Laguna Beach City Council
August 4, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 26.XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OBJECTIVE

DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.13
(OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS

FOR NEW PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS), AND FINDING SAID

ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Beach, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, in early 2024, City staff began considering measures to address backlog and improve processing within the Community Development Department and began drafting an ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2024, the City held a Community workshop, where it sought feedback on potential solutions to Community Development Department backlog and process, including a Design Review Efficiency Ordinance (“DR Efficiency Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, on July 22, 2025, in recognition of mandated state housing laws, the City Council held a meeting and discussed development of objective design standards for primary dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, in response to these statutory requirements, the City has developed Objective Design Standards ("ODS") for single- and two-family residential development to establish objective, measurable, and enforceable standards that promote high-quality residential design while preserving Laguna Beach's unique architectural character and neighborhood compatibility; and
WHEREAS, the ODS program for single- and two-family residential development has Attachment 1
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been developed in two phases, with Phase One establishing objective form and massing standards (i.e., objective development standards) and Phase Two establishing objective architectural character and design standards (i.e., objective design standards); and WHEREAS, as part of the DR Efficiency Ordinance, the City proposed to add new objective development standards and objective design standards under new Municipal Code Chapter 25.13 (Objective Development and Design Standards for New Primary Dwelling Units); and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2026, after notice duly given pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and Public Resources Code Sections 30503 and 30510, the Planning Commission of the City of Laguna Beach considered the DR Efficiency Ordinance. After conducting a public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the DR Efficiency Ordinance, amending the City’s Municipal Code (MC Amendment 2026-0381) and certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA 2026-0382); and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2026, the City Council conducted a legally noticed public hearing and reviewed and considered all documents, testimony, and other evidence presented and introduced the DR Efficiency Ordinance, amending the City’s Municipal Code (MC Amendment 2026-0381) and certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA 2026-0382); and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the City Council held a meeting and adopted the DR Efficiency Ordinance, amending the City’s Municipal Code (MC Amendment 2026-0381) and certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA 2026-0382), including adoption of a Resolution to effectuate the corresponding amendments to the Design Guidelines - A Guide to Residential Development, and held a public hearing and adopted an urgency version of the DR Efficiency 10 -3- Reso. #26.XXX
Ordinance (i.e., Urgency Ordinance No. 1732); and
WHEREAS, Urgency Ordinance No. 1732 took effect on July 21, 2026 and enacted Chapter 25.13 (Objective Development and Design Standards for New Primary Dwelling Units), which establishes objective development standards (LBMC Section 25.13.050) and objective design standards (LBMC Section 25.13.060); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to LBMC Section 25.13.060, objective design standards may be established through adoption of resolution by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the development of the objective design standards or ODS included public review and input from the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, City Council Ad Hoc Committee, the public, design professionals, and City staff through multiple public meetings and study sessions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the objective design standards in accordance with Laguna Beach Municipal Code Section 25.13.060.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH DOES RESOLVE:

SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and determines, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), that adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical 11 -4- Reso. #26.XXX
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Here, the action meets the exemption because the City is amending its code to improve procedural efficiencies and to comply with state law. The City is not authorizing new uses that are not already established within the City through this ordinance. Further, this action implements the City Council action on June 23, 2026, when the City Council introduced the DR Efficiency Ordinance, and July 21, 2026, when the City Council adopted the DR Efficiency Ordinance, Resolution amending the Design Guidelines, and Urgency DR Efficiency Ordinance. This Resolution implements objective design standards for single- and two-family residential development that have been contemplated by the DR Efficiency Ordinance and the Urgency DR Efficiency Ordinance. City staff is directed to cause to be filed within five calendar days a notice of exemption with the county and state clearinghouse.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Objective Design Standards for Singleand Two-Family Residential Development, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, in accordance with Chapter 25.13 (Objective Development and Design Standards for New Primary Dwelling Units).

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the City of Laguna Beach hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, 12 -5- Reso. #26.XXX
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651. The custodian of the record of proceedings is the Director of Community Development SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2026.

Mark Orgill, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26.XXX was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on August 4, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

City Clerk, City of Laguna Beach, CA
13 EXHIBIT “A”
Objective Design Standards for Single- and Two-Family Residential Development [Attached]
14 SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
City of Laguna Beach
July 2026
Objective
Design
Standards
15 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council
Mark Orgill, Mayor
Hallie Jones, Mayor Pro Tem
Alex Rounaghi
Bob Whalen
Sue Kempf
Planning Commission
Steven Kellenberg, Chair
Steven Goldman, Chair Pro Tem
Jorg Dubin
Ken Sadler
Susan McLintock Whitin
Design Review Board
Imer Bauta, Chair
Debbie Neev, Chair Pro Tem
Thomas Gibbs
Louis Weil
Mary Jo “MJ” Coveny
City Staff
Matthew Schneider, Community Development Director
Anthony Viera, Deputy Community Development Director
Bill Rodrigues, Planning Manager
Wendy Jung, Principal Planner

CONSULTANT TEAM
John Kaliski Architects (JKA)
for
De Novo Planning Group
16 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION4

1.1 Intent and Purpose5

1.2 Applicability and Approval Process5

1.3 Document User Guide7

1.4 Form Group Style Guide8

1.5 Typical Document Checklist/Layout 12

1.6 Key Terms 13
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS 21
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS 22

2.1 Site 22

2.2 Landscaping 24

2.3 Massing and Privacy 25
FORM GROUP STANDARDS 27
FORM GROUP A STANDARDS 28
3A.1 Roofs 28
3A.2 Walls 30
3A.3 Exterior Openings 31
3A.4 Entry Elements 33
3A.5 Building Elements and Details 35
3A.6 Building Colors 37
FORM GROUP B STANDARDS 38
3B.1 Roofs 38
3B.2 Walls 39
3B.3 Exterior Openings 40
3B.4 Entry Elements 42
3B.5 Building Elements and Details 44
3B.6 Building Colors 47
FORM GROUP C STANDARDS 49
3C.1 Roofs 49
3C.2 Walls 50
3C.3 Exterior Openings 51
3C.4 Entry Elements 53
3C.5 Building Elements and Details 54
3C.6 Building Colors 57
FORM GROUP D STANDARDS 58
3D.1 Roofs 58
3D.2 Walls 60
3D.3 Exterior Openings 61
3D.4 Entry Elements 63
3D.5 Building Elements and Details 65
3D.6 Building Colors 67
17 T O C
Chapter 1

1.1 Intent and Purpose

1.2 Applicability and Approval Process

1.3 Document User Guide

1.4 Form Group Style Guide

1.5 Typical Document Checklist/Layout

1.6 Key Terms

INTRODUCTION
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The City of Laguna Beach single-family neighborhoods are eclectic—not only does no architectural style overwhelmingly characterize any particular neighborhood, the City’s character is a result of a non-rigorous, often hybrid use of architectural styles. Traditionally, Laguna Beach has relied on a combination of design guidelines, Zoning Code development standards, and discretionary Design Review by decision-makers to regulate the built-form character of its communities.

This document is a primary design reference and tool for applicants seeking a more streamlined and ministerial approval process for new single-family and two-family developments.1 You may opt into a discretionary Design
Review process if these standards do not fit with your project goals. The design standards in this document are measurable, objective, and quantifiable criteria that establish the design requirements for by-right approval while helping to ensure a streamlined and consistent review and approval process by City staff in single-family zones. Use of the design standards by applicants as they plan and design single-family and two-family developments will also foster a consistently applicable design quality that reflects Laguna Beach’s eclectic character.

1.2 APPLICABILITY AND APPROVAL PROCESS
This document only applies to single-family and two-family housing developments.2 The design standards in this document do not apply to multi-family developments,3
mixed-use developments, accessory dwelling units, or nonresidential developments. Figure 1: Applicability Map highlights the Laguna Beach single-family zones and projects permitted under Senate Bill 9: California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act.

Projects that can prove compliance with the standards of this document and compliance with the Laguna Beach Municipal Code (“LBMC”), including Chapter 25.134
shall be approved without Design Review.1 The standards do not supplant any private CC&R/HOA requirements and properties subject to such private mechanisms are fully subject to those separate processes. CAL FIRE has designated areas of Laguna Beach as a very high fire hazard severity zone, therefore in the event of a conflict between the standards and the fire code the more restrictive standard shall take precedence. Single-family or two-family projects that do not comply with the standards in this document may either 1) receive an explanation from City staff regarding the non-compliance, revise the building design to be in compliance, and resubmit their application for approval; 2) choose the established discretionary Design Review process with the Design Review Board or Planning Commission for project approval; or 3) withdraw their application.

Any expansion, modification, update, or removal of the design standards contained in this document shall be determined solely by the City Council.
1 The City is located in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit may still be required in accordance with Chapter 25.07 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code (“LBMC”).
2 A single- or two-family housing development may include one or more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and/or junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), subject to California ADU law and any applicable limitations under SB 9. However, ADUs and JADUs are not subject to the standards in this document. 3 A multifamily development consists of three or more primary dwelling units, not including any accessory dwelling units. 4 In accordance with LBMC Chapter 25.13, new primary dwelling units that do not exceed a height of 15 feet and a single story, with greater setbacks than those required by the underlying zone as specified, and otherwise complying with all applicable objective development standards in the Zoning Code, are exempt from design review. Note that there may be other triggers for design review, such as grading outside of the building footprint, new swimming pools and spas, and elevated decks or terraces more than three feet above grade.

1.1 INTENT AND PURPOSE
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T O C
Coast Hwy
First Ave
Monterey St
Del Mar Ave
Avenue W
Catalina St
Bluebird Canyon Dr
Temple Hills Dr
Park Ave
Hillcrest Dr
Jasmine St
High Dr
Park Ave
Alta Laguna Bl
Laguna Canyon Rd
mile
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R/HP
Residential Hillside Protection Zone
R-1
Residential Low Density Zone
STP
Sarah Thurston Park Specific Plan
VC
Village Community Zone
TAB
Three Arch Bay Zone
LAG
Lagunita Zone
ABHSP
Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan
DCSP
Diamond Crestview Specific Plan
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1.3 DOCUMENT USER GUIDE
Prior to the use of this document, applicants should
familiarize themselves with the goals and policies for
new single-family and two-family development in the
General Plan and ensure compliance with any objective
design, development, and subdivision standards within
the City of Laguna Beach Municipal Code, in addition
to the City’s Coastal Development Permit regulations
(LBMC Chapter 25.07). In the event of a conflict between the design standards in this document and the objective standards in the Municipal Code, the more restrictive
standard shall take precedence.

The design standards provided in subsequent chapters
of this document are organized in two categories,
“General Design Standards” and “Form Group Design
Standards.”
The General Design Standards, found in Chapter 2 of this document, apply to all applicable single-family and twofamily developments regardless of architectural style.

