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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS
House B Building Type
135-1.14 House B Building type
1.14.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The House B building type is a low-profile building type,
typically oriented on a lot parallel to the street. The
house is usually wider than it is deep. The roof of this
house type has a low pitch, usually hipped or gabled
with the ridge line parallel to the street.
This house type can take several forms: a single-story
ranch-style house, a 2-story house, or a split-level
house. The key defining aspects are a lower overall
height, lower floor-to-floor heights, and the roof type.
This house type also may have a garage located on the
front facade.
1.14.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.14-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.
Figure 1.14-A. Example Illustrations of Existing House B Building Type
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