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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS
House D Building Type
135-1.16 House D Building type
1.16.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
House D incorporates characteristics typical of
bungalows and two story Victorian or Arts and Crafts
houses. These houses are usually fairly square in
footprint, though many extend deeper into the lot
than their width. The roof of this house type varies, but
includes significant eave depth and thickness.
This house type can be single story, though it typically
incorporates attic dormers or windows in the gable on
the street facade. Floor-to-floor heights of this house
type are taller than House B and C.
1.16.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.16-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 1.16-A. Example Illustrations of House D Building Type
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