Gulf Stream |
Code of Ordinances |
Subpart B. Land Development Regulations |
Chapter 70. GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL |
Article V. AREAWIDE STANDARDS |
Division 1. GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS |
§ 70-107. Additions and rehabilitations, and replacement of existing features.
(a)
Generally. Additions and rehabilitations should be designed to match the design of the remainder of the existing structure so that when finished, the addition or rehabilitated portion appears to be an original part of the structure. Wherever possible, existing discouraged or prohibited design elements should be removed or replaced and preferred elements incorporated. Very large additions or significant rehabilitations will be treated as completely new structures.
(b)
Required.
(1)
For existing homes identified as having one of the styles of architecture described in article VII of this chapter, the design of the addition or rehabilitated portion shall conform with all standards found in that article for the particular architectural style, unless the style of the entire structure is to be changed.
(2)
The design of the addition or rehabilitated portion shall match the design of the rest of the existing structure as closely as possible, unless the overall design of the entire structure is to be changed.
(3)
The design of the addition shall represent a logical extension of the existing structure in terms of location, form, mass, design and use of design elements.
(4)
The design of the rehabilitated portion shall not create a significant inconsistency of design between the rehabilitated structure and other structures on the property that are not to be rehabilitated.
(5)
Additions and/or rehabilitated projects which exceed 75 percent of the fair market value of the existing structure shall be considered to be new structures and shall be subject to the standards found in this chapter.
(c)
Preferred.
(1)
Replacement/removal of existing discouraged and prohibited design elements throughout the structure wherever possible.
(2)
Use of preferred design elements wherever possible.
(d)
Discouraged.
(1)
Use of discouraged design elements not present on the existing structure.
(2)
Repainting the exterior of a home in an existing (nonconforming) prohibited color.
(e)
Prohibited.
(1)
Use of prohibited design elements not present on the existing structure.
(2)
Use of prohibited design elements present on the existing structure without approval of a special exception (see division 2).
(Ord. No. 00-1, §§ 46—48, 3-10-00)