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Figure 5.2 Neighborhood Design Guidelines
While the design guidelines in this chapter generally focus on individual single-family homes
and small-scale multi-family residential development, they also apply to design of overall
neighborhoods and subdivision proposals. As such, larger development proposals should meet
the intent of the guidelines in this chapter. The following diagram identifies key guidelines for
neighborhoods and subdivision proposals.

Prior to designing a proposal for a subdivision or large scale development, review Title 17 Design
Standards and contact Public Works.

Locate garages in back of or subordinate to the
primary structure. Where an alley is present,
locate a garage to be accessed from the alley.

Create clear pedestrian Maintain a Minimize the visual Orient buildings so the
pathways between a landscaped impact of a driveway and entry to the home faces
house and the street. front yard. other paved surfaces in a the street or other common
front yard. open space/amenity.

In addition to the key features of neighborhood development shown above, neighborhoods and
subdivision developments should be consistent with the following:
• Design a neighborhood to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel, and support the use of public transit and
automobiles.
• Connect a new subdivision to existing or planned adjacent subdivisions by incorporating sensitive transitions
and pedestrian connections.
• Design neighborhoods to take advantage of existing natural features such as trees, creeks and topography.
• Integrate multi-family developments - such as apartments, townhomes and cottage court developments -
within a neighborhood, rather than isolating them.
• Create neighborhoods that are safe and support Police and Fire Department efforts to promote public safety.
Some ways to accomplish this include:
» Incorporate adequate street lighting
» Design homes to have “eyes on the street” by incorporating front porches and stoops, windows and
other features that create an active and watched street
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