(a)

Established. The C-1 neighborhood commercial district is established to provide decentralized areas for the retail sales of goods, and for personal services which provide the everyday necessities and conveniences of local residents. The C-1 district is for commercial use of land and structures which blend smoothly into the character of adjoining residential areas, and to exclude activities which generate perceptible light or noise, or attract traffic from outside the immediate neighborhood. The land uses permitted in the C-1 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(b)

Special requirements. In the C-1 district:

(1)

The front setback for canopies and gasoline pumps may be reduced to no less than 50 feet from the street right-of-way line, at the discretion of the board of commissioners.

(2)

Outdoor storage is not allowed.

(3)

Driveway connections shall be provided between adjacent commercial properties, where practical.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-40)

(a)

Established. The C-C community commercial district is established to provide for individual retail or service commercial establishments and planned commercial shopping or service centers. The C-C district is for those commercial uses which cater to community and regional shoppers as well as the traveling public and require access to major thoroughfares. The C-C district is suited for commercial growth corridors and community commercial centers as identified in the growth management plan. The land uses permitted in the C-C district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(b)

Special requirements. In the C-C district:

(1)

The front setback for canopies and gasoline pumps may be reduced to no less than 50 feet from the street right-of-way line.

(2)

Driveway connections shall be provided between adjacent commercial properties, where practical.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-41)

(a)

Established. The C-2 general commercial district is established to provide for both highway commercial and planned commercial shopping or service centers. The C-2 district is for those commercial uses which cater to community and regional shoppers as well as the traveling public, occupy relatively large sites and require access to major thoroughfares. The C-2 district is suited for major commercial centers as identified in the growth management plan. The land uses permitted in the C-2 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(b)

Special requirements. In the C-2 district:

(1)

The front setback for canopies and gasoline pumps may be reduced to no less than 50 feet from the street right-of-way line.

(2)

Driveway connections shall be provided between adjacent commercial properties, where practical.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-42)

(a)

Established. The C-3 heavy commercial district is established to provide areas for distribution, sales, service or storage activities involving goods or equipment requiring extensive indoor or outdoor spaces, large or specialized handling equipment or significant truck or rail transportation. Such uses generate limited emissions and noise which make them incompatible with other commercial or residential uses. The land uses permitted in the C-3 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(b)

Special requirements. In the C-3 district:

(1)

The front setback for canopies and gasoline pumps may be reduced to no less than 50 feet from the street right-of-way line at the discretion of the board of commissioners.

(2)

Driveway connections shall be provided between adjacent commercial properties, where practical.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-43)

The M-1 light industrial district is established to provide areas for industry in locations which are served by major transportation facilities and adequate utilities, but are not feasible nor highly desirable for conventional industrial development because of their proximity to residential, recreational, commercial or related developments. The M-1 district is to permit development, compatible with uses of residential property adjoining or surrounding the district, with suitable open spaces, landscaping and parking areas. The land uses permitted in the M-1 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-44)

The M-2 general industrial district is established to provide areas for manufacturing, assembling, fabricating, warehousing and related activities. Such uses generate some emissions and have some adverse effects on surrounding properties, and are not compatible with primary commercial, institutional and residential uses. The land uses permitted in the M-2 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-45)

The P-1 professional district is established to provide for the development of structures for professional services which do not generate large volumes of traffic, noise or other harmful effects on adjoining residential areas. A P-1 district may serve as a transition between more intensely developed commercial districts (C-1, C-C and C-2) and residential districts. The land uses permitted in the P-1 district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-46)

The S-1 special district is established to provide for the proper placement of private, semiprivate and public uses which require special consideration because of their character, physical setting, size and/or relation to surrounding land uses. The land uses permitted in the S-1 special district shall be as set forth in section 90-97. Additional requirements for the S-1 special district are set forth in section 90-182.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-47; Ord. No. 09-02, § 1, 6-2-2009)

The PUD planned unit development district intended to encourage innovative land planning and site design concepts that conform to community quality-of-life benchmarks and that achieve a high level of aesthetics, high-quality development, environmental sensitivity, energy efficiency, and other community goals by:

(1)

Reducing or eliminating the inflexibility that sometimes results from strict application of zoning and development standards that were designed primarily for individual lots;

(2)

Allowing greater freedom in providing a mix of land uses in the same development, including commercial, professional and residential with a mix of housing types, lot sizes, and densities;

(3)

Allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space, and the provision of active recreational activities, for example ball fields, golf courses, swimming pools or tennis courts.

(4)

Linking areas within the development by providing pedestrian-ways, bike-ways, and transportation systems and connecting to public sidewalks and bike paths as feasible;

(5)

Promoting quality urban and traditional neighborhood design and environmentally sensitive development by allowing development to take advantage of special site characteristics, locations, and land uses.

The planned unit development district may be permitted only in areas where public water and sewer are available. Proposals must be compatible with the character of surrounding land uses. It is recognized that some concepts will be more appropriate than others and the approval of an application in one location does not necessarily indicate the development will be suitable in other locations. Lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98. Additional requirements for the planned unit development district are contained in section 90-182.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-48; Ord. No. 11-06, § 1(Exh. A), 3-1-2011)

(a)

Established. The PDD planned development district is established to provide an orderly transition for inadequately buffered single-family residential development fronting an arterial street to a low-intensity commercial and office development. Suitable areas for a PDD district are those with a significant number of residential dwellings with shallow front yards, fronting an arterial street having a significant amount of existing commercial property fronting on such street. Consideration shall be given to the compatibility of new development with existing single-family homes by way of parking requirements, hours of operation, signage, lighting, exterior treatments and roof pitch. The land uses permitted in the PDD district shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98. Additional requirements for the PDD district are contained in section 90-182.

(b)

Special requirements. PDD districts shall be subject to the following requirements in addition to others contained in this chapter:

(1)

Parking areas shall be located to the rear of the principal building.

(2)

No lighted sign shall be directly visible from any residential zoning district.

(3)

Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

(4)

External security lighting on the property shall not be illuminated later than 11:00 p.m. or motion-sensitive lighting shall be installed.

(5)

All principal buildings shall conform to the requirements of section 90-131(a)(7).

(Code 1979, § 2-16-49)

(a)

The Evans Town Center overlay district (the ETCO or ETCOD) is established to provide for and encourage the creation of a town center with a unique identity, to promote linkages between public, medical, retail and service uses in order to increase pedestrian activity, to provide opportunities for diversifying land uses and to improve vehicular access to the district. Urban design features such as lighting, coordinated signage, street furniture and landscaping should be used to provide visual cues that tie the district together. The architectural compatibility and aesthetic harmony of structures located within the ETCOD are important in protecting and promoting its appearance and character. The intent of the design review process is to assure respect for the character, integrity and quality of the built environment of the ETCOD; it is not intended to stifle compatible innovative architecture or beneficial economic development.

(b)

Property located in the ETCOD shall be subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations for the zoning district in which each property is located (i.e. C-1, C-C, C-2, C-3, etc.) subject to modifications made thereto by the requirements, restrictions and limitations set forth in this section for the ETCOD. Such property shall also be subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations as herein set out which apply to the ETCOD. The land uses permitted in ETCOD shall be as set forth in section 90-97, and lot and structure requirements shall be as set forth in section 90-98 of this chapter.

(c)

Proposed development shall be located and configured in a visually harmonious manner with the terrain and vegetation of the land on which the improvements are being developed and structures shall not dominate, in an incompatible manner, an adjacent building or surrounding general development that is in compliance with this chapter.

The developer/architect is encouraged to attend a pre-development conference to demonstrate the overall architectural concept of the project. They should be able to illustrate their design intentions with renderings, photographs or other visual means. The developer/architect is required to submit a preliminary design site plan, building plan, elevations and a rendering to identify the architectural style, colors and building materials to be used. These shall be submitted for architectural review to the development services division at the design stage of the project, before any construction drawings are commenced. The developer/architect is required to submit samples of all materials and colors used for county approval at the time the full architectural plans are submitted.

The architectural design, color and material of a proposed structure shall conform to community standards of good taste and design as expressed by this chapter. Proposed structures of inferior architectural design and/or material composition and long monotonous facade design, including those characterized by unrelieved repetition of shape or form, or by unbroken extension of line shall not be permitted. All elevations of a structure shall be in harmony with one another in terms of scale, proportion, detail, material, color and design quality. The side and rear elevations of buildings shall be as visually attractive as the front elevation, especially where those side or rear elevations are often viewed by the public. Roof lines and architectural detailing shall present a consistency in quality design. Structures within a proposed development and all canopies shall utilize a uniform architectural theme. It is not inferred that the buildings must look alike to achieve harmony. Harmony of style can be created through proper consideration of scale, proportion, detail, material, color, site planning and landscaping design. The architectural design and material finish of buildings, signs, canopies and other necessary structures shall be compatible with one another and adjacent and surrounding structures that are substantially in compliance with this chapter. Properties located in the ETCOD shall be subject to the following requirements in addition to those contained in other parts of this chapter:

(1)

Building exterior elevations shall consist of materials that are generally equal in quality, appearance and detail to all other exterior elevations of the same structure or those structures within the same planned development.

