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Village Lot
The overall scale, proportion, character and massing of the Neighborhood lot homes shall be compatible with the variety of housing types outlined in the master plan. The Village lots are strategically located within the master plan and comprise a majority of the lot types. The houses shall be designed to be compatible in scale with all housing types within the master plan. The homes will range from 1 to 2 stories and will be designed to address and enhance the streetscape.

There will be a variety of architectural styles appropriate with the traditional architectural character of the City of Athens. Vehicular access to Village lots will be achieved from either the front or rear of the lot depending upon the lot placement within the master plans. Some lots have alleys, others do not. Garages shall always be located towards the rear of the lot regardless of access. A minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided with additional parking spaces accommodated adjacent or within a garage structure. Parking shall be screened from pedestrian view to the extent possible and shall be screened by building facades, fences, wall and/or landscaping.

Setbacks for Village lots vary and should be determined based upon the placement within the master plan. Setbacks have been determined by several factors including placement adjacent to and the framing of open spaces, enhancements and transitions along the streetscape and variations in the character of any given area of the master plan. Lot landscaping will respond to lot character and adjacent lot conditions. Adequate space has been provided for stoops, porches, stairs and landscape planting to soften the character of the facades along the street.

The intent of the master plan is to create a neighborhood streetscape of well-designed, properly proportioned homes, which blend together and compliment each other. Individual homes shall be designed as a part of an overall composition and no one home should attempt to stand out or "overpower" the others. Buildings should have simple massing with appropriate uses of materials, details, and color. Corner lots shall address the corner with the use of porches, proper fenestration and other appropriate means. Blank walls at corners are inappropriate. Houses shall be oriented towards the street, both functionally and visually with the primary orientation directed towards the major street. The maximum height for Village lot buildings is 2 1/2 stories.

Windows and doors must be vertical in proportion and based on time-tested traditional architectural styles. Pane sizes and proportions must be consistent on different windows and doors used throughout the house. Use of special windows, including bays, bows, dormers, fanlights, and paired or grouped windows are encouraged, but must be used in proper situations based upon classic design principles. Grouped windows must be separated by a minimum of 5" between windows. Factory manufactured grouped windows are unacceptable.

Suitable materials for all facades include brick, stucco, wood or composition siding with beveled, shiplap or beaded lap profiles.