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CARMEL, INDIANA
Gramercy West
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
ORDINANCE Z-630-18
March 19, 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance......................................................................................... 3
Section 2. Definitions and Rules of Construction........................................................................4
Section 3. Accessory Structures, Accessory Uses and Special Exceptions ................................6
Section 4. Development and Architectural Standards................................................................. 6
Section 5. Common Area Requirements....................................................................................10
Section 6. Landscaping Requirements.......................................................................................11
Section 7. Signage Requirements.............................................................................................. 13
Section 8. Additional Requirements and Standards...................................................................13
Section 9. Procedural Provisions............................................................................................... 14
Section 10. Controlling Developer’s Consent............................................................................. 15
Section 11. Violations and Enforcement......................................................................................16
Section 12. Exhibits..................................................................................................................... 16
Exhibit A. Legal Description
Exhibit B. Development Plan / Primary Plat
Exhibit C. Lot Type Map
Exhibit D and Exhibit D-1. Architectural Requirements and Gramercy Style Matrix
Exhibit E. Architectural Character Imagery – Area A Lots
Exhibit F. Architectural Character Imagery – Area B/F Lots
Exhibit G. Architectural Character Imagery – Area C Lots
Exhibit H. Architectural Character Imagery – Area D Lots
Exhibit I. Sample Lot Plantings
Note: All of the above Exhibits (A-I) are attached to this Gramercy West Ordinance, are
incorporated by reference into this Gramercy West Ordinance and are part of this Gramercy West
Ordinance.
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Sponsor: Councilor Kimball
ORDINANCE Z-630-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
ESTABLISHING
THE GRAMERCY WEST
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Synopsis:
Ordinance Establishes the Gramercy West Planned Unit Development District Ordinance (the
“Gramercy West PUD”). The Ordinance would rezone the real estate from the Gramercy PUD
(Ordinance Z-493-06 as amended) allowing the future development of the subject Real Estate for
a residential neighborhood including detached and attached single family homes.
WHEREAS, the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance, Ordinance Z-625-17, as
amended (the “Unified Development Ordinance”), provides for the establishment of a Planned
Unit Development District in accordance with the requirements of I.C. § 36-7-4-1500 et seq.;
and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has given a Favorable recommendation to this PUD
district ordinance under docket number 17080014 Z (the “Gramercy West Ordinance”), which
establishes the Gramercy West Planned Unit Development District (the “Gramercy West
District”) with respect to the real estate legally described in Exhibit A (the “Real Estate”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council, that (i) pursuant to IC §36-7-
4-1500 et seq., the Council adopts this Gramercy West Ordinance, as an amendment to the Zone
Map, (ii) all prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Gramercy
West Ordinance and its exhibits are hereby made inapplicable to the use and development of the
Real Estate, (iii) all prior commitments and restrictions applicable to the Real Estate shall be null
and void and replaced and superseded by this Gramercy West Ordinance, and (iv) this Gramercy
West Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing.
Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance.
Section 1.1 The Zone Map is hereby changed to designate the Real Estate as a
Planned Unit Development District to be known as the Gramercy West District.
Section 1.2 Development in the Gramercy West District shall be governed entirely by
(i) the provisions of this Gramercy West Ordinance and its exhibits, and (ii) those
provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance specifically referenced in this
Gramercy West Ordinance.
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Section 2. Definitions and Rules of Construction.
Section 2.1 General Rules of Construction. The following general rules of
construction and definitions shall apply to the Gramercy West Ordinance:
A. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless
the context clearly indicates the contrary.
B. Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and the
future the present.
C. The word “shall” indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “may”
indicates a permissive requirement.
Section 2.2 Definitions. The definitions (i) of the capitalized terms set forth below in
this Section 2.2, as they appear throughout this Gramercy West Ordinance, shall have the
meanings set forth below in this Section 2.2 and (ii) of all other capitalized terms
included in this Gramercy West Ordinance and not defined below in this Section 2.2,
shall be the same as set forth in the UDO.
Accessory Structure: A structure which is subordinate to a Dwelling or use
located on the Real Estate and which is not used for permanent human occupancy.
Accessory Use: A use subordinate to the main use, located on the real estate or in
the same Dwelling as the main use, and incidental to the main use.
Area A Lots: The Lots identified as “Lot Type A” on Exhibit C Lot Type Map.
Area B/F Lots: The Lots identified as “Lot Type B/F” on Exhibit C Lot Type
Map. The Area B/F Lots may be developed subject to the Area C Lot and Area D
Lot standards.
Area C Lots: The Lots identified as “Lot Type C” on Exhibit C Lot Type Map.
The Area C Lots may be developed subject to the Area B/F Lot, Area A Lot, Area
D Lot and Area E Lot standards.
Area D Lots: The Lots identified as “Lot Type D” on Exhibit C Lot Type Map.
The Area D Lots may be developed subject to the Area A Lot, Area B/F Lot and
Area C Lot standards.
Architectural Character Imagery: These comprise the elevations and
photographs, attached hereto as Exhibit E (Architectural Character Imagery –
Area A Lots), Exhibit F (Architectural Character Imagery – Area B/F Lots),
Exhibit G (Architectural Character Imagery – Area C Lots), and Exhibit H
(Architectural Character Imagery – Area D Lots), and are intended to generally
and conceptually illustrate an application of the Development Requirements.
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Architectural Character Imagery is general and not intended to delineate the only
final Dwelling designs that may be built. Dwellings will comply with the
Architectural Standards but may vary from the Architectural Character Imagery
provided all applicable Architectural Standards are met.
Architectural Standards: The Architectural Standards incorporated herein under
Section 4.7 - Architectural Standards and Exhibit D (Architectural Requirements).
Building: A structure having a roof supported by columns and walls, for shelter,
support, or a Dwelling.
BZA: The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals.
City: The City of Carmel, Indiana.