External building walls shall be architecturally designed and faced with bricks, stucco, structural masonry, stone or stone veneer, fiber cement board cladding, split face block, wood siding or wood shingles. Architectural metal panels and architectural glazing systems may be used as an accent and up to a maximum 25 percent of any elevation. Reflective or shiny surfaces and mirrored glass are prohibited.

In the T-R townhouse residential, A-R apartment residential, PUD planned unit development and PDD planned development district zoning districts, herein referred to as the multi-family residential zoning districts, vinyl siding may be used, up to 50 percent of the exterior wall surface of any building excluding the front elevation.

The M-1 light industrial and M-2 general industrial zoning districts, herein referred to as the industrial zoning districts, are exempt from the design criteria, except for elevations facing the main access roads, (Evans to Locks Road, North Belair Road, Old Evans Road.) All openings in the external walls shall be square or rectangular provided that arched or circle toped openings will be permitted. Except in the industrial zoning districts, a pedestrian arcade with a minimum depth of six feet is encouraged for all openings off of public streets or public open spaces. In commercial zoning districts C-1 neighborhood commercial, C-C community commercial, C-2 general commercial and C-3 heavy commercial zoning districts, herein referred to as the commercial zoning districts, in the P-1 professional zoning district, and in PUD planned unit development and PDD planned development district zoning districts, side and rear set back lines along the common boundary lines with property in said commercial zoning district or professional zoning district may be reduced, but not to a distance of less than three feet in the discretion of the Director of the Development Services Division of Columbia County. External building walls fronting on North Belair Road or public open space which fronts on North Belair Road shall be constructed on the set back lines which are established by this chapter which for purposes of this section shall also be build-to-lines provided that the Columbia County Planning Commission may in its discretion increase or decrease the distance between the build-to-line/set back line and the road right-of-way line or public open space boundary line. The Columbia County Planning Commission may, under subsection (c)(16) of this section, grant a variance from the preceding sentence if it finds from the evidence presented to it that features such as the topography of the land or other physical characteristics of the lot will increase the cost of construction of the project by more than ten percent and that such variance will not materially damage the appearance and character of the immediate area as it has been developed to the time such a variance is granted.

(2)

Roofs if sloped shall be covered with shingles, tiles, standing seam metal, or other roofing material with similar appropriate texture and appearance. Flat roofs are not discouraged where they are appropriate to the design of the structure and shall be built-up on membrane. No flat roofs shall be permitted in the T-R townhouse residential and A-R apartment residential zoning districts. Sloped roofs shall be symmetrical hipped and gabled. Shed roofs may be placed against an external wall of a principal building only and must be sloped.

(3)

Gutters for stormwater drainage which are metal and exposed and which include the gutters, downspouts and leaderheads are permitted. All exposed gutters, downspouts and leaderheads facing public streets and public open space shall be designed as an architectural element in the wall and roof design. Downspouts may connect directly to a storm drainage system or discharge on grade.

(4)

Windows shall be clear glass with not more than a 30 percent reduction in light transmission permitted. The window frames must be metal, wood or vinyl and must be painted or vinyl clad. Except in commercial buildings with an enclosed heated area of 70,000 square feet or more, individual window openings shall be no larger than four feet horizontally and eight feet vertically. Circular, semi-circular and octagonal windows are permitted. Whether the windows shall be fixed glass or operational windows shall be coordinated with the uses of the interior and exterior spaces in the vicinity of each window. In commercial buildings with an enclosed heated area of 70,000 square feet or more, and all industrial buildings, the size of the window openings shall be appropriate for and consistent with the scale of the building.

(5)

Doors may be solid or hollow core metal, aluminum, fiberglass or wood and may be either solid or have glass or louvers. Glass in any door shall be clear or leaded glass with not more than a 30 percent reduction in the light transmission permitted. Door frames may be metal or wood and must be painted or stained. Door openings shall be no larger than six feet horizontally and ten feet vertically. Solid doors shall have raised panels and/or louvers. Door operation shall be coordinated with the uses of the interior and exterior spaces in the vicinity of each door. Overhead doors for loading docks, delivery and distribution shall be permitted only on the rear of the building, except that in commercial buildings with an enclosed heated area of 70,000 square feet or more, and all industrial buildings, such overhead doors shall also be permitted on the side of the building. The size of door openings shall be appropriate for and consistent with the scale of the building.

(6)

Balconies and porches shall be encouraged if they are constructed to blend with the architecture of the building. Balconies and porches at floor elevations above ground level shall be designed to create a pedestrian arcade at the ground level along public streets and public open space.

(7)

Fences and landscaping walls may be used. Fences shall be constructed of materials coordinating with external building walls, wrought iron, vinyl or painted aluminum. Wood fences may be allowed upon the approval of the planning services director, provided that the proposed fence design is compatible with adjacent or nearby properties, provides a finished appearance on both sides of the fence, and meets the intent of this section. Where visible from a roadway or adjacent property, fence lines must be landscaped with a mix of evergreen trees and shrubs. Landscaping walls shall be constructed of materials matching external building walls, wrought iron, painted aluminum, or concrete landscape block that compliments the material used for exterior building walls. Landscaping wall surfaces shall have a minimum overall opacity of 85 percent. In the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts green or black coated or painted chain link fencing may be used provided that a solid hedge which is allowed to grow to and is maintained at the same height of such fence is planted in front of the fence along the section of fence that is visible from the road.

(8)

Outbuildings and accessory structures may be constructed only of materials which match the external building walls of the principal structure. The layout and massing of outbuildings and accessory structures shall be designed to coordinate with the primary structure.

(9)

Color combination or stains shall be complimentary, with generally no more than three colors per building being permitted. The exterior of any structure in the ETCOD including buildings and the doors, windows and trim thereof, fences, landscaping walls and any other type of structure may be any color provided that all color combinations are complimentary and do not exceed three colors unless expressly approved in writing by the Columbia County Planning Commission; provided, however, that no colors shall be used which are listed in a master list of excluded colors which shall be prepared by the Columbia County Planning and Development Services Division and approval by the board of commissioners. The master list of excluded colors may have colors added to it or deleted from it from time to time as the Columbia County Planning and Development Services Division with the approval of the board of commissioners shall determine.

(10)

Heating and/or air-conditioning mechanical equipment, whether ground level, raised or roof-top must be screened from view. In addition, garbage receptacles, fuel tanks, electric and gas meters and other unsightly objects must be screened from view. Screened from view shall mean concealed from view from any abutting road or adjacent tract of land by a structure constructed of the same materials as the exterior elevation of the principle structure, and if on or attached to the principal structure front designed to be perceived as an integral part of the building.

(11)

Structures shall be oriented, or screened in accordance with sections 90-139 and 90-140 of the Code of Ordinances of Columbia County so that loading, delivery and distribution areas are in no manner visible from residential zoning districts or existing or planned public road rights-of-way. Loading areas may be oriented toward adjoining properties that are similarly zoned, if and only if they are screened from view with fencing and landscaping in accordance with sections 90-139 and 90-140 of the Code of Ordinances of Columbia County. In areas where significant elevation differences exist such that residential zoning districts or existing or planned public road rights-of-way look down on the structures in question and screening fences or other screening devices of eight feet in height would not hide such loading, delivery and distribution areas, this shall constitute a basis on which the Columbia County Planning Commission may grant a variance under subsection (16) hereof to the requirements of the preceding two sentences. Loading docks and doors shall be situated so as to accommodate all trucks and trailers without requiring them to maneuver in (other than turning into the access drive) or protrude into a street during loading or unloading. Exceptions can be made in cases of extreme elevation differences at staff's discretion during plan review.

(12)

Structures of symbolic design for reasons of advertising shall only be permitted when they meet the provisions of this chapter.

(13)

Reserved.

(14)

Reserved.

(15)

Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the ETCOD which are existing on November 18, 2002 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the ETCOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter.

(16)

In order not to stifle compatible innovative architecture or beneficial economic development, the Columbia County Planning Commission may review site plans, building plans and landscape/tree protection plans for any project in the ETCOD which do not meet the standards and requirements of this section, and may approve variations from those standards and requirements if the planning commission finds that the variations permitted will not materially alter the unique identity and character of the ETCOD, materially interfere with the architectural compatibility and aesthetic harmony of structures located within the ETCOD or otherwise materially adversely affect the appearance or environment of the ETCOD. Prior to approving such a variation the Columbia County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing advertised in the same manner as a public hearing for a variance application under section 90-179(c) of this chapter. Any person who appears at such public hearing and supports a position contrary to the actions taken by the planning commission may appeal the action of the planning commission to the board of commissioners of Columbia County by filing a written notice of such appeal with the clerk of the board of commissioners and the Director of the Columbia County Planning and Development Services Division. The notice of appeal must be so filed within seven days of the date of the meeting at which the planning commission voted to take the action being appealed from. The board of commissioners shall hear such appeal at a regular or special meeting within 30 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed. The action of the board of commissioners shall be final.

