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PROPOSED CHANGES TO R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT <br /> <br />h. Lighting. <br /> <br />Lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign or <br />structure, shall be arranged to deflect li'ght away from adjacent <br />residential districts or public streets. Bulbs emitting in excess of <br />3000 lumens (150 watts) shall be directed so that the bulb is not <br />visible from off the property where the light source is located. <br /> <br /> Architectural Standards. The purpose of this'section is to encourat~e the <br /> development of high-quality, diverse multiple-dwellin~ structm'es in the <br /> City of Ramsev while permitting flexibility in the development process· <br />ii. General standards. The requirements in this section' apply to all <br /> multiple-dwellin~ structures, as defined under Permitted 'Uses in this <br /> <br />Section (Subd. 2a). <br /> <br /> The type of buildina materials used on exterior walls of all <br /> <br />structures in the R-2 Residential District shall be face brick: natural <br /> <br />stone; stucco: al'uminum, steel, or vinyl siding; wood: masonite <br />products: or other compatible residential materials that may be <br />approved by the City. Exterior Insulation an.d Finish Systems <br /> <br />(EIFS) material is prohibited. <br /> <br /> a. The fi'oat exterior buildina finish of multiple-fmnilv <br /> buildings shall consist of a minimum of 35% face brick. <br /> <br />natural stone, or stucco (excluding window and door area in <br />the calculation), This requirement shall also apply to .the <br />side of a buildina when it faces a public street. <br /> <br />Multiple-family buildings ~:acin= County highways, State <br />highways, or MSA roads shall have rear-loaded garages. <br /> <br />There should not be more than a one-story difference between a <br />multiple-dwellin~ buildin~ and nearby structures, either on an <br /> <br />ad]acent lot or flanking the opposite side of the street. The intent of <br />this requirement i.s to avoid sianificant hei aht variations between <br /> <br />buildings in close proximity to each other. <br /> <br />101 <br /> <br /> <br />