Rake

Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, rake is not regulated. For wall-roof junction standards, see Subsection 8 (Parapet).

7. Eave

Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, eave is not regulated. For wall-roof junction standards, see Subsection 8 (Parapet).

8. Parapet
Height
Projection 0" min.; 6" max.
Horizontal Projection
Overall 0" min.; 12" max.
Required Ornament1
Type Recess or Projection
Height 2" min.
Quantity 2 min.
1Ornament shall be c ontinuous along facade.
9. Windows
--- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width2
Ground foor 2.0 min.
Upper foor 1.6 min.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 2'8" × 5'6"
Ground foor, ganged 2'8" × 5'6"
Ground foor, picture 2'4" × 3'6"
Upper foor, typical 2'8" × 4'6"
Upper foor, ganged 2'8" × 4'6"
Upper foor, picture 2'4" × 3'6"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'0"
Shape Square, arched
Operation Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions 4 parts or 5 parts
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 3" min.
Pediment
Allowed No
Mullions
Mullions required between ganged windo ws.
2Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same

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  1. Bay Windows Form
Type Square Square
Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Cornice Types
Building eave wraps bay.
Bay stops below building ea ve (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building ea ve (bay never projects abo ve the building eave).
10. Bay Windows (Continued)
Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth.
Bay form shall be continuous.
Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wr ap bay form.
Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.

11. Dormers

Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, dormers shall not be used.

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Door
Number of Panels 0 min.
Surround
None required
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed

Pediment

Not allowed

13. Balconies
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Horizontal Square Guardrail
Post Metal
Baluster Metal
Handrail Metal
Fascia Stucco, metal, composite
wood, wood
Type 2—Partial Stucco Gu ardrail
Post and Handrail Metal
Baluster Metal
Wall Stucco
Type 3—Stucco Guardrail
Wall Stucco
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape Square or round
Width 8" min.
Spacing 12'0" max. on center
Entablature
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 2'6" min.; 4'0" max.
Height
Head Height 11'0" min.
Cornice None
Signage Band None
Base 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
16. Materials
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Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding Stucco
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door Wood, aluminum, fberglass,
composite
Window Frames Wood, aluminum-clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Sill Stucco, cast stone
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns Stucco, metal
Railing Metal
Storefronts
Storefront Composite wood, wood, metal

Storefront Base Stucco, tile

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.070 - Industrial.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

1. Description of Style 2. Typical Characteristics
The Industrial style is defned by simple building forms with gable end, side gable, or saw tooth roof forms. Flat
roofs are also allowed. Windows, roll-up glass doors, and other openings are simple and laid out in a rational
manner.
Facades along the street and low walls provide opportunities for accent elements such as trellises, gates, and
awnings. Parking is often screened and located in a parking court or a lot to the rear of the property.
Figure 15.04.405.070.1 (Allowed Areas for Industrial Architectural Style) identifes areas in which the Industrial
architectural style is allowed.		 Low-pitched roofs with shallow eaves
Simple gable or saw-toothed roof forms
Horizontally proportioned openings made from ganged
vertical windows
Simple and regular rhythm of openings
Metal roofng
Metal sheeting or stucco wall materials

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3. Wall

3. Wall
Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings.
Trim1
Width 4" min.
1Trim not required on buildings or portions of buildings where stucco is the primary wall material.

4. Base

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Height 1'0" min.; 1/2 story max.

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5. Building Roof
Building Roof Standards Sloped Roof Flat Roof
Applicable Subsections
Subsection 6 (Rake) A N/A
Subsection 7 (Eave) A N/A
Subsection 8 (Parapet) N/A A
Form
Pitch 2:12 min.;
10:12 max.		 N/A
6. Rake
Standards Flush Profle Projecting
Profle
Horizontal
Projection		 No min.;
2" max.		 6" min.;
1'6" max.
See Subsection 7 (Eave) f or height standards.
Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable
7. Eave
--- --- --- ---
Standards Open Closed
Height
Fascia 6" min. 6" min.
Horizontal Projection
Overall 6" min.;
1'6" max.		 N/A