Common Area(s): Common Areas shall comprise a parcel or parcels of land,
areas of water, or a combination of land and water, including flood plain and
wetland areas located within the Real Estate and designed by the Controlling
Developer. Except as otherwise provided herein, Common Areas do not include
any area which is divided into individual Dwelling lots or streets. Common Areas
shall be in the areas identified on the Exhibit B (Development Plan/Primary Plat).
Controlling Developer: Shall mean Mohawk WB, LLC until such time as
Mohawk WB, LLC transfers or assigns, in writing, its rights as Controlling
Developer such as to an Owners Association.
Declaration(s) of Covenants (“CCR’S): Declaration(s) of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions, if any, applicable to the Real Estate, or any portion thereof,
which shall be prepared and recorded by the Controlling Developer in its
discretion in the office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, and which
may, from time to time, be amended.
Development Plan (“DP”) / Primary Plat: The Development Plan / Primary Plat
(DP/PP) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B
(Development Plan / Primary Plat) is the plan under which the Real Estate will be
developed and which is, upon approval, the Primary Plat of the Real Estate.
Development Requirements: Written development standards and any written
requirements specified in this Gramercy West Ordinance, which must be satisfied
in connection with the approval of the Secondary Plat and Building Permits.
Dwelling: A single-family residence or a Building.
Lot Type Map: Exhibit C illustrating the various lot types (Area A Lots thru Area
D Lots).
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Masonry: Brick, stone, manufactured or synthetic stone, limestone, natural stone,
cultured stone.
Owners Association(s): Owners Association(s) established by the Declaration(s)
of Covenants.
Plan Commission: The City’s Plan Commission.
Primary Roof: The roof on a Dwelling which has the longest ridge line.
Real Estate: The Real Estate legally described in Exhibit A (Legal Description).
Sign: Any type of sign as further defined and regulated by this Gramercy West
Ordinance and the UDO.
Subdivision Control Ordinance: The City’s Subdivision Control Ordinance,
Ordinance Z-160, as amended.
Unified Development Ordinance (or “UDO”): The Unified Development
Ordinance, Ordinance Z-625-17, of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County,
Indiana, as amended.
Yard, Front: The yard generally abutting street right of way and along the front
and side façades of a Dwelling including the front door of the Dwelling.
Yard, Rear: The yard generally abutting an alley and along the façade of a
Dwelling including the driveway and garage door.
Zone Map: The City’s official Zone Map corresponding to the Unified
Development Ordinance.
Section 3. Accessory Structures, Accessory Uses and Special Exceptions. Accessory
Structures other than fences regulated under the Architectural Standards for each Lot Type are
not permitted. Accessory Uses and Special Exceptions shall be subject to the provisions of the
UDO.
Section 4. Development and Architectural Standards.
Section 4.1 Permitted Uses:
A. Single-family Dwellings.
B. Attached Dwellings.
C. Common Areas.
D. Model Home(s).
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E. Private Recreational Facility (Neighborhood Clubhouse Amenity)
F. A maximum of two hundred and seventy (270) Dwellings shall be permitted.
1. No more than one-hundred and twenty (120) Attached Dwellings
shall be permitted.
2. No more than one-hundred and sixty (160) Detached Dwellings
shall be permitted.
Section 4.2 Bulk Requirements:
A. Area A Lots:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Four-thousand (4,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: Fifty (50) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Width at Right of Way: Twenty (20) feet.
4. Minimum Front Yard Setback: Ten (10) feet.
5. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
7. Maximum Building Height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
8. Minimum Dwelling Square Footage (exclusive of porches,
terraces, and garages): Eighteen hundred (1,800) square feet.
B. Area B/F Lots (Townhomes):
1. Minimum Lot Area: One-thousand (1,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: Sixteen (16) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Width at Right of Way: Fourteen (14) feet.
4. Minimum Front Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
5. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Five (5) feet applied to a Building.
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6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
7. Maximum Building Height: Thirty-five (35) feet or three (3)
stories, whichever is greater.
8. Minimum Dwelling Square Footage (exclusive of porches,
terraces, and garages): eleven hundred (1,100) square feet.
9. Maximum number of Dwellings per building: Four (4).
C. Area C Lots:
1. Minimum Lot Area: One-thousand, Six-hundred (1,600) square
feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: Twenty-eight (28) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Width at Right of Way: Twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Minimum Front Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
5. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Three (3) feet.
6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
7. Maximum Building Height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
8. Minimum Dwelling Square Footage (exclusive of porches,
terraces, and garages): fourteen hundred (1,400) square feet.
D. Area D Lots:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Two-thousand (2,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: Thirty-one (31) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Width at Right of Way: Fifteen (15) feet.
4. Minimum Front Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
5. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Three (3) feet.
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6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Five (5) feet.
7. Maximum Building Height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
8. Minimum Dwelling Square Footage (exclusive of porches,
terraces, and garages): sixteen hundred (1,600) square feet.
Section 4.3 Applicable landscaping requirements are contained in Section 6 of this
Gramercy West Ordinance.
Section 4.4 Applicable signage requirements are contained in Section 7 of this Gramercy
West Ordinance.
Section 4.5 Applicable additional requirements and standards are contained in Section 8
of this Gramercy West Ordinance.
Section 4.6 The Real Estate shall be developed per the layout, street cross section and
width configuration, and lot distribution as shown on the Development Plan/Primary Plat
as may be amended by the Plan Commission per the procedures of this Gramercy West
Ordinance. The distribution of Lot Types may change, subject to the requirements of this
Gramercy West Ordinance, provided the general street configuration as shown on the
Secondary Plat complies with the approved Development Plan / Primary Plat.
Section 4.7 Architectural Standards:
A. The applicable Architectural Character Imagery, indicating conceptually the
intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings to be constructed in each
Lot Area are contained within the Architectural Character Imagery as
illustrated on Exhibit E thru Exhibit H.
B. Dwelling Architecture: All Dwellings shall be constructed in compliance with
the Architectural Standards included in Exhibit D.
