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City of La Quinta Architectural Residential Design
Guidelines are intended to help you realize your vision.
Whether you're an architect or a homeowner, drawing plans, these
guidelines are not meant to dictate your design, but rather to enhance
building architecture while enabling creative design approaches. The
guidelines should assist in design preparation that convey City expectations
for architectural style, building materials, colors, mass and scale, and
landscaping as you make design decisions.
Complete, integrated design.
When we review homes, we look for a complete, integrated design. That
includes an enhanced level of architecture with every detail thoughtfully
considered. Ultimately each component and architectural element should
complement the other. Design features must make sense within the context
of the whole.
Creating vibrant neighborhoods: individuality and
diverse design.
What makes neighborhoods vibrant and interesting as well as visually
pleasing is a composition of diverse architectural styles. The look and feel
of one -of -a -kind custom architecture adds both beauty and value. if two
alike homes are within 200 feet of each other the architectural details should
vary (see page 13 for examples). As always, we encourage water efficient
landscaping that honors a green sensibility.
These guidelines are intended for single family residential homes in the
City of La Quinta that are not subject to Specific Plan and Master Design
guidelines. You'll find development standards for setbacks, heights, minimum
lot sizes and more in Chapter 9.50.030 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
posted on our website at www.laquintaca.gov.
Thank you for your commitment to quality design.
We appreciate your contribution to the design of La Quinta's residential
neighborhoods. Should you need more information, please contact our
general planning and development services department at 760.777.7125.
You can also visit our website at www.laquintaca.gov.
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Architectural design features
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residential designs that include
accentuated entry ways,
varying wall planes,
and varying roof heights.
Wall projections along the roof line
are encouraged.
Flat roof design can vary roof heights
and wall planes.
Unique window placement with varying wall planes can enhance contemporary
architecture. New and renovated homes shall incorporate sustainable and/or energy
efficient materials and practices including energy efficient appliances and fixtures,
green roofs, white roofs, solar panels, and solar building orientation.
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Complement the architectural
tyle of the house and enhance
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by customizing tie roofdesign
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roof types, pitches rand roof line.r`
Varying roof line with hipped and gable roof types.
Varying roof lines with a flat roof home creates visual breaks.
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Mixing roof configurations breaks monotony.
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Incorporate special window
designs, including the use
of shutters, shelves, or trim.
Projectiinga nd recessed
window treatments change
the depth of the elevation.
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Recessed windows that "pop -out" or "in" are encouraged.
Varying window design decreases monotony on an elevation.
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Stylize with wood awnings,
tower -like chimney and wrought
lEiron wi,ridow treatments, wall trim
. ' d stone and masonry accents,
porches, roof overhangs,
canopies, balconies + more.
Simple decorative elements provide visual interest and add to the overall appearance.
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Fences and walls should be
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walls should be designed to
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vary sight lines and decrease
-monotony of main dwelling unit.
Non-traditional fencing types may be optimal fencing options for distinct residential
architectural styles.
Corrugated metal fencing complements a historic mid-century modern home
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Masonry fencing should complement the main dwelling unit.
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Rear Yard Fence
Exterior
Side Yard
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Courtyards with arches over
gates are useful in varying
site lines, breaking
monotony, and
combining materials
to impact the
architecture
of the site.
Permitted in Front
and street side
• Ornamental iron
• Tubular steel
• Masonry
• Material combination
• Other materials, such
as corrugated metal,
bamboo, and glass
are allowed with
Director's approval.
Permitted in rear
and interior side
• Wood
• Vinyl
• Masonry
• Material combination
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When housesIug similar
architectural design details are
located within 200 feet of each
other, facade and street facing
building elevations shall make
provisions Jor,architectural
variety b:y str.0 ., = m han`®es o,
by' us ng •. iffferent co ors, roo
pitch and type, window shapes
and decorative elements, garage
door decorative elements
and/or similar design treatment.
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Recommended:
Variety in
neighboring
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The exterior color scheme
of a home should incorporate
colors that are compatible
with each other. Incorporating
compatible colors on walls,
gates, garage, walltreatments,
and roofs create a cohesive
single-family home site.
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Colors on fences, gates, wall and roof lines may vary with consideration of color
compatibility.
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Single family homes should
include landscaping in their
front and exterior side yards
that involves a combination of
ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
Landscaping can be used to
enhance aesthetics
for a home, as well as
adding color and screening.
Landscaping standards can
be found in Chapter 8.13 of the
City's Municipal Code.
Water efficient landscaping is encouraged.
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Areas between the wall and street curb should be landscaped.
Adding ground cover is a good water efficient alternative to grass turf.
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A diverse plant palette
including shrubs and/or
vines along walls
enhances overall
character of
the house.
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