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Draper City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 22

DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

9-22-010: PURPOSE:

A.   Specified: The purpose of the design standards and guidelines outlined in this chapter is to facilitate exceptional design in the built environment and preserve the quality of life within Draper City. The justification for these standards and guidelines comes from the Draper City master plan and the desires of Draper City citizens expressed therein.
1.   Higher quality designs will bring value to the commercial community of Draper City and attract businesses which positively contribute to the overall quality of life and well being of Draper City citizens.
2.   Draper City welcomes a variety of businesses, including local and national retailers, for whom branding has become an important aspect of developing a successful and competitive business. While Draper City acknowledges this fact, the design standards and guidelines enumerated in this chapter are intended to help and encourage development of imaginative and unique design solutions which meet these branding needs, while at the same time preserving Draper City's unique history and community identity.
3.   The provisions in this chapter are meant to supplement the objectives of other chapters in this title which also impose certain design standards or requirements that are zone specific. Examples of this include the requirements of the town center and destination commercial zones.
B.   Design Criteria: This chapter establishes design standards intended to improve the quality and compatibility of development, particularly with regard to building design, and site design. These criteria apply to all commercial projects and are the minimum that will be accepted.
1.   Design Standards: Design standards are required in addition to other standards set forth in this title and are indicated by the verb "shall". Design standards are intended to ensure quality development and permanence in design. The implementation of these standards ensures that the goals and values of the community are reflected in each commercial development and contribute positively to the overall built environment. (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007; amd. Ord. 1479, 2-16-2021)

9-22-020: SCOPE:

A.   Applicability: The design standards and guidelines set forth in this chapter shall apply to:
1.   All new commercial, public facilities, or industrial buildings and uses except where:
a.   A different standard is imposed by the requirements of an applicable zoning classification or overlay zone, such as the town center or destination commercial zones; or
b.   The requirements of this chapter are expressly superseded by another provision of this title.
2.   Existing buildings and uses when a change occurs that involves a standard or guideline set forth in this chapter; and (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007)
a.   Requires a building or other permit issued by the city;
b.   Increases required parking; or
c.   Increases the amount of outside storage. (Ord. 867, 11-18-2008)
B.   Imposition Of Conditions: In approving a development plan, the planning commission may impose conditions consistent with the purpose and intent of this title.
C.   Other Code Requirements: The requirements of this chapter shall apply in addition to other applicable requirements of this title, including, but not limited to:
1.   Chapter 20, "Outdoor Lighting";
2.   Chapter 23, "Landscaping And Screening";
3.   Chapter 24, "Natural Resources Inventory";
4.   Chapter 25, "Parking"; and
5.   Chapter 26, "Signs". (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007)

9-22-030: DEVIATION FROM DESIGN STANDARDS:

A.   Purpose: An applicant may request deviations from the design standards of section 9-22-040 and 9-22-050 of this chapter with the exception of the height and roofline design standards of subsection 9-22-040(D). Deviations from the design standards of 9-22-050(F) shall meet the deviation criteria listed in 9-25-080(E)(2).
B.   Deviation Criteria Threshold: Proposed developments requesting a deviation under this section shall meet at least three (3) of the following criteria.
1.   The proposed development includes additional amenities or pedestrian and bike connectivity in excess of what is otherwise required.
2.   The overall landscape and open space area provided within the proposed development exceeds required amounts by more than ten percent (10%).
3.   The proposed development is a transit oriented development (TOD) and provides direct connectivity for active transportation methods to a transportation facility.
4.   The traffic impacts of the proposed development will be mitigated through creative design, traffic calming measures, companywide carpool or transit pass programs, or other similar measures.
5.   The proposed development is designed to meet LEED certification standards.
6.   The proposed development involves redeveloped buildings, additions to existing buildings, minor structures being added to a site, or is a new building within a previously approved phased development and the deviation is necessary to create a consistency with other existing buildings.
7.   Vegetative landscaping (excluding lawn, turf, and groundcovers) exceeds the amounts required in this Title by at least ten percent (10%).
8.   The building is designed by a licensed architect in a specific architectural style, that utilizes facade materials differently than prescribed in subsection 9-22-040(F) of this chapter.
9.   The amount of primary materials used for each building facade exceeds the required amount by more than ten percent (10%).
C.   Request Responsibility: The applicant shall demonstrate to the planning commission that the development application meets three (3) or more of the criteria of subsection 9-22-030(B) above and that the deviation is of benefit to the city by:
1.   Providing a written description and analysis of the proposed design standard deviation(s) and an analysis of the selected criteria from subsection 9-22-030(B) above. The analyses shall be written by a licensed professional, such as an architect, engineer or landscape architect;
2.   Providing a written justification as to why the city should deviate from its design standards that indicates any benefit to the city.
D.   Findings Required: The planning commission may approve deviations from the design standards listed in this chapter only if it finds:
1.   That the requested deviation is consistent with the purpose and intent of the development standards of the applicable zoning district or land use category; and
2.   That the proposed development satisfies at least three (3) of the criteria listed in 9-22-030(B). (Ord. 1132, 2-17-2015; amd. Ord. 1535, 5-3-2022)