C. Bays and Projections: Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.2 above
stoops, porches, balconies, cantilevered projections and bay windows may
extend into yard setbacks by a maximum of; 12” into a front yard setback, 24”
into a rear yard, and 24” into a side yard adjacent to a common area or front
yard where the side façade of a dwelling faces the street or alley. Steps may
extend further into the setback than the maximums noted above but shall not
extend over the property line.
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Section 4.8 Lot Lighting: All Dwellings shall have (i) a minimum of one light fixture
associated with the garage doors and equipped with a photo cell so the light is on from
dusk to dawn and (ii) light(s) at the front door of the dwelling.
Section 4.9 Street Lighting: Street lighting (lighting in the street right-of-way) shall be
provided as illustrated on the Development Plan / primary Plat and shall (i) be confined
to the street intersections and (ii) meet all applicable City standards and (iii) be reviewed
by the City.
Section 4.10 Parking:
A. Two vehicular (2) spaces per Dwelling are required. Driveways, where
provided for parking, shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in length as
measured from the street right of way and vehicles shall not be parked in a
location that encroaches onto the sidewalk or alley. Driveways shall be
concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or stone or pervious
pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted.
B. Long Term Bicycle Parking shall be provided within each required attached
garage with a minimum of one (1) rack per garage.
C. No garage required for vehicular parking shall be converted into living space.
D. Any street which does not meet the cross section requirements to
accommodate on-street parking shall be posted “no parking”.
Section 5. Common Area Requirements. Common Area shall be in the areas identified on
the Development Plan / Primary Plat.
Section 5.1 A minimum of six and two-tenth (6.2) acres, approximately twenty-two
(22) percent, of the District, shall be allocated to Common Area as illustrated on the
Development Plan / Primary Plat.
Section 5.2 A Common Area Plan has been submitted and is on file with the rezoning
request which illustrates the area and use of the proposed common areas.
Section 5.3 The following amenities shall be provided in the Gramercy West District:
A. Passive Amenities: Open space, including paths, shall be provided for passive
recreation opportunities, as generally depicted on the Development
Plan/Primary Plat.
B. A Private Recreational Facility which shall include the following at a
minimum:
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1. Swimming Pool,
2. Bathhouse: The bathbouse shall be a minimum 900 square feet and shall
be designed in conformance with one of the Architectural Styles
illustrated in Exhibit D as selected by the Developer.
3. Playground,
4. Parking, and
5. Picnic area including benches and tables.
6. The above required Private Recreational Facility shall be completed
including the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the pool and
bathhouse prior to the issuance of Building Permits for one-hundred and
fifty (150) dwellings.
C. Bike Share Easement: An easement shall be provided within the Common
Area occupied by the Private Recreational Facility which permits the City to
operate a bike share location.
Section 6. Landscaping Requirements. A detailed, to scale, engineered landscape plan
showing the size, location and variety of all plantings, other than foundation and Lot plantings,
has been reviewed and approved by the Commission, and constitutes the approved Landscaping
Plan for the Real Estate. Landscaping shall comply with the following standards:
Section 6.1. General Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall be integrated with,
and complement other functional and ornamental site design elements, such as hardscape
materials, paths, sidewalks, and fencing.
A. All trees, shrubs and ground covers shall be planted according to American
Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1), and following the standards and
best management practices (BMPs) published by the City’s Urban Forestry
Program, and according to the Planting Details established by the City
(depicted on the Landscape Details sheet of the approved construction plans).
Landscaping materials shall be appropriate for local growing and climatic
conditions. Plant suitability, maintenance and compatibility with site
construction features shall be addressed. The City’s planting details shall be
required on the landscape plan. All trees shall be selected from the City’s
recommended tree list published by the City’s Urban Forestry Program or
otherwise approved by the Urban Forester.
B. Shade trees shall be at least 2.5 inches in caliper when planted. Ornamental
trees shall be at least 1.5 inches in caliper when planted. Evergreen trees shall
be at least 6 feet in height when planted. Shrubs shall be at least 18 inches in
height when planted. Ornamental grasses must obtain a mature height of at
least 3 feet.
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C. All landscaping approved as part of a Development Plan / Primary Plat shall
be installed prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for a
dwelling in the area of the Real Estate subject to a Primary Plat; provided,
however, that when because of weather conditions, it is not possible to install
the approved landscaping before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
the Controlling Developer shall request a temporary Certificate Of Occupancy
which shall be conditioned upon a determined time to complete the
installation of the uninstalled landscape material.
D. All landscaping is subject to Primary Plat approval. No landscaping which has
been approved by the Urban Forester with the Primary Plat may later be
substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further
approval from the Urban Forester in order to conform to specific site
conditions.
E. It shall be the responsibility of the owner(s), with respect to any portion of the
Real Estate owned by such owner(s) and on which any landscaped area exists
per the requirements of this Gramercy West Ordinance, to ensure proper
maintenance of landscaping in accordance with the Gramercy West
Ordinance. This maintenance is to include, but is not limited to (i) mowing,
tree trimming, planting, maintenance contracting, irrigation and mulching of
planting areas, (ii) replacing dead or diseased plantings with identical varieties
or a suitable substitute, and (iii) keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank
vegetation and weeds.
F. No tree shall be planted within Vision Clearance Triangles as defined in
Carmel’s Unified Development Ordinance Additionally, all trees shall be
planted a minimum distance from design elements according to the following
chart:
Stop Sign, Speed
Sign, Street
Intersection
Driveway, Alley, Fire
Hydrant, Manhole,
Water Valve,
Mailbox, Light Pole
Underground
Storm and Gas
Pipes, Fiber
Optic Cables
Sidewalk,
Curb
20 feet 10 feet 5 feet 2.5 feet
Section 6.2. Areas to be landscaped.