Split into three sections, 2.1. Site, 2.2. Landscaping, and

2.3. Massing and Privacy, the General Design Standards
intend to enhance the pedestrian experience of projects by prioritizing the orientation of buildings towards
streets, providing pathways that connect rights-of-way
to project entries, and promoting a diversity of plants.

Modulation requirements aim to avoid box-like forms
and promote 360-degree design and architectural
continuity between primary and accessory structures,
and standards identify options for window and door
placement to maximize privacy.

The Form Group Design Standards, found in the
chapters following the General Design Standards,
strive to capture the wide variety of architectural styles present in Laguna Beach through four different stylistic frameworks, consistent with characteristic elements. An applicant must select one Form Group and comply with
all of the standards in that chapter. Form Groups cannot be mixed and matched. Each Form Group chapter
provides distinct design standards defining roofs, walls, exterior openings, building details, and a building color palette.

Form
Group B
Form
Group C
Form
Group D
Form
Group A
Familiarize yourself with the intent and purpose
of this document and determine the building use
of the proposed project, as projects with uses
other than single-family or two-family are not
applicable. Before continuing to other chapters,
review Chapter 1.6: Key Terms.

Comply with Chapter 2: General Design Standards
and complete the correlated Applicant Checklist
to confirm compliance with the design criteria.

Select one Form Group and comply with the
standards in Chapter 3: Form Group Design
Standards associated with the selected Form
Group. Complete the correlated Applicant Checklist
to confirm compliance with the design criteria.

Single-Family
Chapter 2
General Design Standards
Chapter 3:

Form Group Design Standards &
Compliance Checklist
Two-Family

1. REVIEW CHAPTER 1

2. COMPLY WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

3. SELECT A FORM GROUP TO COMPLY WITH

HOW TO USE THIS

DOCUMENT
T O C
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Form Group A
Arts and Crafts, Shingle, and Bungalow Style Characteristics Form Group A is based upon the composite of Arts and Crafts, Shingle, and Bungalow style homes seen throughout older Laguna Beach neighborhoods. Roof forms range from gentle to more steeply sloped gabled, side-gabled, and cross gabled forms, with some featuring hipped roofs. Uncharacteristic of this form group are flat roofs. Roof surfaces usually utilize three-dimensional architectural asphalt shingles. Eaves and rakes are deep and articulated by rafters and brackets. Building bulk is broken down by a collage of minor massing components including use of varied roof ridge heights, and smaller asymmetrical masses such as attached porches, verandas, and bay windows. Entry porches are common, sometimes stretching across almost an entire facade, and feature wood, stone, or rough stucco columns and piers. Individual windows are vertically oriented, though often ganged to realize horizontal expression across elevations. Entry doors are paneled and typically glazed, some with vertical sidelights. Both windows and doors are set on facade surfaces complemented with large and small trim details at headers, jambs, sills, and aprons. The overall character of these structures is predominantly delineated by their vertical surfacing, natural and painted wood or composite fiber cement wood. Building elevations are clad with all manner and combinations of vertical and horizontal siding, shingles, and board and battens. Accent colors at trim clearly contrast with the natural or painted surfaces. More fanciful homes in this group feature trellises, brick and rubble chimneys, towers, and rubble-work at building, column, and pier bases. Use of this latter material is often seen to extend to retaining, garden, and perimeter walls.

1.4 FORM GROUP STYLE GUIDE
Steeply sloped
cross-gabled
roof
Rafter tails
Wood
shingles
Ganged vertical
windows
Glazed entry
door
Stone chimney
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Form Group B
Southern California Spanish Revival and Mediterranean Style Characteristics Form Group B incorporates the full range of Southern California Spanish Revival and Mediterranean traditions in Laguna Beach. These projects feature a variety of roof forms including low-pitched gabled, hipped, and cross-gabled roofs clad with terracotta clay tiles, as well as flat roofs with extended parapets capped by stucco coping, tiles, or coping ledges. Light colored stucco walls are paired with accent colors at windows and openings and include the use of half-round arches. Facades may include larger focal windows ornamented with arches, cast stone surrounds at openings, and decorative window grills that divide the glazing. Recessed openings establish shadowing. Porches take the form of arcades and galleries, sometimes defined by arched bays. Structures are further defined with minor masses at entries or key living areas, offsetting of building planes, and massing accent elements such as round, square, or polygonal tower elements with pyramidal or gabled roofs placed at entries or at building corners.

Red terracotta clay
barrel roof tiles Chimney Gable vents
Arched entry
Minor mass Low- to moderatelypitched rooflines
Little to no roof
overhang
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Shingle roof
Flat rectangular
window
Wooden door Leaded window
Form Group C
Tudor, English Cottage, French Cottage, Norman, Storybook Style Influences Form Group C is based upon an appreciation of the many examples of Tudor, English Cottage, French Cottage, Norman, Storybook and the like residences seen in Laguna Beach. These dwellings are characterized by whimsical, informal, and asymmetrical massing featuring steeper pitched roofs, often with hips and multiple ridgelines, and often complemented by conical and pyramidal tower and dormer skyline accents. The overall bulk of structures is broken down by collaging onto major volumes smaller building expressions including projecting and gabled minor masses, bay and oriel windows, porches, entry canopies, turrets, and chimneys. Openings are set flat onto wall surfaces but expressed by flat or decorative trim at headers, jambs, and sills. Individual windows, sometimes with transoms, are vertically proportioned, and divided, including at times with lattice or diamond patterning. The widest range of materials, singly and in combination, are featured including wood, composite, and slate shingles at roofs.

Exterior walls feature a dominant material such as smooth and rough stucco, horizontal siding, or shingles, sometimes complimented by a secondary material such as brick or cobble on a feature such as a chimney. In almost all cases, a further decorative articulation of the main surface material is utilized through incorporation of half-timbering, or decorative shingles, or use of quoins or cast stone at feature points such as entries or building corners. These decorative accents, whether patterned masonry or stone at a chimney, or projecting bay windows, half-timbering, or the repetition of minor gables beneath major roof shapes, establish the intricate and informal quality of these residences.

Cross-gabled
roof
Chimney
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Horizontal
siding
Outdoor
terrace
Entry porch
Low-pitched
roofline
Cross-gabled
roof
Large
windows
Form Group D
Ranch, Minimal Traditional, Mid-20th-Century, and Contemporary Style Characteristics Form Group D is influenced by the presence of mid- to late-20th Century and Contemporary architectural expressions seen throughout Laguna Beach including Ranch, Minimal Traditional, and Mid-Century styles as well as more recent styles and completed designs. This Group is often characterized, particularly on smaller houses, by low-pitched roof lines, sometimes establishing broad overhangs and deep soffits hovering over entries or outdoor terraces. Windows and openings are larger in scale, floor to ceiling in some cases. These buildings, more often than the designs of the other form groups, emphasize indoor-outdoor living and transparency between the inside and outside. A wide range of materials, from vertical and horizontal siding to stucco and stone are seen on these structures. While overall wall surfaces are flatly rendered, almost always present is a feature, such as a deep overhang, the use of a secondary accent material, a feature window or bay at a prime living space, a corner window, or brightly colored entry door, that establishes the quality of these homes.
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Applicant Checklist:

Applicants shall use this Checklist and indicate compliance with all design standards in Chapter 2 and all design
standards in the selected Form Group in Chapter 3. Under “Sheet Number,” the applicant must indicate on what
project sheet the information pertaining to the standard can be found. If a standard does not apply to the project (i.e. standards for surface parking when the proposed project has a garage), the applicant may check “Not Applicable” (N/A).

1.5 TYPICAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST/LAYOUT
Design Standard
Form Group and
Section Title
Table of Contents
Button
Precedent
Imagery
Additional Applicant Selection:

Some standards in this document are written to provide design flexibility, asking applicants to select from a list of options in order to achieve compliance. Applicants must indicate their selection(s) in this area when additional selection is requested.

City Reviewer Checklist:

Upon receiving an applicant’s submittal package,
inclusive of the checklists, the City shall utilize
the same checklists to confirm compliance with
the design standards.
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A
Apron. A piece of decorative
trim installed horizontally on
the wall directly beneath the
window sill.

Arcade. A pedestrian
walkway delineated by
vertical structural members
supporting a roof, which
provides shade, accessible
through large openings
at either end and along
the length of the walkway.

Openings extend to the
ground and are separated
only by structural members
allowing for access and
views from the interior to
the exterior and vice versa.

Awning. A canopy, typically
over windows and doors, that
shelters people or things
from the rain or sun.

B
Ballast. Heavy material
used to stabilize structures
against wind uplift,
particularly in roofing
systems.

Barge board. A board
fastened to each projecting
gable of a roof to give it
strength and protection, and
to conceal the otherwise
exposed end grain of the
horizontal timbers or purlins
of the roof.

Batter. A structure that
tapers inward as it rises,
meaning it is thicker at the
base than at the top.

Board and batten. Vertical
siding wall treatment using
wide boards and narrow
strips (battens) to cover
joints.

Bracket. A structural or
decorative element that
projects from a wall,
usually to carry weight and
sometimes to strengthen an
angle.

C
Cast stone. A refined artificial
stone, typically a form of
precast concrete, used as a
building material to simulate
natural-cut masonry.

Chimney pot. A pipe installed
atop a chimney stack to
increase height, improve
draught for efficiency, and
protect against rain and
debris.

Chimney cap or hood. A
protective cover installed
on top of a chimney flue
to prevent water damage,
animal intrusion, and debris
buildup.

Chimney, crown. An
articulation at the visual
edge of the top of a chimney
Column, H-column. A column
with an H-shaped crosssection.

Column, I-beam. A column
with an I-shaped crosssection.

Column, square. A column
with a square cross-section.

1.6 KEY TERMS
The following definitions are for specialized terms used in this document. This section is supplemental to Chapter

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Concrete, board-formed.

A construction technique
where concrete is poured
into wooden forms, leaving
a lasting, textured grain
pattern on the surface.

Concrete, salt finished. A
decorative technique created
by pressing coarse rock salt
into freshly poured, wet
concrete, then washing it
away after setting to leave a
speckled, pitted texture.

Concrete, scored or stamped.

A decorative technique
involving cutting shallow,
1/16 to 1/4-inch deep,
grooves into hardened
concrete to create patterns
like tiles, diamonds, or lines.

Concrete, textured. A
decorative or functional
finish, such as stamped,
stenciled, exposed aggregate,
applied to concrete surfaces
to improve traction,
durability, and at times mimic
natural materials.

Cornice. A decorative,
projecting molding that
crowns the top of a building,
wall, or chimney, typically
located below the roofline.

D
Door leaf. The largest panel
of a door, attached to a door
frame by hinges, and swings
open and closed.

Dormer. A projecting
structure built out from
a sloping roof, usually
housing a vertical window or
ventilating louver.

E
Eave. The junction of the
lower edge of a sloped roof
and the wall of a building,
running parallel to the
ground plane.