9-22-040: BUILDING DESIGN:

A.   Context: All building designs shall consider surrounding or nearby buildings and developments and implement design solutions which are sensitive to those nearby buildings and developments. The review of this requirement shall be based on the following:
1.   The buildings positively contribute to the overall character of Draper City and the neighborhood in which it is located;
2.   The buildings reflect the character of surrounding development through use of some similar positive and desirable features;
3.   The buildings demonstrate imaginative design; and
4.   Where proposed building designs closely copy or mirror surrounding development, the buildings vary colors, materials, or architectural elements.
B.   Entrances: All building entrances shall be clearly articulated to indicate a transition from the exterior to the interior of the building. Every main entrance shall have a special emphasis when compared to the other portions of the building. This shall be accomplished through the use of at least three (3) of the following near entrances:
1.   A prominent architectural feature that is unique to the overall building design;
2.   Complementary yet differing building materials or colors;
3.   Increased use of windows or glass;
4.   Pedestrian amenities that may include patios, porches, special paving treatments, seating areas, or awnings; or
5.   Increased landscaping.
C.   Facade Articulation: Buildings designed with completely flat facades and monotone color schemes are not permitted. All buildings shall demonstrate articulation of all facades.
1.   Horizontal or vertical facade variations shall occur at least every thirty feet (30') or along a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the horizontal length of buildings with facades one hundred feet (100') or greater. This shall be accomplished by using methods such as:
a.   Variation in the surface plane that may include pop outs, bays, and recesses;
b.   Variation in the surface pattern such as arches, banding, and paneling; or
c.   Distinguished treatment of windows, doors, and eaves that may include molding or framing.
2.   Buildings with facades one hundred feet (100') or greater in total length shall have at least one significant facade variation from the primary wall plane whose depth is at least five feet (5') and whose width is at least twenty feet (20'). There shall be no uninterrupted facades one hundred feet (100') or greater in length.
D.   Height And Roofline: All buildings shall include varied rooflines in order to add architectural interest and avoid the appearance or sense of monotonous roofline expanses by:
1.   Providing roofline and parapet variations where there are long, continuous, and undisturbed rooflines fifty feet (50') or longer;
2.   Using materials and colors on the back of false fronts, parapets, cornices, or other parts of the building which extend beyond the roofline that are similar to the rest of the building so that the building appears cohesive from all views; and
3.   Screening mechanical equipment and systems that are mounted on the roof. The height of screen walls for mechanical equipment and systems located on the roof may extend above the typical building height limits in the zone, but shall not extend higher than the equipment being screened, or fourteen feet (14'), whichever is less. Screen walls permitted to extend above the typical height limits in the zone under this section may not be utilized for building signage. Any portion of the mechanical equipment or systems not fully screened from view shall be painted the same color as the roofing or parapet materials.
E.   Massing: Buildings shall have a composition which clearly relates to surrounding buildings, as well as the overall scale of the built environment in nearby residential or commercial neighborhoods. Proper massing reduces the impact of the massive bulk created by large buildings that may not otherwise relate in scale to surrounding development. Vertical articulation, horizontal articulation, and multiplaned roof and awning designs should be used to mitigate the impact that may occur on surrounding development and the overall landscape.
F.   Materials: Quality long lasting materials shall be required for all buildings in order to contribute to the aesthetics of the community over the long term. Permanence in design and construction will add to the overall value and sustainability of the community.