A. Perimeter Buffering. A 30’ wide Common Area shall be provided along the
west perimeter of the Real Estate as illustrated on the Development Plan /
Primary Plat. Landscape planting in Common Areas shall be provided at a
rate of four (4) Shade Trees and 1 Ornamental Tree per 100 LF of common
area length along the west perimeter of the Real Estate and may be clustered,
provided that a maximum spacing of fifty (50) feet be maintained.
B. Street Trees. Large growing shade trees shall be planted within public street
right-of-way, parallel to each street, in planting strips. Street trees shall be
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planted a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet and a maximum of fifty (50) feet
on center, unless this spacing cannot be attained due to the standards
established above in Section 6.1.F.
C. Foundation and Lot Planting Standards. The following planting requirements
apply to all Dwellings:
1. All lots shall have plantings as shown on Exhibit I (see attached
Gramercy Sample Lot Plantings). Species selection may vary from lot to
lot, but will comply with the Urban Forester’s species recommendation
list. Quantities of proposed plant types (tree and shrub) shall remain
consistent.
2. Foundation and Lot plantings shall be installed by the builder at the time a
Dwelling is constructed on the Lot (for detached units) or at the time an
entire building is constructed (for attached units).
3. All front yards and side yards shall be planted with turf sod with the
exception of landscape planting areas which may be covered in mulch.
Gravel shall be prohibited.
D. Storm Water Retention Ponds. The primary landscaping materials used
adjacent to ponds beginning fifteen (15) feet from normal pool elevation
down to/in water shall be comprised of any combination of native aquatic
shoreline species, trees, shrubs, ground covers and grasses appropriately sited
for a natural rather than engineered appearance. The extent of such Pond
plantings shall be worked out with Technical Advisory Committee during the
Secondary Plat and Construction Plan review process. The Common Area
surrounding a Pond (from native species zone outward) shall comply with
Section 6.2.E below.
E. Common Areas. Plantings shall be provided in Common Areas where adjacent
to Lots and Streets. A minimum of one (1) tree shall be provided per 1,000
square feet of Common Area. Any combination of Shade and broad spreading
Evergreen Trees may be planted at any spacing. Common Areas consisting of
less than 1,000 square feet shall not require any plantings.
Section 7. Signage Requirements. All signage on the Real Estate shall comply with the
UDO.
A. Signs identifying “No Mow” of “naturalized Area” shall be posted every five
hundred (500) feet around the perimeter of all ponds.
Section 8. Additional Requirements and Standards.
Section 8.1. Premises Identification. Premises identification shall meet the
requirements of the UDO.
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Section 8.2. Home Occupations. Home Occupations shall meet the requirements of
the UDO.
Section 8.3. Right-of-way widths and Street Sections.
A. The half right-of-way width for 126th Street shall be a minimum of fifty (50)
feet.
B. The right-of-way width for all streets interior to the Real Estate shall be as
shown on the Development Plan / Primary Plat and shall be dedicated with the
Secondary Plat.
C. The street cross sections for all streets interior to the Real Estate shall be as
shown on the Development Plan / Primary Plat.
D. A bike lane shall be provided as shown on the Development Plan / Primary
Plat subject to design approval by the Alternative Transportation Coordinator
and Carmel Engineering Department.
Section 8.4. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Amenities.
A. A five (5) foot wide sidewalk shall be required internal to the Real Estate as
shown on the Development Plan / Primary Plat.
B. A ten (10) foot wide asphalt path shall be required along the south side of
126th Street.
C. An internal ten (10) foot wide asphalt path shall be installed within the
common area along Auman Drive as shown on the Development Plan /
Primary Plat.
Section 8.5. Site Access and Road Improvement Requirements. Development of the
Gramercy West District shall meet all applicable Thoroughfare Plan related improvement
requirements as identified in and required under the UDO unless otherwise provided for
in this Gramercy West Ordinance for the segment of 126th Street, and only 126th Street, as
shown on the Development Plan / Primary Plat. Street A as illustrated on the
Development Plan / Primary Plat shall be extended to the south line of the Real Estate as
illustrated on Exhibit A.
Section 8.6. Declaration of Covenants (“CCR’s”) and Owners Association.
Declarations of Covenants, if any, shall be prepared by the Controlling Developer in its
discretion and recorded with the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana.
Section 9. Procedural Provisions.
Section 9.1. Approval or Denial of the Development Plan / Primary Plat. The
Development Plan / Primary Plat has been reviewed and approved by the Commission,
and constitutes the approved Primary Plat and, as such, the Developer shall not be
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required to return to the Commission for Primary Plat approval. The Real Estate shall be
developed in substantial compliance with the Development / Primary Plat hereby
incorporated and attached as Exhibit B. Substantial compliance shall be regulated in the
same manner as the “substantially or materially altered” provisions of the UDO as it
applies to Development Plans.
Section 9.2. Secondary Plat Approval. The Director shall have sole and exclusive
authority to approve, with or without conditions, or to disapprove any Secondary Plat;
provided, however, that the Director shall not unreasonably withhold or delay the
Director's approval of a Secondary Plat that is in substantial conformance with the
Development Plan / Primary Plat and is in conformance with the Development
Requirements of this Gramercy West Ordinance. If the Director disapproves any
Secondary Plat, the Director shall set forth in writing the basis for the disapproval and
schedule the request for hearing before the Commission.
Section 9.3. Changes Requiring Council Approval. Changes that shall require
amendment of this Gramercy West Ordinance through the standard rezone process
include the following: Increases in density or intensity; Changes in the list of approved
uses; changes in the functional uses of open space, where such change constitutes an
intensification of use of the open space; and/or a dimensional change of greater than ten
percent (10%).
Section 9.4. Modification of Development Requirements (Zoning Waiver). The Plan
Commission may, after a public hearing, grant an applicant a waiver subject to the
requirements of the UDO.
Section 9.5. Variance of Development Requirements. The BZA may authorize
Variances from the terms of the Gramercy West Ordinance, subject to the procedure
prescribed in the UDO.