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8. Parapet
Height
Projection 0" min.; 6" max.
Horizontal Projection
Overall 0" min.; 3" max.
Crenellation
Parapet shall be crene llated.
Crenel Height 1'0" min.
Width, from Center
Line		 1'0" min.
Crenel may not occur at building corner or en d bays.
9. Windows
--- --- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width2
Ground foor 1.6 min.
Upper foor 1.5 min.
Dormer See Subsection 11
(Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 3'6" × 6'0"
Ground foor, ganged 2'4" × 6'0"
Ground foor, picture 5'0" × 6'0"
Upper foor, typical 3'6" × 5'6"
Upper foor, ganged 2'4" × 5'6"
Upper foor, picture 5'0" × 5'6"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'0"
Shape Square
Operation Single Hung, Double Hung,
Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions 6 parts min.; 12 parts max.
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Trim Widths
Head 2" min.
Jamb 2" min.
Apron None required.
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 3" min.
Pediment
Allowed No
Mullions
Mullions required between ganged windo ws.
2Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same

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  1. Bay Windows
Form
Type Square
Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Cornice Types
Building parapet wraps bay.
Bay stops below building eave (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building eave (bay never projects above the building eave).

10. Bay Windows (Continued)

Additional Standards

Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth. Bay form shall be continuous.

Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form. Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.

10. Bay Windows (Continued) 10. Bay Windows (Continued)
Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth.
Bay form shall be continuous.
Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form.
Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.
11. Dormers
Roof Form
Type Shed
Pitch 2:12 min.; 6:12 max.
Window
Proportion, Height
to Width		 1.5 min.
Width 2'4" min.
Dormers allowed only for buildings with half st ories.
See Subsections 6 (Rake), 7 (Eave), and 9 (Windows) for additional sta ndards.

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Door
Number of Panels 0 min.
Surround
Head Width 2" min.
Jamb Width 2" min.
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed
Pediment Not allowed
13. Balconies
--- --- ---
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Panel Guardra il
Post Metal
Baluster Metal panel
Handrail Metal, glass
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Mesh Guardra il
Post and Handrail Metal
Baluster Metal mesh
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Horizontal Gua rdrail
Post and Handrail Metal
Baluster Metal, steel cable
Fascia Metal, composite wood, wood
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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  1. Porches Columns
Shape Square or steel section
Width 6" min.
Spacing 8' min.; 12' max. on center
Entablature
Height of Topmost E ntablature
Overall 1'6" min.
Fascia 10" min.
Height of Floor-to-Fl oor Entablature
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 2'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Height
Head Height 10'0" min.
Cornice None
Signage Band None
Base 1'0" min.; 1/2 story max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.
16. Materials
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Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding Sheet metal, lap siding: composite
wood, wood, fber cement; and
stucco
Base
--- --- ---
Base or Foundation Brick, concrete
Roof and Roof Eleme nts
Roofng Asphalt shingles, standing s
metal		 eam
Rake and Eave Composite wood, wood
Cornice Composite wood, wood
Brackets Composite wood, wood,
fberglass
Gutter Metal half-round, metal box
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Trim or Surround Metal, composite wood, wood,
fber cement
Entry Door Metal, wood, aluminum, fberglass,
composite
Window Frames Wood, aluminum-clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed material s.
Porches
Columns Composite wood, wood, me tal
Railing Composite wood, wood, me tal
Storefronts
Columns Composite wood, wood,
fberglass, metal
Storefront Base Sheet metal, wood panels, brick,
fber cement

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.080 - Main Street Classical.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

  1. Description of Style 2. Typical Characteristics Main Street Classical style buildings combine influences from late 19th century Classical Revival and pre-war Symmetrical facade composition with proportions that American main street architecture. With brick as a primary facade material, facades have a tripartite composition imply load-bearing masonry structure and often introduce ornament in a prominent cornice. Prominent cornice with classical detailing and parapet or pedimented roof forms Regular pattern of vertically proportioned openings Brick and stucco as primary facade materials

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  1. Wall Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings. See Subsection 16 (Materials) for materials standards. 4. Base Height 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.