1.   Minimum Colors: A minimum of three (3) colors per elevation shall be required.
2.   Color Utilization: Color utilization should be sensitive to existing development within the vicinity and the natural landscape in which the project is situated.
3.   Primary Materials: Brick, stone, ceramic tile, wood or concrete fiber composite siding, concrete masonry units (CMU), metal composite material, and architectural precast concrete are acceptable primary materials. CMU must be colored and feature decorative or architectural finishes such as honed, scored, offset or split face. Gray CMU block is not an acceptable finished building material and shall not be permitted on any finished building elevation with the exception of minimal foundation exposure. The following guidelines shall apply when designing a commercial or industrial building:
a.   Each building face shall have a minimum of two (2) primary materials. At least seventy five percent (75%) of each building's finished face shall be in primary materials.
b.   When brick is used as a primary material, it may be utilized up to one hundred percent (100%) of the facade material, in which case, no secondary primary material will be required.
c.   Doors, glass and roofing materials shall not be included in the calculations of primary and secondary materials.
4.   Secondary Materials: Secondary materials may include stucco; EIFS, including specialty finishes; metal, excluding corrugated sheet metal; exposed concrete; vinyl; shake shingles or wood siding. Materials such as awnings, wood timbers and other similar features will be considered accent and not figured into the totals of secondary materials.
5.   Tilt-Up Concrete: Exposed tilt-up concrete may be used as a primary material on buildings located in all manufacturing zones and in the CBP zoning classification. Some variation in materials along the base and near the entrances of concrete tilt-ups is required.
6.   Sample Board: All projects shall submit color elevations that call out the specific building material type and color. The Zoning Administrator may require actual samples of exterior surface materials in order to verify quality of material and conformance with the standards found within this section.
G.   Pedestrian Considerations: Buildings designed at the human scale effectively relate to pedestrians and create inviting and hospitable commercial districts that encourage pedestrian activity and social interaction. All buildings shall consider pedestrians as an integral part of the design. Additionally, buildings that contain more than one story or that are above twenty feet (20') in height shall provide a clearly articulated and more detailed base that relates to pedestrians.
H.   Signs: Signs located on any building facade shall be compatible with the building's overall design. As an integral design element, signs shall be compatible with the style of the buildings in terms of location, scale, color, and lettering.
1.   The locations for signs on a building's facade shall be planned for as part of the building's overall design.
2.   Signs located on facades should integrate similar or complementary materials as the building.
I.   Windows: Windows are key to the overall design of a building and the relationship between the exterior and interior. The majority of windows shall relate to the scale of the person.
1.   Windows should be at eye level when possible and provide for transparency into the building.
2.   Where buildings are adjacent to pedestrian walkways, transparent windows shall be used to relate the scale of the building and the building's interior to pedestrians. Where transparent windows may not be desirable, tinted windows, false windows, or glass block shall be used.
3.   Window awnings are an effective way to add detail and variation to a building, emphasize pedestrian scale windows, and create an exciting and inviting environment. When placing awnings:
a.   Quality materials shall be used which are durable and are able to withstand extremes in the weather;
b.   Colors should be complementary to the color of the building on which the awning is located; and
c.   Styles should be compatible with the architectural features and overall architecture of the building on which the awning is located. (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007; amd. Ord. 1132, 2-17-2015; Ord. 1454, 11-10-2020; Ord. 1535, 5-3-2022)