Section 10. Controlling Developer’s Consent. Without the written consent of the
Controlling Developer, no other developer, user, owner, or tenant may obtain any permits or
approvals, whatsoever, with respect to the Real Estate or any portion thereof and, as such, and by
way of example but not by limitation, none of the following may be obtained without the
approval and consent of the Controlling Developer:
A. Improvement Location Permits for any site improvements within the Real
Estate;
B. Sign permits for any Signs within the Real Estate;
C. Improvement Location Permits for any Dwellings within the Real Estate;
D. Development Plan, Primary Plat or Secondary Plat approval for any part of
the Real Estate; and
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E. Any text amendments, variances, modifications of development requirements
or other variations to the terms and conditions of this Gramercy West
Ordinance.
Section 11. Violations and Enforcement. All violations and enforcement of this Gramercy
West Ordinance shall be subject to the UDO.
Section 12. Exhibits. All of the Exhibits (A-I) on the following pages are attached to this
Gramercy West Ordinance, are incorporated by reference into this Gramercy West Ordinance
and are part of this Gramercy West Ordinance.
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Exhibit “A” – Page 1 of 3
Exhibit “A”
(Legal Description)
A part of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 18 North,
Range 4 East, and a portion of Lot 90 in Auman's Addition, a subdivision in Hamilton County,
Indiana, the plat of which is recorded as Instrument Number 53-3365, Deed Record 138, Page
273, as amended by the Corrected Re-Subdivision of Lots 58 Through 69 - Both Inclusive in
Auman's Addition, a re-subdivision in said county and state, the plat of which is recorded in, Plat
Book 2, Pages 15-17 both plats being in the Recorder's Office of Hamilton County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 31; thence North
89 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds West (assumed bearing) 316.08 feet along the North Line of
said Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 45 seconds West 40.00 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING of this description; thence South 57 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds
East 83.25 feet; thence South 18 degrees 18 minutes 21 seconds East 71.06 feet; thence North 90
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 84.17 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
East 656.14 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave Northeasterly, the radius point of
said curve being North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.00 feet from said point;
thence Southeasterly along said curve 180.69 feet to the point of tangency of said curve, said
point being South 27 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet from the radius point of
said curve; thence South 62 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 363.22 feet to the point of
curvature of a curve concave Southwesterly, the radius point of said curve being South 27
degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds West 235.00 feet from said point; thence Southeasterly along said
curve 188.69 feet to the point of tangency of said curve, said point being North 73 degrees 15
minutes 41 seconds East 235.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence South 16 degrees
44 minutes 08 seconds East 154.04 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East
189.63 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave Westerly said curve being South 73
degrees 53 minutes 23 seconds West 235.00 feet from said point; thence Southerly along said
curve 47.01 feet to the point of tangency of said curve, said point being North 85 degrees 21
minutes 02 seconds East 235.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence South 04 degrees
38 minutes 58 seconds East 116.42 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave Westerly, the
radius point of said curve being South 85 degrees 21 minutes 02 seconds West 785.00 feet from
said point; thence Southerly along said curve 343.58 feet the point of tangency of said curve,
said point being South 69 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 785.00 feet from the radius point
of said curve; thence South 20 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds West 451.96 feet to the point of
tangency of a curve concave easterly, the radius point of said curve being South 69 degrees 34
minutes 18 seconds East 265.00 feet from said point; thence southerly along said curve 94.48
feet to the point of tangency of said curve, said point being North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds West 265.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence South 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds East 53.68 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 80.00
feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 53.68 feet to the point of tangency of
a curve concave easterly, the radius point of said curve being South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds East 345.00 feet from said point, thence northerly along said curve 123.01 feet to the
point of tangency of said curve, said point being North 69 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West
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345.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence North 20 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds
East 451.96 feet to the point of tangency of a curve concave westerly; said point being South 69
degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 705.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence
northerly along said curve 126.76 feet to a point on said curve, said point being South 79 degrees
53 minutes 24 seconds East 705.00 feet from the radius point of said curve; thence North 79
degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 40.43 feet to a non-tangent point on a curve concave
Southerly, the radius point of said curve being South 09 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West
200.00 feet from said point; thence Westerly along said curve 108.73 feet to a point of tangency,
said point being North 21 degrees 17 minutes 02 seconds West 200.00 feet from the radius point
of said curve; thence South 68 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 128.50 feet; thence North 21
degrees 17 minutes 02 seconds West 100.53 feet; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 57
seconds East 49.46 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 56.67 feet; thence
North 00 degrees 06 minutes 27 seconds West 51.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 06
seconds West 86.77 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 54 seconds West 21.58 feet; thence
South 89 degrees 47 minutes 06 seconds West 70.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 54
seconds West 322.29 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 46 seconds West 555.52 feet to
the East line of said Lot 90 in Auman's Addition; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 46
seconds West 4.84 feet to the West line of said Lot 90, which point is on the East Right-of-way
line of Auman Drive East in Auman's Addition; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds
West 1,025.00 feet along said West line to the southeast corner of Lot 65 in said Corrected Re-
Subdivision of Lot 58 through 69, Both Inclusive, in Auman's Addition; thence South 89 degrees
50 minutes 15 seconds East 4.25 feet to the East line of said Lot 90; thence North 00 degrees 05
minutes 45 seconds West 240.00 feet along said East line to the prolonged North line of said Lot
65; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds West 4.11 feet to the Northeast corner of said
Lot 65 and the West line of said Lot 90; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West
145.00 feet along said West line to the Northwest corner of said Lot 90; thence South 89 degrees
50 minutes 15 seconds East 4.03 feet along the North line of said Lot 90 to the Northeast corner
of said Lot 90, which point is on the South Right-of-way line of East 126th Street (a.k.a.
Mohawk Drive); thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 45 seconds West 5.00 feet to the Northwest
corner of the 40.292 acre parcel owned by Mohawk WB, LLC as recorded in Instrument No.
