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9.A - Page 3 contexts. An objective statement would be "the house meets the setbacks, height and parking standards for the zoning district." It is desirable for cities to use objective standards for development, as they are clearly measurable and ensure fairness. Subjective standards often address values such as quality, attractiveness, style, and character. For example, a subjective statement is that the house "conforms to the character of the neighborhood." Obiective Standards The Zoning Ordinance has the following objective standards for home construction and additions: • Setbacks (Varied): The distance of the wall of the house to the property line. There are required setbacks for the first and second story. • Maximum Lot Coverage of 40%: The amount of lot that may be covered by the house. This does not control the size of the second story, which are subject to setback requirements. • Maximum Height of 28 ft. or 2.5 Stories: The total height of the building as measured from grade as well as the number of floors. • Parking of One Covered and One Uncovered: The total number of parking spaces that must be provided on the lot. • Minimum Pervious Surface Percentage: At least 40% of the overall lot, and 60% of the areas within the front yard setback must be permeable to stormwater. Subiective Standards To approve the Architectural Permit, the Zoning Administrator must make the required findings that are subjective statements of merit. These findings are general and applicable to all new development in the City, including industrial and commercial development. As illustrated below in Table 1, the findings focus on the quality of the building itself (House Design), with one finding relating to Neighborhood Character. Table 1: Architectural Permit Findings for House Design and Neighborhood Character (Section 45.4) House Desiqn Neighborhood Character A. Design variety and avoidance of monotony. B. House is proportional to building site D. The house does not have excessive ornamentation E. The building site retains natural C. Structure conforms to the general character of other structures in the vicinity