General Regulations

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 1105.05
in effect
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1. Materials and Quality of Construction: Additions to existing structures and new homes shall be of excellent quality in terms of design, workmanship, finishes, architectural detail, fenestration, and ornamentation. In addition, in Sub-district 1 all principal and accessory structures shall be constructed of and finished with natural materials, brick, stone, stucco, or wood. 2. Roofs: A. Pitches. Roof pitches for additions that increase the gross square footage of the principal structure shall match the pitch of the existing roof. In Sub-district 1, the minimum roof pitch for new principal structures shall be a minimum of 6:12 (ratio of rise to run). Detached garages shall have a roof pitch equal to that of the principal structure. Open porches and dormers are excluded from this requirement. B. Materials. Replacement roof material shall match existing material. Roofs on new structures shall be architectural shingles, wood shingles, slate or tile. In Sub-district 2, roofs may also be of architectural metal. 3. Orientation for New Residential Structures: A. Sub-district 1 – The building fronts of all new residential structures shall be oriented toward the existing street, Eastover Drive, or in the event a lot is subdivided, any street existing at the time of adoption of this Ordinance (i.e. Quail Run). Newly created lots shall be designed to require principal building orientations to conform to the existing pattern of development that prevails at the time of adoption of the ENCO District. B. Sub-district 2 -The building fronts of all new residential structures shall be oriented toward the existing street. In the event a lot is subdivided, the building fronts for any new residential structure(s) may be oriented towards the existing street(s) or new street(s). Newly created lots shall be designed to require principal building orientations to conform to the existing pattern of development that prevails at the time of adoption of the ENCO District. 4. Exterior Lighting: All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed, installed, located and maintained so that all direct illumination is kept within the boundaries of the owner’s property. 5. Driveways and other hardscape surfaces: Large paved areas for parking and driveways shall be broken up by brick pavers, stamped concrete design, or architectural material.
1105.05 | Corpus