PURPOSE

  1. To provide for buildings that have identifiable roof shapes based on local architecture.

APPLICABILITY

  1. Roof standards apply to all primary and accessory building types and components, with the exception of the civic building, which may have more unique and complex assemblies.

FORMS

Gable

Hipped

Mansard

Gambrel

Shed

Flat

GENERAL STANDARDS

  1. Pitched roofs must converge, symmetrically, to a single ridge beam at their highest point.
  2. Shed roofs are considered to be symmetrical provided the vertical separation between the base of the eaves and the top of the ridge beam is the same across the entire length of the roof.
  3. Roof assemblies with multiple ridge beams are prohibited, except for mansard and gambrel roofs, which possess a secondary, lower beam (the chine) located between the ridge beam and the eaves at a consistent height.
  4. The upper slope of mansard and gambrel roof profiles must always be less steep than the lower slope.
  5. Roof assemblies with multiple ridge beams are prohibited.
  6. Each primary building, accessory building, or component may only have a maximum of one roof.
  7. The highest point of the roof of any component must be lower than or equal to the highest point of the roof of the primary building, unless specifically allowed to be taller.
  8. Gable ends must be located on the narrowest building face or component face, except for townhouses, live-work/ flex buildings, and bungalows, which must orient the ridge beam parallel with the frontage.