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Design Characteristics <br />• Anew or existing accessory structure, such as a garage or garden shed, can generally <br />attain architectural compatibility by incorporating a few key character-defining elements of <br />the main building. Some key elements to consider include: <br />o Roof pitch consistency <br />o Building proportions <br />o Door and window style <br />o Color <br />o Exterior finish <br />o Attic venting <br />• New garages and accessory structures should be detached and located at the rear of the <br />residence and out of view from the street. <br />• Garage doors should be of wood or similar material and should be of an architectural design <br />that matches the residence or a modern and functional design that is compatible in design. <br />• Rehabilitation of garages or accessory structures should reflect the existing architectural <br />style of the existing building. <br />• Garage materials shall be of the same or similar materials of the residence. <br />• Contributing architectural design features should be preserved when restoring a garage. <br />• Carriage barn type garages should be maintained and repaired when possible. <br />• Original hardware should be preserved. <br />The following methods are not recommended when restoring or building new garages and <br />accessory structures: <br />• Removal or radically changing architectural features, which are important in defining the <br />overall character of the building. <br />• Using substitute materials for replacement that are different in design and material from the <br />original existing structure. <br />az <br />