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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS <br /> <br />b. Design Guidelines and Standards <br /> <br /> i. Design Compatibility Required. <br /> accessory structures, <br /> including but not limited <br /> to grouped mailboxes, <br /> storage and <br /> maintenance facilities, <br /> recreational facilities, <br /> picnic shelters, and <br /> gazebos, shall <br /> incorporate compatible <br /> materials, scale, colors, <br /> architectural details, and <br /> roof stopes as the <br /> primary multi-family <br /> buildings, except that <br /> flat and shed roofs are <br /> prohibited. <br /> <br /> ii. Articulation of Rear <br /> Walls. <br /> <br />(a) <br /> <br />Detached garages and carports and other <br /> <br />Figure 17 ~4ccessoO, sttz~ctutvs shall incorporate compatible <br />mateffals, scale, colors, architectural details, and roff s/opes as lbe <br />pffma9, multifami~, buildings, e~.cqt Ihat.flat and shed mq~ are <br />p~vhibile~ <br /> <br />Rear walls of detached garages and carports that back onto the <br />perimeter street shall be articulated through the use of one or more of <br />the following elements: <br /> <br />(1) Windows; <br />(2) A trellis; or <br />(3) A variety of roof planes. <br /> <br />F. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING <br /> <br />1. Intent <br /> Landscaping, which is a visible indicator of quality development, shall be an integral <br /> part of every multi-family project, and not merely located in leftover portions of the <br /> site, Landscaping is intended to visually tie the entire development together, define <br /> major entryways and circulation (both vehicular and pedestrian) and parking <br /> patterns, and, where appropriate, help buffer less intensive adjacent land uses. <br /> Applicants should refer to Sections 7.16.170, 7.16.180, and 7.16.185 of the <br /> Overland Park Municipal Code regarding prohibited species of trees and location <br /> near utility lines. <br /> <br />2, Interference with Drainage Patterns <br /> <br /> a. Design Guidelines and Standards, <br /> <br /> i. Landscaping, fencing, and screening shall not impede the flow of drainage <br /> from the site. <br /> <br />CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 37 OCTOBER 7, 2002 <br /> <br /> <br />