F
Face stone. The exterior
surface or visible portion of
natural stone, specifically
denoting the exposed part
of a stone that has been cut,
dressed, or finished to meet
aesthetic and functional
requirements.

Fully shielded. Exterior
lighting units designed with
a solid, opaque top and side
barriers that direct light
exclusively downward.

G
Grille. Decorative bars
inserted within window
frame or attached on the
outside of a window.

H
Half-timbering. Strips of
wood on top of stucco siding.

Once part of construction,
now mainly ornamental.

Head. The top, horizontal
member of a window frame.

HEX color. A six-digit
alphanumeric code that
specifies a color based on its
intensity of red, green, and
blue.

J
Jamb. The vertical or
horizontal frame component
that forms the outer
perimeter of a window unit.

See ‘Head.’
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K
Knee brace. See ‘Bracket.’
L
Lap siding. Exterior cladding
where horizontal boards
overlap to shed watter
efficiently.

Lighting, bistro. See ‘Lighting,
string,’
Lighting, festoon. See
‘Lighting, string,’
Lighting, string. A series of
small, often decorative, light
bulbs connected along a
flexible wire, cable, or string.

Low E coating.

A microscopically thin,
transparent layer of metal
oxide applied to window
glass that reflects infrared
heat while allowing visible
light to pass through.

Lumen. The SI unit of
luminous flux, equal to the
amount of light emitted
per second in a unit solid
angle of one steradian from
a uniform source of one
candela.

M
Major massing. The primary,
dominant volumes or the
main body of a building.

Metal. Any of a class of
substances characterized by
high electrical and thermal
conductivity as well as by
malleability, ductility, and
high reflectivity of light.

Examples of metals and
finishes include aluminum,
bronze, copper, and steel.

Mild steel. A widely used
metal defined by a low
carbon content of about

0.05% to 0.25%.

Minor massing. The
secondary, subordinate
volumes or smaller building
elements that are attached
to or set within the main
body of a building, often used
to add articulation, depth,
and rhythm to a building
facade.

Mullion. A vertical, structural
member that divides a large
window opening into smaller,
individual glass panes or
units.

Muntin. Thin strips that
divide a single window sash
into smaller planes.

O
Opening, arched. A curved or
rounded top.

Opening, pointed arch.

Two arcs meeting at a central
apex to create a distinctive
“pointy” look.

Opening, segmental arch. A
structural arch composed of
a circular arc that is less than
a semicircle.

Overhang. A protruding
structure off of a building
facade that may provide
protection for lower levels.

P
Porch. An exterior covered
approach or vestibule to a
doorway.

Porte-cochere. A covered
entrance large enough for
vehicles to pass through,
typically opening into a
courtyard.

R
Rafter tail. Structural or
decorate ends of roof rafters
that extend beyond the
exterior walls, creating a
distinctively styled, exposed
eave or overhang.

Rafter. A series of sloped
structural beams that extend
from the ridge or hip of a
roof down to the wall plane.

Rail. The top and bottom
parts of a window sash.
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Rake. The junction of the
lower edge of a sloped roof
and the wall of a building,
following the slope of the
roof.

Recess. A set-back area or
indentation within a wall or
building facade, typically at
doors and windows.

River rock. Smooth and
rounded stones that have
been polished by the
constant movement of water
in rivers and streams.

Roof ridge. The highest
horizontal lines on a roof
where two sloping planes
meet at the top of a
structure.

Roof, clipped-gabled. A
traditional gable roof with a
small hip section at the peak.

Roof, conical. A cone-shaped,
often circular-based, roof
structure that tapers to a
single point.

Roof, cross-gabled.

The intersection of two or
more gable rooflines, usually
positioned perpendicular
to one another at a ninetydegree angle.

Roof, cross-hipped.

The connection of two or
more hip roof sections
at perpendicular angles,
typically creating an L- or
T-shaped structure.

Roof, flat. The angle of a
roof is sloped less than 15
degrees.

Roof, front-gabled.

A gable roof, where the
triangular gable end faces
the street.

Roof, gable. A triangularshaped roof design featuring
two sloping sides that meet
at a central ridge, forming a
peak.

Roof, hexagonal. A six-sided
roof structure where six
sloping panels meet at a
central peak.

Roof, hip. A triangular-shaped
roof design featuring four
sloping sides that meet at a
top ridge.

Roof, shed. A single-sloped
roof surface.

S
Sash. The movable or fixed
framework that holds the
glazing within a window
structure.

Shingle, composite. A highperformance material made
from recycled polymers,
plastics, and rubber to mimic
slate or cedar shake.

Shingle, dimensional.

Roofing material featuring a
layered design that mimics
cedar shake or slate.
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Shutter. A solid and stable
window covering, consisting
of a frame with horizontal
slats, solid panels, or fabric.

Side casing. The vertical trim
molding that covers the gap
between the window frame
and the wall to provide a
finished, decorative edge.

Sidelite, full glass. A narrow,
stationary vertical window
panel positioned on one
or both sides of an entry
door, featuring a single,
uninterrupted pane of glass.

Sidelite, half glass. A narrow,
stationary vertical window
panel positioned on one or
both sides of an entry door,
featuring glass only on the
top half of the panel.

Sidelite, vision glass. A
narrow, stationary vertical
window panel positioned
on one or both sides of an
entry door, featuring small to
medium framed glass inserts.

Sill. A ledge forming the
bottom part of a window.

Simulated sticking
Decorative grids applied
to the exterior and interior
surfaces of a single, large
pane of glass to mimic the
appearance of traditional,
individual window panes
Single-ply roofing.

A flexible, lightweight
membrane applied in a
single layer, commonly
used on low-slope or flat
commercial roofs.

Slate tile roofing.

Natural stone roofing
material.

Standard seam metal
roofing. Roofing system
featuring vertical panels
with concealed fasteners to
prevent leaks and allow for
thermal expansion.

Stile. A vertical side member
of a window sash or frame.

Stucco, 16/20 Heavy Sand
Float finish. A textured stucco
application using coarse
sand (16/20 mesh) to create
a bold, gritty, and uniform
sandpaper-like appearance.

Stucco, 16/20 Medium Sand
Float finish. Stucco texture
created using a 16/20
aggregate blend (a mix of
16 and 20 mesh sand) and a
sponge float.

Stucco, 20/30 Fine Sand
Float finish. A premium,
uniform, and slightly textured
stucco finish characterized
by a tight, consistent
appearance created with fine,
20/30 graded aggregate.

Stucco, Briar finish. A
textured appearance stucco
characterized by random,
intersecting lines, often
created using a specialized
trowel technique.

Stucco, Cat Face finish.

A decorative stucco texture
characterized by a largely
smooth, troweled surface
broken up by random,
sporadic patches of
rough, textured base coat
resembling “cat faces.”
Stucco, Combed finish. A
decorative texture created
by dragging a toothed
tool through the wet, thick
topcoat of stucco to produce
a series of parallel, raised
lines or grooves.
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Stucco, English finish.

A traditional, hand-applied
stucco texture characterized
by a rustic, old-world
appearance featuring
wide, overlapping, and
intermingled indentations.

Stucco, Fine Sand Float finish.

Stucco texture characterized
by uniformly sized sand
aggregate to achieve a tight,
minimally textured look.

Stucco, Glacier finish.

A warm white or off-white
color, often utilized as an
integrated color finish coat
to stucco to provide a clean,
modern, or Mediterranean
look.

Stucco, Heavy Dash finish.

A highly textured, rough
exterior plaster application
achieved by spraying a thick,
cementitious mixture using
a hopper gun or pressure
sprayer.

Stucco, Heavy Lace finish.

A decorative, hand-applied
stucco texture characterized
by dense, overlapping “blobs,”
peaks, and valleys that create
a complex, porous pattern
resembling thick lace.

Stucco, Knockdown Dash
finish. A textured exterior
coating created by spraying
a wet, soupy stucco mix onto
a wall to create a rough,
“dashed” texture, which is
then flattened or “knocked
down” with a trowel.

Stucco, Light Dash finish.

A textured exterior coating
applied by spraying or handthrowing a cementitious
mixture onto a wet base coat,
resulting in a moderately
rough, pebbled appearance.

Stucco, Light Lace finish.

A durable stucco texture
featuring a delicate, cloudy,
or “skip-trowel” pattern that
creates moderate texture to
hide imperfections.

Stucco, Medium Dash
finish. A textured stucco
coating characterized by
a moderately rough, gritty,
and bumpy surface, often
described as having small,
evenly distributed, or dense
peaks.

Stucco, Monterey finish.

A heavy-texture stucco
application characterized
by an often two-coat, handtroweled application that
creates a rustic appearance.

Stucco, Sand/float 20/30
finish. A textured stucco
application using a 20/30
mesh sand aggregate to
produce a fine-to-medium
grit sandpaper appearance.

Stucco, Santa Barbara or
Mission finish. A stucco
coating characterized by
a very smooth, semi-fine,
and slightly variegated
(mottled) texture that mimics
traditional, historic adobe
buildings.

Stucco, Smooth finish. A
stucco coating characterized
by a flat, modern, and sleek
appearance with no visible
grain.

Stucco, Spanish finish.

A traditional stucco texture
characterized by a mottled,
semi-smooth appearance
with subtle, raised “islands”
or “clouds” of texture.
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Stucco, Trowel Sweep finish.

A decorative texture created
by applying a top coat of
stucco and using a steel
trowel in rapid, fan-shaped
strokes.

Stucco, Tunnel Dash finish. A
highly textured, rustic stucco
application characterized
by a heavy, dripping, and
gravity-defying, bumpy
appearance.

Stucco, Wet Groove Plaster
finish. A decorative stucco
technique that involves
cutting or raking joints into
the final, wet layer of cement
mortar to create a textured,
block-like appearance, similar
to tiled or ashlar stone walls.

Synthetic shake roofing. A
modern, high-performance
roofing material engineered
to replicate the authentic,
hand-split look of natural
cedar shakes, but made from
blends of rubber, plastic, and
polymers.

T
Terracotta tile, straight
barrel. Tiles that are roughly
consistent in width from
top to bottom, creating a
more consistent and uniform
roofing aesthetic.

Terracotta tile, tapered
barrel. Tiles that are wider at
one end and narrower at the
other, creating a more rustic,
varied appearance.

Tower element. A structural
part of a larger building that
is higher in proportion to its
lateral dimensions.

Trellis. Freestanding or
attached vertical structure
with posts, supporting a
semi-open, slatted roof
structure.

True divide. A traditional
window design featuring
multiple individual glass
panes separated by a grid of
muntins, rather than a single
sheet of glass.

Veneer stone. A lightweight,
thin layer of natural or
manufactured stone used
as a decorative facing on
exterior walls, offering the
aesthetic appeal of fullthickness stone but more
affordable and easier to
install.

