Clarksburq - Montgomery County, MD

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Clarksburq Introduction

TOWn Planner SKG Architects and Planners, LLC4916 St. Elmo Avenue

Bethesda Maryland 20814(301) 654-9300Stephen Gang

tindscape Architect Land Design, Inc.1414 Ptince Street

Suite 400Alexandria, VirginiA 22314(703) 549-7784Kevin Tankersley

Civil Engineer2900 Linden Lane

Suite 200Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910(301) 588-5696Mark Mezzanotte

Civil Engineer

Attorney

Traffic Consultant

Charles P. Johnson &Associates1751Elton Road

Silver Spring, Maryland 20903(301) 434-7000David O’Bryan

Linowes and Blocher, LLP1010 Wayne Avenue

10th moorSilver Spring, Maryland 20910(301 ) 650-7050

Stephen Z. Kaufman, Esq.

The Traffic Group, Znc.9900 Frrmtiin Square Drive

Suite 11Baltimore, Maryland 21236(410) 583-8405Wes Guckert

Professional Listing

Development Company Terrabrook42935 Waxpool Road

Ashburn, VA 20148(703) 858-7308Tracy GravesKlm Ambrose

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Clarksburg IntroductionTable of Contents

INTRODUCTION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESFences. Geneml ............................................................... ............................................42

Block Reference Plw ....................................................................................................6Guden Wdlsand Fences ................................................. ........................................ ....43

Phase 1A Blocks AA, BB & Ptiial CC(Housing Types) .....................................7Porches, Walks, DeckS and Patio ......... ........................................................................44Afleys, Outbuildings, Gamges,

Blocks AA, BB & Partial CC(Urban Standards) ..................................8Blocks EE, GG & Partial CC(Housing Types) .......................................9

Mecharrid ~uipmentsmd Refuse Conttinen .............................................................45

Blocks B,C &E(Urban Standards) ............................... ....................lOBlocks DD, Partial CC& HH(Housing Types) ....................................llBlocks CC& DD(Ufian Standards) ..................................................l2Ptiial Plm HH(Housing Types) ..........................................................l3Partiaf Block HH (Urban Standmds) ...................................................l4

Phase lB Lots 1-23, Blk. AOption A (Housing Types) .......................................l5Lots 1-23, Blk. AOption A (Utian Stand~ds) ...................................l6Lots l-23), Blk. A Option B (Housing Types) ............................ ..........l7Lots 1-23 (Housing Types A& B) ......................................................l8Lots 1-23 (Housing Types C& D) .....................................................l9Blocks C, D&E (Housing Types) .....................................................2OBlocks C, D&E (Urban Stmdards) ...................................................2lBlocks F&O (Housing Types) .......................................................... 22Blocks F&O (Urbm Stmd~ds) ........................................................23

Phase 2 Blocks G&H (Housing Types) .......................................................... 24Blocks G & H (Urban Stmdads) ....................................................... 25Blocks J (Housing Types) ................................................................... 26Blocks J (Urban Standards) ................................................................ 27Blocks K&N (Housing Types) ..........................................................28Blocks K&N (Urban Standards) ......................................................29Blocks L&M (Housing Ty~s) .................................................... ...... 30Blocks L& M (Urban Standmds) ....................................................... 31

HARDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES

LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES

General Rqui~ments ......................................... ............ .............................................57

Landscape .Single Fatily Homes ...............................................................................58Ladscape .Townhomes ................................................ .............................................59Recommended Plant Palctie.Single Fafily/Townhomes ..............................................6O

DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSBlocks R, S, T&Partial A (Housing Types) ... ..................................... 32Blocks R, S, T& Pafiial A (Urban Starrdards) .................................... 33 Design Review Process Outline .....................................................................................6l

Summ~of Housing Types .........................................................................................34Design Review Form- Schematic .................................................................................62Design Review Form. final ............................................................................. ...........63

Setback RqutimentsSingle Family Homes ............................... ......................... ....................35Townhomes ......................................................................................... 36Multi-Family Homes ............... ........................................................... 37

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Clarksburg Urban Design Guidelines

Illwtrative Site Plan

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Block Reference Plan

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1 over 2Charl=towSub Totil 9

SINGLE FMLY A~ACHED18’ Mde 4

20 W~&d\ 1622” w& 8

24 Wide 25

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~hfigtrted area repreden~Block Plan

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Site Key Plan

Phase 1A - Blocks AA, BB & Padial CC 7

Clarksburg Urban Desi~n Guidelines

Urban Standar&

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LOT DESIGN LEGEND

Materials Fencing Attachments

- ,n.k “m. (Fr..t & Sides) ~ Brick Wall -Everg,wn H,,,. m Porch

_ Hardi P,d Mdng -Wr.”ght ko” . . . . . mdcreen Fences m fix~d ti~g~ bcati.n

-Brick kadwti -Picket Fence = Park Fence mdro”nd ~vel De.ke

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10 1230 1011 1230 1112 1750 12 175013 1750 13 175014 1750 14 175015 1750 1s 162016 1750 16 162017 1750 17 137018 1750 18 137019 1750 19 162020 1750 20 162021 175077 *7Kn Block CC-- .,--23 1910 1 162024 1910 1 162025 1910 3 162026 1910 4 162077 104n 5 1670

‘ lmpetious Areas (for Inditidul Lots) includesHouse, Garage, Ddveway W AIIw, S-,Leadwalk, Patio and Pomh.

Phase 1A - Blocks AA, BB & Patial CC 8

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Housing Types

BLOCKS ( EE, GG & CC)

MULTI-FMILY*nor Hem- (9 UnittiBuildn@) 9Apanments o~r ~ilCredos (3 Stofia)Condos (4 Stoda)2 Ovw 2Charl-twSub Tobl 9

SINGLE FMLY ATrACHED18’ wf& 620 Wide (Rear h~)2r w& 142X Wide2G Mde28 W*Sub Totil 20

Total R=idential Uni6 19

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-WC, H.me (fi.nt k sides) -Brick W.,, _ Evergreen Hedze m Porch

-Hmdi Plati Pitig - Wrowht Iron,,.., Ws.reen ,,.,,s DFixed dar.ge bc.tio.

