CHAPTER 3
3.1.4 Roof Line Variations Roof lines shall not extend horizontally more than 40 feet in length without at least one of the following prominent changes described below: a. Provide variation in roof form, such as hipped, gable, shed, flat, and mansard. b. Provide variation in architectural elements, such as parapets, varying cornices, chimneys, and reveals. c. Provide variation of roof height of at least 18 inches, as measured from the highest point of each roof line.
Rendering of Cartwright Family Apartments, Irvine, CA. Source: Cartwright-apartments.com
3.1.5 Flat Roofs and Parapets Parapets shall be provided around the perimeter of a flat roof.
a. Rooftop equipment shall be located a minimum of five feet away from any roof edge and parapet adjacent to a public right-of-way. Rooftop equipment shall also be screened in accordance with Chapter 3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance. b. Interior side of parapet walls shall not be visible from a common open space or public right-of- way. c. Parapets shall be capped with precast treatment, continuous banding, projecting cornices, dentils, or similar edge treatment. 3.1.6 Garages Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of four inches from the exterior wall to accentuate patterns and relief. Garages shall not front the primary street unless there is no other driveway access available onsite for residential parking.
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