(d)

The initial boundaries of the ETCOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on an Evans Town Center Overlay District Official Zoning Map prepared by the Planning and Development Services Division of Columbia County dated October 17, 2002, which is incorporated herein by reference. The then current Evans Town Center Overlay District Official Zoning Map as updated from time to time to show changes in the boundaries of the ETCOD shall be maintained as an official zoning map in accordance with the provisions of section 90-5 of this chapter. Single-family residential properties in the R-A residential-agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential, R-3A single and two family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the single-family residential zoning districts) are not included in the ETCOD. Any land which is in one of the single-family residential zoning districts and located in the circle with a 1¼ mile radius measured from the center of the intersection of Washington Road with North Belair Road on its southwest side and Industrial Park Drive on its northeast side as shown on the Evans Town Center Overlay District Official Zoning Map if it is rezoned so that it is no longer in one of the single-family residential zoning districts shall automatically be included in the ETCOD.

(Ord. No. 02-15, § 2, 11-18-2002; Ord. No. 02-16, § 2, 2-18-2003; Ord. No. 10-02, § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2010; Ord. No. 15-31, § 1, 1-19-2016)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 02-15, § 2, adopted Nov. 18, 2002, repealed the former § 90-96 in its entirety and enacted a new § 90-96. The former § 90-96 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 00-4, § 2, adopted June 20, 2000.

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(a)

Use table.

(1)

Allowed use (A). Indicates a use is allowed in the respective district. The use is also subject to all other applicable requirements of the code.

(2)

Limited use (L). Indicates a use is allowed in the respective district, subject to a use standard found in the right-hand column of the use table. The use is also subject to all other applicable requirements of the code.

(3)

Conditional use (C). Indicates a use may be allowed in the respective district only where approved by the board of commissioners in accordance with section 90-180.

(4)

Use not allowed. A blank cell indicates that a use is not allowed in the respective district.

(Ord. No. 16-13. § 1(Exh. A), 6-21-2016; Ord. No. 16-26, § 1(Exh. A), 9-20-2016; Ord. No. 17-12, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2017; Ord. No. 19-12, § 1(Exh. A), 8-6-2019; Ord. No. 22-03, § 1(Exh. A), 5-17-2022; Ord. No. 23-07, § 1(Exh. A), 10-3-2023)

The following table sets forth requirements for lot size, lot design and certain building requirements for the various zoning district as indicated:

  * All lot and structure requirements in the PUD and PDD districts, unless otherwise noted, shall be subject to the board of commissioners' approval. For information concerning additional restrictions, see section 90-182.

 ** In the C-1, C-C and C-2 zoning districts, the side and rear building setback lines from adjoining C-1, C-C or C-2 zoned land may be reduced to three feet from the common property line between the two such parcels of land. In the C-3, M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, the side and rear building setback lines from adjoining C-3, M-1 or M-2 zoned land may be reduced to three feet from the common property line between the two such parcels of land.

*** Minimum from building setback from street centerline (ft.) for that portion of South Washington Road CPOD beginning on its southeast end at the Columbia County/Richmond County boundary line and running and extending to the eastern right-of-way line of Kroger Road extended from the point it intersects with the southwestern right-of-way line of Washington Road straight across Washington Road to the northeastern boundary line of the South Washington Road CPOD; and that portion of Columbia Road CPOD beginning on its eastern end at Washington Road and extending westward to the eastern right-of-way line of Dowling Drive where it intersects the northern right-of-way line of Columbia Road and the eastern right-of-way line of Reed Creek Road where it intersects the southern right-of-way line of Columbia Road.

(Code 1979, § 2-16-51; Ord. No. 00-4, § 4, 6-20-2000; Ord. No. 02-15, § 4, 11-28-2002; Ord. No. 07-06, § 1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 07-07, § 1, 10-2-2007; Ord. No. 08-02, § 1, 2-5-2008; Ord. No. 09-02, § 2, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 11-11, § 1(Exh. A), 3-1-2011)

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(a)

A corridor protection overlay district (CPOD) can be established to provide for and encourage the creation of a corridor with a unique identity, and to protect public health, safety and welfare through the preservation of the county's transportation corridors. The adoption of standards in a CPOD for screening, landscaping and aesthetics is necessary to ensure that future development will not degrade the character of these transportation corridors and will maintain or enhance the aesthetics and function of these transportation corridors and their ability to serve as cultural assets for the residents and visitors of Columbia County. Urban design features such as lighting, coordinated signage, street furniture and landscaping should be used to provide visual cues that tie the transportation corridor together. The screening and landscaping requirements within a CPOD are important in protecting motorists by limiting distracting visual clutter and promoting corridor appearance and character. The intent of the design review process is to assure respect for the character, integrity and quality of the built environment of a CPOD; it is not intended to stifle compatible innovative architecture or beneficial economic development.

(b)

Property located in a CPOD shall be subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations for the zoning district in which each property is located subject to modifications made thereto by the requirements, restrictions and limitations set forth for a CPOD. Such property shall also be subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations as herein set out which apply to a CPOD.

(c)

Property located in a CPOD shall be subject to the following requirements:

(1)

The building exterior elevation requirements stipulated in subsection 90-96(c)(1) of the Code, but excluding the provisions of that section pertaining to openings, arcades and setbacks.

(2)

The provisions of subsection 90-96(c)(2) of the Code pertaining to roofs, (3) pertaining to gutters, (5) pertaining to doors, except that all commercial buildings may be allowed overhead doors on the sides regardless of building size and single-family residences are exempt from this requirement, (7) pertaining to fences and landscaping walls, (8) pertaining to outbuildings and accessory structures, (10) pertaining to screening of mechanical equipment, garbage equipment and similar objects, except single-family residences are exempt from this requirement, and (11) pertaining to screening of loading and delivery areas.

(3)

Outdoor display of merchandise is limited to 20 percent of the entire area of a property. The percentage of area dedicated to outdoor display of merchandise may be increased up to the entire area of a property if no more than ten percent of the entire property is dedicated to outdoor display which is visible from the main thoroughfare running through the CPOD with the remainder of the outdoor display being screened from view from the main thoroughfare in the CPOD by a building, privacy fence and/or wall meeting all CPOD standards. Products for outdoor display visible from the main thoroughfare in a CPOD may not be metal sheds, metal buildings or similar metal structures. These outdoor display provisions shall not apply to automobile and truck sales and rentals.

(d)

In order not to stifle compatible innovative architecture or beneficial economic development, the Columbia County Planning Commission may review site plans, building plans and landscape/tree protection plans for any project in a CPOD which do not meet the standards and requirements of this section, and may approve variations from those standards and requirements if the planning commission finds that the variations permitted will not materially alter the unique identity and character of the CPOD, materially interfere with the architectural compatibility and aesthetic harmony of structures located within the CPOD or otherwise materially adversely affect the appearance or environment of the CPOD. Prior to approving such a variation, the Columbia County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing advertised in the same manner as a public hearing for a variance application under subsection 90-179(c) of this chapter. Any person who appears at such public hearing and supports a position contrary to the actions taken by the planning commission may appeal the action of the planning commission to the board of commissioners of Columbia County by filing a written notice of such appeal with the clerk of the board of commissioners and the director of Columbia County Planning Services. The notice of appeal must be so filed within seven days of the date of the meeting at which the planning commission voted to take the action being appealed from. The board of commissioners shall hear such appeal at a regular or special meeting within 30 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed. The action of the board of commissioners shall be final.

(e)

The board of commissioners may create one or more CPODs within the unincorporated area of Columbia County by adopting an amendment or amendments to this section describing the boundaries of the CPOD being created, giving the CPOD a name and directing that it be shown by such name on the then-current official zoning map of Columbia County.

(f)

(1)

There is established the Fury's Ferry Road corridor Protection Overlay District (Fury's Ferry Road CPOD) which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section. The boundaries of the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on the then current official zoning map of Columbia County, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Fury's Ferry Road CPOD shall consist of all tracts of land which front on that portion of Fury's Ferry Road beginning on its western end at the Columbia County/Richmond County boundary line and extending to the Georgia/South Carolina State boundary line on its eastern end which are not located in the R-A residential agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential R-3A single-family residential and two-family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the "single-family residential zoning districts"). Any land that is in one of these single-family residential zoning districts and has road frontage on the designated portion of Fury' Ferry Road shall automatically be included in CPOD when its zoning classification is changed to a district that is not one of the single-family residential zoning districts. If a tract of land which is in the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any building, structures, signs or uses in the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD which existed on November 15, 2005 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the Fury's Ferry Road CPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132.