-D.., kadwdk -Picket Fence =Park Fence -Gromd kvel Decks

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Lot #S :;::+ Lot fs $~:+

Patiial Blink GG Patiial Block EE1 142 153 lb4 175 186 197 20a 219 22

10 2311 2412 2s13 2614 2715lb

Pafiial Block CC

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19 14 137020 15 137021 lb lb20

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Block EEla 1b2019 lb20

1 20 13702 21 13703 22 ~b204 23 fb205 24 lb206 25-33 50007 34 lb20a 35 ib209 3b 1bZO

10 37 137011 38 137012 39 1b2013 40 f b20

● Impetious Areas (for Inditidul h) inclu~sHouse, Garage, Driveway Off Allen, S-p,Leadwalk, Patio ati -h.

Phase 1A - Blocks EE, GG & Padial CC 10

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I Housing TvDe Legend I

m 32’ Wide Fingle Famuy kt -Manor Home 9 Utits -Commmity B“flding = 22’ Wide Tomhome 100N

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040’ *id. Single F-fly bt _tidti-Fatily 28-30”nits ~28’ wide Tomhome ~ 20” *ide Tomhome ~m

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Phase 1B - Blocks C,D & E

Housing Types

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I condos (4 Stoti-) I I2 over 2Ch6rlmt-Sub Tdal

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● Impemious Areas (for Individual L*) includesHouse, Garage, Dtiveway ~ All~, Stwp,Leadwalk, Patio ad Pwch.

Phase 1B - Blocks C,D & E


Housing Type LegendHousing Types

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ESINGLEFNLY A~ACHED18” Mda 320 Wide (Rear Lo6d*) 2027 Mde 1214 w 34lb Wda 1328’ W&SubTotal 69

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H1ghfighted area representsBlock Plan b

Site Key Plan

Phase 1B- Blocks F & O 22

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LOT DESIGN LEGEND


- Brick Home (Front & didep) ~Briok WaU ~Evergreen Hedge = po,c~

~Hmti P,am slang _ Wrought Iron Fence Mgcme. ,,.,,, m Ftxed darage bcation

m Brick kadwti -Picket Fence =Park Fence _ Gromd h,,, Deck,

Urban Standar&

Maximum Impewious Areas

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Block F39 175040 17s0

1 123o 41 17502 1230 42 12303 1230 43 12304 1230 44 12305 1230 45 1230b 1230 4b 123o7 1230 47 1230a 1b20 4a 17509 1b20 49 1750

10 1b20 50 175011 1620 S1 175012 1b20 52 175013 1b20 S3 17s014 i 75015 1750 Block Olb 17s0 1 2520f7 1750 2 252018 1750 3 252019 17s0 4 252020 17s0 5 25202f 17s0 b 2s2022 1750 7 252o23 1750 a 252024 1750 9 1b2025 1750 10 16202b 1750 11 162027 1750 12 12302a 17s0 13 123029 1230 14 123030 1230 15 lb2031 1230 fb 1b2032 1230 17 1b2033 123o la 175034 123o 19 175035 1230 20 175036 1750 21 17s037 1750 22 17503a 1750 23 1750

Multi-Family 24 1750

● Impetious Areas (for Individual Lb) includeHOUW, ~rage, Dtiveway ~ AIIw, S-,Leadwalk, Patio ad Pord. ,

Phase 1B- Blocks F & O23


Summa~ of Housing Types

Jz wise 3 3 6 4 4 14 1 1 6 140 Wide 5 4 9 15 5 1 21 85W Wde 1

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50 Mde x 65’ Deep2 3 1 1 5 1 9 7 101213 I I I

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6 8 6 20 23 22 9 5 8 67 15 14 2 20 16 2 29 33 18 5 154 241

SIN~E FMILY A~ACHED~,,,,.,.:.. . . . . .,,,,.,, .?.;.

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18 Wide I 218 I [ 4 I I 4 i 18 I I [ 616 I 3 15 I20 Wide (Rear Loaded)

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24 Wide6 6 36 10 12 23 5 18 7 557 27 47 21

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26 Wide8 7 79 :!: “;:*$4:.: “’”}

1 I I 1 1 1 [ I I 1 1 I I26 Wide

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Sub Total I 291201319 8

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A Single Famik Home is a detached residence on it’s Wn lot.There are several lot sizes for the various types of houses.

Dfagram 1. General example of a group of single family houses.in this examp[e the lots are radial to the streets and a(leys.The minimum setback requirements may b applied in a similarway Mth most single family lot conditions. The detached garagesare acca=d through the rear allm. The setback requirementsare similar however they may mry due to certain topographic ordesign conditions when s~fied.

Diagram 2. Represents an enlarged detail for most of the ~tbackconditions for these housesand detached garages. The setbackrequirements for these lot sizes may vary from 6 minimum. to18 maximum.

Diagram 3. Represents setback retirements for attached garegewith 60 ft. deep 10M sizes.

Diagram 4. Isa detai~ed analysis of setback rquire~ationship to lot w“dths.

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.1/Diagram 1. General tiamples

Lot Depth is generally 1W deep, except for the 4S/50 (Integrated GarageHomes). For all the other single family lots the setback to the principal faceof the building to the front lot line is be- 6 ~ IS feet. The lotsetbacks from one adj scent house to the next adjacent houw is be-n8 & 12 ft. for all lots greater tian ~ in tidth.

A Garage is provided at the rear of houses and is main~y accessed fromthe rear alley except when othetise sp~ified. A garage maybe amaximum of 60% of the Wdth of the princip~e building. A garage may notexceed 5W q. ft.in footprint and is permitted in the rear yard. The garagemay be a maximum of two stories in height.

Diagram 2. Setback Requirements forDetached Garage.

Setback Requirement

Diagram 3. Setback Requirements forAttached Garage.

Lot Widtk’s * Garage Garage32’,40’,50’ & 60’+ Front Loaded AUey Loaded

Lot CoveraSe See Impemius Sae ImpemiusCalcuktiOn Calculation

SetbacksBul[dins Front Cfi. rein-l Cft. w & ft. min.- 16 max.BuildhssRear 20 ft. min. 20 ft min.Buildins side Y ft. tin. 3’ R. min.BuildinsFrontase At %tback I IHeiffht MLPfi;clpal Buildng 2.5 Storfesmax. 2.5 StoriesFimt Floor Above Grade ! 4ft. m ! 4 ft min.

Garage SetbackReassirements I I I

SetbactcsFrom Front Face Of House 20Rear l“mfn. l~ftm.Garase Side W ft.1~ ft minHdsht *X.

of GaraSe or Outbuilding 2 Stodas

4. Table of Setback Requirements.

* Front Loaded Garages Are Ltited Only To The

Areas Show On There Approved Site Plsm.

