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space and view corridors. <br /> <br />(1) A diversity of architectural styles suitable to Happy Valley's semi-rural <br /> character is encouraged. The generally informal character of the <br /> neighborhood's structures should be reinforced. Informal architectural <br /> styles reflective of California's heritage such as ranch-style homes are <br /> strongly encouraged while more formal styles reflecting Neo-Colonial, <br /> European Estate, or similar architecture should not be permitted. <br />(2) Front porches and other elements which facilitate neighborhood <br /> interaction and add visual interest to homes are strongly encouraged. <br />(3) Building heights and forms should be similar to those currently existing <br /> in Happy Valley. <br /> (a) One-story structures are strongly encouraged. <br /> (b) One- and two-story combination structures are acceptable. <br /> One-story elements are especially suitable at entries and in <br /> situations where new structures are close to property lines. <br /> (c) Two-story structures are generally discouraged, but can be <br /> acceptable if building masses are broken up with attached <br /> one-story elements such as porches or entry roofs. <br /> (d) Pitched gable and hip-roof forms, rather than fiat roofs, are <br /> strongly encouraged. <br /> (e) The visual prominence of garage doors should be minimized. New <br /> construction should seek to limit the amount of garage fronts <br /> visible from adjacent roads. The following techniques should be <br /> used: <br /> (1) Place garage doors so that not more than two doors face the <br /> fronting road. <br /> (2) Arrange landscaping to block views of garages wherever <br /> possible. <br /> (3) Use multiple garage doors rather than single larger doors. <br /> (4) Garage doors should be set back from the front of the home <br /> and when multiple garage doors are used should be <br /> staggered. <br /> (f) House entries should be proportionate in size to the structure. New <br /> homes should have inviting entries facing adjacent roads. <br /> One-story entries are strongly encouraged while formal entries <br /> exceeding a story and a half should be prohibited for being out of <br /> keeping with the informal, semi-rural character of the area. <br />(4) Design review of structures shall follow the process of the R-1 zoning <br /> designation, except that new homes shall be subject to Planning <br /> Commission review and approval. Public noticing for new homes shall <br /> include all properties within 1,000 feet of the new home site, and public <br /> <br />Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />