Objective Design Standards

The Piedmont Objective Design Standards demonstrate, through photos, diagrams, and graphic examples, how to determine appropriate design solutions to address context, architectural character, building form, landscape, site amenities and their relationship to the street and neighboring properties.

Cover Page of Draft Objective Design Standards

Applicability

Objective Design Standards are applicable to:

  • 1-4 Unit Residential Developments
  • Accessory Dwelling units (ADUs)
  • Multifamily Residential Developments
  • Mixed Use Residential Developments

The Objective Design Standards are not applicable to additions to or remodels of existing single family dwellings that are unrelated to the development of a new unit.