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A Townhome is a single attached residence attached to andditidd from each other by a vetiical party wall on it’s own lot.There are sweral ~es of Tovm houses Wth various lot sizes.

Dtigram 1. Is a general e~mple of the nrious types of town houseand garage configuration. The attached and detached garages areaccessed through the rear alleys. The setback requirements aresimilar, however thq may vary due to certain topographic ordesign conditions when specified.

Diagram 2. Represents a tWical detail for most of the setbackconditions for each town house. The wtback rquiremnts for theTownhomes may vary from 6 min. to a 10 max.

Lot depth varies between W to 1~ deep, except for 20 wide, rear loadedTownhomes. For all the other Townhome bststhe setback to the principalface of the bui[ding to the front lot line is betwm 6 & 12 ft.The setbacks from the end row of one adjacent town house to anotherend row adjacent town house is 12 minimum.

A Garage is provided at the rear of houses and is mainly accessedfromthe rear alley except when othetise specified. A garage maybe amaximw of ~% of the width of the principle building. A garage may notexceed 500 q. ft.in footprint and is permitted in the rear yard. The garagemay be a maximum of two stories in height.

Diagram 3. Is a detailed analysis of xtback requirements andthe relationship of lot Wdths.

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Diagram 2. Setback Requirements for TownhomeWith Detached Garage. (x=Width of Townhome).

Housing Type Legend

~,,’ Wide T.mh.me -20’ Wide T.tiome

_ 24 Wide Tonh.me ~ 18’ Wide To-home

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Townhomes

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Diagram 3. Setback Requirements for TownhomesWith Attached Garages. (x=Width of Townhome ).

Integrated

Townhomes Rear Loaded DetachedGarage Garage

TownhomesSea Impatious See Impetious

Setbacks CalcuhtiOrrs CalcuhtiOnsBuilding Front 6 ft.-low. 6 ft. mfn -10 ft. N.Building Rear 6 ft min. 20 ft. min.Building Side O ft./ti ft. min. O ft. min.

EncroachmentsBuildfngFrontBuilding SideHeight *XPdncipal Building 3 StOtis 3 stO*First Floor Above Grade 6’-8” ft 6-8” K

Garage SetbackRequirements

SetbacksRear & min.- 20 ~ l’ft. min. - 14 ft. mMGarage Side O ft. tin. O ft. /3’ ft. min.

I,Masfmum Height IGarage or Outbuilding I NIA 2 Stoties

Diagram 4. Table of Setback Requirements.36


Setback RequirementsA Multi-Family Home is a building containing a group of 2 or moredwellings occup~ng a parcel of land in one owership. There maybe one or more entrances into the building. There are various typesof multi-family homes.

Lot Depth varies dependin3 on type and confi~uration.The set back to the principal face of the building to thefront lot line is 1Z minimum. The lot setbacks from anyadjacent houses to the sides of the Manor Homes is 12minimum.

Diagrams 3. Represents setback requirements for an alter-native multi- fami[y residence. The setback for the principalface of the building to the front lot line is 2U minimum. Thelot setbacks from any adjacent residence to the sides of theanother residence sha~lbe a minimum 30. The same require-ments are applicable for a hrger multi-family structure.

Diagram 1. shows a typical configuration of multi-family homes,commonly known as Brownstones and Manor Homes.The diagram show a typical configurations a~ongMain Street.

Diagram2. Represents a tWical configuration for a Manor Homeand how the setback requirements for this condition is meet.The setback requirements for the the tinor Homes and Brownstonesvanes Between 12 and 2U.

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Lot Width’s Multi-Famfiy I Brownstones

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20 ft. min20 ft. min.40 ft. min.

Diagram 2. Shows Setback ReqL..rements ForManor Homes & 2 wer 2 Homes.—

~ximum Height 4 stones

Housing Type Legend

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4. Table ~ Setback Requirements.

iagram 1. General Conditions For *nor HomesAnd Brownstones.

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C[arksburg Architectural Design GuidelinesExterior Walls

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Exterior buifding wafls may be construct~ of brick, stone, wood siding, vinyl siding, maso~ siding or stuccowith a smooth fish.

Exterior front and side wafls of M Townhomes shafl be constructed with brick or siding materials, except forfoundation wafls. Rear wrdls of Townhouse types may be constructed of siding. There must be at least one threedimensional trim element used when facades arc treated with siding Q.e. porch, patios, gable, dormer, etc.)

Foundation wafls of any residential buildlng facing a street shafl k veneered in a tmditiorrd masoBrick or stone shrdl be provided to a height of no less than the top fmt floorjoist.- Q1. G &, m~ae:?’

o.aLfi ML?Foundation walls not facing a street shall be constructed of brick, stone, or concrete pressed with a brickpattern. If concrete foundations are used, the portion of the foundation shafl be veneeti to a height qud to thetop of the first floorjoist. A maximum of 1Y of exposd foundation is permitted.

Venicd comer boards shall be no less than & wide in both directions or @ on homes with brick or masonryveneer on front elevations,

W trim used with siding shall be a minimum of 5/4’ tick.

Stit facades ofdl buildings (included MPDU’S) sh~l be made of the same material and detd.

No more tharr two surface materials shrdl be used on any one famde of the Manor Homes and Multi-FamilyHomes.

A maximum of three different colors shafl be used on aR of the buildings on a single lot: one base color and onecomplementing or contmsdng ti color (excluding shuttem which can be either black, dark ~n, burgundy, ordark gray) and one entry door color.

All budding materials and colors must be submitted for approvsd to the Town Architect prior to the submittalof the building permit to Montgomery County,

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SIDINGBrick shall be coursed in honzontd running bond, common bond or~emishbond. Bonding variations m 1.

pemrittd. Accent patterns shd be used at sflls, hntels, chimneys, etc. AU windows must be trated and doneso to replicate historic methods.

Brick used on a front facade ordy must return to the side facade a minimum of 24’ unless terminated on a porch 2.

or other similar condition.3.

Stone used on a front facade must return to the side facade a minimum of 24’ unless terminated on a porch orother similar condition.

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On aR sides of the Manor Homes/ Multi-Ftily Buildings, a significant brick base shaR be provided fiat meetsthe grade around the house, The brick base must be designed to appem as a water table.

Traditional dark colored brick is encouraged.

The fo~owirrg vinyl siding products arc ~rmitted: Southern Beaded or Restoration Classic 45,Ccrtaintced: @ofina Beaded or Monogm~ Wolverine Teefmologies Co. No afuminium products arepermitted.

All joints in siding must be painted or casdked.

