iii. Maintenance . Maintenance of the common area shall be established through a set of covenants or under the purview of a general homeowners’ association, as provided herein.
iv. Parking areas, required setbacks, private open space, and driveways do not qualify as common area.
E. Cross-Access Easement . Ingress and egress to the cottage units shall be provided through a private cross-access easement in accordance with the following standards:
i. Curb & Gutter . Construction of curb and gutter is required.
ii. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided along the public right-of-way and connecting each unit to each other and to the central common area. The preferred design is for sidewalks that separate the central common open space from the private or semi-private yard between the central common open space and the cottage dwelling. iii. Restrictive Covenants. Restrictive covenants shall be established for cottage home developments to include provisions for maintenance and responsibility of common areas and the required cross-access easement, as provided herein.
F. Utilities . Public or private utilities are required in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.
G. Maximum Cottage Sizes.
i. Total floor area of each cottage shall not exceed 1,200 sf
ii. Second floor area shall not exceed 50% of first floor area.
iii. Attached roofed porches and detached garages shall not count toward the total floor area calculation.
H. Architectural Design. All cottage dwelling units shall include the following architectural elements:
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