(2)

There is established the North Washington Road Corridor Protection Overlay District ("North Washington Road CPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section. The boundaries of the North Washington Road CPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on the then current official zoning map of Columbia County, which is incorporated herein by reference. The North Washington Road CPOD shall consist of all tracts of land which front on that portion of Washington Road beginning on the southeast end at the point where the boundary line of the northwestern side of the Evans Town Center Overlay Protection District crosses Washington Road and extending to its northwest end at the intersection of Washington Road with William Few Parkway and which are not located in the R-A residential agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential R-3A single-family residential and two-family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the "single-family residential zoning districts"). Any land that is in one of these single-family residential zoning districts and has road frontage on the designated portion of Washington Road shall automatically be included in the North Washington Road CPOD when its zoning classification is changed to a zoning district that is not one of the single-family residential zoning districts. If a tract of land which is in the North Washington Road CPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the North Washington Road CPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the North Washington Road CPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the North Washington Road CPOD which existed on November 15, 2005 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the North Washington Road CPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132.

(3)

There is established the Columbia Road Corridor Protection Overlay District ("Columbia Road CPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section 90-99. The boundaries of the Columbia Road CPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on the then current Official Zoning Map of Columbia County, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Columbia Road CPOD shall consist of all tracts of land which have any frontage on that portion of Columbia Road beginning on its eastern end at its intersection with Washington Road and extending westward to Columbia Road's intersection with the eastern right-of-way line of Shadygrove Drive extended straight across Columbia Road, but excluding any parcels which are located in the R-A residential agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential, R-3A single-family residential and two-family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the "single-family residential zoning districts"). Any land that is in one of these single-family residential zoning districts and has road frontage on the designated portion of Columbia Road shall automatically be included in the CPOD when its zoning classification is changed to a district that is not one of the single-family residential zoning districts. If a tract of land which is in the Columbia Road CPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the Columbia Road CPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the Columbia Road CPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the Columbia Road CPOD which existed on November 1, 2005 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the Columbia Road CPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter.

(4)

There is established the South Washington Road Corridor Protection Overlay District ("South Washington Road CPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section 90-99. The boundaries of the South Washington Road CPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on the then current Official Zoning Map of Columbia County, which is incorporated herein by reference. The South Washington Road CPOD shall consist of all tracts of land which have any frontage on that portion of Washington Road beginning on the southeast end at the Columbia County/Richmond County boundary line and extending to the point where the southeastern side of the Evans Town Center Overlay Protection District crosses Washington Road, but excluding any parcels which are located in the R-A residential agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential, R-3A single-family residential and two-family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the "single-family residential zoning districts"). Any land that is in one of these single-family residential zoning districts and has road frontage on the designated portion of South Washington Road shall automatically be included in the CPOD when its zoning classification is changed to a district that is not one of the single-family residential zoning districts. If a tract of land which is in the South Washington Road CPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the South Washington Road CPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the South Washington Road CPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the South Washington Road CPOD which existed on November 15, 2005 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the South Washington Road CPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter.

(5)

There is established the Belair Road Corridor Protection Overlay District ("Belair Road CPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section. The boundaries of the Belair Road CPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on the then current official zoning map of Columbia County, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Belair Road CPOD shall consist of all tracts of and which front on that portion of South Belair Road and North Belair Road beginning on its southern end at the point where South Belair Road intersects with the Richmond County/Columbia County boundary line and extending northward for 3.47 miles to a point where the southern boundary line of the Evans Town Center Overly District crosses North Belair Road, but excluding any parcels which are located in the R-A residential agricultural, R-1 single-family residential, R-1A single-family residential, R-2 single-family residential, R-3 single-family residential, R-3A single-family residential and two-family residential and R-4 single-family residential and R-4 recreational residential zoning districts (the "single-family residential zoning districts") and any parcels included within the Columbia Road Corridor Protection Overlay District. Any land that is in one of the single-family residential zoning districts and has road frontage on South Belair Road or the designated portion of North Belair Road shall automatically be included in the CPOD when its zoning classification is changed to a district that is not one of the single-family residential zoning districts. If a tract of land which is in the Belair Road CPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the Belair Road CPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the Belair Road CPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the Belair Road CPOD which existed on March 21, 2006, which are not in conformance with the requirements for the Belair Road CPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 05-06, § 1, 6-7-2005; Ord. No. 05-10, §§ 1, 2 10-18-2005; Ord. No. 05-11, § 1, 11-1-2005; Ord. No. 05-12, § 1, 11-15-2005; Ord. No. 06-03, § 1, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 17-08, § 19(Exh. S), 2-6-2018)

(a)

A node protection overlay district (NPOD) can be established to provide for and encourage the creation of a nodal area with a unique identity, to establish design guidelines for all development within the nodal area, to ensure compatibility of commercial development within the node as well as with nearby residential development, to reflect regional styles, to create human scaled architecture and outdoor spaces, to promote pedestrian and bicycle access to the nodal area as well as improving vehicular access and to protect public health, safety and welfare through the preservation and aesthetic enhancement of the county's nodal areas. The adoption of standards in an NPOD for design, construction, screening, landscaping and aesthetics is necessary to ensure that future development will not degrade the character of these nodal areas and will maintain or enhance the aesthetics and function of these nodal areas and their ability to serve as cultural assets for the residents and visitors of Columbia County. Urban design features such as lighting, coordinated signage, street furniture and landscaping should be used to provide visual cues that tie a nodal area together. The intent of the design review process is to assure respect for the character, integrity and quality of the built environment of a NPOD; it is not intended to stifle compatible innovative architecture within the designated style of design or beneficial economic development. A "node" is defined as the area designated by the board of commissioners which surrounds the intersection of two roads usually classified as primary arteries where concentrations of certain types of commercial, professional and in some cases residential development activity are desirable. This is designed to be a concentrated activity center for the location of more intense land uses thereby protecting abutting neighborhoods from such uses, lessening sprawl and making the most efficient use of infrastructure which serves the area.

(b)

Property located in an NPOD shall be subject to the requirements, restrictions and limitations for the zoning district in which each property is located subject to modifications made thereto by the requirements, restrictions and limitations set forth for the NPOD.

(c)

Property located in a NPOD also shall be subject to such requirements, restrictions and limitations as the ordinance creating that NPOD shall specify. In the event that any property located within an NPOD is also located within a Corridor Protection Overlay District ("CPOD") pursuant to section 90-99 of this Code, the provisions applicable to the NPOD shall apply to the property and the provision of the CPOD shall not apply to the property.

(d)

In order not to stifle compatible innovative architecture or beneficial economic development, the Columbia County Planning Commission may review site plans, building plans and landscape/tree protection plans for any project in a NPOD which do not meet the applicable standards and requirements, and may approve variations from those standards and requirements if the planning commission finds that the variations permitted will not materially alter the unique identity and character of the NPOD, materially interfere with the architectural compatibility and aesthetic harmony of structures located within the NPOD or otherwise materially adversely affect the appearance or environment of the NPOD. Prior to approving such a variation, the Columbia County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing advertised in the same manner as a public hearing for a variance application under subsection 90-179(c) of this chapter. Any person who appears at such public hearing and supports a position contrary to the actions taken by the planning commission may appeal the action of the planning commission to the board of commissioners of Columbia County by filing a written notice of such appeal with the clerk of the board of commissioners and the director of the Columbia County Planning and Development Services Division. The notice of appeal must be so filed within seven days of the date of the meeting at which the planning commission voted to take the action being appealed from. The board of commissioners shall hear such appeal at a regular or special meeting within 30 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed. The action of the board of commissioners shall be final.

(e)

The board of commissioners may create one or more NPODs within the unincorporated area of Columbia County by adopting an amendment or amendments to this section describing the boundaries of the NPOD being created, giving the NPOD a name, setting out any requirements, restrictions and limitations which shall apply to that NPOD and directing that the NPOD be shown by its designated name on the then-current official zoning map of Columbia County.

(f)

(1)

There is established the Evans to Locks/Furys Ferry Node Protection Overlay District ("EL/FF NPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section 90-100. The boundaries of the EL/FF NPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on a map of the Evans to Locks/Furys Ferry Node Protection Overlay District prepared by the Columbia County Planning and Development Services Division dated October 19, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference and which shall be incorporated into the then current official zoning map of Columbia County, which is also incorporated herein by reference. If a tract of land which is in the EL/FF NPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the EL/FF NPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the EL/FF NPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the EL/FF NPOD which existed on January 16, 2007 which are not in conformance with the requirements for the EL/FF NPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter. The properties within the EL/FF NPOD shall be subject to the following requirements, restrictions and limitations:

A)

Architectural style. The architectural style for the EL/FF NPOD is neo-traditional. Neo-traditional architecture reflects a style which is adaptable to many different building types, and is compatible with many of the residential designs nearby. Neo-traditional architecture reflects historically inspired architectural features. Some key characteristics of neo-traditional architecture are symmetry and ample, proportionate detailing. Some features of neo-traditional architecture are:

I.

Symmetrically placed windows.

