Corcoran City Zoning Code

Subd. 1. Screening of Mechanical Equipment. All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment of multi-family and non-residential buildings shall comply with the following standards:

A.

All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be buffered so as to mitigate noise in compliance with Section 1060.090 of this Chapter.

B.

All rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be designed (including exterior color) and located so to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the building. Screening of the equipment may be required where the design, color, and location of the equipment are found to not effectively buffer noise or provide aesthetic harmony and compatibility as observed by a 6-foot tall individual standing at ground level on the adjacent property or public right-of-way. Screening shall be constructed of durable materials which are aesthetically compatible with the structure and which may be an integral part of the structure. Applicable requirements for access to the equipment shall be observed in the design and construction of the screening.

C.

Rooftop mechanical equipment less than 3 feet in height shall be exempt from the screening requirements of this Chapter.