9-22-050: SITE DESIGN:

A.   Building Placement: Building placement is integral to the site design and the overall effect any development has on surrounding properties. Building placement shall be carefully considered as part of the overall development review.
1.   All buildings shall be located with the main facade and main entrance facing the principal street to which it has frontage.
2.   Buildings located on corner lots shall orient main facades to each street and give equal architectural treatment to each.
3.   Buildings shall be located as close to the front property line as possible considering site, use, and other constraints or requirements of service providers or of this title.
4.   Building placement on a site shall account for the provision of required open space, landscaping, facilities, services, and amenities as specified elsewhere in this title and be situated to take advantage of existing site characteristics that create privacy, and the beneficial exposure of the building interior to natural light and air circulation.
B.   Service Areas, Outdoor Storage, and Screening: Screening and separation of service areas, utility equipment, mechanical equipment, outdoor storage areas, and other similar areas within a development is required. To accomplish the necessary screening and separation, the design of these areas shall comply with the following:
1.   Loading and service bays:
a.   Landscaped areas or walls shall be used to separate loading and service bays from customer parking.
b.   Loading and service bays shall be oriented away from adjacent residential areas and major public streets.
c.   The design and layout of loading and service bays shall be designed to prevent public access to them.
2.   Outdoor Storage:
a.   Outdoor storage areas shall comply with the provisions of section 9-27-230 of this title and be screened from view in accordance with the same.
b.   The area surrounding an outdoor storage enclosure shall be landscaped in accordance with chapter 9-23 of this title, except in locations necessary for vehicular access to the storage area.
c.   Outdoor storage areas shall be designed to restrict public access to them.
3.   Trash, refuse and garbage collection:
a.   Outdoor containers for trash, refuse and garbage collection are required for all development sites.
b.   Containers for recycling collection are recommended, and shall be subject to the same standards as trash, refuse, and garbage collection.
c.   Containers for trash, refuse and garbage collection shall be screened from view on all sides by an opaque enclosure, a minimum of six feet (6') in height, built using the same materials and colors as the building, or masonry or concrete fencing.
d.   Gates that facilitate access for trash collection trucks shall be required on one side of the enclosure. Gates may be constructed predominantly or exclusively of metal components, but must be designed and painted to be architecturally compatible with the design of the principal building(s) on the site, and the other sides of the enclosure.
e.   Gates and openings that facilitate access for trash collection trucks shall not be oriented towards or parallel to major public streets, except where the enclosure is located behind the principal building, or more than one-hundred twenty feet (120') from the street.
f.   The gate and enclosure design shall incorporate features capable of fixing the gate in both the closed and open position. Gates shall remain closed, except during active collection and disposal of accumulated wastes.
g.   Except for the area in front of a gate, the area immediately surrounding the enclosure shall be landscaped in accordance with chapter 9-23 of this title.
h.   The enclosure shall be designed to prevent illegal dumping and restrict access by pests and nuisance animals.
i.   Enclosures for trash, refuse, and garbage collection shall not be located closer than ten feet (10') to a property line.
j.   As an exception to the conditional use permit requirement of section 9-27-080 of this title, the zoning administrator may approve or require that a taller enclosure be built, up to a maximum of ten feet (10') in height, upon finding that the additional height is needed to mitigate existing or potential negative impacts to neighboring properties, visitors or employees.
4.   Shopping cart corrals:
a.   Corrals shall be required for all commercial and retail establishments that provide shopping carts for the convenience of customers.
b.   Corrals shall be anchored to the ground at fixed locations within the parking area.
c.   Corrals may not be located within required landscape planter islands.
5.   Utility equipment and meters, generators, mechanical systems, and other similar auxiliary equipment:
a.   The location of all utility boxes, meters, generators, large auxiliary equipment, ground mounted building mechanical systems and the like shall be shown on the site plan and on the landscape planting plan.
b.   The location and placement of such equipment within a site shall provide mitigation of the negative impacts of noise, appearance, or odors that the equipment may create, particularly for occupants of neighboring properties.
c.   Generators, auxiliary equipment, and other ground mounted building mechanical systems, shall rest directly on the ground, or a ground level concrete pad not more than four inches (4") above grade. Where equipment is mounted to supports or anchors, the bottom of the equipment may not be located higher than six inches (6") from the ground or concrete pad surface.
d.   Exhaust systems shall not protrude above the equipment.
e.   Utility boxes, utility meters, generators, other large auxiliary equipment, ground mounted building mechanical systems and the like shall be screened from public view. A combination of walls, opaque fences, and landscaping may be utilized.