II.

Small windows ("lights") as details over doors and at other places on the facade.

III.

Columns or pilasters.

IV.

Human-scaled windows and doors.

V.

Gabled or pedimented roofs.

The developer/architect is encouraged to attend a pre-application conference to demonstrate the overall architectural concept of the project. They should be able to illustrate their design intentions with renderings, photographs or other visual means. These shall be submitted for architectural review to the Columbia County Planning and Development Division.

The developer/architect is encouraged to attend a pre-development conference to submit a preliminary design site plan, elevations listing the building materials to be used and renderings or photographs to illustrate the architectural style and proposed colors. These shall be submitted for architectural review to the Columbia County Planning and Development Division at the design stage of the project, before any construction drawings are commenced. If construction drawings are already started, then the developer and architect must be willing to make the necessary changes requested, following the architectural review.

B)

Materials. Materials must be traditional construction materials such as brick, stone or stone veneer, stucco, fiber cement board cladding or natural wood. Materials that are not permitted include vinyl and metal cladding. Metal may be used for roofing materials, balconies and railings.

C)

Colors. Colors must reflect traditional materials and colors. Predominantly neutral and earth tones are recommended, with trim colors usually in a white or black. Generally three colors are adequate for each facade.

D)

Unique element. Each development must have a unique architectural element that serves as the defining feature for the entire development, such as a clock tower.

E)

Massing, scale, and height. To create a human scale, large buildings must be broken into smaller masses. Each larger building must look like a collection of adjacent smaller buildings of different types.

I.

For smaller store sizes:

a.

The facade must have a change in setback every 40 feet minimum. This means that some storefronts will project further than others.

b.

The storefront must also have a change in material, color, fenestration, or height along with each change in setback.

II.

For larger store sizes:

a.

The preferred arrangement is to have several smaller scale stores in front, hiding the large-scale facade.

b.

As an alternative, larger stores must have a tall architectural element with a horizontal forward setback either in the center, at a major entrance or at the corner of the building.

c.

Large-scale stores over 150 feet in length must have additional variations in massing as well.

III.

The recommended height for most structures is two stories. The two story height creates a better sense of enclosure than one story without creating an overwhelming sense of scale.

a.

Variations between two and three stories are encouraged.

b.

One story buildings are permitted, but must have dormers or a similar architectural feature to create the illusion of a taller building.

F)

Recommended uses for upper floors:

I.

Residential uses are permitted on the upper floors. These may be in live-work arrangements in combination with the first floor or as separate spaces.

II.

Office uses are permitted on upper floors.

III.

Generally a mixed-use arrangement works well when the grade on the back side is higher than the grade on the front, allowing for separate ground level entrances for the various uses.

G)

Windows and doors. Facades must have regular windows and doors to increase the architectural detail and create a human scale environment. Windows and doors create visual detail and are channels for interaction between indoor and outdoor space. Windows and doors must be framed by detailing elements such as lintels, shutters, and pediments.

I.

Window regulations:

a.

At least 50 percent of the storefront between three and eight feet above ground level must be transparent glass.

b.

Upper floor windows and dormers must be evenly spaced and vertically oriented (taller than they are wide).

c.

Upper floor windows must be double-hung and have multiple, small panes.

d.

Shutters or balcony rails outside windows are encouraged.

e.

Lintels and/or brick details above and below windows are required.

II.

Door regulations:

a.

Doors must be recessed a minimum of eight inches to create an appearance of thick walls.

b.

Doorways must be made of wood, steel, fiberglass, composites or glass materials or other materials approved by the Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee. The architectural style of the door should be complimentary to the style of the building.

c.

Doorways must be traditional sizes.

d.

Lights above doors and thick door surrounds are strongly encouraged.

H)

Related regulations:

I.

Top of the facade must be marked by a detailed cornice.

II.

Dentils or other similar types of ornamentation are encouraged.

III.

Small arcades and awnings are encouraged.

IV.

If awnings are used, they must be rectangular, canvas awnings and must be maintained in good condition.

I)

Roofs. Roofs are defining architectural features. Sloped roofs for commercial buildings will help to reinforce the neo-traditional architectural theme and will help commercial development mesh with nearby residential areas.

(i)

Roof regulations:

a.

All roofs must be sloped unless otherwise provided herein.

b.

Roofs may be hipped or gabled, and a front facing pediment is encouraged.

c.

For smaller storefront types, the minimum pitch is 4:12.

d.

For larger storefronts, each massing element must have a distinct sloped roof which may be incorporated with flat roof components meeting the requirements set forth in (ii) immediately below.

e.

Roofs may be made of various materials, including traditional asphalt as well as standing seam metal.

(ii)

Sloped roofs are required for large buildings and storefronts as well:

a.

Instead of a single, large sloped roof, the building shall have a series of smaller roofs, with the roofs corresponding to the building massing.

b.

The sloped roof must be the only part of the roof visible from the front and the sides of the building. Flat roof components may be used where they are not visible from the front and sides of the building. No equipment installed on the roof may be visible from the front or the sides of the building.

c.

The sloped roof must rise to a height of at least eight feet from its lowest to its highest point for the tallest roof segment.

d.

Designs which may be used as an alternative to the sloped roof:

1.

Incorporate into the roof design a tall architectural element such as a cupola or dome in the center, at a major entrance or at the corner of the building, in which case those portions of the roof hidden from view by a decorative cornice may be a flat roof construction;

2.

Incorporate into the facade design a pediment feature that is at least one-third the width of the entire facade, is symmetrically placed within the facade design, usually in the center, and is integrally tied into a sloped roof structure covering the portion of the building behind the pediment.

J)

Site design. Site design can help create a human-scaled, pedestrian-oriented experience. The site design must emphasize the interaction of indoor and outdoor space. Outdoor spaces should encourage leisurely shopping, browsing, and gathering. It is the character of outdoor gathering spaces that creates the sense of neighborhood-friendly shopping areas.

One of two site designs is required:

I.

Small setback site design. Small setback site design balances having a street-friendly presence with enough of a setback to buffer the noise from nearby street traffic. This site design places the building fairly close to the public sidewalk. As a result, pedestrian and bicycle access is easier and shoppers are encouraged to park once and walk between shopping destinations.

a.

No more than one bay of parking (about 60 feet of pavement) can be placed between the retail promenade and the streetscape.

b.

Additional parking areas can be provided in the rear and on the edges of the site.

c.

Sidewalks of minimum five-foot width must be provided connecting any parking areas with the retail promenade area in front.

II.

Internal main street site design. Internal main street designs are also permitted. These designs incorporate a "main street" internal to the site, with building facades and retail promenades lining both sides of the main street. The goal of the main street design is to create a quiet, pedestrian friendly outdoor area internal to the site.

a.

No more than three bays of parking are permitted between the building facades.

b.

Usually the main street avenues have one-way lanes with diagonal parking, to slow down traffic and encourage convenient parking.

c.

Overflow parking is permitted on the periphery of the site, including between the public roads and the site.

III.

The backs of the buildings that face the public right-of-way must be carefully addressed:

a.

Facade materials and some treatments must be continued to the side or rear of buildings that face the right-of-way. For example, window and roof patterns must continue in a similar pattern on the side or rear.

b.

Dumpsters and utilities must not be visible from rights-of-way or from residential properties.

c.

A six-foot masonry wall is recommended between the streetscape and the rear of buildings.

d.

Loading at grade level in the rear is encouraged when possible.

For both types of site design, all parking areas must have at least one shade tree per every ten parking spaces.

K)

Retail promenade. The promenade consists of the pedestrian area immediately in front of the building facade. A well-designed promenade is essential to creating inviting, pedestrian friendly common spaces. The promenade is made inviting by its width, by the use of a variety of quality materials, and by providing amenities such as lighting, planters, and seating. The promenade serves the functions of both an outdoor place for activity and for pedestrian transportation.

I.

The retail promenade must be a minimum of ten feet in width, with an average width of 14 feet.

II.

Landscaping and/or street furniture is required on at least ten percent of the retail promenade.

III.

All-brick promenades are encouraged, and the promenade must consist of at least 50 percent brick or stone.

IV.

Paved surfaces shall be of materials that blend with nearby building materials and landscaping materials. Asphalt may not be used for any part of the promenade.

V.

Continuous pedestrian access must be available from the street sidewalk and from parking lots to the retail promenade along a minimum five-foot width sidewalk.

VI.

If the pedestrian path leading to the promenade runs along the edge of a parking area, a minimum three-foot grass or planted buffer must be provided in addition to the five-foot walkway. This ensures that cars do not infringe upon the walkway area.

L)

Parks and plazas. In addition to the retail promenade, large sites (over ten acres) must also incorporate parks and/or plazas as gathering places. Inviting gathering places help build a sense of community for nearby residents and encourage shoppers to linger. Parks and plazas must be integrated into shopping areas so that they are visible from actively used areas such as promenades or storefronts, and not placed in a hidden part of the site. In fact, a well-placed plaza may be an extension or expansion of the promenade area. A plaza can serve as an outdoor waiting area for a busy restaurant. Plazas and parks do not need "play" equipment - all that is needed is seating areas, trees and plants, shade, and perhaps a fountain or monument as a central element.

