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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.111
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Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.450 Pitched Roofs
  1. Purpose.

To maintain the residential scale and character of neighborhoods in transition from single-family to multifamily residences.

  1. Pitched Roof Forms Implementation.
    1. For the first sixty feet adjoining a single-family use, structures shall incorporate pitched roof forms having slopes between 4:12 and 12:12. (R)

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    1. Gables facing the street are encouraged. (C)
    1. Dormers should be used to break up long lengths of roof. (C)

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Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16

Section 17C.111.450 Pitched Roofs
  1. Purpose.

To maintain the residential scale and character of neighborhoods in transition from single-family to multifamily residences.

  1. Pitched Roof Forms Implementation.
    1. For the first sixty feet adjoining a single-family use, structures shall incorporate pitched roof forms having slopes between 4:12 and 12:12. (R)

Diagram, engineering drawing
        
        Description automatically generated

    1. Gables facing the street are encouraged. (C)
    1. Dormers should be used to break up long lengths of roof. (C)

A picture containing outdoor, sky, building, road
        
        Description automatically generated

A white house with a lawn in front of it
        
        Description automatically generated with low confidence

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16