Wall vent. Functional and/
or aesthetic openings that
facilitate continuous airflow
and prevent moisture
buildup.

Window, awning. A type of
window hinged at the top,
designed to open outward
from the bottom.

Window, bay. A window built
to project outward from an
outside wall.

Window, casement. A window
with hinges on the side that
opens outward or inward like
a door.

Window, corner expression.

A window that goes around a
corner.

Window, double-hung.

A window featuring two
operable sashes that slide
vertically up and down
within the frame.

Window, fixed. A nonoperable window designed
to remain stationary.
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Window, ganged casement.

Two or more individual
casement windows are
joined together, side-byside, within a single, unified structural frame.

Window, ganged. Two or
more individual window
units joined together sideby-side or stacked vertically to function as a single, larger
unit.

Window, hopper. A singlesash window hinged at the
bottom that tilts inward from
the top.

Window, oriel. A form of bay
window that projects from
an upper story, supported by
brackets and corbels rather
than rising from the ground.

Window, picture.A typically
fixed window, with or without
muntins and divides, that
provides an unobstructed
view of the outdoors.

Window, single-hung. A
window where only the
bottom sash moves up and
down for ventilation, while
the top sash remains fixed in
place.

Window, sliding. A window
that opens horizontally by
gliding on tracks at the top
and bottom of the frame.

Window, transom. A window
set above the transom of a
door.

Wingwall. A parallel
structural extension to an
existing wall.
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GENERAL DESIGN

STANDARDS

2.1 Site

2.2 Landscaping

2.3 Massing and Privacy
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22 2.1.1 Publicly visible gate or door. At least one project entry, either a gate or front door, shall be directly visible from the public right of way.

2.1 SITE

GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

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To demonstrate compliance with the design
standards, project applicants must fill out the
Applicant Information form to the right and the
Applicant Checklist for all standards in this chapter
by checking “compliant” or “not applicable” as
appropriate and indicating the project sheet number
that the information pertaining to the standard
can be found. This chapter shall be included in
the application submittal package. If the applicant
requires additional space to further explain or
illustrate compliance to a standard, attachments
may also be submitted along with the Checklist. For
more information on the checklists and City review,
see Chapter 1: Introduction.

The General Design Standards apply to all single-family and two-family developments regardless of Form Group.
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A gate connected to the public right-of-way provides entry to the single-family home.

See standard 2.1.1.

2.1.2 On-site pedestrian pathway. All project entries, either a gate or front door, shall be served by a continuous pathway at least three feet wide extending from the public right-of-way.

2.1.3 Garage access. Where an alley provides access to a residential lot, the garage shall be accessed from the alley.
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2.1.4 Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall utilize the following criteria:
• Each exterior lighting fixture shall not emit more than 1,000 lumens and shall be fully shielded, with all light directed downward. • Notwithstanding the requirements of standard 2.1.4.a, the following light fixtures with visible light sources are allowed.
• A maximum of two light fixtures with visible light sources not exceeding 750 lumens and placed a maximum of seven feet above the adjacent finished surface shall be allowed on the total of all exterior walls that are oriented in the same direction. • Bistro, festoon, or string lighting where no individual lamp emits more than 50 lumens and the lumen density of the string is no greater than 25 lumens per foot.
• Directional light fixtures used for facade illumination which are shielded and aimed to hit their target.
• Security lighting that exceeds the lumen levels and light source visibility otherwise allowed by this Section shall be by fully shielded fixtures, activated by motion detection, and automatically turn off no more than five minutes after activity is no longer detected. • No lighting or lighting fixture shall be more than 10 feet above grade. • No more than two exterior light fixtures with visible light sources are permitted for each wall or building elevation, with a maximum of eight total fixtures allowed on a lot or parcel.

Exterior lights are fully shielded and no more than 10 feet above grade. See standard

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2.2.1 Invasive species. Invasive species identified by the California Invasive Plant Council are prohibited.

2.2.2 Shrub and perennial groundcover. Provide shrub and/or perennial groundcover in required landscape areas, with no more than 35 percent comprising the same species.

2.2.3 Inorganic groundcover. A maximum of 20 percent of all required frontages adjoining public streets and front yard setbacks, excluding driveways, sidewalks, and walkways, may be covered with gravel, cobble, or decomposed granite.

2.2 LANDSCAPING
Areas subject to Zone 0 requirements are exempt from the landscaping standards in this section.

A variety of shrubs and groundcover add diversity to the landscape. See standards 2.2.2 and 2.2.3.
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2.3.1 Building wall, maximum length. A straight and continuous building wall shall not exceed 30 feet in length without a horizontal offset in plan view that establishes, top to bottom of the wall, a minimum 18-inch offset for sites with less than 50 feet of street frontage and a minimum three-foot offset for sites with 50 feet or greater street frontage.

2.3.2 Skylights. With the exception of flat glass skylights with automatic night shades that constitute no more than five percent of the total roof area, all skylights, including dome skylights, are prohibited.

2.3.3 Architectural continuity, detached garages and accessory structures.

Detached garages and accessory structures shall be architecturally treated and meet the form group standards of the primary structure by implementing at least two of the following components:
a. Consistent use of roof forms and if sloped, roof materials and colors. b. Consistent use of facade materials.
c. Consistent use of exterior wall colors.

The detached garage uses the same roof slope, roof material, and vertical siding as the primary structure behind. See standard 2.3.3.

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2.3.5 Privacy. Windows and doors that have more than two square feet of glazing are located less than 12 feet from a side lot line and adjacent to a singlefamily use shall comply with at least one of the following standards:
a. All window sills are located at least five feet above the ground plane as measured directly below the window.
b. Opaque glazing utilizing specialty glass, glass block, or permanently affixed film is used at all openings less than five feet above grade. c. All windows and doors are positioned such that the vertical plane of the opening when projected horizontally shall be no closer than six feet to any glazed opening in such adjacent building.

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The window sills are at least five feet above the ground plane. See standard 2.3.5.

2.3.6 Side yard facing patios and terraces. All ground-level patios and terraces utilizing the side yard setback and adjacent to a single-family use shall be a minimum 12 feet in depth as measured from the side yard boundary line along the entire length of the patio or terrace.
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FORM GROUP

STANDARDS
3A Form Group A Standards
3B Form Group B Standards
3C Form Group C Standards
3D Form Group D Standards
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3A.1.1 Roofs, allowed types. Utilize at least one of the following roof types. All other roof types are prohibited:
a. Front-gabled.
b. Cross-gabled.
c. Hipped.
3A.1.2 Roof material. Provide one of the following roof materials:
a. Composite shingles and tiles that simulate shake, slate, and concrete.
b. Concrete tiles.
c. Metal roofing and standard seam metal roofing meeting the color standards of §3A.6.
d. Slate shingles.
e. Dimensional architectural asphalt shingles.
3A.1.3 Roof pitch. Roof pitches shall be a minimum 3:12 slope and a maximum 8:12 slope.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Name:

Email:

Proposed
Project Name:

Project
Address:

Project
APN(s):

Date:

Phone:

The following design standards are for single-family and two-family residential projects that have selected Form Group A. For more information on Form Group A, see Section 1.4: Form Group Style Guide.

To demonstrate compliance with the design
standards, project applicants must fill out the
Applicant Information form to the right and the
Applicant Checklist for all standards in this chapter
by checking “compliant” or “not applicable” as
appropriate and indicating the project sheet number
that the information pertaining to the standard
can be found. This chapter shall be included in
the application submittal package. If the applicant
requires additional space to further explain or
illustrate compliance to a standard, attachments
may also be submitted along with the Checklist. For
more information on the checklists and City review,
see Chapter 1: Introduction.

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3A.1.4 Roof rake. Roof rakes shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Measured from the main roof form to the exterior wall, rakes shall horizontally project a minimum of 18 inches to a maximum of three feet.
• Measured from the dormer to the exterior wall, rakes shall horizontally project a minimum of eight inches and a maximum of 14 inches.
3A.1.5 Roof eave. Roof eaves shall comply with all of the following standards. • Measured from the main roof form, eaves shall horizontally project a minimum of two-and-a-half feet.
• At the dormer, eaves shall horizontally project a minimum of eight inches.

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3A.2.1 Exterior wall materials and finishes. Utilize any of the following materials for exterior walls. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
a. Wood or fiber cement board and batten, minimum 50 percent of the total elevation surface area.
b. Wood or fiber cement lap siding, minimum 50 percent of the total elevation surface area.
c. Wood or fiber cement shingle, minimum 50 percent of the total elevation surface area.
d. Natural finish stucco, or a pigmented and painted stucco utilizing one of the following finishes and a maximum 50 percent of the total elevation surface area.
i. 16/20 Medium Sand Float finish.
ii. 16/20 Heavy Sand Float finish.
iii. 20/30 Fine Sand Float finish.
iv. English finish.
v. Light Dash finish.
vi. Medium Dash finish.
vii.Heavy Dash finish.
viii. Tunnel Dash finish.
ix. Santa Barbara or Mission finish.
x. Smooth finish.
3A.2.2 Optional: additional wall material. If provided, additional wall materials shall not exceed 30 percent of each elevation surface area and be composed of one of the following. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
a. Concrete, painted per the requirements of §3A.6.
b. River rock.
c. Brick.
d. Cast stone.
e. Stone.
3A.2 WALLS
Stone is an additional wall material, highlighting the entrance. See standard 3A.2.2.

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3A.3.1 Exterior openings: percentage of wall. Exterior openings on all building walls with the same orientation, inclusive of doors and windows, shall be a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 35 percent of the total wall area. 3A.3 EXTERIOR OPENINGS
Window Surround Dimension
Apron 3 inches minimum
Head 3 inches minimum
Jamb 3 inches minimum
3A.3.2 Exterior openings types. Provide a minimum of three distinct exterior opening sizes, inclusive of doors and windows.
3A.3.3 Exterior opening shapes. Openings shall be rectangular or circular in shape. 3A.3.4 Exterior opening surrounds. Opening surrounds, when provided at the exterior edge of a window or door opening, shall comply with the dimensions per the table below:

Windows and doors do not exceed 35 percent of all building walls. See standard 3A.3.1. 3A.3.5 Exterior opening materials. With the exception of the front door, provide one of the following exterior opening materials with clear glazing:
a. Wood, pre-finished, stained, or painted per the color requirements of §3A.6.
b. Metal-clad wood, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3A.6.
c. Steel, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3A.6. d. Composite, acrylic, or fiberglass set a minimum of two inches inward from the adjacent exterior surface and finished per the color requirements of §3A.6.