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  1. Building Roof Form Roof type Flat 6. Rake Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, rake is not regulated. For wall-roof junction standards, see Subsection 8 (Parapet). 7. Eave Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, eave is not regulated. For wall-roof junction standards, see Subsection 8 (Parapet).
8. Parapet
Height
Overall 5'6" min.
Cornice 1'8" min.
Fascia
Overall 3'6" min.
Lower Band 1'2" min.
Horizontal Projection1
Overall 2'6" min.
Continuous cornice required on all street facing facades.
Required Ornament
Type Dentils
Width 10" min.
Spacing 2'0" max. on center
Placement Below cornice at top of
fascia
1Horizontal projection includes gutter.
9. Windows
--- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width2
Ground foor 2.0 min.
Upper foor 1.75 min.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 3'0" × 6'6"
Ground foor, picture 4'6" × 6'6"
Upper foor, typical 3'0" × 5'6"
Upper foor, picture 4'6" × 5'6"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'0"
Shape Square
Operation Single Hung, Double Hung,
Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions 6 over 9;
6 over 6
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Molding Widths
Head 2" min.
Jamb 2" min.
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 3" min.
Pediment
Allowed Yes
2Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same

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  1. Bay Windows Form Type Chamfered
Interior Angle 30 degrees min.;
55 degrees max.
Number of Faces 3 or 5
Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Cornice Types
Cornice wraps bay.
Bay stops below building c ornice (bay has own cornice).

10. Bay Windows (Continued)

Bay returns into building cornice (bay never projects above the building cornice). Additional Standards Bay depth not allowed to project beyond cornice depth. Bay form shall be continuous. Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form.

11. Dormers

Because this style does not allow sloped roofs, dormers shall not be used.

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Door
Number of Panels 2 min.
Surround
Head Width 4" min.
Jamb Width 4" min.
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed
--- --- ---
Pediment Allowed
13. Balconies
--- --- ---
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Square Guardrai l
Post, Baluster, Handrail,
Fascia, and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Decorative Meta l Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia,
and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood, wood
Baluster Metal
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape Clearly defned capital, base, and
shaft; shaft either turned with
entasis or square stock with
optional detailing
Diameter 8" min.
Spacing 6'6" max. on center
Entablature
Height of Topmost E ntablature
Overall 1'6" min.
Fascia 10" min.
Height of Floor-to-F loor Entablature
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 1'6" min.; 2'6" max.
Height
Overall 13'0" min.
Head Height 10'0" min.
Cornice 10" min.
Signage Band 1'8" min.
Base 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.
16. Materials
--- --- ---
Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding Brick, stucco
Base
Base or Foundation Brick, stone
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Lintel Stone, concrete
Entry Door Wood, aluminum-clad wood,
aluminum
Window Frames Wood, aluminum clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed material s.
Porches
Columns Composite wood, wood, ca
stone, metal		 st
--- --- ---
Railing Composite wood, wood, me tal
Storefronts
Storefront Composite wood, wood, me tal
Storefront Base Wood panels, brick, stone tile,
fber cement

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.090 - Spanish Revival.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

1. Description of Style 2. Typical Characteristics
Spanish Revival style buildings in Richmond draw from Spanish Colonial and Pueblo infuences. These buildings
combine austere wall planes with punched, recessed openings for windows.		 Low-pitched gabled or hipped roofs clad in red tile
with open eaves
Flat, rectilinear wall plane with vertically proportioned
punched openings without trim
Stucco as primary facade material with stucco or
wood attached elements

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3. Wall

Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings. See Subsection 16 (Materials) for materials standards.

4. Base

None required

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5. Building Roof
Building Roof
Standards Sloped Roof Flat Roof
Roof Form
Pitch 4:12 min.;
6:12 max.		 N/A
Applicable Subse ctions
6. Rake A N/A
7. Eave A N/A
8. Parapet N/A A
6. Rake
No specialized ra ke profle.
Key A = Applicable N/A = N ot Applicable
7. Eave
--- --- ---
Standards Closed Open
Height
Supporting
Element		 1'0" min. 8" min.
Fascia None None
Horizontal Projection1
Overall 1'0" min. 3'0" min.
1Horizontal projection inclu des gutter.

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8. Parapet
Height
Supporting
Element		 1'8" min.
Fascia 6" min.
Horizontal Projection2
--- --- ---
Overall 2'0" min.
Continuous cornice required on all street facing f acades.
Required Ornament
Type Brackets
Width 3" min.
Spacing 24" max. on center
Placement Below fascia
2Horizontal projection i ncludes gutter.
9. Windows
--- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width3
Ground foor 2.0 min.
Upper foor 1.75 min.
Dormer See Subsection 11
Dormers) for
standards.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 3'0" × 6'0"
Ground foor, ganged 2'4" × 6'0"
Ground foor, picture 4'6" × 6'0"
Upper foor, typical 3'0" × 5'6"
Upper foor, ganged 2'4" × 5'6"
Upper foor, picture 4'6" × 5'6"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'0"
Shape Square, arched
Operation Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions 6 parts or 8 parts
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Molding Widths
Head 2" min.
Jamb 2" min.
Apron None required
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 2" min.
Pediment
Allowed No
Mullions
Mullions required between ganged windo ws.
3Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same

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  1. Bay Windows Form Type Square Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Cornice Types
Building eave wraps bay.
Bay stops below building e ave (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building ea ve (bay never projects above the building eave).
Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth.

