Richmond Municipal Code Art. 15.04.405 Architectural

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)

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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.

Each building is required to be designed in compliance with one of the allowed architectural styles.
The architectural style standards are coordinated with the building types allowed by this FBC and the intended physical character of each zone.
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.
Mixed use buildings are required to be designed in compliance with Section 15.04.405.040 (General Block-Scale Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).
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)

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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.


Typical Characteristics	Typical Characteristics	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 including wood siding _____ Horizontally proportioned balconies and terraces with minimalist vertical supports	Vertical ornamentation or elements above primary entrances _____ Simple massings _____ Vertical elements that break through the cornice _____ Ornamentation	Pitched roof forms, most often street-facing gable ends, with simple rakes and eaves with minimal overhangs _____ Symmetrical and asymmetrical facade compositions with square and horizontal openings often made from ganged vertical windows _____ Unpainted corrugated metal is the primary facade material
Applicable Standards	Applicable Standards	Applicable Standards
Wall	Wall	Base
Building Roof	Building Roof	Building Roof
Rake	Parapet	Parapet
Eave	Windows	Windows
Parapet	Bay Windows	Bay Windows
Windows	Residential Entry Doors	Dormers
Bay Windows	Balconies	Residential Entry Doors
Dormers	Porches	Balconies
Residential Entry Doors	Storefronts	Porches
Balconies	Materials	Storefronts
Porches		Materials
Storefronts
Materials


Typical Characteristics	Typical Characteristics	Typical Characteristics
Symmetrical facade composition with proportions that imply load-bearing masonry structure _____ Prominent cornice with classical detailing and parapet or pedimented roof forms _____ Regular pattern of vertically proportioned openings _____ Brick and stucco as primary facade materials	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	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
Applicable Standards	Applicable Standards	Applicable Standards
Base	Building Roof	Wall
Building Roof	Eave	Base
Parapet	Parapet	Building Roof
Windows	Windows	Rake
Bay Windows	Bay Windows	Eave
Residential Entry Doors	Dormers	Parapet
Balconies	Residential Entry Doors	Windows
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)

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15.04.405.040 - General Block-Scale Massing and Facade Articulation Standards¶

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1. Tripartite Facade Articulation
Applicability	Applicability	Applicability
New buildings and facade modifications over 75' in length along the adjacent street or civic space.
Standards	Standards	Standards
New facades and facade modifications along a street or civic space shall be designed to visually express a base, middle, and top.
Base 1
Middle 2	1 story min.
Top 3
Changes of color, materials, and/or massing may be used to differentiate the base, middle, and top.
1 The base shall be at least as tall as the top and may include the lowest floor(s) of the building.
2 The middle shall include at least 50% of the building's stories.
3 At minimum, the top shall include a roof/eave form visible from the street or a parapet delineated by a stringcourse, cornice, or other horizontal ornament.

2. Massing and Composition	Standards	Standards
Applicability	Applicability	Applicability
New buildings and facade modifications over 75' in length.
Standards	Standards	Standards
New facades and facade modifications along a street or civic space shall be designed to appear 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	Symmetrical Composition
Asymmetrical Composition
2 bays min.; 7 bays max.	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 floor 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)

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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		2. Typical Characteristics
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.		Long, low-sloped roof forms with simple eaves with deep overhangs
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.		Asymmetrical facade compositions with square and horizontal openings often made from ganged vertical windows
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.		Mix of exterior materials to differentiate massing forms, with prevalent natural materials
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.		Horizontally proportioned balconies and terraces with minimalist vertical supports

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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.	No base is required for this style.	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 Subsections	Applicable Subsections	Applicable Subsections
6. Rake	A	N/A
7. Eave	A	N/A
8. Parapet	N/A	A
6. Rake
		Projecting
Standards	Flush Profile	Profile
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	A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable	A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable

