§ 3.10.6. Architectural regulations.

The regulations outlined below shall only apply to land where an existing single family dwelling is altered or demolished and replaced by new construction as defined below. Except as provided herein, nothing contained in these regulations shall or is intended to restrict the right of property owners to make improvements, additions or modifications to existing structures. The following architectural regulations shall apply to all principle buildings with the Meadowcliff Subdivision Overlay District Ordinance.

A.

New construction. New construction shall mean a situation where thirty-five (35) percent or more of the square footage, or thirty-five (35) percent or more of the roof, of the existing single family dwelling is demolished and new structures or portions of structures are constructed thereupon.

B.

Height. No new construction dwelling shall have a height greater than twenty-eight (28) feet as measure[d] from the threshold of the main entrance of the existing dwelling unit to the topmost point of the roof of the proposed new construction. I[f] the new construction would require alteration or eradication of the original threshold, then the original elevation thereof shall be measure[d] and certified by a registered surveyor or professional engineer prior to alteration and shall be submitted with the application for any demolition or building permits.

C.

Grade. The front door threshold elevation for new construction shall not be more than two (2) feet greater than the front door threshold elevation of the residential structure that existed on the lot prior to demolition.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)