f.   As an exception to the conditional use permit requirement of section 9-27-080 of this title, where walls or fences are used to screen the equipment identified in subsection 9-22-050(B)(5), the zoning administrator may approve, or require, a taller screen or enclosure to be built, up to a maximum of ten feet (10') in height, upon finding that the additional height is needed to mitigate existing or potential negative impacts to neighboring properties, visitors, or employees.
g.   The proposed location, size, and operational needs of public utilities and utility equipment located on a development site shall be coordinated by the property owner or applicant together with the applicant's architect, civil engineer, landscape architect or designer, and the various public utility providers prior to the submission of a site plan and landscaping plans to the City.
h.   Once a site plan and landscape plan have been approved by the city, changes made or proposed to the location, number, or the physical size of above ground utility boxes, meters, generators, and other auxiliary equipment shall require submittal of an updated plan detailing the proposed site screening and landscaping changes. Revised plans must receive city approval in writing prior to installation of the appurtenance(s) and landscaping.
C.   Amenities: Amenities shall be used to enhance and beautify the site and provide recreational areas and conveniences for patrons, visitors, residents, and employees.
1.   With the exception of developments subject to the Multiple-Family Dwelling Development Standards found in Chapter 32 of this title, outdoor amenities are required for every development on a site with a combined building total floor area of twenty-thousand square feet (20,000 ft²) or greater.
2.   Outdoor amenities include:
a.   Seating areas, including patios, decks, porches, benches, tables, and pergolas;
b.   Water features;
c.   Garden areas designed for active use;
d.   Pedestrian plazas;
e.   Natural open space; or
f.   Other areas designed and designated for recreational use or convenience of those utilizing them.
3.   Outdoor amenities shall be integrated into the overall landscape plan design.
4.   Property owners and managers shall not permit landscaping to overgrow or impede pedestrian paths or areas.
5.   Each development subject to the requirements of this subsection shall provide a minimum of two (2) amenities from the list in 9-22-050(C)(2) above and additional amenities as follows:
a.   Public, Civic, Municipal and Institutional uses:
(1)   One (1) additional outdoor amenity for each additional twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area.
b.   Commercial uses:
(1)   One (1) additional outdoor amenity for each additional thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of floor area.
c.   Industrial/manufacturing uses:
(1)   One (1) additional outdoor amenity for each additional forty thousand (40,000) square feet of floor area.
d.   Agricultural business, industry, or processing uses:
(1)   One (1) additional outdoor amenity for each additional forty thousand (40,000) square feet of floor area.
D.   Landscaping: Landscaping shall comply with the site design requirements of this section and the landscaping requirements found in chapter 9-23. All developments subject to this chapter that are required to provide public landscaping improvements or infrastructure improvements, as defined in Utah State Code, shall install such improvements, or post an improvement completion assurance for these items in the manner outlined in 17-4-075 of this code, prior to conducting any other development activity. All other required landscaping, with the exception of street trees, shall be installed no later than September 30th of the following calendar year after an approved use is commenced or a certificate of occupancy is issued, or one year from the date an approved use is commenced or a certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever is sooner.
E.   Lighting: Carefully planned lighting schemes shall have the effect of creating safe environments for pedestrians and motorists. Lighting shall also be considered an integral design element which adds to the overall site plan and building design.
1.   Lighting schemes should include coordinating parking, wall, and pedestrian scaled fixtures which complement building architecture and site features.
2.   Sensitively placed low light landscape lighting that highlights a site's desirable features is encouraged.
F.   Parking and Site Circulation: Commercial development creates impacts to the city transportation system, including the mutual inducement of development pressures and impacts between abutting properties. Applicants for development shall design proposed parking areas, drive aisles, access points and streets to have minimal impact on the built environment and provide vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to abutting sites. City staff shall conduct an individualized determination for any exaction required by this subsection according to the procedures outlined in section 9-05-220.
1.   Each application shall comply with the traffic impact study guidelines and related requirements in section 11-02-060 of this code.
2.   Major internal circulation drive aisles and roadways that provide access from the public right of way or between buildings on the same site or which provide required cross access or connectivity to abutting sites shall be separated from parking areas using curb and gutter and a combination of any of the following methods:
a.   Landscaping;
b.   Pedestrian walkways; or
c.   Lighting. (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007)
3.   Pedestrian walkways shall have a minimum five feet (5') wide free travel width. Where wheel stops are not used to keep vehicles off the walkway, the pedestrian walkway shall be a minimum of seven feet (7') wide. Additionally, where other encroachments into the walkway exist, widths of the walkways shall be increased to ensure the minimum five feet (5') wide free travel width.