7. Eave
Standards	Open	Closed
Height	Height
Fascia	6" min.	6" min.
Horizontal Projection	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 Width 1
Ground floor	2.2 min.
Upper floor	2.0 min.
Dormer	See Subsection 11 (Dormers) for standards.	See Subsection 11 (Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	3'0" × 6'0"
Ground floor, ganged	3'0" × 6'0"
Ground floor, picture	4'6" × 6'0"
Upper floor, typical	3'0" × 5'6"
Upper floor, ganged	3'0" × 5'6"
Upper floor, picture	4'6" × 5'6"
Privacy	2'0" × 4'6"
Shape	Square
Operation	Double-Hung, Single- Hung, Awning, Casement	Double-Hung, Single- Hung, Awning, Casement
Window
Glazing Divisions	None
Frame Width (Frame + Sash)	Frame Width (Frame + Sash)
At Rail	2.5" min. ± 1/4"
At Stile	2.5" min. ± 1/4"
Trim Widths 2	Trim Widths 2
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 windows.
1 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.
2 Trim 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.	Bay form shall be continuous.	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.
Proportion, Height to Width
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
Surround 3
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	Type 1—Panel Guardrail
Post	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal panel	Metal panel
Handrail	Metal, glass	Metal, glass
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Mesh Guardrail	Type 2—Mesh Guardrail
Post and Handrail	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal mesh	Metal mesh
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Horizontal Guardrail	Type 3—Horizontal Guardrail
Post and Handrail	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal, steel cable	Metal, steel cable
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	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) or pilotis	Cantilevered (newel posts only) or pilotis
Diameter	4" max.
Spacing	8'0" max. on center
Entablature
Height of Entablature Supporting Deck	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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding	Lap siding, composite wood, wood, fiber cement, stucco, metal panel	Lap siding, composite wood, wood, fiber cement, stucco, metal panel
Base or Foundation
Base or Foundation	Brick, concrete, stone, stucco, composite wood, wood, fiber cement	Brick, concrete, stone, stucco, composite wood, wood, fiber cement
Roof and Roof Elements
Roofing	Asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal	Asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal
Rake and Eave	Composite wood, wood, steel	Composite wood, wood, steel
Gutter	Metal box	Metal box
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite wood	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite wood
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns/Newel Posts	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal
Railing	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts
Storefront	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base	Stucco, concrete	Stucco, concrete

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

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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 roofline 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
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 roofline 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.		Simple massings
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 roofline 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 elements that break through the cornice
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 roofline 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.		Ornamentation
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 roofline 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.
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 roofline 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.

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3. Wall
Stucco control joints shall align with edges of openings.
Rounded exterior wall corners allowed	Rounded exterior wall corners allowed	Rounded exterior wall corners allowed

4. Base
None required	None required	None required

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5. 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 Ornament 1
Type	Recess or Projection
Height	2" min.
Quantity	2 min.
1 Ornament shall be continuous along facade.

9. Windows
Opening
Proportion, Height	to Width 2
Ground floor	2.0 min.
Upper floor	1.6 min.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	2'8" × 5'6"
Ground floor, ganged	2'8" × 5'6"
Ground floor, picture	2'4" × 3'6"
Upper floor, typical	2'8" × 4'6"
Upper floor, ganged	2'8" × 4'6"
Upper floor, 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)	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 windows.
2 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.

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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.
Cornice Types
Building eave wraps bay.	Building eave wraps bay.	Building eave 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.	Bay form shall be continuous.	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
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	Type 1—Horizontal Square Guardrail
Post	Metal
Baluster	Metal
Handrail	Metal
Fascia	Stucco, metal, composite wood, wood	Stucco, metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Partial Stucco Guardrail	Type 2—Partial Stucco Guardrail
Post and Handrail	Metal
Baluster	Metal
Wall	Stucco
Type 3—Stucco Guardrail	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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding	Stucco	Stucco
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Sill	Stucco, cast stone	Stucco, cast stone
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns	Stucco, metal	Stucco, metal
Railing	Metal	Metal
Storefronts
Storefront	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base	Stucco, tile

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

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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 defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Low-pitched roofs with shallow eaves
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Simple gable or saw-toothed roof forms
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Horizontally proportioned openings made from ganged vertical windows
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Simple and regular rhythm of openings
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Metal roofing
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.		Metal sheeting or stucco wall materials
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.
The Industrial style is defined 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) identifies areas in which the Industrial architectural style is allowed.

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

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

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

7. Eave
Standards	Open	Closed
Height	Height
Fascia	6" min.	6" min.
Horizontal Projection	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 crenellated.	Parapet shall be crenellated.
Crenel Height	1'0" min.
Width, from Center Line	1'0" min.
Crenel may not occur at building corner or end bays.

9. Windows
Opening
Proportion, Height	to Width 2
Ground floor	1.6 min.
Upper floor	1.5 min.
Dormer	See Subsection 11 (Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	3'6" × 6'0"
Ground floor, ganged	2'4" × 6'0"
Ground floor, picture	5'0" × 6'0"
Upper floor, typical	3'6" × 5'6"
Upper floor, ganged	2'4" × 5'6"
Upper floor, 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)	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 windows.
2 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.

