Boulevard Oaks

Setting

The setting of a house – how it is located on and sized to fit a lot – should also be compatible with the rest of the historic district. Most homes in Boulevard Oaks are two or two-and-a-half stories in height and set back 40–50 feet from the street. Garages or carports are detached, located behind the house at the rear half of the lot, and accessed via driveways.

The setting of a house – how it is located on and sized to fit a lot – should also be compatible with the rest of the historic district. Most homes in Boulevard Oaks are two or two-and-a-half stories in height and set back 40–50 feet from the street. Garages or carports are detached, located behind the house at the rear half of the lot, and accessed via driveways.

When considering a building project within the Boulevard Oaks Historic District, please refer to this chart. It shows which setting-related elements are compatible and which are not. Definitions of common terms can be found in the glossary.

	Compatible	Incompatible
Driveways	Driveways next to the house (mid-block) Driveways from side streets (corner lots)	Parking pads in front of the building
Garages and Carports	Detached Located in rear half of the lot; often fully or partially obscured visually by house in front	Attached to the building In front of the house Carport
Height	Two or two-and-a-half stories Finished attic space with dormers	One story Three or more stories
Front setback	40-50 feet	Less than 40 feet More than 50 feet