Architectural Standards

Garages

Single vehicle garages are not permitted, but if combined with a two car garage, a third single bay may be considered. Single bay garage doors are required in lieu of double width doors. All garage door designs must be approved in advance and must be consistent with the design of the home. All garages must be equipped with automatic door openers and should be kept closed when not in use. Fiberglass and masonite doors are not permitted on the exterior of the home. Generally, where lot frontages allow, side entry garages are required.

Garages shall be located and treated so that approaches to the house are not visually dominated by the garage. Detached garages are generally not encouraged, but if allowed, shall be in keeping with the architectural style of the house. Covered walkways are required between detached garages and houses.

Generally, garage doors facing the street are not allowed. Please refer to neighborhood supplemental guidelines for neighborhoods which allow for front entry garages. Where the garage entry is located adjacent to the front entrance to the home, the turnaround (auto court) must be enclosed and approved by the NCC.

Garage doors which face the street must be recessed from the main house structure, excluding the porch projection, a minimum of 3 feet and must be approved by the NCC. All 2-car front entry garages shall have two garage doors. The design of these garage doors should be in keeping with architectural character of the house. The use of single door 2-car garage doors may be allowed under special circumstances and with the approval of the NCC but are generally discouraged.