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(3) Building Design: The design of exterior surfaces shall be consistent on all sides in terms of materials and architectural treatment. 20.022 Steep Slopes. (1) Slopes having an incline of at least fifteen (15) percent with a vertical elevation of at least twenty (20) feet shall not be used as building placement sites. Such slopes shall not be altered to create suitable multiple - family (duplex or greater) building sites, unless no feasible alternative exists. (2) The design and construction of any retaining walls for purposes of development in an area of steep slopes must receive approval from the City Council. 20.024 Pmnosed Increase in Density or Lot Coverage. The applicant for a density increase must show that the increase will not have an undue or adverse impact on existing public facilities and on the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring property. The City Council, in determining reasonableness of the proposed increase, shall consider the following factors, among others: (1) Location, amount and proposed used of open space; (2) Location, design and type of dwelling provided; (3) Physical characteristics of the site; (4) Relationship of the proposed dwelling unit to nearby developments. When calculating the number of dwelling units per acre for residential developments or percentage of lot coverage for commercial or industrial developments, the following factors will be used: (a) Size of the site shall be determined by the total land area within the perimeter of the privately owned property. This will include any area of newly- proposed public or private roads or road right -of -ways. (b) Wetlands protected by § 19.060(1), Wetland Conservation Area, shall not be included in the calculation of the site. (c) Slopes having an incline of greater than twenty (20) percent and a vertical elevation change of greater than twenty (20) feet shall not be included in the calculation of the site. (d) If at least 30 percent of the site is affected by (b) or (c) above or dedicated as public park, a density bonus of up to 10 percent may be allowed by the City Council. 20.030 Dwelling Unit Restriction. No garage, tent, or accessory building shall at any time be used as living quarters temporarily or permanently. 20.040 Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment. (I) An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway. (2) Except for farm buildings no accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required side yard setback. (3) Accessory buildings and garages in Residential Districts shall not exceed the height of the principal structure and shall be 5 feet or more from all lot lines of adjoining lots, and shall not be located within a utility easement. Farm buildings shall be exempt from the height requirements. (4) Except for farm buildings, all accessory buildings and detached garages per single family homes shall occupy no more than 25 percent of a rear yard, nor exceed 900 square feet of total floor area for all accessory structures. Accessory buildings and garages which exceed the aforesaid maximum may be allowed with a Special Use Permit. (5) No permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one accessory detached private garage structure for each dwelling or individual lot. 20 -4