2014-001786 in said Recorder's Office and lying 40 feet South, measured in a perpendicular
direction, of the North line of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 16
seconds East 342.79 feet along the north line of the 40.292 Acre parcel to the Place of
Beginning, containing 29.140 acres, more or less.
Exhibit “A” – Page 3 of 3
Exhibit “A”
(Legal Description)
Exhibit “B” Page 1 of 1
Exhibit “B”
(Development Plan / Primary Plat)
Full size copies of the approved Development Plan / Primary Plat are on file with the
Department of Community Services under Docket # 17080014 Z. Below is a reduced version.
Exhibit “C” Page 1 of 1
Exhibit “C”
(District Sub Area Map)
Exhibit “D” Page 1 of 11
Exhibit “D”
(Architectural Requirements)
Section 1. Dwelling Design: Gramercy Lot “A” Homes (Area A Lots)
A. Permitted Building Materials: Masonry, Wood, Cementitious Board shall be permitted
siding materials subject to the following provisions:
1. A Masonry wainscot (a minimum of 2’0” from the top of the exposed
foundation) shall be provided, at a minimum, on all elevations. In general, the
masonry wainscot will extend to a level within the bottom third of the first
floor windows.
2. Cementitious Board shall not be permitted in the required wainscot area.
3. Vinyl and aluminum siding shall be prohibited.
4. Stucco and/or EIFS shall not be permitted within 8 feet of ground level.
5. The same materials shall be used on the front and side of the dwelling. All
materials shall not be required to be used but shall comply with the standards
above in this Section 1.A.
B. Building Scale and Massing: Dwellings shall not feature long, unbroken expanses of
wall. This may be accomplished by including, but not limited to, any of the following
features unless on a required firewall surface area:
1. Windows and door openings,
2. Changes in roof line or height,
3. Details and trim appropriate to the style and mass of the building,
4. Use of different materials, textures, and material placement,
5. Balconies, recessed entries, and covered porches, and
6. Bays and towers.
C. Required Window Openings:
1. Minimum Number:
a. A minimum of four (4) windows per elevation.
b. In addition to the requirement above, a Dwelling that contains a story and
a half shall have a minimum of one (1) window on facades where siding
area is present above the first story.
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c. A minimum of four (4) windows per side façade facing a street or
common area shall be provided for corner lots and lots where the side yard
is adjacent to common areas.
d. A door on the side of a Dwelling may substitute for one (1) window on the
same side of the Dwelling. In the case of contiguous windows, each
window shall be deemed a window for purposes of the minimum number
requirements in this section.
2. Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms, shall have operable windows with
screens to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation.
3. All windows shall be fully framed including a sill and/or cornice frame unless
the window is surrounded by Masonry material.
4. Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
D. Garage Type:
1. Dwellings shall have garages that are rear (Alley) loaded.
2. All garages shall be attached to the Dwelling.
3. All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the
dwelling, with regards to materials, trim, and detail.
4. Garage doors shall have raised panels.
5. All dwellings shall have a minimum of a two car garage.
E. Front Porches and Entryways: Porches, stoops and/or entryways shall be delineated by
including architectural elements as the same are generally depicted and shown on the
attached Exhibit E Architectural Character Imagery – Area A Lots. Porches shall be
no smaller than 30 square feet and stoops shall be no smaller than 16 square feet.
F. Roofline:
1. Primary Roof shall have a minimum roof slope of 6 (vertical units); 12
(horizontal units). Secondary roofs (e.g. porches, bays, garages, dormers) may
have a lower pitch.
2. The Primary Roof shall have at least an eleven inch (11”) overhang after
installation of siding or an eight inch (8”) overhang after installation of brick
or stone masonry. This measurement shall not include gutters. Exception shall
be granted relating to spacing and fire wall regulations where applicable.
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3. All Dwellings’ roofs shall include dimensional shingles. Three-tab shingles
are not permitted.
G. Fences:
1. Fences are permitted on individual Lots and shall not be chain-link or coated
chain-link.
2. Wood, vinyl or decorative metal fences shall be permitted only within twelve
(12) feet of a Dwelling, shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in
height.
H. Driveways: Driveways shall be concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or
stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted.
I. Architectural Character Imagery: The applicable character illustrations, indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are contained
within Exhibit E Architectural Character Imagery – Area A Lots.
J. Gramercy Style Matrix – Each single-family dwelling and/or townhome structure will
follow the Georgian, Federal or Greek Revival architectural style and will include at least
4 points of the features listed on the Gramercy Style Matrix attached hereto as Exhibit “D-
1”.
Section 2. Dwelling Design: Gramercy Lot “B/F” Townhomes (Area B/F Lots)
A. Permitted Building Materials: Masonry, Wood, Cementitious Board shall be permitted
siding materials subject to the following provisions:
1. A Masonry wainscot (a minimum of 2’0” from the top of the exposed
foundation) shall be provided, at a minimum, on all elevations. In general, the
masonry wainscot will extend to a level within the bottom third of the first
floor windows.
2. Cementitious Board shall not be permitted in the required wainscot area.
3. Vinyl and aluminum siding shall be prohibited.
4. Stucco and/or EIFS shall not be permitted within 8 feet of ground level.
5. The same materials shall be used on the front and side of the dwelling. All
materials shall not be required to be used but shall comply with the standards
above in this Section 2.A.