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3A.3.6 Window types. Provide at least one and a maximum of two of the following window types:
a. Awning.
b. Casement.
c. Double-hung.
d. Fixed.
e. Ganged, with a maximum three windows either fixed all across, casement all across, or casement sandwiched by fixed.
f. Single-hung.
3A.3.7 Window recess. Not applicable.
3A.3.8 Window sashes, rails, and stiles. Window sashes, rails, and stiles shall be a minimum of two inches wide (jambs) or two inches high (sills or heads). 3A.3.9 Window muntins, mullions, and sticking. Window muntins, mullions, and sticking shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Provide muntins, mullions, or sticking to create true divides at all window sashes with a glazing area greater than one square foot in size, as well as at glazing at doors with a glazing area greater than one square foot in size. When a double-hung window, transom window, or ganged window is utilized, a divided window sash over an undivided window may be utilized.
• Window muntins, mullions, and sticking that divide window sash shall have a minimum ½-inch profile.
• Simulated, snap-on, and between glass muntins or sticking is prohibited.
3A.3.10 Door leaves. Provide no more than two contiguous door leaves. 3A.3.11 Door recess. Not applicable.
3A.3.12 Optional: transoms and sidelites. If provided, transom windows and/or sidelites shall comply with all of the following standards. • The maximum width of sidelites shall be half the width of the door.

Transom windows shall not extend beyond the door or sidelite edges, and shall not exceed 18 inches in height.
• Provide one of the following lite types.
i. Vision glass, with a minimum of three parts.
ii. Half glass, with a minimum of six parts.
iii. Full glass, with a minimum of four inches in width. 3A.3.13 Door location. Doors shall be placed a minimum 18 inches distant from a wall.

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3A.4 ENTRY ELEMENTS
3A.4.1 Entry element. Provide two of the following entry elements:
a. Street-facing entries placed either at grade or a maximum 18 inches above the adjacent finished grade shall comply with at least one of the following.
i. Recessed a minimum of two feet and a maximum of five feet from a building plane that faces a street.
ii. Framed by an arched or segmental arched opening(s). iii. Incorporated into a projecting minor mass that does not exceed the eave line by more than three feet or a tower element that does not exceed the otherwise allowed height limit.
b. An entry path no greater than four feet in width shall connect at least one street to the primary residential entry. Within ten feet of the entry, the path may exceed this width but shall not exceed in this area adjacent to the entry a width of more than eight feet. The entry path shall incorporate one or more of the following materials:
i. Colored or stamped concrete.
ii. Scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
iii. Concrete or stone pavers no larger than 30 inches by 30 inches.
iv. Brick used as a uniform or as an accent material.
c. Porches with columns and/or piers, comprising all of the following standards:
• Porches shall make up a maximum of 60 percent of the
primary frontage.
• Columns shall be one of the following shapes.

1. H-column.

2. I-beam.

3. Square.
• Columns shall be stone or wood that is stained or painted per the requirements in §3A.6, or a combination of both. d. Roof overhangs comprising all of the following standards:
• Overhangs shall provide a minimum horizontal projection of three feet.
• Overhangs may be supported by brackets.
e. Trellises, a minimum of three feet in depth, either stained, natural, or painted per the requirements in §3A.6.

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Casement and fixed windows. See standard 3A.3.6.
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3A.4.2 Fence and wall materials. Fences, walls, and guardrails facing streets or rightsof-way shall be constructed of the following materials or any combination of the following materials:
a. Wood, stained or painted per the requirements in §3A.6. b. Stucco or stucco plaster, integrally colored or painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
c. Stone, face stone, and/or veneer stone.
d. Brick utilizing a bond pattern, whether regular or irregular, inclusive of both stretchers and headers, or any of the following: chequered brickwork, corbelling, clinkers, herringbone brickwork, honeycomb brickwork, lacing courses of flint, cobble, pebble or stone, lap projections, rustication, soldier courses, toothing, and decorative bricks and tiles.

This porch, supported by square beams, highlights the building entrance. See standard 3A.4.1.

A stained wood fence faces the public right-of-way. See standard 3A.4.2.

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3A.5 BUILDING ELEMENTS AND DETAILS
3A.5.1 Building elements. If the following building elements are incorporated into a design, they shall meet the following criteria:
a. Chimneys that comply with all of the following standards:
• Chimneys shall utilize one of the following materials:

1. Brick, naturally fired.

2. River rock or rounded cobbles.

3. Stucco, finished and painted to match the same
color as the main residential structure.
• Chimneys shall incorporate one of the following elements:

1. Metal chimney cap, brushed finish, treated to
prevent reflectivity and glare, or painted to match
the requirements of standard §3A.6.

2. Chimney hood protecting the chimney opening.

3. Chimney ledge with the ledge projecting ¾-inch
minimum.

4. Chimney cornice.
b. Exterior stairs and ramps that connect the site and walkways to the interior floor level shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Exterior stair railings shall utilize one of the following materials:

1. Metal, pre-finished or painted per the requirements
of §3A.6.

2. Steel or wrought iron, pre-finished or painted per
the requirements of §3A.6.

3. Wood or cement fiber with a wood grain finish,
painted or stained per the requirements of §3A.6.
• Treads and risers shall be constructed of one or more of the following materials:

1. Brick.

2. Standard gray or colored concrete.

3. Pavers and tiles.

4. Stone.

5. Wood, painted or stained per the requirements of
§3A.6. or pre-finished composite wood to match
the requirements of §3A.6.

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3A.5.2 Building components and details. Buildings and structures shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following components and details:
a. Battered or sloping foundation.
b. Brackets and knee braces under ridge lines, eaves, and overhangs, either wood, plain, or decorative.
c. Decorative surrounds at openings utilizing wood or composite material that simulates wood.
d. Door, paneled, pre-finished, natural, or painted.
e. Dormers, gabled or shed.
f. Entry door that is either wood paneled, pre-finished, or natural, with glazing a minimum of one square foot in area and a minimum of one sidelite.
g. Porch supports utilizing columns above brick, river rock or cobble, or rough stone or masonry piers.
h. Rafters, rafter tails, or false rafters under eaves or projecting beyond eaves with plain or decorative tails.
i. Roof beams under roof ridges and rakes.
j. Roof planes, multiple.
k. Trellised porch, with a minimum five-foot depth trellis. l. Window garden boxes.
3A.5.3 Visible exterior lighting, shell and casing material. The shell and casing of exterior lighting fixtures with visible light sources shall utilize one of the following materials:
a. Steel or wrought iron, painted per the requirements of §3A.6. b. Copper or oil-rubbed bronze, naturally finished.
c. Wood, painted or stained per the requirements of §3A.6. d. Engineered polymer, painted per the requirements of §3A.6.

Gabled dormers and a river rock chimney with a chimney cap add additional detail to the building. See standards 3A.5.1 and 3A.5.2.

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3A.6 BUILDING COLORS
3A.6.1 Roof color. Roof colors and materials, when visible from a street, shall match one of the following:
#7494AA #B5545B #D6A373 #58331F #7698A4 #764E49
#789DBF #58331F #A9B397 #C2BCA8 #C7D0C2 #AAACA9
#FFFBF2 #BAC8C8 #E5D6B9 #C2AD9A #B2B7A3 #D5A97A
#EFE7DB #AEBAC6 #E2D0BA #AC836B #9C9D87 #94613D
#CAC5B8 #8597A0 #C9BBA3 #C19080 #8E8D71 #6B4E3E
#BAAF96 #707A80 #C8A979 #886E54 #8A8160 #63615E
#A19E91 #C09D77 #405554 #5E6A57 #6C6A57 #51626C
#A98C71 #3F4740 #425940
#386067 #32373A #373939 #41332F #47423A #A19E91
#6C6A57 #3F4740 #C09D77 #A98C71 #886E54 #FFFBF2
#EFE7DB #E5D6B9 #E2D0BA #C9BBA3 #C8A979
#6F767C #916856 #716C69 #A1897C
3A.6.2 Deck railings, porch railings, and exterior stair and ramp railings. Select one color per the palette below for balcony railings, porch railings, and exterior stair railings.
3A.6.3 Form Group A colors. A maximum of four colors may be utilized for primary walls, accent materials, windows, doors, gutters, trellises, porch columns, exterior lighting, exterior stair treads and risers, chimneys, and rafter tails, from the palette below.

The following colors are annotated with a HEX color code. Applicants shall use the HEX color code to identify the paint name and number from their chosen paint manufacturer that most similarly matches each of the selected colors in this section.

Paint manufacturers can match colors to a provided HEX color code. Confirmation of a paint color match with a provided HEX code shall be approved by the Community Development Director or their designee.
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38 3B.1.1 Roofs, allowed types. Utilize at least one of the following roof types. All other roof types are prohibited.
a. Gabled.
b. Cross-gabled.
c. Hipped.
d. Cross-hipped.
e. Flat, not to exceed 20 percent of the total roof area. 3B.1.2 Roof material. Provide one of the following materials for pitched roofs. Flat roofs shall be built-up or hot-mop roofing.
a. Spanish, Pantile, Mission, or Roman terracotta tile; straight or tapered barrel.
b. Plain concrete tile.
3B.1.3 Roof pitch. Roof pitches shall be a minimum 2:12 slope and a maximum 4:12 slope.
3B.1.4 Optional: roof rake. If provided, roof rakes shall be a maximum of 12 inches in height and horizontally project no more than six inches inclusive of the rake tile.
3B.1.5 Optional: roof eave. If provided, eaves shall horizontally project a minimum of six inches and a maximum of 12 inches, measured from the edge of the exterior wall to the edge of the eave.

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3B.1 ROOFS
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that the information pertaining to the standard
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3B.2.1 Exterior wall materials and finishes. Exterior walls shall be a natural finish stucco or a pigmented and painted stucco utilizing one of the following finishes:
a. Cat Face finish.
b. English finish.
c. Fine Sand Float finish.
d. Glacier finish.
e. Light Dash finish.
f. Medium Dash finish.
g. Heavy Dash finish.
h. Medium Sand Float finish.
i. Monterey finish.
j. Sand/float 20/30 finish.
k. Santa Barbara finish.
l. Spanish finish.
m. Smooth finish.
n. Trowel Sweep finish.
o. Tunnel Dash finish.
3B.2.2 Optional: secondary wall material. If provided, secondary wall materials shall not exceed 10 percent of each elevation surface area and be composed of one of the following. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
a. Board and batten fiber cement or wood siding.
b. Cast stone.
c. Matte or non-glossy ceramic, decorative, porcelain, or terracotta tiles.
d. Stone.
3B.2 WALLS
A gabled roof with terracotta tile. See standards 3B.1.1 and 3B.1.2.

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3B.3 EXTERIOR OPENINGS
3B.3.1 Exterior openings: percentage of wall. Exterior openings on building walls with the same orientation, inclusive of doors and windows, shall be a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 30 percent.
3B.3.2 Exterior opening types. Provide a minimum of two exterior opening sizes, inclusive of doors and windows.
3B.3.3 Exterior opening shapes. Openings shall be rectangular, square, segmental arch, and/or round arch in shape.