All siding shall k arranged 4’ to ~’ to the weather.

Siding may be lap@, Dutch-lapped, or on Colonial Revivid buildlngs, kaded. The use of exterior shinglesarc encouraged where appropriate.

* Photograph acknowledgments: Dennis O ‘Kain, “The Mosr Bcourifil Wllages and Towns ofthe South” 38

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C[arksburg Architectural Design GuidelinesDoors and Windows

WINDOWS

1. Windows shall& constmcted of wood, vinyl-clad wood or metal. Wtndow shutters shall be made of wood or vinylwith louvers or raised panels,

2. Windows that are sqrr~ or rcctangulu in configuration and vertical in orientation sbdl have a proportion of 1:2,

or 2:3. Accent windows maybe cticular, half round or eflipticaf. Quarter round windows may h used in pairsflanking another arcbitectud feature.

3. Wlrrdow lites shafl be square or verticrd in propofiion and sbafl be in one of the following configumtions: 6 over 6,4over6,60ver l,40ver 1, 3over 1, 2over l,20ver 2,40verl, or90ver 1.

4. Red or snap-in muntins are mrmitted when thev arc on both the interior and exterior of the glass, The Town Architecton a case-by-case basis may-permit other munt{ns. Maximum width of muntins shafl be 7/{”.

5. Bay windows on a first floor shall extend to the ground or be supported by arcbitectti brackets.

6. Skylights shall be located on the backside of the roof ridge.

7. Afl building openings shafl k sorroundd by tim a minimum of~ wide on rdl wa~s constmcted of siding.

8. Windows are required on au elevations.

9. Windows shall be single, double or triple-hung.

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Windows, openings and window sashes shafl be rectangular with a verticaf or squm proportion. Tbe centerline ofwindows sh~ tign vertic~y. The centerline of the window shafl tign within the centerline of the wafl (no flushmounted windows).

Accent windows may be permitted at gable ends.

Bay windows shsdl have no less than 3 sides and shafl extend to the floor inside and to the ground outside, or bevisually supported by brackets.

Upper stow openings shafl be centered above lower story openings. Openings in gabled ends must k centered.

DOORS

1. Doors may ~ constructed of wood, metaf clad or wood veneer fiberglass.

2. Residentid garage doors shafl be made of wood embossed hardboard or wmd veneer. Fenestration is pcrmittd.

SHUTTERS

1. Shutters shafl be operable or appear to be operated with hardware and shall be of sufficient size to cover tie entirewindow if both sides are closed.

2. Shutters shafl be applied to dl or none of the windows of the main building.

Photograph Acknowied$ment: 1. Tom Crane, “ Historic Houses of Philadelphia”, 2. Bonnie Ramsey& Dennis O‘ Kin, “ The Most Beautiful Kllages md Towns of the South”, 3. tin Rubenstein, “ The Most Beuur$ul Kllages of New Engluti”39

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Clarksburg Architectural Design Guidelines

Roofs and Chimneys

ROOFS

1. Roofs shrdl be constictcd of one of the following rnateriafs: standings- steel, cedar shakes, or pm-approved

asphak shingles. Copper accents shafl be permitted.

2. Asphalted roofing materials shall be” Arcfritectrrd QualiV” aud b approved by the Town hbitect

3. Roof colors shall be silver, dark gray, black, red or green so as to duplicate painted tin or aged copper.

4. Roof configurations shall be symmetrical and simple. Pitches shall range from 8:12 to 14:12 and shall be

arranged in a hip, gable or gamb~l configumtion.

5. All roofs shrdl overhang the adjacent facade a minimum of 1‘- V’ and a maximum of 2’ – 6’. Roof overhangsmay encroach into any required yard setback but not property lines). In the event that the overhang exceeds16’, the overhang must appear to be supported by a series of brackets or supports.

6. Hat roofs shafl be edged in a parapet when used as an exterior deck and accessed from the interior of the mainbuilding.

7. mat roofs me permitted over entry porticos rrad porches but must h accompanied by an arcbitccturd cornicea minimum of 2’-0’ in height.

8. Shed roofs arc permitted when used as a secondary roof set against tie WM of the main building. The pitch islimited to4:12to 12:12.

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Steel stmding seam roofs shall be painted, galvanized or prcfinished.

CHIMNEYS

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Chimneys shall be constmcted of brick or Iocaf precast stone in conditions where the chimneyis visable from any street or public space.

Chimney flues shall k constructed of tile or metaf.

Chimneys shall extend to the ground, have a corbelled cap (no more than 5 courses) and eitherproject from the wdl or be flush with the wafl and exposed at the ground floor and above theroof only.

All roof flues and vents shall be painted to match adjacent roof elements.

GUTTERS

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Guttem shafl & constructed of steel, copper, or grdvauized metal.

Gutters sh~ be painted to match the color of the main building or the color of tbe trim

All gutters shrdl be set against trim a minimum of 6’ wider that the gutter itself,

Oflord, NH

Photograph Acknowledgment: I. Bonnie Ram.~ey & Dennis O‘ Kin, “ The Most Beauiifil Kllages and Towns of the South”, 2. Len Rubcnsrein, “ The Most Beaudful fillages of New England” 40

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C[arksbur~ Architectural Desi~n Guidelines

Architectural Elements

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Piers and columns shall be made of brick, p~-cast concrete, wood or concrete block or finished in stucco

Rtiings shall be made of wood, steel or wrought iron.

All exterior stti leading from the sidewdk to the building shafl be made of brick. Stafi leading to woodsteps may be made of wood.

Wrought iron or steel railings shall be painted black.

All risrs, raihngs and trim for afl porches shafl be painted. Wood @ads may b left unpainted.

Rers and columns must be a minimum of 1T’ wide,

All arches shall be a rnitimum of 1T’ wide on the inside surface.

Philadelphia, PA

Chestertown, MD Phil&e/phia, PA

Woodford, PA

COLUMNS

1.

2.

Columns shall be made of wood, pre-cast concrete, or other materiafs so as to duplicate real wood.

Architectural elements such as columns, pilastem, cornices and piers shafl be either the Doric or Tuscanorder unless otherwise approved.

3.

4.

Multiple colums may bc combined to cmte the appearance of one whole colmnn.

All columns and piers constructed of wood shall be painted to match the trim of the house.

