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54 <br /> sideyard elevation of the home. Projecting courtyard/side loaded garages which are located <br /> in front of the main body of house will be reviewed for approval only a case by case basis. <br /> Any and all variance garage approvals shall also include additional enhancements to the <br /> garage and garage doors including trellis,roof elements,upgraded garage doors with glass <br /> upper panels, etc. to de-emphasize the garage door impact on street. <br /> 3. Detached and rear load garages are allowed. Detached garages shall match the architectural <br /> detailing and colors of the main house. Rear load garages are especially encouraged on all <br /> corner lots and may be required in some cases. Detached garages shall be compatible with the <br /> primary building and visually subordinate to the main house. <br /> 4. All garages facing the street whereby it can be seen from the street shall have single car width <br /> doors. Double width garage doors are allowed only on side load garages or as approved by <br /> the ARB on a case-by-case basis. When a double door is approved by the ARB, additional <br /> architectural detailing is required including but not limited to an architectural style door with <br /> glass panels,roof or trellis element over door,recessed door opening, column elements <br /> adjacent garage door, etc. and shall have a two door appearance(i.e. hardware, glass panels, <br /> etc.). Single width garage doors where used shall be 9'-0"wide minimum. <br /> 5. Glass panes in upper garage door panels are suggested on all garage doors and are required on <br /> all corner lot/highly visible lot location garage doors. <br /> 6. Garages shall be designed and constructed properly for sufficient space for storage of vehicles <br /> and comfortable circulation around vehicles into the house. Steps,mechanical equipment, <br /> storage shelving, etc. shall not prohibit vehicle storage and circulation. <br /> 7. Garage finished floor elevations shall be coordinated with the other fmished floor levels of the <br /> home to minimize the amount of siding and trim above the garage doors. Finished floor <br /> elevations on lots with moderate to severe topography shall be reviewed for approval on site <br /> by the ARB on a case by case basis prior to beginning construction. Additional architectural <br /> detailing may be required above garage doors in instances where additional exterior surface is <br /> visible above garage doors due to specific challenges of topography. <br /> Storage and Accessory Buildings <br /> 1. Detached or attached storage and other accessory buildings (i.e. garden sheds,play houses, <br /> etc.) are allowed and shall be located within the rear yards and the required building <br /> setbacks and reviewed for approval by the ARB only on a case by case basis. Detached <br /> storage and accessory buildings shall not exceed 150 SF unless otherwise approved by the <br /> ARB. All detached buildings shall be finished to match the main house materials, detailing <br /> and colors. <br /> 2. Detached structures are not allowed in front or side yards and locations which obstruct the <br /> view of public commons areas and other natural areas by adjacent properties. <br />