Window Surround Dimension
Apron 3 inches minimum
Head 3 inches minimum
Jamb 3 inches minimum
3B.3.4 Exterior opening surrounds. Opening surrounds, when provided at the exterior, shall comply with the dimensions per the table below. 3B.3.5 Exterior opening materials. With the exception of the front door, provide one of the following exterior opening materials:
a. Wood, pre-finished, stained, or painted per the color requirements of §3B.6.
b. Metal-clad wood, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3B.6.
c. Steel, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3B.6. d. Composite, acrylic, or fiberglass set a minimum of two inches inward from the adjacent exterior surface and finished per the color requirements of §3B.6.

Double-hung window. See standard 3B.3.6.

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3B.3.6 Window types. Provide at least one and a maximum of two of the following window types:
a. Casement.
b. Double-hung.
c. Fixed.
d. Ganged casement or double-hung windows.

If casement windows are utilized, double-hung windows are prohibited. If double hung windows are utilized, casement windows are prohibited. 3B.3.7 Optional: window recess. Windows shall be recessed at the sill, jamb, and header of the window a minimum of two inches from the adjoining surface.

Window sills, decorative surrounds at openings established by cast stone or plaster are permitted to establish the recess but shall surround all sides of the window.
3B.3.8 Window sashes, rails, and stiles. Window sashes, rails, and stiles shall be a minimum of two inches wide (jambs) or two inches high (sills or heads). 3B.3.9 Optional: window muntins, mullions, and sticking. If windows that include muntins, mullions, and/or sticking are provided, they shall incorporate full sticking establishing true divided glazing and have a minimum ½-inch profile.

Simulated sticking is prohibited. Snap on and/or between glass muntins is also prohibited.
3B.3.10 Door leaves. Provide no more than two contiguous door leaves. 3B.3.11 Door recess. Doors shall be recessed a minimum of two inches, measured from the face of the door to the face of the surround or adjoining building wall.
3B.3.12 Optional: transoms and sidelites. If provided, the maximum width of sidelites shall be half the width of the door. Transom windows shall not extend beyond the door or sidelite edges, and shall not exceed 18 inches in height. 3B.3.13 Door location. Doors shall be placed in one of the following locations:
a. Doors are centered within arches.
b. Doors are a minimum 18 inches distant from a wall.

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3B.4.1 Entry element. Provide two or more of the following entry elements:
a. Street-facing entries placed either at grade or a maximum 18 inches above the adjacent finished grade shall comply with at least one of the following:
i. Recessed a minimum of two feet and a maximum of five feet from a building plane that faces a street.
ii. Framed by an arched or segmented arched opening(s). iii. Incorporated into a projecting minor mass that does not exceed the eave line by more than three feet or a tower element that does not exceed the otherwise allowed height limit.
b. An entry path no greater than five feet in width shall connect at least one street to the primary residential entry. Within ten feet of the entry, the path may exceed this width but shall not exceed in this area adjacent to the entry a width of more than eight feet. The entry path shall incorporate one or more of the following materials:
i. Colored and scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
ii. Scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
iii. Concrete or stone pavers no larger than 30 inches by 30 inches.
iv. Brick used as a uniform or as an accent material.
c. Porches with columns and/or piers, comprising all of the following standards:
• Porches shall make up a maximum of 80 percent of the
primary frontage.
• Porch depth shall be a minimum of five feet and a maximum of ten feet.
• Columns shall be spaced at a minimum eight feet on center. d. Arcade with arches or segmented arches, comprising all of the following standards:
• Arcades shall make up a maximum of 80 percent of the
primary frontage.
• Arcade depth shall be a minimum of five feet and a
maximum of ten feet.
3B.4 ENTRY ELEMENTS
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3B.4.2 Fences and wall materials. Fences, walls, and guardrails facing streets or rights-of-way shall be constructed of the following materials or any combination of the following materials:
a. Wood, stained or painted per the requirements in §3B.6. b. Stucco or stucco plaster, integrally colored or painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
c. Stone, face stone, and/or veneer stone.
d. Steel or wrought iron pre-finished or painted per the requirements of §3B.6.

Entry porch. See standard 3B.4.1.

Stucco fence along the street frontage. See standard 3B.4.2.

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a. Chimneys, utilizing one of the following materials:
i. Brick, naturally fired or painted to match the same color as the main residential structure.
ii. Metal chimney cap, brushed finish, treated to prevent reflectivity and glare, or painted to match the requirements of standard B.5.2.c.
iii. Stucco, painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
b. Exterior stairs and ramps that connect the site and walkways to the interior floor level shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Exterior stair railings shall utilize one of the following materials:

1. Metal, pre-finished or painted per the requirements
of §3B.6.

2. Steel or wrought iron, pre-finished or painted per
the requirements of §3B.6.

3. Wood, painted or stained per the requirements of
§3B.6.
• Treads and risers shall be constructed of one or more of the following materials:

1. Brick.

2. Standard gray or colored concrete.

3. Pavers and tiles meeting the criteria of standard
B.4.1.b.

A stucco chimney. See standard 3B.5.1.

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3B.5.2 Building components and details. Buildings and structures shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following architectural details:
a. Fabric awnings above openings with a maximum five-foot horizontal projection, colored per the requirements of §3B.6.
b. Brackets under eaves and overhangs, either wood, metal, or engineered polymer.
c. Chimney caps utilizing at least one of the following:
i. Stucco or brick coping cap the same length and depth as the chimney.
ii. Stucco or brick cornice and cap no more than 16 inches in height and projecting no more than three inches.
iii. Inward inclining or stepped back and inward from the face of the chimney stucco or brick cap no more than 30 inches in height.
iv. Terracotta clay chimney pots.
d. Decorative shutters, painted per the color requirements in §3B.6. e. Decorative surrounds at openings facing streets utilizing cast stone, columns, patterned ceramic tiles, terracotta tiles, painted wood, pilasters, or stonework.
f. Wood door designed with panels or paneled with true divide glazing. g. Wall or gable vents utilizing one of the following materials:
i. Masonry or stone wall vents.
ii. Mild steel or wrought iron vents.
iii. Terracotta clay cylinder vents.
iv. Wrought iron grills, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements in §3B.6.

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h. Porte-cochere projecting across a driveway for vehicles to pass through, architecturally treated to meet the form group standards of the primary structure by implementing at least one of the following components:
i. Consistent use of roof forms and if sloped, roof materials and colors.
ii. Consistent use of facade materials.
iii. Consistent use of primary wall colors.
i. Prefinished or painted rafters, rafter tails, or false rafters at eaves with plain or decorative tails.
j. Shutters, solid cased or louvered and proportioned to fully cover the adjacent opening, pre-finished or painted.
k. Oriel window, no more than one on a street-facing elevation. l. Window muntins, mullions, and sticking that comply with standard B.3.8.
m. Window grilles on a minimum of two street-facing openings, either natural, pre-finished, or painted wood spindlework grilles, or painted mild steel or wrought iron grilles.
n. Wingwall facing a street, matching the primary material, and with an arcaded or opening element.
3B.5.3 Visible exterior lighting, shell and casing material. The shell and casing of exterior lighting fixtures with visible light sources shall utilize one of the following materials:
a. Metal, mild steel or wrought iron, painted per the requirements of §3B.6.
b. Copper or oil-rubbed bronze, naturally finished.

Metal exterior lighting attached to the wall. See standard 3B.5.3.

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3B.6.1 Roof color. Roof colors and materials, when visible from a street, shall match one of the following. Flat roofing including built up roofs and membrane roofs shall match the colors of this standard or the colors of standard B.6.2., with the exception of #FFF8F5 and #FFFFFF.
3B.6 BUILDING COLORS
#FFF8F5 #EBE6D5 #EDE8DE #E8E2D8 #E8DED4
#EBDFCD #F2E0D2 #E1D9C9 #DFD3BF #D5D2CB
#E1DDD0 #E6D6C4 #EAE5DB #EFE1D1 #ECDED7
#D5CEC3 #E8DBD2 #DDD2C2 #FFFFFF
#B2665D #916856 #88837E #C16242
#594f48 #32373A #373939 #41332F #47423A
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3B.6.2 Primary colors. Exterior walls, chimneys, walls, and parapets adjoining exterior stairs or ramps providing access to the interior shall match one of the following colors. No more than two primary colors shall be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site.
3B.6.3 Gutters, railings, and fixed exterior fixtures. Gutters, downspouts, railings, decorative metal components, and fixed exterior fixtures shall match the colors of this standard or the adjoining exterior wall color as allowed in standard B.6.2.

The following colors are annotated with a HEX color code. Applicants shall use the HEX color code to identify the paint name and number from their chosen paint manufacturer that most similarly matches each of the selected colors in this section.

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3B.6.4 Accent colors. Accent colors at windows, doors, shutters, columns, rafters, awnings, and guard rails shall match either the color selected in standard B.6.2. or selected from the colors of this standard. No more than two accent colors may be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site. #E6DCD1 #D6D0BF #BDB6AA #BCA595 #9C8978 #545049
#989683 #5A5343 #827A6E #AFA08D #67533D #4C3C31
#666C67 #9C6D4C #564638 #7A473A #57392D #5A392D
#95B2A7 #758579 #6C937F #91281D #8E453A #622F2D
#3A8B80 #2E6964 #006D5F #4E6E65 #96A07E #64684D
#5E6C74 #4E7186 #4B626E #2C4F44 #4F676A #4E4246
#53879F #4D7AAE #445162 #3E5062 #3C474C #3C4450
#007781 #386067 #F8AE38 #D19331 B.6.2. Wall Color
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3C.1 ROOFS
3C.1.1 Roofs, allowed types. Utilize at least one of the following roof types. All other roof types are prohibited.
a. Front-gabled, with straight and/or curved edges.
b. Cross-gabled, with straight and/or curved edges.
c. Clipped-gabled.
d. Conical.
e. Hexagonal, for tower elements only.
f. Hipped.
3C.1.2 Roof material. Provide one of the following roof materials:
a. Composite shingles and tiles that simulate shake and slate. b. Concrete tiles.
c. Slate tiles.
d. Synthetic shake roofing.
e. Three-dimensional architectural asphalt shingles.
3C.1.3 Roof pitch. Roof pitches shall be a minimum of 5:12 and a maximum of 12:12. 3C.1.4 Roof rake. Measured from the roof form to the exterior wall, rakes shall horizontally project a maximum of 12 inches.
3C.1.5 Roof eave. Eaves shall horizontally project a minimum of six inches and a maximum of 18 inches, measured from the edge of the exterior wall to the edge of the roof tile.

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standard can be found. This chapter shall be
included in the application submittal package. If
the applicant requires additional space to further
explain or illustrate compliance to a standard,
attachments may also be submitted along with the
Checklist. For more information on the checklists
and City review, see Chapter 1: Introduction.

