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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary, appropriate, and permitted under these Multi-Family Residential Design Guidelines and Standards. Cornice A horizontal molding projecting along the top of a wall. Densitj/--The number of dwelling units allowed per net acre of a development site or parcel (dutacre). DormerMA window set upright in a sloping roof. Also used to refer to the roofed projection in which this window is set. Elevation--The external faces of a building; also a mechanically accurate, "head-on" drawing of any one face (or elevation) of a building or object, without any allowance for the effect of the laws of perspective. Facade Any side of a building that faces a street, drive or other open space. The "front fa(;ade" is the front or principal face of a building, generally defined by the location of the majority of public entrances into the building. Fence--A man-made barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas. Gable RoofMA pitched roof with ridge and vertical ends. Garage--An accessory building or portion of a main building primarily used for storage of motor vehicles. A "garage" is distinguished from a "carport" in that a garage is enclosed on more than three sides, so that the stored or parked car is contained entirely inside the building. GuidelinesmAdvisory regulations, which are indicated by use of the terms may and should. Hip RoofmA roof with sloped ends instead of vertical ends. Maximum EXtent Feasible~No feasible and prudent alternative exists, and all possible efforts to comply with the regulation or minimize potential harm or adverse impacts have been undertaken. Economic considerations may be taken into account but shall not be the overriding factor in determining "maximum extent feasible." Maximum Extent Practicable--Under the circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation or requirement, that the cost of additional compliance measures clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from the noncompliance. Multi-Fam/ly Development--A building or portion thereof designed exclusively for occupancy by two or more families in two or more dwelling units and commonly referred to as a duplex (two-family dwelling), triplex, four-plex, townhome or town house, or apartment house. CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 47 OCTOBER 7, 2002