B. Building Scale and Massing: Dwellings shall not feature long, unbroken expanses of
wall. This may be accomplished by including, but not limited to, any of the following
features unless on a required firewall surface area:
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1. Windows and door openings,
2. Changes in roof line or height,
3. Details and trim appropriate to the style and mass of the building,
4. Use of different materials, textures, and material placement,
5. Balconies, recessed entries, and covered porches, and
6. Bays and towers.
C. Required Window Openings:
1. Minimum Number:
a. A minimum of four (4) windows per elevation.
b. In addition to the requirement above, a Dwelling that contains a story and
a half shall have a minimum of one (1) window on facades where siding
area is present above the first story.
c. A minimum of four (4) windows per side façade facing a street or
common area shall be provided for corner lots and lots where the side yard
is adjacent to common areas.
d. A door on the side of a Dwelling may substitute for one (1) window on the
same side of the Dwelling. In the case of contiguous windows, each
window shall be deemed a window for purposes of the minimum number
requirements in this section.
2. Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms, shall have operable windows with
screens to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation.
3. All windows shall be fully framed including a sill and/or cornice frame unless
the window is surrounded by Masonry material.
4. Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
D. Garage Type:
1. Attached Dwelling Structures shall have garages that are rear (Alley) loaded.
2. All garages shall be attached to the Dwelling.
3. All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the
dwelling, with regards to materials, trim, and detail.
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4. Garage doors shall have raised panels.
5. All dwellings shall have a minimum of a two car garage.
E. Porches and Entryways: Porches, stoops and/or entryways shall be delineated by
including architectural elements as the same are generally depicted and shown on the
attached Exhibit F Architectural Character Imagery – Area B/F Lots. Porches shall
be no smaller than 25 square feet and stoops shall be no smaller than 12 square feet.
F. Roofline:
1. Primary Roof shall have a minimum roof slope of 6 (vertical units); 12
(horizontal units). Secondary roofs (e.g. porches, bays, garages, dormers) may
have a lower pitch.
2. The Primary Roof shall have at least an eleven inch (11”) overhang after
installation of siding or an eight inch (8”) overhang after installation of brick
or stone masonry. This measurement shall not include gutters. Exception shall
be granted relating to spacing and fire wall regulations where applicable.
3. All Dwellings’ roofs shall include dimensional shingles. Three-tab shingles
are not permitted.
G. Fences:
1. Fences are permitted on individual Lots and shall not be chain-link or coated
chain-link.
2. Wood, vinyl or decorative metal fences shall be permitted only within twelve
(12) feet of a Dwelling, shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in
height and shall not be permitted in the front yards of homes.
H. Driveways: Driveways shall be concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or
stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted.
I. Architectural Character Imagery: The applicable character illustrations, indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are contained
within the Exhibit F Architectural Character Imagery – Area B/F Lots.
J. Gramercy Style Matrix – Each single-family dwelling and/or townhome structure will
follow the Georgian, Federal or Greek Revival architectural style and will include at least
4 points of the features listed on the Gramercy Style Matrix attached hereto as Exhibit
“D-1”.
Section 3. Dwelling Design: Gramercy Lot “C” Homes (Area C Lots)
Exhibit “D” Page 6 of 11
A. Permitted Building Materials: Masonry, Wood, Cementitious Board shall be permitted
siding materials subject to the following provisions:
1. A Masonry wainscot (a minimum of 2’0” from the top of the exposed
foundation) shall be provided, at a minimum, on all elevations. In general, the
masonry wainscot will extend to a level within the bottom third of the first
floor windows.
2. Cementitious Board shall not be permitted in the required wainscot area.
3. Vinyl and aluminum siding shall be prohibited.
4. Stucco and/or EIFS shall not be permitted within 8 feet of ground level.
5. The same materials shall be used on the front and side of the dwelling. All
materials shall not be required to be used but shall comply with the standards
above in this Section 3.A.
B. Building Scale and Massing: Dwellings shall not feature long, unbroken expanses of
wall. This may be accomplished by including, but not limited to, any of the following
features unless on a required firewall surface area:
1. Windows and door openings,
2. Changes in roof line or height,
3. Details and trim appropriate to the style and mass of the building,
4. Use of different materials, textures, and material placement,
5. Balconies, recessed entries, and covered porches, and
6. Bays and towers.
C. Required Window Openings:
1. Minimum Number:
a. A minimum of four (4) windows on the front elevation, four (4) windows
and/or shutters on the side elevations and two (2) windows on the rear
elevation.
b. In addition to the requirement above, a Dwelling that contains a story and
a half shall have a minimum of one (1) window on facades where siding
area is present above the first story.
c. A minimum of four (4) windows per side façade facing a street or
common area shall be provided for corner lots and lots where the side yard
is adjacent to common areas.
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d. A door on the side of a Dwelling may substitute for one (1) window on the
same side of the Dwelling. In the case of contiguous windows, each
window shall be deemed a window for purposes of the minimum number
requirements in this section.
2. Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms, shall have operable windows with screens
to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation.
3. All windows shall be fully framed including a sill and/or cornice frame unless
the window is surrounded by Masonry material.
4. Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
D. Garage Type:
1. Dwellings shall have garages that are rear (Alley) loaded.
2. All garages shall be attached to the Dwelling.
3. All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the
dwelling, with regards to materials, trim, and detail.
4. Garage doors shall have raised panels.
5. All dwellings shall have a minimum of a two car garage.
E. Porches and Entryways: Porches, stoops and/or entryways shall be delineated by
including architectural elements as the same are generally depicted and shown on the
attached Exhibit G Architectural Character Imagery – Area C Lots. Porches shall be
no smaller than 30 square feet and stoops shall be no smaller than 12 square feet.
F. Roofline:
1. Primary Roof shall have a minimum roof slope of 6 (vertical units); 12
(horizontal units). Secondary roofs (e.g. porches, bays, garages, dormers) may
have a lower pitch.
2. The Primary Roof shall have at least an eleven inch (11”) overhang after
installation of siding or an eight inch (8”) overhang after installation of brick
or stone masonry. This measurement shall not include gutters. Exception shall
be granted relating to spacing and fire wall regulations where applicable.
3. All Dwellings’ roofs shall include dimensional shingles. Three-tab shingles
are not permitted.
Exhibit “D” Page 8 of 11
G. Fences:
1. Fences are permitted on individual Lots and shall not be chain-link or coated
chain-link.