*Photograph acknowldgmenrs. 1. Deanis O ‘Kain, “The Most Beautiful Wllages and Towns of the South” 2. Tom Crane, “ Hisroric Houses of Philudelphio”.41

Clarksburg Architectural Design GuidelinesFences-General

FENCES - GENEML

1. All single ftily homes on lots g~ter than W in width and those areas indicated on the plans must have fencingalong the front and rear lot lines of the property. Some areas along framework streets are required to havemetal fences.

2. Wood fences shafl b painted white or stained white with an opaque stain. Metal ferrees shrdf be painted or powdercoated gloss or semi-gloss black.

3. Front and side yard fence designs shall be selected from the designs herein. Variations of tiese designs may be

aPProved by the Town Architect.

4. All fences must have finished fence post tops or caps.

5. Gates shafl be cons~cted of designs and materiafs to match adjoining fences. Gate hardwm should bc substantial,rust resis~t, and have ablac~ bins, or bronze metil finish. Gates should *O swing into the propetiy and not outonto the sidewatk.

Edenton, NC

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Litchfield, CT

Front yads that have wood or metal picket fences which shall not exc~d forty-two inches (42’) in height

Side yards along side streets and public w~ways shall have wood or metal picket fences the same as if theywere front yards, or may have screen fences up to a 42’ height. Seethe designs provided on tie followingpages.

Rear yards may have sc~n fences a minimum of forty-two inches (42’) in height and not exceeding six feet (6’-

U’) in height. These screen fences shall be constructed of wood and shall be of board against board construc-tion. Rear yards may also be enclosed by the same wood picket fences used in front yards, not exceeding forty-two inches (4~).

Fences shafl be placed tithe lot line to maintain street continuity.

Fences located on slopes 10% or less may either run with the slo~ or be stepped with the slope. Steppedfences should k stepped in equal increments afong consistent slopes, For slopes excmding 10%, fences shall

be run with the slope by means ofa sloped frame.

VlnyVplmtic fenees, and paneled materials ~ not permitted.

Photograph Acknowledgment: 1. Tom Crane, “ Historic Houses of Philadelphia, 2. Bonnie Ramey & Dennis O‘ Kin, ‘<The Most Beaur#ul Villages and Towns of the South”, 3. kn Rubenstein, “ The Most Beaut~ul Villages of New England”42

Clarksburg Architectural Design GuidelinesGarden Walls and Fences

WALLS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Garden waffs shafl b made of brick, Marykmd Stone such as Silver lake strip or Emmisborg Brown and shafl becompatible withthemain building. Fence shdlkbuiltofwod.

When a building fapade and its side yard face a street, garden walls shall be compatible with same materiaf of themain boifdirrg.

Btached Garages on comer lots ~uirc a garden wafl to complete the edge between Garage and Main buddlrrg.

Garden walls and fences, except “picket” fences in the side yard shall be a rnitimum of 30’ high and a maximumof 5’ –6’ high.

Garden wafls or fences shall be placed at the rear lot line and side lot lines to maintain street continuity, unlessotherwise noted.

FENCING1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Wood picket fences shafl be painted white. Side and rear yard fences sbdl be wood pickets or closed woodboards painted white or stained. Fmme selection should be coordinated with ~chitectid Whiling on irrdividudlot, see page 49 for Picket Fence details.

Lattice sW1 be wood. Vinyl is permitted only at cmwl space enclosures in the rear of the house.

Paneled materiafs are not permitted.

Gates for garden walls shall be made of wood.

Front and side yard wood “picket’ type fences m permitted as illustrated.

Wesf Cornwall, CT

6. Picket and alley fences must be made of wood and painted w~te

7. Rail road tie rctirring wafls m not Wrmitted.

8. Garden walls md fences, except “picket” fences. The side yard shall be a minimum of 30’ and a maximum of5’-6’ high.

9. Garden wafls or fences shall be placed at the m lot line and side lot hnes to maintain street continuity, rmfessotherwise noted,

10. The Town Arcfdtect must approve the design of garden fences.

11. Front picket fences may be constmctcd to no greater than haff no greater than the half distance awayfrom the front facade.

12. A garden wafl and fence maybe constmcted to the front facade or the street facing facade.

Woodford, PA Castine, ME

* Photograph acknowledgwnts: 1.Len Rubemre;n, “The Most Beautiful Mllages of New England. ” 2. Tom Crane, “ Historic Houses of Philtielphia” 43

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Clarksburg Architectural Desi~n GuidelinesPorches, Walks, Decks and Patios

PORCHESflATIOS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Porches shafl b constructed of concrete or wood. Porches shall not b constructed of prcssu~-trmted Ium&r ormiU-furisbcd ahrmimsm. Concrete porches shall be venwrcd in brick or wood lattice to appear as a brick or wdporch.

Porches shall be painted and&a minimum of 8’ – O’ deep.

Two-story porches me ~rmitted. Porches are prmitted on the top story in the front or rear of any Manor Home.Porches are r~uircd on at least 507. of d] single-family detached lots.

Outdoor patios w permitted in the Ear or side yards ody and must be screened to a height of 5’ – 6’ when visiblefrom a street.

Wrap around porches are encoumged on all single-famify detached comer lots.

Raifin~s shafl have top and bottom roils centered on pickets or sawn bdusters. Bottom rails shafl be verticallypmpo;loncd and shd”cl= the floor. Spaces bctwceripickets orbafuste~ sM1 k no more than 3 inches. Raifingsof sidesteps should match the railings of front porch.

DECKS

1. No decks m permitted above the tit floor oftfre main house. Afl other decks shafl b made of pressure treatedwood, unless built on top of a residential parbrrg gmge.

2. Raifs arsdcaps of decks visible from adjacent streets shall b painted to match the pdominant color of the trim ofthe ti buifding.

Lirchfield, CT Kendands, Gaithersburg, MD

Kentlati, Gairher.~burg, MD

LEADWALKS

King Farm, Rochille, MD

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Leadw~s of afl homes shrdl k made of brick, pavers or flagstone and shafl match the material of the front steosor stoop of the main buildlng.

hadwalks shafl be built flush with the ground. The mmimumgrade is 3%.

The minimum width of a leadwafk shafl be at no less than 4-0’. Leadwrsfk with steps shall k double thewidth of the steps.

The desired slope of the front yard shall be ktweers 2% and 3%. The maximum grade shall be 59..

The charrge of grade in the front yard shrdl k accommodatedwith a ~imum of two sets of steps. The steps shaflbeat the front of the house aod at the foot of tbe sidewalk. Both sets of steps shall have a constant tread width.

A transition from the sidewti to the front yard shaff h no g~ter than 3:1. A maximum two (2) feet high retainingwall may be constructed on two sides of the 3:1 surface.