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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.
Cornice Types
Building parapet wraps bay.	Building parapet wraps bay.	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	Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth.
Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	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	11. Dormers
Roof Form	Roof Form
Type	Shed	Shed	Shed
Pitch	2:12 min.; 6:12 max.	2:12 min.; 6:12 max.	2:12 min.; 6:12 max.
Window	Window
Proportion, Height to Width	1.5 min.	1.5 min.
Proportion, Height to Width
Width	2'4" min.	2'4" 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
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 Guardrail	Type 1—Panel Guardrail
Post	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal panel	Metal panel
Handrail	Metal, glass	Metal, glass
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Mesh Guardrail	Type 2—Mesh Guardrail
Post and Handrail	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal mesh	Metal mesh
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Horizontal Guardrail	Type 3—Horizontal Guardrail
Post and Handrail	Metal	Metal
Baluster	Metal, steel cable	Metal, steel cable
Fascia	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Size
Overall Balcony Width	10'0" max.	10'0" max.
Width Between Posts	3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape	Square or steel section
Width	6" min.
Spacing	8' min.; 12' max. on center
Entablature
Height of Topmost Entablature	Height of Topmost Entablature
Overall	1'6" min.
Fascia	10" min.
Height of Floor-to-Floor Entablature	Height of Floor-to-Floor 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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall
Wall Cladding	Sheet metal, lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement; and stucco	Sheet metal, lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement; and stucco
Base
Base or Foundation	Brick, concrete
Roof and Roof Elements	Roof and Roof Elements
Roofing	Asphalt shingles, standing seam metal	Asphalt shingles, standing seam metal
Rake and Eave	Composite wood, wood	Composite wood, wood
Cornice	Composite wood, wood	Composite wood, wood
Brackets	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass
Gutter	Metal half-round, metal box	Metal half-round, metal box
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Trim or Surround	Metal, composite wood, wood, fiber cement	Metal, composite wood, wood, fiber cement
Entry Door	Metal, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite	Metal, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches
Columns	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Railing	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts	Storefronts
Columns	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal
Storefront Base	Sheet metal, wood panels, brick, fiber cement	Sheet metal, wood panels, brick, fiber cement

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

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

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3. 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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5. 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 Projection 1
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
1 Horizontal projection includes gutter.

9. Windows
Opening
Proportion, Height	to Width 2
Ground floor	2.0 min.
Upper floor	1.75 min.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	3'0" × 6'6"
Ground floor, picture	4'6" × 6'6"
Upper floor, typical	3'0" × 5'6"
Upper floor, 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)	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
2 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.

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10. 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 cornice (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.	Bay form shall be continuous.	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 Guardrail	Type 1—Square Guardrail
Post, Baluster, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Decorative Metal Guardrail	Type 2—Decorative Metal Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	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 defined capital, base, and shaft; shaft either turned with entasis or square stock with optional detailing	Clearly defined 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 Entablature	Height of Topmost Entablature
Overall	1'6" min.
Fascia	10" min.
Height of Floor-to-Floor Entablature	Height of Floor-to-Floor 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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall	Wall
Wall Cladding	Brick, stucco	Brick, stucco
Base	Base
Base or Foundation	Brick, stone	Brick, stone
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Lintel	Stone, concrete	Stone, concrete
Entry Door	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies	Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches	Porches
Columns	Composite wood, wood, cast stone, metal	Composite wood, wood, cast stone, metal
Railing	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts	Storefronts
Storefront	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base	Wood panels, brick, stone tile, fiber cement	Wood panels, brick, stone tile, fiber cement

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

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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 influences. 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
Spanish Revival style buildings in Richmond draw from Spanish Colonial and Pueblo influences. These buildings combine austere wall planes with punched, recessed openings for windows.		Flat, rectilinear wall plane with vertically proportioned punched openings without trim
Spanish Revival style buildings in Richmond draw from Spanish Colonial and Pueblo influences. These buildings combine austere wall planes with punched, recessed openings for windows.		Stucco as primary facade material with stucco or wood attached elements
Spanish Revival style buildings in Richmond draw from Spanish Colonial and Pueblo influences. These buildings combine austere wall planes with punched, recessed openings for windows.
Spanish Revival style buildings in Richmond draw from Spanish Colonial and Pueblo influences. These buildings combine austere wall planes with punched, recessed openings for windows.