2. Wood, vinyl or decorative metal fences shall be permitted only within twelve
(12) feet of a Dwelling, shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in
height.
H. Driveways: Driveways shall be concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or
stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted.
I. Architectural Character Imagery: The applicable character illustrations, indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are contained
within the Exhibit G Architectural Character Imagery – Area C Lots.
J. Balcony Requirement: A minimum of twenty (20%) percent of the Gramercy C Lot
homes will have a front or side balcony.
K. Gramercy Style Matrix: Each single-family dwelling and/or townhome structure will
follow the Georgian, Federal or Greek Revival architectural style and will include at least
4 points of the features listed on the Gramercy Style Matrix attached hereto as Exhibit
“D-1”.
Section 4. Dwelling Design: Gramercy Lot “D” Homes
A. Permitted Building Materials: Masonry, Wood, Cementitious Board shall be permitted
siding materials subject to the following provisions:
1. A Masonry wainscot (a minimum of 2’0” from the top of the exposed
foundation) shall be provided, at a minimum, on all elevations. In general, the
masonry wainscot will extend to a level within the bottom third of the first
floor windows.
2. Cementitious Board shall not be permitted in the required wainscot area.
3. Vinyl and aluminum siding shall be prohibited.
4. Stucco and/or EIFS shall not be permitted within 8 feet of ground level.
5. The same materials shall be used on the front and side of the dwelling. All
materials shall not be required to be used but shall comply with the standards
above in this Section 4.A.
B. Building Scale and Massing: Dwellings shall not feature long, unbroken expanses of
wall. This may be accomplished by including, but not limited to, any of the following
Exhibit “D” Page 9 of 11
features unless on a required firewall surface area:
1. Windows and door openings,
2. Changes in roof line or height,
3. Details and trim appropriate to the style and mass of the building,
4. Use of different materials, textures, and material placement,
5. Balconies, recessed entries, and covered porches, and
6. Bays and towers.
C. Required Window Openings:
1. Minimum Number:
a. A minimum of four (4) windows on the front elevation, four (4) windows
and/or shutters on the side elevation and two (2) windows on the rear
elevation.
b. In addition to the requirement above, a Dwelling that contains a story and
a half shall have a minimum of one (1) window on facades where siding
area is present above the first story.
c. A minimum of four (4) windows per side façade facing a street or
common area shall be provided for corner lots and lots where the side yard
is adjacent to common areas.
d. A door on the side of a Dwelling may substitute for one (1) window on the
same side of the Dwelling. In the case of contiguous windows, each
window shall be deemed a window for purposes of the minimum number
requirements in this section.
2. Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms, shall have operable windows with
screens to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation.
3. All windows shall be fully framed including a sill and/or cornice frame unless
the window is surrounded by Masonry material.
4. Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
D. Garage Type:
1. Dwellings shall have garages that are rear (Alley) loaded.
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2. All garages shall be attached to the Dwelling.
3. All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the
dwelling, with regards to materials, trim, and detail.
4. Garage doors shall have raised panels.
5. All dwellings shall have a minimum of a two car garage.
E. Porches and Entryways: Porches, stoops and/or entryways shall be delineated by
including architectural elements as the same are generally depicted and shown on the
attached Exhibit H Architectural Character Imagery – Area D Lots. Porches shall be
no smaller than 30 square feet and stoops shall be no smaller than 12 square feet.
F. Roofline:
1. Primary Roof shall have a minimum roof slope of 6 (vertical units); 12
(horizontal units). Secondary roofs (e.g. porches, bays, garages, dormers) may
have a lower pitch.
2. The Primary Roof shall have at least an eleven inch (11”) overhang after
installation of siding or an eight inch (8”) overhang after installation of brick
or stone masonry. This measurement shall not include gutters. Exception shall
be granted relating to spacing and fire wall regulations where applicable.
3. All Dwellings’ roofs shall include dimensional shingles. Three-tab shingles
are not permitted.
G. Fences:
1. Fences are permitted on individual Lots and shall not be chain-link or coated
chain-link.
2. Wood, vinyl or decorative metal fences shall be permitted only within twelve
(12) feet of a Dwelling, shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in
height.
H. Driveways: Driveways shall be concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or
stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted.
I. Architectural Character Imagery: The applicable character illustrations, indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are contained
within Exhibit H Architectural Character Imagery – Area D Lots.
J. Balcony Requirement: A minimum of twenty (20%) percent of Gramercy D Lot
Homes will include a front or side balcony.
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K. Gramercy Style Matrix: Each single-family dwelling and/or townhome structure will
follow the Georgian, Federal or Greek Revival architectural style and will include at least
4 points of the features listed on the Gramercy Style Matrix attached hereto as Exhibit
“D-1”.
Section 5. Monotony Mitigation:
A. Front Façade:
1. The same front building elevation of a Single-family Dwelling shall not be
constructed for one (1) lot on each side of the subject lot.
2. The same front building elevation of an Attached Dwelling Structure shall not be
constructed adjacent to the subject Structure.
B. Exterior Siding Color:
1. No two side by side Dwellings on contiguous lots or the lot across the street from
the subject lot shall have the same exterior color on the primary structure of the
Dwelling.
2. No two side by side Attached Dwelling Structures or the Attached Dwelling
Structure across the street from the subject Attached Dwelling Structure shall
have the same exterior color on the primary structure.
C. Exterior Masonry Color:
1. No two side by side Dwellings on contiguous lots shall have the same masonry
color.
2. No two side by side Attached Dwelling Structures shall have the same masonry
color.
Section 6. Lot Lighting: All Dwellings shall have (i) a minimum of one light fixture associated
with the garage doors and equipped with a photo cell so the light is on from dusk to dawn and
(ii) light(s) at the front door of the dwelling.
Exhibit “D-1” Page 1 of 1
Exhibit “D-1”
(Gramercy Style Matrix)