* Photograph achowledgmenrs., l.tin Rubenstein, “The Most Beuutifil Rllage.r ofNew England” 44

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Clarksburg Architectural Design GuidelinesAlleys, Outbuildings, Garages, Mechanical Equipment and Refuse Containers

ALLEYS, OUTBUILDINGS AND GAMGES

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2.

3.

4.

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6.

7.

8.

9.

The use of detached garage structures and parking in the side or rcarof a lot is encouraged.

Front loaded garages setback is a minimum of 20’ from the front face of the home. The Garages arepermitted only on specific lots as noted on the Site Plan.

Garages accessed from the front and side yard shd be constructed of the wme materiaf as the main building.

Driveways entered from the front yard and side yard shafl be made of any material exeept asphaft.

All lots with an rdley in the rear should have their rcqufid parkbrg accessed from the afley. MPDU parking wfllbe on-street.

Afl single family detached homes require garages.

Garage doors shafl be recessed a minimum of six inches from the exterior face of the garage wall.

Where the drive meets a street orafley, rcsiderrtid driveways fora two car gmge shafl be a maximum of 16-0’in width and 1O’-V’for a one car garage

All parking - and parking courts shafl be sc~ned horn view with a 42’ high garden wafl andor an evergreenhedge, Architectural fence of steel, wrought iron and brick piers may dso be used.

10. Paired double garage doors are required for afl two-car garages. Garage doors shall be separated by a post aminimum of 1‘–W wide.

11. All accessory structures must be located in the mar yard.

Kenrlatis (Gairhersburg, MD) Chestertown, MD

MEC~NICAL EQUIPMENT AND ~FUSE CONTAINERS

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

All enclosures for mechanical equipment and Efu= visible from the street shall be sc~rred with materiafscompatible with those of the main building. bdscaping maybe used for screening purposes.

DVer vents shafl be located in the garage, side or rear yard and shall not be visible from the street frontage

Ml mechanical equipment shafl be set in au enclosed stictu~ and screened. These enclosures shafl becompatible with the main building.

Ground level enclosu~s for au mecharsicd equipment shafl be scmned from view.

All reelers shall be located on the side or rear of the house. The meters may not be located on an facadefacing a street.

HVAC, utility meters and other utility equipments shaff be placed in rear yards and the rear hdf of the side

yards.

Kendands (Gaithersburg, MD)

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tiad Walks

LEAD WALKS

1,

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

bad walks ofrdl homes shafl k made of brick, concrete or flagstone and shafl match the material of the frontsteps or stoop of the main building. Homes on framework strmts are ~uired to have brick sidewaks. Asphaltlead W*S are prohibited.

me minimum width of a lead W* shafl be four feet (4-0’).

had wafks shall connect to the sidewrdk at the street.

kd W*S shall be built flush with the ground. The wimum slope for lead W* shall be three percent (37.).

Where the~ is a significmt difference in elevation that ~ui~s steps, steps shafl be provided in comfortablegroups, preferably at the front stoop or porch of the house, or at the street line. The use of perrons (single stepsspaced widely apart) or multiple groupings of one or two steps is not petitted.

Au steps afong the lead wak shafl match the material of tie front steps or stoop of the mtirr building. Steps ofdiffering materials shaff not k permitted.

Hand rails for steps should match the milings of the front porch or stoop.

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DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING

1. Driveways and parking areas shall be constructed with conc~tc, exposed aggregate concrete, bituminoussurface treatment with pea gravel aggregates, concrete pavers, brick, asphalt or other materiaJs that are compli-mentary to the arcfritcctud materkds. hr areas where driveways are at the front of the house, onfy concrete,concrete pavem or brick maybe used; materials shafl b coordinated with the materiafs used for lead wafks.

2. Driveways shall &a maximum of twelve feet wide for single width drives. Where drives meet garage en~ces,the driveway width shafl not exceed two feet beyond the garage opning.

3. me maximum slope for driveways shall not exceed nine percent (9%). S1OPS less tharr five percent are recom-mended.

4. Parking mas shafl k constructed of the same materiafs as driveways.

5. Parking mas shafl be visuafly screened from the streets and neighboring properties with a combination of any ofhedge plantings, wafls or fences (see Fences section) with a minimum height of thirty six inches. LandscapemateriaJs used for screening shafl k predomimmtly evergeen to provide year round effect.

Sc=tig hedges maybe selected from the following list::

mmEuonymus kiatschovicus Pyracantka coccinea cultivars [lex cornuta ‘Bu~ordii Nana’ [lex crerrata CultivarS

cM~ Firethom cultivars Dwarf Burford Hofly Japanese HollyMtiattan Euonymus

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6. Large parking areas such as for ap-cnts or condominiums sbafl have interior partig lot kmdscaping as

required by the County Ordinance. In addition, these lots shsdl be sc~ned from view of public streets,wafks and acccssways with a combination of any of an ever~en hedge, wafls or fences with a minimum

height of@-six inches.[lexglabra Osmanthu.v beterophyllus ‘Gulfdde’ Taas cultivars

fnkkrry Holly Gulftide Houy Osrnantbus Upright Yews

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PATIOS, TERRACES AND DECKS

1. Patios, terraces and decks shall be located in rear yards only.

2, No decks are permitted above the fmt floor of the main house. Rails and caps of decks visible from adjacents~ts and public wtiways shall be paintd to match the ptiomirrant color of the trim of the main budding.

3. Decks should &of a smle and style that is complimen~ to the architectural style of the home.

4. Decks on single family attached homes (townhomes) shti inco~rate privacy screens, designed as m inte@part of the deck.

Patios, Terraces and Decks /Retaining Walls

RETAINING WALLS

1. Retaining waus visible from the street or public w~ways shafl be made of brick or stone md shall be compat-ible with the main buildlng. Retaining wafls which are not visible from the s-t maybe made of unit masonrymaterials, in addhion to brick or stone.

2. When a building fagade and its side yard face a street, retaining wafls shafl be made of the same materiaf as thebuifdmg.

3. Retaining wafls shall be constructed to fit the slope, to the minimum height needed. Retaining walls shafl be amuimum of six feet in height. hwer wafls are prcfed. Where wafls exceed k fwt (3’-0’) in height, thetop of the wafl shafl be kept level, and the wall stepped at intervals along slopes.

4. Guardrails may be ~ufid by building codes. Every effort shall be made to reduce or eliminate the need forguwdrails. Where guardtis cannot be avoided, they must b consistent in design with the arcbitecti designof the associated structures.

