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53 <br /> Developer/Owner if the site conditions present a hardship or as otherwise approved in <br /> writing. NOTE: All "fmishable" floor area is counted as "heated" SF. Unfinished basements, <br /> walk-up attics and other unfinished spaces are not included in"finishable"floor area. <br /> 4. Confirm impervious surface limitations for the lot with community and local jurisdiction <br /> requirements. <br /> Porches and Decks <br /> 1. Porches are recommended on all lots. Porches shall be functional and result in a minimum of <br /> 6'-0"clear floor space between the face of the house and the inside face of the porch column <br /> and/or handrail(whichever is most critical)Porch space that is used for circulation(i.e. <br /> stoops) only may be smaller and will be reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. <br /> 2. All stair risers,under-porch and under-deck spaces seen from the street shall be enclosed with <br /> siding, foundation walls or skirting that is at least 50% solid. <br /> 3. All exposed wood framing,trim,risers, stringers, etc. shall be painted or stained to match the <br /> home's approved color scheme. <br /> 4. Decks and porches over 4' above the adjacent grade shall be screened with Evergreen shrubs. <br /> 5. Thoughtful and stylistically appropriate porch column and handrail detailing is required. <br /> 6. Decking shall be#1 grade kiln dried after treatment("KDAT") Southern Yellow Pine, Ipe, or <br /> similar high grade natural material. Engineered synthetic composite products such as Trex, <br /> Fiberon, Azek, etc. are also allowed <br /> Patios <br /> 1. Where grades allow,patios are strongly recommended in lieu of decks when impervious <br /> surface limitations do not limit such patio proposals. <br /> 2. All patios will be reviewed with respect to their visual impact on adjacent property. <br /> 3. Brick pavers, brick edges, textured concrete, detailed/patterned concrete surfaces and <br /> materials are required for all patios and walks. <br /> Garages and Carports <br /> 1. As a minimum all homes must have an attached two car garage (three car garages <br /> recommended where possible and feasible). Specific lot owner vehicles should be parked <br /> within garages at all times in lieu of parking in drives,parking pad areas, street, etc. <br /> Elevations shall be designed to subordinate garages to the house. <br /> 2. A minimum of two of the garage bays shall be side loaded unless more than 3 bays are <br /> provided. In that case, for every 31 bay, one of the bays may face the street if it is set back <br /> from the front line of the home and proportioned as subordinate to the related street and <br /> 10 <br />