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3C.2.1 Exterior wall materials and finishes. Provide at least one of the following materials/finishes for exterior walls. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet. a. Brick utilizing a bond pattern, whether regular or irregular. b. Wood or fiber cement lap siding
c. Wood or fiber cement shingles.
d. Natural finish stucco, or a pigmented and painted stucco utilizing one of the following finishes.
i. 16/20 Medium Sand Float finish.
ii. 20/30 Fine Sand Float finish.
iii. 16/20 Heavy Sand Float finish.
iv. Briar finish.
v. Cat face finish.
vi. Light Dash finish.
vii. Medium Dash finish.
viii. Heavy Dash finish.
ix. Tunnel Dash Finish.
x. Knockdown Dash finish.
xi. English finish.
xii.Glacier finish.
xiii. Light Lace finish.
xiv. Heavy Lace finish.
xv. Sand/float 20/30 finish.
xvi. Santa Barbara finish.
xvii. Smooth finish.
xviii. Wet Groove Plaster finish.
e. Stone or stone veneer.
3C.2.2 Secondary wall material. Provide a secondary wall material utilizing the materials noted in standard C.2.1 that does not exceed 50 percent of the total wall area of any structure. Notwithstanding this standard, only one stucco finish may be utilized. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
3C.2 WALLS
Cross-gable and conical roofs. See standard 3C.1.1.

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3C.3.1 Exterior openings: percentage of wall. Exterior openings on all building walls, inclusive of doors and windows, shall be a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 30 percent.
3C.3.2 Exterior opening types. Provide a minimum of three distinct exterior opening sizes, inclusive of doors and windows.
3C.3.3 Exterior opening shapes. Openings shall be rectangular, segmental arch, or pointed arch in shape.
3C.3.4 Exterior opening surrounds. Opening surrounds, when provided at exterior openings at heads, jambs, and sills, shall comply with the dimensions per the table below.
3C.3 EXTERIOR OPENINGS
Window Surround Dimension
Apron 4 inches minimum
Head 4 inches minimum
Jamb 4 inches minimum
3C.3.5 Exterior opening materials. With the exception of the front door, provide one of the following exterior opening materials:
a. Wood, pre-finished, stained, or painted per the color requirements of §3C.6.
b. Metal-clad wood, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3C.6.
c. Steel, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3C.6. d. Composite, acrylic, or fiberglass set a minimum of two inches inward from the adjacent exterior surface and finished per the color requirements of §3C.6.
e. Window types. Provide at least one and a maximum of two of the following window types.

Wood-framed window. See standard 3C.3.5.

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3C.3.6 Window types. Provide at least one and a maximum of two of the following window types:
a. Casement.
b. Single-hung.
c. Double-hung.
d. Fixed.
e. Ganged, with a maximum three windows either fixed all across, casement all across, or casement sandwiched by fixed.
3C.3.7 Window recess. Not applicable.
3C.3.8 Window sashes, rails, and stiles. Window rails and stiles shall be a minimum of two inches in height or width.
3C.3.9 Window muntins, mullions, and sticking. Window muntins, mullions, and sticking shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Sticking and muntins that divide windows shall be a minimum of ¾-inch in profile. Simulated sticking and snap on or between glass muntins is prohibited.
• If provided, multipane windows shall incorporate one of the following patterns:
i. Fully divided with orthogonal sticking with a minimum of four divides per sash.
ii. Lattice/diamond sticking.
3C.3.10 Door leaves. Provide no more than two contiguous door leaves. 3C.3.11 Door recess. Not applicable.
3C.3.12 Optional: transoms and sidelites. If provided, transoms and/or sidelites shall comply with all of the following standards.
• The maximum width of sidelites shall be half the width of the door.

Transom windows shall not extend beyond the door or sidelite edges and shall not exceed 18 inches in height.
• Provide one of the following lite types.
i. Vision glass, with a minimum of three parts.
ii. Half glass, with a minimum of six parts.
iii. Full glass, with a minimum of four inches in width. 3C.3.13 Door location. Doors shall be placed a minimum 18 inches distant from a wall.

Ganged and double-hung windows. See standard 3C.3.6.

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3C.4.1 Entry element. Provide two or more of the following entry elements. a. Street-facing entries placed either at grade or a maximum 18 inches above the adjacent finished grade shall comply with at least one of the following:
i. Recessed a minimum of two feet and a maximum of five feet from a building plane that faces a street.
ii. Framed by an arched or segmented arched opening(s). iii. Incorporated into a projecting minor mass that does not exceed the eave line by more than three feet or a tower element that does not exceed the otherwise allowed height limit.
iv. Entry accessed by exterior stairs.
b. An entry path no greater than five feet in width shall connect at least one street to the primary residential entry. Within ten feet of the entry, the path may exceed this width but shall not exceed in this area adjacent to the entry a width of more than eight feet. The entry path shall incorporate one or more of the following materials:
i. Colored and scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
ii. Scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
iii. Concrete or stone pavers no larger than 30 inches by 30 inches.
iv. Brick used as a uniform or as an accent material.
c. Porches with columns and/or piers, comprising all of the following standards:
• Porches shall make up a maximum of 60 percent of the
primary frontage.
• Columns shall be one of the following shapes:

1. H-column.

2. I-beam.

3. Square.
• Columns shall be stone or wood that is stained or painted per the requirements in §3C.6, or a combination of both. d. Roof overhangs comprising all of the following standards:
• Overhangs shall provide a minimum horizontal projection of three feet.
• Overhangs may be supported by brackets.
e. Trellises, either stained, natural, or painted per the requirements in §3C.6.
3C.4 ENTRY ELEMENTS
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3C.4.2 Fences and wall materials. Fences, walls, and guardrails facing streets or rights-of-way shall be constructed of the following materials or any combination of the following materials:
a. Wood, stained or painted per the requirements in §3C.6. b. Stucco or stucco plaster, integrally colored or painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
c. Brick.
d. Stone, face stone, and/or veneer stone.

Recessed, street-facing entry. See standard 3C.4.1.
3C.5 BUILDING ELEMENTS AND DETAILS
3C.5.1 Optional building element: exterior stairs and ramps. If exterior stairs and ramps connect site and walkways to the interior floor level, they shall meet the following criteria:
• Exterior stair railings shall utilize one of the following materials:
i. Metal, pre-finished or painted per the requirements of §3C.6. ii. Steel or wrought iron, pre-finished or painted per the requirements of §3C.6.
iii. Wood, painted or stained per the requirements of §3C.6. • Treads and risers shall be constructed of one or more of the following materials:
i. Brick.
ii. Standard gray or colored concrete.
iii. Pavers and tiles meeting the criteria of standard C.4.1.b.

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3C.5.2 Building components and details. Buildings and structures shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following components and details. a. Brackets and knee braces under ridge lines, eaves, and overhangs, either wood, plain, or decorative.
b. Chimneys, utilizing one of the following materials:
i. Brick, naturally fired or painted to match the same color as the main residential structure.
ii. River rock or rounded cobbles.
iii. Stucco, painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
c. Chimney caps utilizing at least one of the following components:
i. Chimney hood protecting the chimney opening.
ii. Chimney ledge, with the ledge projecting ¾-inches
minimum.
iii. Chimney cornice.
iv. Metal or copper chimney cap. If metal, the chimney cap shall be pre-finished or painted to match the requirements of standard C.5.2.b.
v. Terracotta clay chimney pots.
vi. Stucco or brick coping cap the same length and depth as the chimney.
vii.Stucco or brick cornice no more than 16 inches in height and projecting no more than three inches.
e. Diamond pattern divided windows.
f. Dormers, gabled or shed.
g. Decorative surrounds at openings, either wood, fiber cement, cast stone, ceramic tiles, terracotta tiles, or stone.
h. Wood entry door, either pre-finished or painted per the requirements of §3C.6., with glazing that is at least one square foot in area. i. Half-timbering.
j. Oriel or bay window, no more than one on a street-facing elevation. k. Entry porch utilizing posts or columns.
l. Porte-cochere that matches the architecture of the primary building. m. Roof planes, multiple.
n. Tower element with the top of the tower not to exceed the highest ridgeline.

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3C.5.3 Visible exterior lighting, shell and casing material. The shell and casing of exterior lighting fixtures with visible light sources shall utilize one of the following materials:
a. Steel or wrought iron, painted per the requirements of §3C.6. b. Copper or oil-rubbed bronze, naturally finished.

Tower element with half timbering. See standard 3C.5.2.

Metal shell and casing on exterior lighting. See standard 3C.5.3.

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3C.6 BUILDING COLORS
3C.6.1 Roof color. Roof colors and materials, when visible from a street, shall match one of the following:
#DCBE9F #F0F2F1 #EAE9DF #F2F1EC #E5D7BC
#614737 #CBC4B4 #ACB2A7 #804A49 #8D5139
#656469 #64595C #4A3435 #8B7369 #B9B6A3
#685C4C #9E9D95 #B69C7B #716C69
#594f48 #32373A #373939 #41332F
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#392318 #A2B494 #626060 #71857F #B2C5A1 #D26455
#5B794F #737B64 #585A63 #AE4658 #9E4755 #BA8D72
3C.6.2 Primary colors. Exterior walls, chimneys, walls, and parapets adjoining exterior stairs or ramps providing access to the interior shall match one of the following colors. No more than two primary colors shall be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site.
3C.6.3 Gutters, railings, and fixed exterior fixtures. Gutters, downspouts, railings, decorative metal components, and fixed exterior fixtures shall match the colors of this standard or the adjoining exterior wall color as allowed in standard C.6.2.
3C.6.4 Accent colors. Accent colors at windows, doors, shutters, columns, rafters, and guard rails shall match the colors of this standard. No more than two accent colors may be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site.

The following colors are annotated with a HEX color code. Applicants shall use the HEX color code to identify the paint name and number from their chosen paint manufacturer that most similarly matches each of the selected colors in this section.

Paint manufacturers can match colors to a provided HEX color code. Confirmation of a paint color match with a provided HEX code shall be approved by the Community Development Director or their designee.
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The following design standards are for single-family and two-family residential projects that have selected Form Group D. For more information on Form Group D, see Section 1.4: Form Group Style Guide.

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3D.1 ROOFS
3D.1.1 Roofs, allowed types. Utilize at least one of the following roof types. All other roof types are prohibited:
a. Gabled.
b. Cross-gabled.
c. Hipped.
d. Shed.
3D.1.2 Roof material. Provide one of the following roof materials:
a. Flat roofs only: built-up roofing with pea gravel ballast. Composite shingles and tiles that simulate slate and concrete.
b. Concrete tiles.
c. Metal roofing and standing seam metal roofing.
d. Slate shingle tile.
3D.1.3 Roof pitch. Roof pitches shall be a minimum 2:12 slope and maximum 8:12 slope.

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Applicant Checklist for all standards in this chapter
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A 2:!2 sloped roof. See standard 3D.1.3.