4. Walls should be placed x the lot krres to maintain street continuity, unless otherwise noted

5. Raikoad tie mtairring WMSarc not permitted

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Fences - Front Yards. Wood Picket

GENERAL NOTES:1. Picket spacing shall &set so as to prevent a sphere 4’ in diameter from passing through the space.FENCES - FRONT YARD, WOOD PICKET

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OPTION D :mat FenceFfat W]de Picket45 degree mitered post

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OPTION A :Hat FenceThin Square Picket

Mitered trim, moldingcap

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OPTION E :Flat FenceRounded Wide PicketBrsfl firsial and miteredpost

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OPTION F :Hat Fence

Spearhead Wide PicketSpearhead and miteredpost

OPTION C :Ffat FenceA1temating~ln

Square PicketMitered trim andmolding cap

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FENCES - GATE OPTIONS

Fences - Gate Options

GENERAL NOTES:

1. The gate shafl not ex~d fofiy-two inches (5#) in height. Posts may not execed 4W’in height.OPTION A -Scalloped Gate with thin picket 2. Picket spacing sM1 b set so as to prevent a metaf sphere @ in diameter from passing through the space.

OPTION B -Rounded Gate with flat picket

OPTION C -Hat Gate with rounded picket

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FENCES—FRONT YARDS, METAL

1. Meti fences may afso & mounted atop a low brick or stone waR. The fence and wdl combination shall notexceed forty-two inches (42’) in height horn the low side of the wall. The low wafl shall be one foot in heightmom and six inches in height minimnm.

2. Picket spactig shall be set so as to prevent a metal sphere 4’ in diame~r from passing through the space.3. Au field welding shall be ~ound smooth and clm prior to painting.

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FENCES - REAR YA~ SCREEN FENCE

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A - VERTICAL BOARD =NCE

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2X 4 WOOD CAP1 X 4 WOOD TRIM

1X 4 VER~CW WOODPICRET

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1 X 4 WOOD TRIM2X 4 WOOD CAP

2X 4 WOOD CAP1 X 4 WOOD TRIM

1 X 4 WRTICW WOOD PIC~T(AltemaE in ~oups of three)

1 X 2 WR~CW WOOD PIC~T(Alternate in WOups of thrm)

1 X 4 WOOD TRIM

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OPTION ~ - VERTICAL BOARD ~NCE - ALTERNATING WIDTHS

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FENCES - SLOPE TRANSITION

270 SLOPE:STEPPED FRAME ORSLOPED FRAME

Fences - Slope Transition

107. SLOPE:STEPPED FRAME OR SLOPED FRAMENOTE FENCING ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 10%MUST USE THE SLOPED FRAME OPTION e

5% SLOPESTEPPED FRAME ORSLOPED FRAME

15% SLOPE:SLOPED FRAME ONLY

5% SLOPE -METAL PICKET/BRICK WALL I iCOMBINATION

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Lighting

LIGHTING

1. ~corative streethghts shall be provided afong the street per the approved site plans. Individud post lamps infront yards arc prohibited.

2. Lanterns or porch lights in a style consistent with the architecture shd be provided at the front door to eachhome. Light fixtures should be properly propotiioncd to the building facade.

3. Llghtirrg color must conform to a whte color (e.g. incandescent, metal htide, fluorescent, quartz or hafogen).me use of high pressure sodium (yellow-orange) lightings not permitted.

4. Security ligbing maybe permitted in rear yards if irrcorpomted as part of tie ovemll building design. Mps mustbe shielded atsd directed to prevent glare or spifl-over of fight onto neighboring properties. Unshielded floodlights, ‘wall-packs’ or ‘cobrafsead’ fights are prohibited.

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SITE FURNISHINGSFence _

Mtiboxes

1. Mailboxes for delivery of mail shall be located in accordance with M U.S. POSM Service regulations.

2. Single family detached homes shrdl have mailboxes which arc attached to a post or fence at the back of thesidewak. Whe~ a fence is ~quired, the mailbox post shd & incorporated into the design of the fence as afence posc or the mailbox maybe hung on the front of the fence in a permarsent manner.

3. Single family attached homes (townhomes) shall use the U.S. Posd Service approved cluster boxes. The=boxes shall be located inconspicuously, and should be incorporated into a mail kiosk, where special attention is~ven to the location, access, lighting and design of these areas.

4. Multifamily bud~ngs (apartments, condominiums) shall have cluster boxes lmated within the bree=waytierr~- of the buildings.

Dog Houses

1. Dog houses may not exceed sixteen squme feet of floor space, and may not exceed four feet in height. Theysh~ b made of wood in a style consistent with the architectural style of the main house. Dog houses and runsshrdl be located only in - yards.

1. Hags may be flown from building mounted staffs; they should be permanently mounted in a mmner to coordi-nate with the archhectud design of the stmcturc. Freestanding flagpoles arc not permitted.

Barbecue -

1. Permanent barbecues shall be located only in rea ymds.

1. Insect traps shall be located such that they are not visible from streets and public wakways.

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Clothcshes

1. Clothesties or similar appmtus for exterior drying of laundry - not permitted

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Tempora~ Signs

TEMPORARY SIGNS

1. Ml tempo~ signs, ticludmg builder identflmtion, lot identifimtion, mdtor signs ad cons~ction signsshall confom to the Cl~kburg sign pmgmm.

Designs to be Providedby Terrabrook

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LANDSCAPE - GENERAL

1. Landscaping is required for all development within Clarksburg and may include deciduous, evergreen orornamental trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color. (annrads). Landscape plantingsmust comply with the approved planting plans that are part of the County site plan, as well as these guide-hnes.

2. Street trees shall be provided according to the approved County Site plans.

3. Landscape plantings for individual homes should consist of a limited variety of trees, shrubs andgroundcovers to create an attractive, well designed, cohesive landscape. Shrubs and groundcovers shouldbe planted in masses of a single species or cultivar in sufficient numbers to create beds or drifts of plants.

4. Plantings shall ~ installed at or larger than the following minimum sizes to ensure good initial appearance:Shade Trees: mmimum 2 W’ cafiperOmamenta~owering Trees: minimum 1“ caliperEvergreen Trees: minimum 6’ – 8’ heightLarge Shrubs: minimum 3@ heightMedium Shrubs: minimum 24’ heightSmall Shrubs: minimum 17’ heightGroundcovers: minimum T’ pot

5. Plants shall be selected based upon their ultimate height, width and growth habit in relation to the spacewhere they will be planted. When planted adjacent to buildings, plantings should complement and not

obscure the building’s architectural features.