  1. Bay Windows (Continued) Additional Standards Bay form shall be continuous. Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form. Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.

  2. Dormers

10. Bay Windows (Continued) 10. Bay Windows (Continued)
Additional Standards
Bay form shall be continuous.
Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form.
Corner bay may be turned on side to be rotated 45 degrees from building corner.
11. Dormers
Roof Form
Type Gable
Pitch 4:12 min.; 8:12 max.
Window
Proportion, Height
to Width		 1.75 min.
Width 2'4" min.
Pediment
Allowed No
Dormers allowed for buildings with half stories .
See Subsections 6 (Rake), 7 (Eave), and 9 (Windows) for additional sta ndards.

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Door
Number of Panels 2 min.
Surround
None required
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed
Pediment Not allowed
13. Balconies
--- ---
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Square Guardrai l
Post, Baluster, Handrail,
Fascia, and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood,
wood
Type 2—Turned Guardrai l
Post, Baluster, Handrail,
Fascia, and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood,
wood
Type 3—Decorative Meta l Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia,
and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood,
wood
Baluster Metal
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape Square or round, with capitals or
brackets
Diameter 8" min.
Spacing 9'0" max. on center
Entablature
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 1'6" min.; 2'6" max.
Height
Head Height 11'0" min.
Cornice None
Signage Band None
Base 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
16. Materials
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Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding Stucco
Roof and Roof Ele ments
Roofng Terracotta clay barrel tiles
Rake and Eave Wood, composite wood, stucco
Cornice Wood, composite wood, stucco
Brackets Composite wood, wood, or
fberglass
Gutter Metal half-round
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door Wood, aluminum, fberglass,
composite
Window Frames Wood, aluminum-clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Sill Stucco, cast stone
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
Balconies
--- --- ---
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns Composite wood, wood,
fberglass, metal
Railing Wood, wrought iron
Storefronts
Storefront Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base Stucco, tile

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

15.04.405.100 - Victorian.

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General note: The images above and the descriptions in Subsections 1 and 2 below are intended to provide a brief overview of the architectural style and are descriptive, not regulatory.

1. Description of Style 2. Typical Characteristics
Victorian style buildings combine elements of 19th century rural farmhouse vernacular with more formal "high
Victorian" examples.		 Simple, rectilinear forms articulated with a regular
pattern of openings
Vertically proportioned elements, including steeply
pitched roofs, projecting gable ends, and tall cornices
and parapets
Vertically proportioned windows, angled or boxed
bays, and picture windows
Siding or stucco with shingled elements

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  1. Wall Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings. Trim[1] Width 4" min. 1 Corner trim required only on buildings with wood, composite wood, or cementitious siding wall material. 4. Base Height 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.

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5. Building Roof
Building Roof
Standards Sloped Roof Flat Roof
Roof Form
Pitch 10:12 N/A
Applicable Subse ctions
6. Rake A N/A
7. Eave A N/A
8. Parapet N/A A
Gable End Roof F orm Standards
Pitch 12:12 min.
6. Rake
Horizontal Projection 1'0" min.
See Subsection 7 (Eave) for height s tandards.
Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable
7. Eave
--- --- ---
Allowed Types
Eave Types Open, Returned
Height
Overall 1'6" min.
Crown Mold and Fascia 8" min.
--- --- ---
Trim Band 10" min.
Horizontal Projection2
Overall 1'4" min.
2Horizontal projection includes gutter.

