The purpose of this chapter is to ensure architectural compatibility, permanence, and style, and the establishment and preservation of architectural character throughout the town. The town desires that all development be treated as a lasting contributor to the community and as a good neighbor to its surroundings. Enumerated in the sections below are general requirements for all buildings as well as requirements specific to building use and typology. All new construction shall conform to the architectural requirements of this chapter.

A.

Adjacent buildings shall be compatible in regards to spacing, setbacks, proportions, materials, massing, and scale.

B.

The primary entrance shall be architecturally and functionally designed on the front façade facing the primary public street.

C.

The front façade of the principal structure shall be parallel to the front lot line and street.

D.

Materials used shall be of lasting design and quality.

E.

A single, large, dominant building mass shall be avoided. Where large structures are required, mass should be broken up through the use of setbacks, projecting and recessed elements, and similar design techniques.

A.

Exterior materials shall be durable and residential in character.

B.

Reserved.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Accessory structures located in residential districts shall be constructed of similar materials and colors as used for the main dwelling unit; however, accessory structures that are 12 feet × 12 feet or smaller are exempt from this requirement.

(Ord. of 1-3-2016(3))

5.4.1 Building design along state highways and in town center. The following requirements shall apply to nonresidential development and/or property located along or within 200 feet of the right-of-way of Highway 55 or Highway 210, or the Central Business District.

5.4.1.1 Materials and color.

A.

The administrator shall make a façade determination for nonresidential structures proposed within existing nonresidential developments or adjacent to existing nonresidential structures. This determination shall take into account the age and appearance of existing adjacent structures, the distance between the proposed structure and existing structures, and the distance between the proposed structure and a public street. In every case, the proposed structure shall meet or exceed the façade quality of the adjacent existing nonresidential structure with the highest percentage of acceptable façade materials as listed in Item B.

B.

For all other nonresidential structures, front façades shall be entirely covered by brick, decorative concrete block, stucco, stone, fiber cement siding, or other materials similar in appearance and durability (as approved by the administrator). In addition, all other exterior walls of the structure shall be at least 50 percent covered by an approved material. For every ten percent increase in approved material on exterior walls, a ten percent break in setback requirements shall be given, not to exceed 50 percent of the total setback.

C.

Two wall materials may be combined horizontally on one façade. The heavier material should be below.

D.

Façade colors shall be of low reflectance earth tone, muted, subtle, or neutral colors. Building trim may feature brighter colors, but neon tubing is not allowed as an accent material. The use of high-intensity, metallic, fluorescent or neon colors shall be prohibited. Variations in color schemes are encouraged in order to articulate entryways, architectural features, and public amenities so as to give greater recognition to these features.

E.

Nonresidential structures shall have plantings as provided in the approved plantings table in Section 7.4.1 installed along the side and rear exterior walls within 15 feet of the base of the structure prior to receiving the Certificate of Occupancy.

5.4.1.2 Building design in all other locations. The following requirements shall apply to nonresidential development not located along or within 200 feet of Highway 55, Highway 210, or the Central Business District:

A.

The administrator shall make a façade determination for nonresidential structures proposed within existing nonresidential developments or adjacent to existing nonresidential structures. This determination shall take into account the age and appearance of existing adjacent structures, the distance between the proposed structure and existing structures, and the distance between the proposed structure and a public street. In every case, the proposed structure shall meet or exceed the façade quality of the adjacent existing nonresidential structure with the highest percentage of acceptable façade materials as listed in Item B.

B.

For nonresidential structures proposed in a new nonresidential development, all exterior façades shall be at least 50 percent brick, decorative concrete block, stucco, stone, fiber cement siding, or other materials similar in appearance and durability (as approved by the administrator). For every ten percent increase in approved material on exterior walls, a ten percent break in setback requirements shall be given, not to exceed 50 percent of the total setback.

C.

Two wall materials may be combined horizontally on one façade. The heavier material should be below.

D.

Façade colors shall be of low reflectance earth tone, muted, subtle, or neutral colors. Building trim may feature brighter colors, but neon tubing is not allowed as an accent material. The use of high-intensity, metallic, fluorescent or neon colors shall be prohibited. Variations in color schemes are encouraged in order to articulate entryways, architectural features, and public amenities so as to give greater recognition to these features.

E.

Nonresidential structures shall have plantings as provided in the approved plantings table in Section 7.4.1 installed along the side and rear exterior walls within 15 feet of the base of the structure prior to receiving the Certificate of Occupancy.

(Ord. of 9-12-2017; Ord. of 10-3-2017(1))

Editor's note— Ord. of Oct. 3, 2017 repealed § 5.5, which pertained to building design alternatives and derived from Ord. No. 2010-05, § 1, adopted Sept. 7, 2010.