I.

The minimum size for a park or plaza is five percent of the disturbed area for sites over ten acres in size.

II.

As an alternative to a park or plaza, the developer may choose to leave at least five percent of the site land undisturbed. The undisturbed area must be forested and is subject to the approval of the planning department.

M)

Streetscapes. Streetscapes serve to improve the public appearance of a EL/FF NPOD and to enable pedestrian and bicycle access. A consistent streetscape across different properties ties together a unified design theme for the EL/FF NPOD.

I.

The streetscape consists of three parts:

a.

A landscape buffer to set the pedestrian area back from the road (street buffer).

b.

The sidewalk.

c.

A second landscape buffer to shield the view of parking areas (parking buffer).

II.

Streetscape regulations:

a.

The street buffer must be a minimum of five feet in width.

b.

The street buffer must have street trees planted every 40 feet on center, minimum.

c.

Lights must be placed at least every 40 feet in the street buffer.

d.

Two out of every three lights in the street buffer must be a pedestrian-style light, which are shorter, and of a design that matches the street lights.

e.

The parking buffer must be a minimum of five feet in width.

f.

The parking buffer must be planted with continuous shrubs or hedges a maximum of 30 inches in height.

g.

The parking buffer must have street trees planted every 40 feet on center minimum.

h.

The sidewalk area must be a minimum of eight feet in width and must be clear of any obstacles.

i.

All trees planted for streetscape requirements must be four-inch caliper minimum at time of planting.

j.

All street trees along Furys Ferry Road must be Nuttall Oaks or another tree of equal size and quality approved by the Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee.

k.

All street trees along Evans to Locks Road must be Allee Elms or another tree of equal size and quality approved by Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee.

l.

Street and pedestrian lights must be historic and decorative in character.

III.

Alternative to streetscape development:

a.

As an alternative to a streetscape, the developer may leave an area equal to the size of the required streetscape undisturbed. The undisturbed area must be located along the street edge of the development, must be forested, and is subject to the approval of the Columbia County Department of Planning and Development department.

N)

Street furniture. The use of high-quality street furniture throughout the EL/FF NPOD will create a sense of long-term investment and enhance property values. Consistent street furniture will help to unify the design character of the EL/FF NPOD. Developers must select street furniture that is similar in design, materials, and color.

Specified street furniture includes:

I.

Street lights.

II.

Pedestrian lights.

III.

Planters.

IV.

Fencing.

V.

Bollards.

VI.

Benches.

VII.

Garbage cans.

O)

Lighting. Lighting must be designed to minimize light intrusion onto neighboring properties and to preserve dark night skies. Lighting regulations:

I.

Full cut-off light fixtures are required for all street and pedestrian lights.

II.

Parking lot light fixtures must be no more than 26 feet in height.

III.

Pedestrian light fixtures must be no more than 14 feet in height.

IV.

Taller lighting is permitted along public roadways where required by the department of transportation.

V.

White spectrum lighting that preserves true color perception is required.

VI.

Accent lighting to highlight architectural and landscape elements is encouraged.

P)

Sign guidelines. Signs, while important, should be subordinate to architectural and landscape features. Signs must integrate with architectural features by matching in scale and materials with surrounding buildings.

I.

All signs must be made of quality, durable materials.

II.

Signs must coordinate with architecture in terms of materials and scale.

III.

Development signs mark the entrances to commercial complexes.

a.

Monument style signs are required with a maximum height of 20 feet.

b.

The total size of the sign face or message area shall be no more than 200 square feet, and the entire sign structure shall be no more than 300 square feet.

c.

Listing of individual tenants is discouraged. If a list is provided, consistent foreground and background color must be used throughout the sign and must coordinate with the colors used in the commercial development.

IV.

Wall-mounted signs are signs posted on buildings to advertise specific stores.

a.

The maximum letter height may be no more than 15 percent of the facade height or 36 inches, whichever is smaller.

b.

Wall-mounted signs must align with other facade elements, such as doorways and windows.

V.

Other sign regulations:

a.

Each business may have no more than three signs total.

b.

Signs that are not permitted include billboards, pole signs, banners, neon signs, balloon signs, flashing signs, moveable-type signs, and search lights.

c.

Perpendicular signs are encouraged. Generally perpendicular signs are made of wood, and may project no more than four feet from the building facade.

d.

Glass-etched signs are also encouraged. Signs on awnings are also permitted, but the size of the lettering must not be any larger than the size permitted on the building facade.

e.

Temporary signs are prohibited.

Small-scale signs can actually enhance the quality of the pedestrian environment. The key to quality signs is proper scale, quality materials, and quality craftsmanship. Colors must generally be muted and natural.

Q)

Buffers and fences. Landscaped buffers are required between any single-family use and any non-single-family use as well as between multifamily and commercial or industrial uses.

I.

A 30-foot landscaped buffer is required between any single-family use and any non-single family use.

II.

A 20-foot buffer is required between multifamily residential uses and commercial uses.

III.

The landscaped buffer shall consist of a continuous wall of mature evergreen shrubs.

IV.

Parking, storage, or other similar uses are prohibited in the buffer area.

V.

An opaque fence six feet in height must also be used for screening at the edge of the buffer. See subsection (f)(1)(R)(II) for materials which must be used in constructing such fence.

VI.

Barriers and buffers between commercial properties are not encouraged except where necessary for security. Provisions must be made to promote pedestrian and vehicular access between adjacent commercial developments.

R)

Fencing regulations:

I.

Fencing must be opaque if used for security and privacy purposes. Decorative walls/fences must compliment the architecture of the development.

II.

Fence/wall materials can be pressure treated natural wood, brick, stucco and stone. Fence and wall finishes should complement the materials used on the buildings in the development.

III.

Screen walls must be high enough to screen dumpsters and utilities up to a maximum of eight feet in height.

IV.

Fencing around detention ponds may be wrought iron, painted aluminum or black vinyl coated chain link with heavy landscaping. The Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee must approve the material used based on site specific design criteria.

S)

Other requirements. Commercial developments in the Evans to Locks/Fury's Ferry EL/FF NPOD must not present visual blight to any public right-of-way or any residential property. Preventing visual blight can best be done primarily by proper site design and secondarily by screening.

The following regulations apply:

I.

Utility wires must be buried for any new commercial development.

II.

Outdoor storage of merchandise or materials is not permitted.

III.

Utilities and dumpsters must be out of view.

IV.

Loading and service areas must be out of view from public rights-of-way.

(T)

Definitions: The terms used in this section shall have the meanings as follows:

I.

Bay of parking — Two rows of parking, facing opposite directions and accessed by a single aisle.

II.

Column — In classical architecture, a cylindrical support consisting of a base, shaft, and capital.

III.

Cornice — The exterior trim of a structure at the meeting of the roof and wall; any molded projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed.

IV.

Dentil — One of a band of small, square, tooth like blocks forming part of the characteristic ornamentation of the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.

V.

Development sign — Free-standing sign that indicates an entire development.

VI.

Dormers — A structure projecting above a sloping roof, usually housing a vertical window.

VII.

Facade — The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front, sometimes distinguished from the other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details.

VIII.

Fenestration — The arrangement and design of windows in a building.

IX.

Full cut-off light fixture — A light fixture where no light is shed above the horizontal line of the head of the light fixture.

X.

Gable — A roof having a single slope on each side of a central ridge; also, a vertical surface commonly situated at the end of a building, usually adjoining a pitched roof.

XI.

Hipped — A roof comprising adjacent flat surfaces that slope upward from all sides of the perimeter of the building, requiring a hip rafter along each intersection of the inclined surfaces.

XII.

Human scale — The arrangement of structures, spaces, and details in a way that relates well to the proportions of the human body and its normal operations.

XIII.

Lights — An aperture through which daylight is admitted to the interior of a building; a pane of glass, a window, or a compartment of a window.

XIV.

Lintels — A horizontal structural member (such as a beam) over an opening which carries the weight of the wall above it; usually of steel, stone, or wood.

XV.

Massing — The visual appearance of distinct, discrete solid spaces occupied by a structure.

XVI.

Neo-traditional — An architectural style which reflects historically inspired architectural features.

XVII.

Intentionally left blank.

XVIII.

Pediment — In Classical architecture, a triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice, with raked cornices on each side, surmounting or crowning a portico or another major division of a facade, end wall, or colonnade.

XIX.

Perpendicular sign — A sign that is oriented at a perpendicular angle to the facade and so encroaches into the space in front of the facade.

XX.

Pilaster — An engaged pier or pillar, often with a capital and base; or decorative features that imitate engaged piers but are not supporting structures, as a rectangular or semicircular member used as a simulated pillar in entrances or other door openings and fireplace mantels.