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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	None required	None required

[Figure]

5. Building Roof
Building Roof
Standards	Sloped Roof	Flat Roof
Roof Form	Roof Form	Roof Form
Pitch	4:12 min.; 6:12 max.	N/A
Applicable Subsections	Applicable Subsections	Applicable Subsections
6. Rake	A	N/A
7. Eave	A	N/A
8. Parapet	N/A	A
6. Rake
No specialized rake profile.	No specialized rake profile.	No specialized rake profile.
Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable	Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable	Key A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable

7. Eave
Standards	Closed	Open	Returned	Returned
Height	Height
Supporting Element	1'0" min.	8" min.	1'0" min.
Fascia	None	None	6" min.
Horizontal Projection 1	Horizontal Projection 1
Overall	1'0" min.	3'0" min.	2'6" min.
1 Horizontal projection includes gutter.

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8. Parapet
Height
Supporting Element	1'8" min.
Fascia	6" min.
Horizontal Projection 2
Overall	2'0" min.
Continuous cornice required on all street facing facades.
Required Ornament
Type	Brackets
Width	3" min.
Spacing	24" max. on center
Placement	Below fascia
2 Horizontal projection includes gutter.

9. Windows
Opening
Proportion, Height	to Width 3
Ground floor	2.0 min.
Upper floor	1.75 min.
Dormer	See Subsection 11 Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	3'0" × 6'0"
Ground floor, ganged	2'4" × 6'0"
Ground floor, picture	4'6" × 6'0"
Upper floor, typical	3'0" × 5'6"
Upper floor, ganged	2'4" × 5'6"
Upper floor, 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)	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 windows.
3 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.

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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.
Cornice Types
Building eave wraps bay.	Building eave wraps bay.	Building eave wraps bay.
Bay stops below building eave (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building eave (bay never projects above the building eave).
Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond eave depth.

10. Bay Windows (Continued)
Additional Standards	Additional Standards
Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	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	11. Dormers
Roof Form	Roof Form
Type	Gable	Gable	Gable
Pitch	4:12 min.; 8:12 max.	4:12 min.; 8:12 max.	4:12 min.; 8:12 max.
Window	Window
Proportion, Height to Width	1.75 min.
Proportion, Height to Width
Width	2'4" min.	2'4" min.
Pediment	Pediment
Allowed	No
Dormers allowed 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
Door
Number of Panels	2 min.	2 min.
Surround
None required
Additional Elements
Transom	Allowed	Allowed
Pediment	Not allowed	Not allowed

13. Balconies
Allowed Materials
Type 1—Square Guardrail	Type 1—Square Guardrail
Post, Baluster, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Turned Guardrail	Type 2—Turned Guardrail
Post, Baluster, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Decorative Metal Guardrail	Type 3—Decorative Metal Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Baluster	Metal	Metal
Size
Overall Balcony Width	10'0" max.	10'0" max.
Width Between Posts	3' min.

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14. Porches
Columns
Shape	Square or round, with capitals or brackets	Square or round, with capitals or brackets
Diameter	8" min.	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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall	Wall
Wall Cladding	Stucco	Stucco
Roof and Roof Elements	Roof and Roof Elements
Roofing	Terracotta clay barrel tiles	Terracotta clay barrel tiles
Rake and Eave	Wood, composite wood, stucco	Wood, composite wood, stucco
Cornice	Wood, composite wood, stucco	Wood, composite wood, stucco
Brackets	Composite wood, wood, or fiberglass	Composite wood, wood, or fiberglass
Gutter	Metal half-round	Metal half-round
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Entry Door	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Sill	Stucco, cast stone	Stucco, cast stone
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies	Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches	Porches
Columns	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal
Railing	Wood, wrought iron	Wood, wrought iron
Storefronts	Storefronts
Storefront	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base	Stucco, tile	Stucco, tile

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

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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
Victorian style buildings combine elements of 19th century rural farmhouse vernacular with more formal "high Victorian" examples.		Vertically proportioned elements, including steeply pitched roofs, projecting gable ends, and tall cornices and parapets
Victorian style buildings combine elements of 19th century rural farmhouse vernacular with more formal "high Victorian" examples.		Vertically proportioned windows, angled or boxed bays, and picture windows
Victorian style buildings combine elements of 19th century rural farmhouse vernacular with more formal "high Victorian" examples.		Siding or stucco with shingled elements
Victorian style buildings combine elements of 19th century rural farmhouse vernacular with more formal "high Victorian" examples.

[Figure]

3. 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.

