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(f) Architectural standards for remodeling of High Tudor and Tudor Cottage houses.
  (1) Applicability. Remodeling of houses that are identified as High Tudor or Tudor Cottage in Exhibit B must comply with the standards for new construction and the standards contained in this section. This section applies to the front facade and wrap-around.

(2) Materials. Any remodeling must match the original brick and stone in size, color, coursing, texture, mortaring, and joint detailing.

(3) Porte cocheres. Porte cocheres may not be enclosed.

(4) Architectural design features: The following architectural design features must be maintained or duplicated. These architectural design features may be relocated within the front facade or wrap-around.

    (A) Balustrades.

(B) Chimneys.

(C) Dormers.

(D) Exterior stained and leaded glass.

(E) Front porches with columns.

(F) Porte cocheres.

(G) Roof eaves.

(H) Turrets.

(I) Window and door openings.

(g) Demolition of High Tudor houses. Houses identified as High Tudor in Exhibit B may be demolished only if the cost of bringing the house into compliance with all applicable building code requirements using materials similar to the original materials is greater than 80 percent of the structure’s value according to the Dallas Central Appraisal District.

(h) Architectural standards for remodeling and reconstruction of non-Tudor houses. Non-Tudor houses may be remodeled in their own style, or in the High Tudor style, as long as the front facade and wrap-around reflects the chosen architectural style. Houses completely or partially destroyed due to acts of God may be rebuilt in the original architectural style or in the High Tudor style.

(i) Architectural standards for Craftsman houses.

  (1) Applicability.
    (A) If a Craftsman house is demolished, it may be replaced by a High Tudor house or a Craftsman house. If the new house is a High Tudor house, it must comply with the architectural standards for new construction. If the new house is a Craftsman house, it must comply with these standards.

(B) Houses that are identified as Craftsman in Exhibit B must be remodeled according to the following standards.

(C) This section applies to the front facade and wrap-around.

  (2) Materials. Craftsman houses must be constructed of brick, hardiplank, or wood. Any remodeling must match the original materials in type, size, color, coursing, texture, and joint detailing.

(3) Roof form. Craftsman houses must have a front-gabled roof with a shallow roof slope between 20 degrees and 40 degrees, with a minimum roof overhang of at least 18 inches. Roof rafters must be exposed. Decorative beams or braces must be added under gables. Gables must have dentils.

(4) Windows. Windows must be double-hung with 1-over-1 lights, or must be mission-styled. Windows must be grouped in clusters of two or three.

(5) Front porches. An unenclosed front porch is required along a minimum of 50 percent of the front facade. The front porch roof must be supported by tapered, square box columns with a brick or stone base. The front porch must be surrounded by a wood balustrade or railing. The entryway must have a Craftsman wood door.

(j) Architectural standards for Spanish Revival houses.
  (1) Applicability. Spanish Revival houses must be remodeled according to the following standards. This section applies to the front facade and wraparound.

(2) Materials. Any renovations or additions must match the original brick, stone, or stucco in color, coursing, mortaring, size, and texture.

(3) Roofs. Spanish Revival houses must have a front-gabled roof with a shallow roof slope between 20 degrees and 40 degrees, with a maximum roof overhang of 8 inches.

(4) Windows. Windows must have 6-over-6 or 9-over-9 divided lights.

(5) Arches. Arches above doors and windows must be retained.

(k) Architectural standards for Minimal Traditional houses.
  (1) Applicability. Minimal Traditional houses must be remodeled according to the following standards. This section applies to the front facade and wraparound.

(2) Materials. Any remodeling must match the original brick or stone in color, coursing, joint detailing, mortaring, size, and texture.

(3) Roofs. Minimal Traditional houses must have a cross-gabled roof with low to moderate roof slope between 30 and 45 degrees, and a single projecting front-facing entryway. The maximum roof overhang is 12 inches.

(4) Windows. Windows must have multi-pane sashes.

(5) Porches. A front porch entry feature is required.

(l) Architectural standards for Neo-Colonial houses.
  (1) Applicability. Neo-Colonial houses must be remodeled according to the following standards. This section applies to the front facade and wraparound.

(2) Materials. Any remodeling must match the original brick or stone in color, coursing, joint detailing, mortaring, size, and texture.

