Development Standards—Design Requirements | Town Center
porch at least 80 square feet in size with a minimum dimension of eight feet on any side. k. Covered Entry and Visual Interest. Cottages facing a public street shall provide: i. A covered entry feature (with a minimum dimension of six feet by six feet) visible from the street; ii. At least 10 feet of landscaped open space between the residence and the street; and
iii. Similar porch detailing; and/or
iv. Similar window trim;
A diversity of cottages can be achieved within a “family” of styles by:
v. Alternating porch styles (such as roof forms);
vi. Alternating siding details on facades and/or roof gables; and/or
vii. Different siding color.
iii. At least two architectural details approved by the director, such as:
a) Decorative lighting;
b) Decorative trim;
c) Special door;
d) Trellis or decorative building element; and/or
e) Bay window.
Alternative design treatments may be considered by the director provided the design treatments provide visual interest to the pedestrian. l. Character and Diversity. Cottages and accessory buildings within a particular cluster shall be designed within the same “family” of architectural styles. Example elements include:
m. ADA Accessibility. Developments are encouraged to maximize the number of units that are accessible per ADA requirements as provided in the adopted International Building Code.
i. Similar building/roof form and pitch;
ii. Similar siding materials;
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 507
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