Hipped metal roofing. See standards 3D.1.1 and 3D.1.2.
3D.1.4 Optional: roof rake. If provided, measured from the exterior wall to the end of the rake, rakes shall horizontally project a minimum of 18 inches and a maximum of three feet.
3D.1.5 Optional: roof eave. If provided, eaves shall horizontally project a minimum of 18 inches.
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3D.2.1 Exterior wall materials and finishes. Provide one of the following materials for exterior walls. At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
a. Natural finish stucco, or pigmented or painted stucco utilizing one of the following finishes:
i. Combed finish.
ii. Light Dash finish.
iii. Medium Dash finish.
iv. 16/20 Medium Sand Float finish.
v. 20/30 Fine Sand Float finish.
vi. Santa Barbara finish.
vii.Smooth finish.
b. Wood or fiber cement, horizontally or vertically oriented lap or plank siding, shingles, or board and batten siding.
c. Fiber cement architectural panels with no individually expressed panel larger than 30 inches by five feet in size.
3D.2.2 Optional: secondary wall materials. When a secondary wall material is used, provide no more than one of the following secondary wall materials not to exceed 20 percent of the area of all of the walls facing a single orientation.

At building corners, all materials shall wrap around the corner for a minimum distance of two feet.
a. Board-formed gray concrete, natural or stained or painted per the requirements of §3D.6.
b. Salt finished concrete, natural or stained or painted per the requirements of §3D.6.
c. Wash pebbled concrete, naturally finished.
d. Textured concrete.
e. Brick.
f. Ceramic tile.
g. Stone or veneer stone with a natural finish.
3D.2 WALLS
Brick is provided as a secondary material. See standard 3D.2.2.

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3D.3.1 Exterior openings percentage of wall. Exterior openings on building walls with the same orientation, inclusive of doors and windows, shall be a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 30 percent.
3D.3.2 Exterior opening types. Provide a minimum of three distinct exterior opening sizes, inclusive of doors and windows.
3D.3.3 Exterior opening shapes. Windows shall be rectangular and/or right trapezoid in shape.
3D.3.4 Exterior opening surrounds. Opening surrounds, when provided at the exterior, shall comply with the dimensions per the table below. 3D.3 EXTERIOR OPENINGS
Window Surround Dimension
Apron 4 inches minimum
Head 4 inches minimum
Jamb 4 inches minimum
3D.3.5 Exterior opening materials. With the exception of the front door, provide one of the following exterior opening materials with clear glazing:
a. Wood, pre-finished, stained, or painted per the color requirements of §3D.6.
b. Metal-clad wood, pre-finished or painted per the color requirements of §3D.6.
c. Metal or steel that is clear anodized, oil-rubbed bronze, or prefinished and painted per the color requirements of §3D.6. d. Composite, acrylic, or fiberglass set a minimum of two inches inward from the adjacent exterior surface and finished per the color requirements of §3D.6.

Metal exterior opening window and door frames. See standard 3D.3.5.

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3D.3.6 Window types. Provide at least one and a maximum of two of the following window types:
a. Awning.
b. Casement.
c. Fixed.
d. Hopper.
e. Sliding.
3D.3.7 Window recess. Not applicable.
3D.3.8 Window muntins, mullions, and sticking. Windows that include muntins, mullions, and/or sticking shall incorporate full sticking establishing true divided glazing. Simulated sticking and snap-on or between glass muntins are prohibited. Snap on and/or between glass muntins is also prohibited.

Sticking, stiles, and muntins that divide windows shall be a minimum of one inch in profile.
3D.3.9 Window sashes, rails, and stiles. Not applicable. 3D.3.10 Door leaves. Not applicable.
3D.3.11 Door recess. Not applicable.
3D.3.12 Optional: transoms and sidelites. If provided, the maximum width of sidelites shall be half the width of the door. Transom windows shall not extend beyond the door or sidelite edges and shall not exceed 18 inches in height. 3D.3.13 Door location. Doors shall be placed off-center in relation to the overall length of the street-facing facade(s) or located on a wall perpendicular to the street-facing facade within a street-facing facade recess.

The entry door is off-center within the recessed facade. See standard 3D.3.13.

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3D.4.1 Entry element. Provide two or more of the following entry elements. a. Street-facing entries placed either at grade or a maximum 18 inches above the adjacent finished grade shall comply with at least one of the following:
i. Recessed a minimum of two feet and a maximum of five feet from a building plane that faces a street.
ii. Framed by an arched or segmental arched opening(s). iii. Incorporated into a projecting minor mass that does not exceed the eave line by more than three feet or a tower element that does not exceed the otherwise allowed height limit.
b. An entry path no greater than five feet in width shall connect at least one street to the primary residential entry. Within ten feet of the entry, the path may exceed this width but shall not exceed in this area adjacent to the entry a width of more than eight feet. The entry path shall incorporate one or more of the following materials:
i. Colored and scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
ii. Scored concrete with score lines placed no more than 30 inches apart.
iii. Concrete or stone pavers no larger than 30 inches by 30 inches.
iv. Brick used as a uniform or as an accent material.
c. Porches with columns and/or piers, comprising all of the following standards:
• Porches shall make up a maximum of 60 percent of the
primary frontage.
• Columns shall be one of the following shapes.

1. H-column.

2. I-beam.

3. Square.
• Columns shall be wood, stained or painted per the
requirements in §3D.6.
d. Roof overhangs comprising all of the following standards. • Overhangs shall provide a minimum horizontal projection of three feet.
• Overhangs may be supported by brackets.
e. Trellises, either stained, natural, or painted per the requirements in §3D.6.
3D.4 ENTRY ELEMENTS
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3D.4.2 Fences and wall materials. Fences and walls facing streets or rights-of-way shall be constructed of the following materials or any combination of the following materials:
a. Wood, stained or painted per the requirements in §3D.6. b. Stucco or stucco plaster, integrally colored or painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.

Entry porch with piers. See standard 3D.4.1.

Stucco and wood street-facing wall. See standard 3D.4.2.

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3D.5 BUILDING ELEMENTS AND DETAILS
3D.5.1 Optional: building elements. If the following building elements are incorporated into a design, they shall meet the following criteria:
a. Chimneys, utilizing one of the following materials:
i. Brick, naturally fired or painted to match the same color as the main residential structure.
ii. Stucco, painted and matching the same color as the main residential structure.
b. Chimney caps utilizing at least one of the following:
i. Stucco or brick coping cap the same length and depth as the chimney.
ii. Stucco or brick cornice and cap no more than 16 inches in height and projecting no more than three inches.
c. Exterior stairs and ramps that connect the site and walkways to the interior floor level shall comply with all of the following standards:
• Exterior stair railings shall utilize one of the following materials:

1. Metal, pre-finished or painted per the requirements
of §3D.6.

2. Steel or wrought iron, pre-finished or painted per
the requirements of §3D.6.

3. Wood, painted or stained per the requirements of
§3D.6.
• Treads and risers shall be constructed of one or more of the following materials:

1. Brick.

2. Standard gray or colored concrete.

3. Pavers and tiles meeting the criteria of standard
D.4.1.b.

Brick chimney and exterior stairs. See standard 3D.5.1.

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3D.5.2 Building components and details. Buildings and structures shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following architectural details:
a. Use of secondary wall material (see standard D.2.2.) at the entry facade and abutting primary entry door.
b. Awnings above openings with a maximum three-foot horizontal projection, colored per the requirements of §3D.6.
c. Corner window expression.
d. Entry porch a minimum of five feet in depth inclusive of recesses, under the main roof form.
e. Entry door, paneled, pre-finished, natural, or painted with a minimum of three square feet of glazed area.
f. Roof eaves per the requirements of standard D.1.5.
g. Roof rake per the requirements of standard D.1.4.
h. Roof ridges, a minimum of two distinct heights with a vertical separation between adjoining roof ridges of at least one foot. i. Picture window facing a street, with a minimum of 48 square feet of opening area.

Corner window expression. See standard 3D.5.2.
3D.5.3 Visible exterior lighting, shell and casing material. The shell and casing of exterior lighting fixtures with visible light sources shall utilize one of the following materials:
a. Steel or wrought iron, painted per the requirements of §3D.6. b. Copper or oil-rubbed bronze, naturally finished.

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3D.6 BUILDING COLORS
3D.6.1 Roof color. Roof colors and materials, when visible from a street, shall match one of the following:
#1C232A #B4CBC1 #F2F1EC #AAABA6 #7A5045
#C8C9BF #D0CBC8 #F8EAD5 #B6A58B #8E96A3
#E7EBEB #C4C5C1 #EEE8D2 #A8926A #EAE3D0
#949693 #989584 #E1E4D1 #ECEDE7 #A4BFD7
#FFFBF2 #EFE7DB #E2E5EC #CCD2DA #E8E2D8
#D5D2CB #E5D6B9 #E1DDD0 #BAC8C8 #BCA595
#BDB6AA #E2D0BA
#716C69 #6B5851 #A7A3A1 #9FA19B #A4A6A1 #9E9784
#7C7B6F #91928C #7C7B6F #A28280 #707480 #958A88
3D.6.2 Primary colors. Exterior walls, chimneys, walls, and parapets adjoining exterior stairs or ramps providing access to the interior shall match one of the following colors. No more than two primary colors shall be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site.
3D.6.3 Gutters, railings, and fixed exterior fixtures. Match the adjoining exterior wall color (see standard D.6.2) or select one paint color per the options below. #594f48 #32373A #373939 #41332F #47423A #47423A
#A19E91 #6C6A57 #3F4740 #C09D77 #A98C71 #886E54
#FFFBF2 #EFE7DB #E5D6B9 #E2D0BA #C9BBA3 #C8A979
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The following colors are annotated with a HEX color code. Applicants shall use the HEX color code to identify the paint name and number from their chosen paint manufacturer that most similarly matches each of the selected colors in this section.

Paint manufacturers can match colors to a provided HEX color code. Confirmation of a paint color match with a provided HEX code shall be approved by the Community Development Director or their designee.
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#242621 #887FB4 #965355 #2F2F30 #9CAD9A #933942
#0055B6 #45423D #7D6C61 #21211D #8D99A1 #3F4740
#65B3DF #B2B1AC #828380 #70382B #9F5526 #EAB2CB
#BAAF96 #386067 #8597A0 #C2AD9A #91281D #D5A97A
#9C9D87 #3C4450 #707A80 #C9BBA3 #C19080 #63615E
#8E8D71 #5E6A57 #59717C #C8A979 #AD6C56 #764E49
#8A8160 #425940 #51626C #C09D77 #A76152
3B.6.4 Accent colors. Accent colors at windows, doors, shutters, columns, rafters, and guard rails shall match the colors of this standard D.6.4. No more than two accent colors may be utilized at any individual structure or structures on a lot or site.
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