8-13D-10-2: ARCHITECTURE:

   Hidden Springs is not intended to be developed with one prevalent architectural style. Variety in the architecture is encouraged. An emphasis, however, will be placed on indigenous architectural styles, the use of quality materials and complementary relationships between building and site design features.

   1.   Building scale and height should relate to topography, lot sizes and setbacks. A mix of one (1) and two (2) story units in the rural residential neighborhoods will be encouraged. Custom homes on slope sensitive lots should use hillside adaptive design techniques such as post and beam construction and daylight basements to minimize streetside and rear yard facade exposure. Building heights in village and town home residential neighborhoods and nonresidential uses may be taller but should have a massing and scale compatible with adjoining residential uses.

   2.   The visual bulk of hillside residential develo pment should be reduced so structures do not stand out promin ently when seen from a distanc e. Building form should confor m to site topogra phy, and not overshado w natural site features. Step structures with slope and cut into hillsides should be utilized to reduce visual bulk.

   3.   Building height should be minimized on highly visible ridge areas by avoiding multi-story houses that "skyline" on ridges and by locating residential buildings so as not to impact views near ridges.

   4.   A mix of housing styles and types is encouraged. No adjacent single- family detached home will be permitted to have the same plan, elevation, or color. Variety in elevations and materials is essential.

   5.   Homes on farm/ranch, rural and large lots shall have side or rear-entry garages (garage doors not directly facing the street). Homes on village lots shall provide rear-entry garages where access is provided.

   6.   Private exterior living spaces such as porches, decks and patios are encouraged in the design of each unit in the village and town home neighborhoods.

   7.   Roof pitch variations are preferred. No flat roofs or rock covered roofs are permitted. Tile, concrete tile, architectural grade composition shingle or other materials approved by the DRC are permitted. Wood shake roofs are prohibited.

   8.   Passive solar designs, energy and water conservation measures are encouraged.

   9.   Building materials and color schemes should blend with the natural landscape of earth tones and grassland vegetation but minimize fuel potential for wildfires. The use or incorporation of fire resistant or treated wood, stone, and/or brick on exteriors is encouraged. Material changes, fenestration changes and variations of wall and window surface planes are also encouraged. In order to avoid the appearance of a false applique, no material changes shall be allowed on corners or where structures abut common areas. If material changes occur, they must occur at logical changes in building form.

   10.   Windows shall be sensitively placed to protect privacy of adjacent residences.

   11.   View corridors are critical to and from all open spaces. The siting of buildings, accessory structures, fences, etc., and their impact on views and adjacent uses shall be carefully considered.

   12.   Mechanical equipment on roofs, aboveground transformers, satellite dishes, active solar panels, utility equipment and loading, service and storage areas shall be screened from view from the streets, pathways, public areas, and adjacent uses. Trash enclosures and maintenance structures shall be designed to be compatible in style, materials and colors with the main building and shall be of masonry type construction.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)