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8. Parapet
Height
Overall 5'6" min.
Cornice 1'8" min.
Fascia
Overall 3'6" min.
Lower Band 1'2" min.
Horizontal Projection3
Overall 2'6" min.
Continuous cornice required on all street facing facades.
Required Ornament
Type Dentils
Width 10" min.
Spacing 24" max. on center
Placement Below cornice at top of fascia
3Horizontal projection includes gutter.
9. Windows
--- --- ---
Opening
Proportion, Height to Width4
Ground foor 2.25 min.
Upper foor 2.125 min.
Dormer See Subsection 11
(Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width × Height
Ground foor, typical 2'8" × 6'6"
Ground foor, ganged 2'8" × 6'6"
Ground foor, picture 4'0" × 6'6"
Upper foor, typical 2'8" × 5'8"
Upper foor, ganged 2'8" × 5'8"
Upper foor, picture 4'0" × 5'8"
Privacy 2'0" × 4'6"
Shape Square
Operation Single Hung, Double
Hung, Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions 2 over 2
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile 2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Trim Widths
Head 4" min.
Jamb 4" min.
Apron 3" min.
Window Frame Recess
Depth 2" min.
Sill
Depth 3" min.
Pediment
Allowed Yes
Mullions
Mullions required between ganged windo ws.
4Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windo
foor.		 ws on the same

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  1. Bay Windows Form
Type Chamfered
Interior Angle 30 degrees min.;
55 degrees max.
Number of Faces 3 or 5
Size
Height
On buildings with
heights up to 3 stories		 2 stories max.
On buildings with
heights above 3 stories		 2 stories plus 1 additional
story for each building
story over 3 max.
Width 6'0" min.; 12'0" max.
Depth 1'0" min.; 3'0" max.
Cornice Types
Cornice wraps bay.
Bay stops below building cor nice (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building corn ice (bay never projects above the building cornice).
10. Bay Windows (Continued) 10. Bay Windows (Continued)
--- --- ---
Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowe d to project beyond co rnice depth.
Bay form shall be con tinuous.
Continuous horizonta l articulation on building shall wrap bay form.
11. Dormers
Roof Form
Type Gable
Pitch 10:12
Window
Proportion, Height
to Width		 2.125 min.
Width 2'8" min.
Pediment
Allowed Yes
See Returned Eave E levation in Subsection 7 (Eave) for additional s
Dormers allowed only for buildings with half stories.
See Subsections 6 (Rake), 7 (Eave), and 9 (Windows) for additional

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12. Residential Entry Doors
Door
Number of Panels 2 min.
Surround
Head Width 4" min.
Jamb Width 4" min.
Additional Elements
Transom Allowed
Pediment Allowed
13. Balconies
--- --- ---
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Square Guardrai l
Post, Baluster, Handrail,
Fascia, and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Flat Sawn Guard rail
Post, Baluster, Handrail,
Fascia, and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Decorative Meta l Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia,
and Brackets		 Metal, composite wood, wood
Baluster Metal
Size
Overall Balcony Width 10'0" max.
Width Between Posts 3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape Square-stock, square-tapered, or
turned with brackets
Diameter 6" min.
Spacing 8'0" max. on center
Entablature
Height of Topmost E ntablature
Overall 1'6" min.
Fascia 10" min.
Height of Floor-to-F loor Entablature
Overall 10" min.

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15. Storefronts
Width
Storefront Module 10'0" min.; 15'0" max.
Display Window 3'0" min.; 4'0" max.
--- --- ---
Distance Between
Storefront Modules		 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Height
Overall 13'0" min.
Head Height 10'0" min.
Cornice 9" min.
Signage Band 1'8" min.
Base 1'0" min.; 2'0" max.
Horizontal Recess
Depth 6" min.; 9" max.
Base shall be continuous, unless div ided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.
16. Materials
--- --- ---
Element Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding
Sloped roof building Shingle and lap siding: composite
wood, wood, fber cement
Flat roof building Shingle and lap siding: composite
wood, wood, fber cement; and stucco
Base
Base or Foundation Brick, concrete, stone, stucco,
composite wood, wood, fber c		 ement
Roof and Roof Element s
Roofng Asphalt shingles, wood shingles,
standing seam metal
Rake and Eave Composite wood, wood
Cornice Composite wood, wood
Brackets Composite wood, wood,
fberglass
Gutter Metal ogee or half-round
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Trim or Surround Composite wood, wood, fber
cement
Entry Door Wood, aluminum, fberglass,
composite
Window Frames Wood, aluminum clad wood,
aluminum, fberglass
Glazing Clear glass; shall not be tinted,
mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns Composite wood, wood,
fberglass, metal
Railing Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts
Storefront Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base Wood panels, brick, tile, fber
cement

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)