6. Plantings shall be predominantly evergreen to assure a year round framework; plants shall also be selected

to provide seasonal and visuaf interest.

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bndscape - Single Family Homes

LANDSCAPE - SINGLE FAMILY HOMESCORNER LOT STREET LOT

TREE LAWN ~

SMALL SHRUB AB

lb~.MEDIUM SHRUB A ~

‘CREEN”NCE*REAR YARD

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4,..TALL SHRUB B

STREET TREE(See ApprovedSite Plan For Selection)

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PIC~T FENCE (42’ Ht.)

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LANDSCAPE - TOWNHOMES

Landscape - Townhomes

ORNAMENTAL TREE A

TREE LAWN zCORNER LOT STREET LOT STREET LOT

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Recommended Plant Pallette - Single Family I Recommended Plant Palette - Townhome

RECOMMENDED PLANT PALETTE - SINGLE FAMILY

FLOWERING TREES

Amelanchier canadensis

Acerpalmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Betula nigra ‘Heritage’MalusJoribunda

Malus’ Profusion’Magnolia x soularrgiana

Prunus okame

EVERGREEN TREES A

Ilex opaca

Thuja occidentals ‘Emerald Green’Tsuga canadensis

EVERGREEN TREES B

Rex opaca

Thuja occidentals ‘~merafd Green’Tsuga canadensis

TALL SHRUB A

Rex x attenaata ‘Fosteri’

Rex cornuta ‘Burfordii’Ilexx ‘Nellie R. Stevens’

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’Taus cuspidata ‘Capitata’

TALL SHRUB B

Euonymus kiatschovica ‘Manhatian’Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’

Ilexx ‘Nellie R. Stevens’Viburnum rhytidophyllurn’ Willowood’

MEDIUM SHRUB A

Hydrangea ‘Mariessii Variegata’Ilexx mesemeae ‘Blue Princess’Rex crenata ‘Green Luster’[lex crenata ‘Howardii’Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luykens’Rhododendron ‘Delaware Valley White’

SMALL SHRUBS

Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Reparrdens’Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’[lex crenata ‘Helleri’Jasminiumnudl$orum

GROUNDCOVERS/ VERY SMALL SHRUBS

Liriope nruscari ‘Monroe #2’Liriopemuscari’ Variegata’Pachysandra terminalsVinca minor’ Periwinkle’

* See Approved Site Plan Plant List for Sizes

RECOMMENDED PLANT PALETTE - TOWNHOUSE

FLOWERING TREES A SMALL SHRUBS

Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ Ilex crenata ‘Helleti’

Carpinus caroliniana Mahonia aquifolium

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Prunuslaurocerasus‘Otto Luykens’Taus baccata ‘Repandens’

FLOWEMNG TREES BGROUNDCOVERS-VERY SM. SHRUBS

Amelanchier canadensisCarpinus caroliniana Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ Euonymusfortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’Juniperus horizontals ‘Blue Chip’

TALL SHRUB A

Rexx attenuata ‘Fosteri’Rex x ‘Nellie R, Stevens’Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’

TALL SHRUB B

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordli’Taus cuspidata ‘Nana’Viburnum plicatum ‘Mariessii’

TALL SHRUB C

Osmarrthus heterophyllusPrunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaerrensis’Taus cuspidata ‘Capitata’Viburnum rhytidophylium ‘Wtllowood’

MEDIUM SHRUB A

flex glabra ‘Compacta’Pieris japonicaRhododendron ‘Robin Hill’

Liriope muscari ‘Monroe #2’Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’

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Clarksburg Design Review ProcessDesign Review Process Outline

THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS

The primary objectives of Design Review process is to review the applications and to conform to tie Design Guidelines.It dms not include the responsibilities for the following:

1. Structud Safety and Capacity,2. Stability and Compatibility of Soif Condition3. Complianec with government regulations, laws or ordinates, budding codes and safety requirements.4. The performance or quafity of work of any of the contractor.

The Design Review process includes thrm phases. In the Fmt Phase (Schematic Design Phase) the applicmtmay submit mo~ than one scheme for review before selecting a scheme to develop further. All completed submissionswill be reviewed by the Town Arcbitit within five business days,

I. SCHEMATIC DESIGN REVEW

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Schematic Design Review ApphmtionSite Plan @ 17>=2~.~,

floor Plans @ 1/4’=1’0Elevations @ 1/4’=1’0

Landscape Plans @ l“= 20’0’Material Specifications OutiesCompleted Schematic Design Review Chart for Arcbitectud and Landscape elements.

II. F~AL DESIGN REVIEW

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Site Plan @ l“= 20’0’Landscape Plan @ l“= 20’0’Planting & Maintemmm SpceKlcationsNoor Plans @ 1/4= I’WElevations @ l/T’=1 ‘O’Building SwtionsMl rcquti detisMaterial Samples for WWS,roofs and windows.Completed F]nd Design Review Chart for Arebitecturrd and Landsca~ elements

FIELD INSPECTION

The Required Documents should include the following frrforrnation.

Site Plana) The property ~ies and lot Areab) Percent of lot coveragec) Building footprints with entries notedd) Existing and proposed grades notede) Setback to tie lot lines

Landscape Plana) htin and common names of afl materirds.b) Si~, Quantity and Location of all the materialsc) Garden elements such as retaining walls, paved surfaces

Floor Plansa) Room locations

Elevationsa) Locations of M oWrrings including doors and windows

b) Materials rendered and spcifid, including colors.c) Finished grade and finished floor elevations

d) Budding heights to the eaves or para~t WMS.e) Proposed roof pitches

Detailsa) Openings, doors and windows.b) Porches and Bafconies.c) Column capitis and bases.d) Omamend elemnts and trims.e) fives and cornices.~ Chimneysg) Ferrms and Garden walls.

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Clarksburg Design Review ProcessDesign Review Form-Final

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Property Address

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Phone: F=:

Final Design Retiew

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Reeeivd Drawings

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1, Site Plan

2. Ffoor Plans @ 1/4’= 1‘O’

3. Elevations@ l/~= 1‘O’

4. Landscape Plans @ l“= 20’0’

5. Buildlng Sedions

6. AR Rquired Details.

7. Material samples for rmfs and walls

8. Planting S~ifieations

9. Completed Find Design Review Chti

Reviewed by:

Approved by:

Date:

Date:

Field Inspection Review

Inspected by: Date:

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