[Figure]

5. Building Roof
Building Roof
Standards	Sloped Roof	Flat Roof
Roof Form	Roof Form
Pitch	10:12	N/A
Applicable Subsections	Applicable Subsections
6. Rake	A	N/A
7. Eave	A	N/A
8. Parapet	N/A	A
Gable End Roof Form Standards	Gable End Roof Form Standards
Pitch	12:12 min.	12:12 min.
6. Rake
Horizontal Projection	Horizontal Projection	1'0" min.
See Subsection 7 (Eave) for height standards.
Key	A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable	A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable	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 Projection 2
Overall	1'4" min.
2 Horizontal 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 Projection 3
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
3 Horizontal projection includes gutter.

9. Windows
Opening
Proportion, Height	to Width 4
Ground floor	2.25 min.
Upper floor	2.125 min.
Dormer	See Subsection 11 (Dormers) for standards.
Typical Sizes, Width	× Height
Ground floor, typical	2'8" × 6'6"
Ground floor, ganged	2'8" × 6'6"
Ground floor, picture	4'0" × 6'6"
Upper floor, typical	2'8" × 5'8"
Upper floor, ganged	2'8" × 5'8"
Upper floor, 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)	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 windows.
4 Picture windows must be wider than typical windows and equal in height to windows on the same floor.

[Figure]

10. Bay Windows
Form
Type	Chamfered
Interior Angle	30 degrees min.; 55 degrees max.	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.	Cornice wraps bay.	Cornice wraps bay.
Bay stops below building cornice (bay has own cornice).
Bay returns into building cornice (bay never projects above the building cornice).

10. Bay Windows (Continued)
Additional Standards	Additional Standards
Bay depth not allowed to project beyond cornice depth.
Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.	Bay form shall be continuous.
Continuous horizontal articulation on building shall wrap bay form.
11. Dormers	11. Dormers
Roof Form	Roof Form
Type	Gable	Gable	Gable
Pitch	10:12	10:12	10:12
Window	Window
Proportion, Height to Width	2.125 min.	2.125 min.
Proportion, Height to Width
Width	2'8" min.	2'8" min.
Pediment	Pediment
Allowed	Yes
See Returned Eave Elevation in Subsection 7 (Eave) for additional standards.
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
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 Guardrail	Type 1—Square Guardrail
Post, Baluster, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 2—Flat Sawn Guardrail	Type 2—Flat Sawn Guardrail
Post, Baluster, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	Metal, composite wood, wood
Type 3—Decorative Metal Guardrail	Type 3—Decorative Metal Guardrail
Post, Handrail, Fascia, and Brackets	Metal, composite wood, wood	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	Square-stock, square-tapered, or turned with brackets
Diameter	6" min.
Spacing	8'0" max. on center
Entablature
Height of Topmost Entablature	Height of Topmost Entablature
Overall	1'6" min.
Fascia	10" min.
Height of Floor-to-Floor Entablature	Height of Floor-to-Floor 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 divided by pilaster, and align with base height of building (if any).
Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.	Cornice shall be continuous.

16. Materials
Element	Allowed Materials	Allowed Materials
Wall	Wall
Wall Cladding
Sloped roof building	Shingle and lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement	Shingle and lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement
Flat roof building	Shingle and lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement; and stucco	Shingle and lap siding: composite wood, wood, fiber cement; and stucco
Base	Base
Base or Foundation	Brick, concrete, stone, stucco, composite wood, wood, fiber cement	Brick, concrete, stone, stucco, composite wood, wood, fiber cement
Roof and Roof Elements	Roof and Roof Elements
Roofing	Asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal	Asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal
Rake and Eave	Composite wood, wood	Composite wood, wood
Cornice	Composite wood, wood	Composite wood, wood
Brackets	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass
Gutter	Metal ogee or half-round	Metal ogee or half-round
Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors	Windows, Bay Windows, and Entry Doors
Trim or Surround	Composite wood, wood, fiber cement	Composite wood, wood, fiber cement
Entry Door	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite	Wood, aluminum, fiberglass, composite
Window Frames	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass	Wood, aluminum clad wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Glazing	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored	Clear glass; shall not be tinted, mirrored, or colored
Balconies	Balconies
See Subsection 13 (Balconies) for allowed materials.
Porches	Porches
Columns	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal	Composite wood, wood, fiberglass, metal
Railing	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefronts	Storefronts
Storefront	Composite wood, wood, metal	Composite wood, wood, metal
Storefront Base	Wood panels, brick, tile, fiber cement	Wood panels, brick, tile, fiber cement

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

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