XXI.

Promenade — A suitable place for walking for pleasure, as a mall.

XXII.

Scale — A system of proportion by which a building and its various parts relate to each other in size or extent.

XXIII.

Setback — The minimum distance between a reference line (usually a property line) and a building or portion thereof as required by ordinance or code.

XXIV.

Site design — The arrangement of building and landscape materials on a site to achieve desired purposes, such as access or pleasing views.

XXV.

Streetscape — The treatment of landscape immediately adjacent to a public street, usually involving a sidewalk, street furniture, trees and usually for the benefit of pedestrian use.

(2)

There is established the Belair/Columbia Node Protection Overlay District ("Belair/Columbia NPOD") which shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section 90-100. The boundaries of the Belair/Columbia NPOD and the land included therein shall be as shown on a map of the Belair/Columbia Node Protection Overlay District prepared by the Planning and Columbia County Development Services Division dated October 19, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference and which shall be incorporated into the then current Official Zoning Map of Columbia County, which is also incorporated herein by reference. If a tract of land which is in the Belair/Columbia NPOD is combined with a tract of land which is not in the Belair/Columbia NPOD, the entire combined tract shall automatically be included in the Belair/Columbia NPOD except for any portion of such combined tract which is located in any of the single-family residential zoning districts. Any buildings, structures, signs or uses in the Belair/Columbia NPOD which existed on August 7, 2007, which are not in conformance with the requirements for the Belair/Columbia NPOD shall be treated as nonconforming buildings, structures, signs or uses pursuant to section 90-132 of this chapter. The properties within the Belair/Columbia NPOD shall be subject to the following requirements, restrictions and limitations:

A)

Architectural style. The architectural style for the Belair/Columbia NPOD is traditional southern vernacular. This style reflects native styles and local architectural models which are found in historic town centers such as downtown Augusta or Athens. Buildings would be no more than 50 feet wide without variations in massing, height, material, and facade ornamentation which is used to break up large buildings so they appear as a series of smaller buildings. Features of southern vernacular commercial architecture include:

I.

Parapet walls.

II.

Cornice lines at top of facade.

III.

Decorative patterns in brick arrangements or by using varied materials.

IV.

Columns or pilasters.

V.

Store front windows.

VI.

Awnings.

VII.

Arcades.

The developer/architect is encouraged to attend a pre-application conference to demonstrate the overall architectural concept of the project. They should be able to illustrate their design intentions with renderings, photographs or other visual means. These shall be submitted for architectural review to the Columbia County Planning and Development Division.

The developer/architect is encouraged to attend a pre-development conference to submit a preliminary design site plan, elevations listing the building materials to be used and renderings or photographs to illustrate the architectural style and proposed colors. These shall be submitted for architectural review to the Columbia County Planning and Development Division at the design stage of the project, before any construction drawings are commenced. If construction drawings are already started, then the developer and architect must be willing to make the necessary changes requested, following the architectural review.

B)

Materials. Materials must be traditional construction materials such as brick, stone or stone veneer, stucco, fiber cement board cladding or natural wood. Materials that are not permitted include vinyl and metal cladding. Metal may be used for roofing materials, balconies and railings.

C)

Colors. Colors are required to reflect traditional materials. Predominantly neutral and earth tones reflecting traditional materials are recommended, with trim colors usually in a white or black. No more than three colors may be used for each facade.

D)

Massing, scale, and height. Human-scale details are encouraged. Human-scale detail can be provided by the use of smaller scale windows and doors. Patterns of brick or patterns of materials create additional detailing. Variations in material or design at the top and bottom of columns also provide visual detail. Cornice lines and other horizontal lines provide a variation in material and color as well. To create a human-scale, large buildings must be broken into smaller masses. At the same time, buildings must have sufficient height to create an architectural presence.

I.

Every building must have a change in height and setback every 50 feet minimum. Usually these changes should occur along with changes in the facade materials.

II.

Storefronts wider than 70 feet must have a height element, a piece of the building that is higher than other surrounding pieces. Usually this height element should be in the center of the building, though it may also be placed at the comer.

III.

The minimum height of the highest point on the facade must be 18 feet, while the minimum average height for the facade must be at least 15 feet.

IV.

The use of parapet walls is encouraged to hide utilities located on the roof.

V.

The maximum height for all buildings is 55 feet.

E)

Facades, side, and rear. Human-scale detail and variation must be used to make facades interesting and inviting. Facades must be detailed and varied through the use of windows, doors, awnings, materials, height and pattern. The rear and sides of a building may be less detailed so long as they are not visible from the public right-of-way or other private properties.

I.

The facade must vary a minimum of every 50 feet with a change of material, height, or decorative pattern.

II.

A detailed cornice is required at the top of every facade.

III.

The cornice line itself is a decorative horizontal element.

IV.

The regular use of columns or pilasters is strongly encouraged.

V.

Columns must have variation of material or thickness to indicate their base and capital and must occur at least every 15 feet.

VI.

Columns must be used when the building provides an arcade.

VII.

Other permitted materials may be used on the side and the rear so long as these areas are not visible from the public right-of-way or other private properties.

VIII.

If the rear or side is visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent properties, the same material must be used on these sides and decorative patterns of materials, windows, awnings, and columns must be continued to these visible areas.

F)

Windows and doors. Windows and doors are important architectural elements that create visual interest and are channels for interaction between indoor and outdoor space. Creating repetitive but varied patterns of human scaled windows and doors is an effective way to break down large-scale facades.

I.

The main entryway must be marked with a prominent entry feature, such as columns, awnings, or a raised architectural element.

II.

Human-scale doors are encouraged.

III.

Doors made of glass with surrounding windows are encouraged.

IV.

Store front displays of goods are encouraged.

V.

Signs in store front windows that block views into the store are discouraged.

VI.

Each building must have a minimum of 20 percent glazing (glass covered areas).

VII.

Tinted and darkened glass is not permitted.

G)

Roof form. Traditional Southern Vernacular architecture is often defined by the use of parapet walls. Parapet walls increase the sense of presence of the building, screen rooftop utilities, and serve as an opportunity for ornamentation.

I.

Parapet walls must screen all roof equipment.

II.

Parapet walls must be made of the same material as the building facade, though the cornice material may vary.

III.

Metal parapet walls are not permitted.

IV.

The parapet wall must vary in height at least one foot for every 50 feet of length.

V.

Decorative variations in the shape and height of the parapet wall are encouraged.

VI.

As an alternative to using parapet walls, sloped roofs are also permitted. All sloped roofs must meet in a clear roof line or peak.

H)

Arcades and awnings. All buildings must have either regular arcades or awnings. These are important decorative elements that also provide shade and shelter for pedestrians.

I.

Arcade regulations:

a.

Arcades must span at least half of the length of the facade.

b.

Arcades must be integrated into the building facade and be composed of the same materials as the facade.

c.

No separate arcades that are attachments to the facade are permitted.

d.

All arcades must be supported by decorative columns composed of material used elsewhere in the facade.

e.

Arcades must provide at least eight feet of clear walking distance between the facade and the face of the columns supporting the arcade.

Regular awnings may be used instead of arcades.

II.

Awning regulations:

a.

Awnings must cover at least half the length of the facade.

b.

Awnings must be rectangular in shape, made of canvas, and of a single color. A second color may be used for store name.

c.

Canvas awnings must be maintained in good condition.

d.

The store name may be included on awnings, but no other writing is permitted.

I)

Site design.

I.

The main goals for site design in the Belair/Columbia NPOD are to improve the level of landscaping, improve pedestrian circulation, and to break up large parking areas.

a.

Site designs that place a portion of the parking behind the building are encouraged to break up large parking areas.

b.

Creating designated pathways and driveways for interparcel access between commercial parcels for pedestrians and vehicles is encouraged.

c.

The number of curb cuts off of major thoroughfares such as Columbia Road and Belair Road should be minimized, and the distance between curb cuts should be adequate to allow efficient traffic flow.

d.

All parking areas must have at least one shade tree for every 12 parking spaces.

(II)

The basic components of site design at the Belair/Columbia NPOD are:

a.

A streetscape at the front of the site, adjacent to the street.

b.

A parking area behind the streetscape and in front of the building.

c.

A retail promenade behind the parking area and directly in front of the building.

d.

The commercial buildings.

e.

Loading and other service areas behind the buildings.

f.

Buffers where necessary at the back of the site.

(III)

Pedestrian access. One of the goals of the Belair/Columbia NPOD is to improve the quality and safety of pedestrian access. Pedestrian access from the sidewalk and between parcels should be considered during site design, and pedestrian routes must be designated in the site plan.

a.

Continuous pedestrian access must be provided from the sidewalk to the primary building entrance.

b.

Pedestrian pathways must be a minimum five feet in width.

c.

Where a pedestrian route crosses a vehicular circulation area, signs and pavement markings must be provided to indicate to drivers that they are crossing a designated pedestrian route.

d.

