This Article is intended to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town by promoting the highest quality development. The Town believes the location of buildings on a site and their relationship to adjoining properties is a critical component of the zoning process. Likewise, the exterior design of structures impacts the surrounding properties and the character of the community. This Article establishes general objectives and criteria to be used in the review of projects.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.01)

(a)

Building location, configuration, architectural design, materials and colors should be harmonious with the mountain setting and scale of the Town. Structures should not visually dominate the Town unless they are of civic importance and occupy focal sites.

(b)

Structures should utilize materials and design elements that relate to the mountain character of the community, and should not utilize a "design theme" that is not characteristic of the community or region, such as utilizing adobe or other materials more appropriate for southwestern United States, or Colonial themes or other similar designs.

(c)

In general, buildings should be located in a manner that relates to the street and provides a strong street frontage rather than creating street frontages that are dominated by parking. Buildings arranged so that the front door is not aligned adjacent to the street should provide windows and other architectural elements on all street sides rather than turning their backs on the street.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.02)

Roofs should be designed to be harmonious with their surroundings; this would typically include shake roofs or metal roofs with a matte finish. Flat roofs should be discouraged and permitted only in special situations that prohibit the use of pitched roofs. Where flat roofs are used, pitched roof elements should be used to add interest and relate better to the existing community design. Eaves, canopies, overhangs and other building features that provide shelter from the elements in winter and shade in summer are encouraged. Where long roof elements are utilized, they should be broken up through the use of dormers or other features. Roofs should not be designed in a manner that allows snow to shed over entryways or walkways, nor should buildings be designed to allow snow shedding onto parking spaces.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.02)

Building materials should be predominantly natural, such as wood siding, shingles, native stone and brick. Foundations provided for nonresidential buildings and multi-family structures should be faced with native stone or painted, rather than left as an untreated concrete.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.02)

Natural colors (earth tones) are favored, but gray and white are also acceptable if used in appropriate locations and amounts. Primary colors or other bright colors should be used only as accents, and then sparingly. Use of penetrating stains rather than paint on wood surfaces will be encouraged. Wood should be finished so as to protect it from the elements.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.02)

Excessive grading, including cut-and-fill slopes, shall not be permitted on hillsides for building sites, access drives, parking areas or other improvements. Cut-and-fill slopes should be sculptural in form, contoured and planted with natural materials to blend in with the natural, undisturbed terrain.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.03)

Service areas, outdoor storage, waste and recycling receptacles, and waste and recycling enclosures and storage areas shall be screened from adjacent properties, streets and other public areas by fences, planting or other suitable means as approved by the Town.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.03; Ord. 01-24 §2)

(a)

Design specifications. Waste and recycling enclosures required pursuant to Section 16-4-55 of this Code must meet the following design specifications:

(1)

Enclosures must be fitted with a roof designed to support snow and wind loads, and such that the roof will not be damaged during the servicing of containers within the enclosure.

(2)

Enclosure design submittals must include at least one (1) written statement from a licensed waste hauler confirming that such waste hauler is able to access the waste receptacle or container with the waste hauler's standard hauling equipment for waste removal based on the proposed design and site configuration. Access to the waste receptacle by haulers shall be designed to avoid interference with vehicle traffic to the greatest extent practicable.

(3)

To prevent damage to the enclosure and receptacle during servicing, enclosures for large capacity steel receptacles, "Dumpsters," must be designed with bollards along the interior backside of the enclosure, and on each side of the container perpendicular to the service opening to the enclosure.

(4)

Service openings on enclosures must be designed to provide not less than eighteen (18) inches of clearance on each side of the proposed container. The opening corners must be designed with protection (bollards, steel angle iron, etc.) to prevent damage during servicing.

(5)

Swing gates must have a minimum eight-inch clearance above the ground to accommodate potential clearance issues such as snow accumulation. Overhead doors are preferred and recommended as they are not subject to issues with snow accumulation, and create a seal superior to swing gates to prevent the attraction of vermin.

(6)

Enclosure must be designed with a pedestrian access doorway, with a minimum width of thirty-six (36) inches.

(7)

All enclosures must provide space for a recycling container equal to fifty percent (50%) of the space provided for the trash container. Enclosures associated with restaurants shall also provide adequate space for a grease container.

(8)

The design, color, and materials of the enclosure must be architecturally compatible with the primary structure on the site.

(9)

Enclosures must be ventilated but the ventilation does not need to be mechanical unless required by applicable building codes.

(10)

Enclosures must be landscaped sufficiently to screen the structure from adjoining properties or roadways.

(11)

Proposed trash and recycling enclosures associated with large commercial structures shall, to the greatest extent practicable, incorporate the waste receptacle enclosure into the primary structure.

(12)

Trash enclosures inside a primary structure shall provide a floor drain connected to the sanitary sewer system for the building for the purposes of periodic cleaning of the trash enclosure floors. A sand and grease interceptor shall be installed on the drain line. The interceptor shall be inspected and maintained at least annually, with reports provided to the Town.

(Ord. 01-24 §3)

Retaining walls should be limited in size. Where retaining walls are necessary, they should be designed in a manner that is compatible with the natural surroundings of the site and/or building design. Materials should usually consist of natural rock, boulders, stone, brick or other decorative materials. In addition, retaining walls should not usually exceed eight (8) feet in height, and where greater height is necessary, shall be designed in a manner that steps the retaining walls and provides landscaping on each step.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.03)

Editor's note— Ord. 01-15 §1, adopted February 3, 2015, repealed §16-8-90, which pertained to storage areas and derived from Ord. 19-96 §8.03.

Adequate space shall be provided within a development for storage of snow. It is encouraged that a functional snow storage area be provided which is equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the area to be cleared, including the full dimensions of roadways, walkways and parking areas. Snow storage shall not be allowed on landscaped areas, except where these areas are grass or rock cover. It is encouraged that snow storage areas be located away from public view wherever possible. Snow storage areas shall be required to be shown on site plans, and easements may be required to be dedicated where needed. In some cases, the Town may reduce the required snow storage areas if a snow removal plan is presented which provides a continuous guarantee of removal.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.03)

All areas disturbed for any construction activity shall be revegetated, and it shall be the applicant's responsibility to guarantee that all revegetated areas shall continue to grow.

(Ord. 19-96 §8.03)

The March 2017 Town of Dillon Design Guidelines are adopted by reference herein.

(Ord. 08-17 §3)