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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS

House A Building Type

135-1.13 House A Building type

1.13.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The House A Building is the most flexible house type
-- flexible in different districts for different reasons. This
building type allows a wide range of heights, more roof
types, and garages on the front facade.
In the N1 estate neighborhoods, the lots are wider and
the setbacks are deeper. In these neighborhoods, the
houses can range widely in style and design as the large
front yards create the neighborhood character. Also,
with wider lots, the houses tend to be wider, so front
facade garage doors can be accommodated without
dominating facade designs.
In other neighborhoods, the lots may be smaller,
have shallower setbacks, but the character of the
neighborhood is such that front-facing garages are
common.

1.13.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.13-A are intended to
illustrate the general character intent for the building
type. The buildings and sites in each image may not
fulfill all of the building type requirements.

Examples of House A on large lots in N2 district. Examples of House A on large lots in N1 district.

Figure 1.13-A. Example Illustrations of Existing House A Building Type

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