Pedestrian access routes must not involve substantial grade changes or other obstacles to safe pedestrian access.

e.

If the pedestrian path runs along the edge of a parking area, a minimum three-foot grass or planted buffer must be provided in addition to the five-foot walkway. This ensures that cars do not infringe upon the walkway area.

J)

Retail promenade. Creating a retail promenade will enhance the shoppers' experience and improve the image of the Belair/Columbia NPOD. The retail promenade consists of a pedestrian area, plantings, and street furniture all provided immediately in front of the building facade. This creates a place for shoppers to walk and possibly take breaks during their shopping experience.

I.

The retail promenade must be a minimum of eight feet in width, with an average width of ten feet.

II.

Landscaping and/or street furniture is required on at least ten percent of the retail promenade.

III.

Paved surfaces shall be of materials that blend with nearby building materials and landscaping materials. Asphalt may not be used for any part of the promenade.

IV.

Any covered arcade area qualifies as part of the retail promenade.

K)

Streetscapes. Streetscapes serve to improve the public appearance of the Belair/Columbia NPOD and to enable pedestrian and bicycle access. A consistent streetscape across different properties ties together a unified design theme for the Belair/Columbia NPOD and will help to define it as a gateway to the county.

(I)

The streetscape consists of three parts:

a.

A landscape buffer to set the pedestrian area back from the road (street buffer).

b.

The sidewalk.

c.

A second landscape buffer to shield the view of parking areas (parking buffer).

(II)

Streetscape regulations:

a.

The street buffer must be a minimum of five feet in width.

b.

Lights must be placed every 40 feet in the street buffer.

c.

Every other light in the street buffer must be a shorter, pedestrian-style light of a kind that matches the street lights.

d.

Both pedestrian and street lights must be capable of accommodating decorative banners to mark events or create a sense of a gateway into Columbia County.

e.

The parking buffer must be a minimum of five feet in width.

f.

The parking buffer must be planted with continuous shrubs or hedges a maximum of 30 inches in height.

g.

The parking buffer must have street trees planted every 40 feet on center minimum.

h.

The sidewalk area must be a minimum of five feet in width, and the five-foot width must be clear of any obstacles.

i.

All trees planted for streetscape requirements must be four-inch caliper minimum at time of planting.

j.

Street trees are required along Belair Road and Columbia Road. The Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee shall determine the type or types of trees that are required to be used based upon the site conditions and utility installations in the areas where such trees are to be planted.

k.

Street and pedestrian lights must be historic and decorative in character.

L)

Street furniture. The use of high-quality street furniture throughout the Belair/Columbia NPOD will create a sense of long-term investment. Consistent street furniture will help to unify the design character of the Belair/Columbia NPOD. Developers must select street furniture that is similar in design, materials, and color. Street and pedestrian lights must be capable of accommodating banners.

Specified street furniture includes:

I.

Street lights.

II.

Pedestrian lights.

III.

Planters.

IV.

Fencing.

V.

Bollards.

VI.

Benches.

VII.

Garbage cans.

M)

Lighting. Lighting must be designed to minimize light intrusion onto neighboring properties and to preserve dark night skies. Lighting regulations:

I.

Full cut-off light fixtures are required for all street and pedestrian lights.

II.

Parking lot light fixtures must be no more than 26 feet in height.

III.

Pedestrian light fixtures must be no more than 14 feet in height.

IV.

Taller lighting is permitted along public roadways where required by the department of transportation.

V.

White spectrum lighting that preserves true color perception is required.

VI.

Accent lighting to highlight architectural and landscape elements is encouraged.

N)

Sign guidelines. Signs, while important, should generally be subordinate to architectural and landscape features. Signs must integrate with architectural features by matching in scale and materials with surrounding buildings.

I.

All signs must be made of quality, durable materials.

II.

Signs must coordinate with architecture in terms of materials and scale.

III.

Development signs mark the entrances to commercial complexes:

a.

Monument style signs are required with a maximum height of 20 feet.

b.

The total size of the sign face or message area shall be no more than 200 square feet, and the entire sign structure shall be no more than 300 square feet.

c.

Listing of individual tenants is discouraged. If a list is provided, consistent foreground and background color must be used throughout the sign and must coordinate with the colors used in the commercial development.

IV.

Wall-mounted signs are signs posted on buildings to advertise specific stores:

a.

The maximum letter height may be no more than 20 percent of the facade height or 48 inches, whichever is smaller.

b.

Wall-mounted signs must align with other facade elements, such as doorways and windows.

V.

Other sign regulations:

a.

Each business may have no more than three signs total.

b.

Signs that are not permitted include billboards, pole signs, banners, neon signs, balloon signs, flashing signs, moveable-type signs, and search lights.

O)

Buffers and fences. Landscaped buffers are required between any single family residential use and any non-single family residential use as well as between multifamily residential and commercial or industrial uses.

I.

A 20-foot buffer is required between single family residential uses and any other land use.

II.

A 20-foot buffer is required between multifamily residential uses and commercial uses

III.

The landscaped buffer shall consist of a continuous wall of mature evergreen shrubs.

IV.

Parking, storage, or other similar uses are prohibited in the buffer area.

V.

An opaque fence six feet in height must also be used for screening at the edge of the buffer. See subsection (f)(2)P.II. for materials which must be used in constructing such fence.

VI.

Barriers and buffers between commercial properties are not encouraged except where necessary for security. In fact, provisions shall be made to promote pedestrian and vehicular access between adjacent commercial developments.

P)

Fencing regulations:

I.

Fencing must be opaque if used for security and privacy purposes. Decorative walls/fences must compliment the architecture of the development.

II.

Fence/wall materials can be pressure treated natural wood, brick, stucco and stone. Fence and wall finishes should complement the materials used on the buildings in the development.

III.

Fencing around detention ponds may be wrought iron, painted aluminum or black vinyl coated chain link with heavy landscaping and the Director of Columbia County Planning and Development or his designee will make the determination depending on site specific design criteria.

IV.

Screen walls must be high enough to screen dumpsters and utilities up to a maximum of eight feet in height.

Q)

Other requirements. Commercial developments in the Belair/Columbia NPOD must not present visual blight to any public right-of-way or any residential property. Preventing visual blight can best be done primarily by proper site design and secondarily by screening. The following regulations apply:

I.

Utility wires must be buried by the developer for any new commercial development with more than 150 feet of frontage on Columbia Road or Belair Road. High voltage utility wires arc excluded from this requirement.

II.

Outdoor storage of merchandise or materials is not permitted.

III.

Utilities and dumpsters must be out of view of both the public right-of-way and nearby residential properties.

IV.

Loading and service areas must be out of view from public rights-of-way.

Definitions: The terms used in this section shall have the meanings as follows:

I.

Arcade—A covered walk, lit from the top, lined with shops or offices on one or more levels.

II.

Awning—A roof-like covering of canvas, or the like, oft en adjustable, over a window, door, etc. to provide protection against the sun, rain, and wind.

III.

Base—The lowest visible part of a building, often distinctively treated.

IV.

Capital—The topmost structure member of a column, pilaster, anta, or the like, often decorated.

V.

Column—In classical architecture, a cylindrical support consisting of a base, shaft, and capital

VI.

Cornice—The exterior trim of a structure at the meeting of the roof and wall: any molded projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed.

[VII.]

Reserved.

VIII.

Development sign—Free-standing sign that indicates an entire development.

IX.

Facade—The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front sometimes distinguished from the other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details.

X.

Full cut-off light fixture—A light fixture where no light is shed above the horizontal line of the head of the light fixture.

XI.

Glazing—The glass surface of an opening; a window or door with glass.

XII.

Height element—A part of a building where the facade raises to a greater height than adjacent parts of the building.

XIII.

Human scale—The arrangement of structures, spaces, and details in a ""ray that relates well to the proportions of the human body and its normal operations.

XIV.

Interparcel access—Routes for vehicles or pedestrians to move between two independently owned or managed parcels without using the public right-of-way.

XV.

Massing—The visual appearance of distinct, discrete solid spaces occupied by a structure.

XVI.

Parapet wall—The part of a wall which is entirely above the roof.

XVII.

Pilaster—An engaged pier or pillar, often with a capital and base: Or decorative features that imitate engaged piers but are not supporting structures, as a rectangular or semicircular member used as a simulated pillar in entrances or other door openings and fireplace mantels.

XVIII.

Promenade—A suitable place for walking for pleasure, as a mall.

XIX.

Scale—A system of proportion by which a building and its various parts relate to each other in size or extent.

XX.

Site design—The arrangement of building and landscape materials on a site to achieve desired purposes, such as access or pleasing views.

(Ord. No. 06-08, § 1, 1-16-2007; Ord. No. 06-09, § 1, 1-16-2007; Ord. No. 06-10, §1(Exh. A), 10-2-2007; Ord. No. 08-07, §§ 1—16, 12-16-2008; Ord. No. 08-08, §§ 1—9, 12-16-2008)