(3) Roof form. Neo-Colonial houses must have a side-gabled roof with a low to moderate roof slope between 35 and 60 degrees.

(4) Windows. Windows must be double hung with multi-pane sashes. Windows must be symmetrically balanced on both sides of the center door.

(5) Front door. The front door must be accentuated with a decorative pediment with crown, entry porch, slender columns, and pilasters.

(m) Architectural standards for Ranch houses.
  (1) Applicability. Ranch houses must be remodeled according to the following standards. This section applies to the front facade and wrap-around.

(2) Materials. Any remodeling must match the original brick, stone, or wood in color, coursing, joint detailing, mortaring, size, and texture.

(3) Roof form. Ranch houses must have a hipped roof with a low roof slope between 20 and 35 degrees. The overhang must be a minimum of 12 inches but no more than 24 inches.

(d) Windows. Windows must be ribbon or picture style.

(n) Architectural standards for Contemporary houses.
  (1) Applicability. Contemporary houses must be remodeled according to the following requirements. This section applies to the front facade and wraparound.

(2) Style and materials. Any remodeling must match the original materials, roof slope, and style of the main structure.

(o) Procedures.
  (1) Review form applications. A review form application must be submitted to the Director for any work covered by the standards contained in this ordinance.

(2) Posting of architectural plans. Upon filing an review form application for new construction, the applicant must post a laminated minimum 11-inch-by- 17-inch sign in the front yard with the following information, and forward a copy of the sign to the neighborhood association.

    (A) A scaled color rendering of the front facade of the completed new construction or remodeling and the two adjacent houses, indicating the dimensions of all structures.

(B) A scaled site plan showing the front yards, driveways, and footprints of the completed new construction or remodeling and the two adjacent structures. The site plan must be sealed by a licensed architect or engineer.

  (3) Work requiring a building permit.
    (A) Upon receipt of a review form application for a work requiring a building permit, the building official shall refer the review form application to the Director to determine whether the new construction or remodeling meets the standards of this ordinance. The review of the review form application by the Director must be completed within 30 days after submission of a complete review form application.

(B) If the Director determines that the new construction or remodeling complies with the standards of this ordinance, the Director shall approve the review form application, and forward it to the building official, who shall issue the building permit if all requirements of the construction codes and other applicable ordinances have been met.

(C) If the Director determines that the new construction or remodeling does not comply with the standards of this ordinance, the Director shall state in writing the specific requirements to be met before issuance of a building permit, deny the review form application, and forward it to the building official, who shall deny the building permit. The Director shall give written notice to the applicant stating the reasons for denial of the review form application. Notice is given by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the United States mail. The notice to the applicant must be sent to the address shown on the review form application.

  (4) Work not requiring a building permit.
    (A) For work not requiring a building permit, the applicant must submit a review form application. The Director shall determine whether the proposed new construction or remodeling meets the standards of this ordinance. The review of the review form application by the Director must be completed within 10 days after submission of the review form application.

(B) If the Director determines that the new construction or remodeling complies with the standards of this ordinance, the Director shall approve the review form application and give written notice to the applicant.

(C) If the Director determines that the new construction or remodeling does not comply with the standards of this ordinance, the Director shall state in writing the specific requirements to be met before an approval can be granted. The Director shall give written notice to the applicant stating the reasons for denial. Notice is given by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the United States mail. Notice to the applicant must be sent to the address shown on the review form application.

  (5) Appeals.
    (A) An applicant may appeal any decision made by the Director to the board of adjustment by filing a written appeal with the Director within 10 days after notice is given to the applicant of the Director's decision.

(B) The director shall send written notice of the appeal to the applicant, the neighborhood association, and all owners of real property located within 200 feet, including streets and alleys, from the boundary of the area upon which the appeal is made. The notice must be given not less than 10 days before the day set for the hearing. Notice is given by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the United States mail to the property owners as evidenced by the last approved city tax roll.

(C) The board of adjustment shall hold a public hearing on all appeals.

(D) In considering the appeal, the sole issue before the board of adjustment is whether the Director erred in the decision. The board of adjustment shall consider the same standards that were required to be considered by the Director.

(E) Appeals to the board of adjustment are the final administrative remedy.

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