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BUILDING FORM

Standards in the “Building Form” category are intended to ensure that the basic parameters of a
building’s 3-dimensional volume are articulated and shaped to fit with the intent of a given DROD
Area. Requirements focus on the basic scale and dimensions of a building “envelope”, including
overall maximum building height and building length. Dimension and shape of smaller, individual
building components, such as roofs or floors, are also addressed. “Building form” standards
ensure that an overall building mass and its key components are sized, shaped and proportioned
in a manner that is consistent and compatible with neighboring properties.

Front Wall Width:
This design standard is intended to create a consistent horizontal rhythm of similarly
dimensioned front wall elements along a street by minimizing the width of the front wall to
reflect the surrounding context of existing structures. It seeks to prevent the construction of
long, horizontally-oriented walls along the street that are inconsistent with other detached
single-family homes in an Area. Figure 4.12 below illustrates how to apply the Front Wall Width
design standard requirements: The total permitted front wall width is noted by the letter “A”.
Only “C” feet of the total front wall width (“A”) can be located within “B” feet of the front lot
line. “C” is also known as the “front-most wall” of a building. Consult design standards for the
proposed building form to determine exact widths and depths that apply to the explanation
above.
Front Wall Width applies to: Single-Family, Two-Family, 3-Plex/4-Plex/Mansion Apartment,
Cottage Court, Rowhouse

Figure 4.12

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