4.   Abutting nonresidential or mixed use developments accessing a street of a major collector or arterial class shall have a shared access point between development sites. When a shared access point is provided between abutting sites, the city may waive cross access requirements between their parking areas.
5.   Subject to compliance with applicable engineering standards found in Titles 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, and 18, nonresidential and mixed use developments shall provide perpetual cross access and connectivity for pedestrians, vehicles, and emergency vehicles to abutting properties with existing or planned nonresidential and mixed use developments by;
a.   Connecting to existing cross access drives, streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways that abut the property; and
b.   Stubbing proposed cross access drives, streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways to abutting properties to facilitate future cross access and connectivity between properties.
6.   Cross access drives, streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways between properties subject to this section shall:
a.   Accommodate customary pedestrian, vehicular, and emergency vehicle access, the required minimum width of which shall be five feet (5') for sidewalks and walkways, and as determined by the fire marshal based upon the requirements for fire access roadways for cross access drives and streets;
b.   Be constructed of asphalt or cement;
c.   Include access easements for ingress and egress across the cross access drives, private streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways for access by emergency vehicles and the benefit of employees, patrons and visitors of the abutting development; and
d.   Be reciprocal between abutting properties.
7.   Easements required under this section shall be recorded prior to issuance of a land disturbance permit or building permit.
8.   Gates are not allowed across a cross access drive or street providing cross access or connectivity under this section.
G.   Pedestrian Considerations: Site layout and design shall consider with equal weight the needs of pedestrians and automobiles. Measures shall be taken to ensure adequate access and safety for pedestrians on the site.
1.   Pedestrian access from the public right of way through the site to main entrances shall be provided. These walkways shall be constructed of different materials than the roadway or parking area, and provide for clearly defined crossings where there are points of conflict with automobiles.
2.   Similar pedestrian access from public transit stations and stops into the site and to each building entrance shall be provided.
3.   Differing roadway materials within parking lots shall be used directly in front of entrances to slow motorists and create a safer environment for pedestrians.
4.   Pedestrian drop off locations when incorporated within overall circulation patterns shall be convenient and safe for pedestrians.
5.   Benches, pedestrian scaled lighting, bike racks, and other pedestrian amenities shall be placed appropriately throughout the site.
H.   Security: Security of the site and CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) principles shall be strongly considered in any site design. Many of the goals of CPTED are supported by and accomplished through following the standards and guidelines already enumerated in this chapter. In addition to these standards and guidelines, other measures should be considered with the following four (4) overlapping CPTED principles in mind:
1.   Territoriality is a design concept that plainly demarcates private space from semipublic and public areas. Clear territoriality in the design of a site also creates a sense of ownership wherein people will be more likely to defend and care for such spaces. Following this principle ultimately creates an environment where intruders stand out and are more easily identified.
a.   Symbolic barriers, such as landscaping or changes in paving materials or patterns can be effective in creating defined public spaces.
b.   Spaces which are designed for active use, such as plazas, outdoor seating and eating areas, benches, fountains, and playgrounds add to the sense of ownership.
2.   Natural surveillance is a design concept directed primarily at keeping intruders under observation. Provision of natural surveillance helps create environments where there is sufficient opportunity for people engaged in their normal behavior to observe the space around them. Areas can be designed so they are more easily observed through:
a.   Landscape designs and follow up maintenance that allows for clear, unobstructed views of accessible areas;
b.   Walkways which are visible, well lit, and overlooked by windows from nearby buildings;
c.   Mixed uses that engage a site at all hours;
d.   Use of unglazed or tinted windows and doors; and
e.   Lighting of alcoves, stairwells, and other areas which may otherwise provide concealment.
3.   Access control is a design concept directed primarily at decreasing criminal accessibility. Provision of natural access control limits access and increases natural surveillance to restrict criminal intrusion, especially into areas where they will not be easily observed through:
a.   Clearly marking entrances;
b.   Restricting access to screened areas such as garbage receptacles, delivery areas, and outdoor storage areas; and
c.   Eliminating design elements which allow access to roofs and upper levels.
4.   Proper maintenance of landscaping, lighting treatments, and other features can facilitate the principles of CPTED.
I.   Signs: The primary purpose of signs is to clearly identify businesses. Signs shall be integrated into the overall design of a commercial development, including materials, and shall add to the quality of the built environment without contributing to visual clutter. While the approval of signs requires a separate review and approval process, their placement should be planned for during initial site planning and provide for required landscaping, lighting, and other related considerations. (Ord. 799, 12-4-2007; amd. Ord. 1535, 5-3-2022; Ord. 1583, 6- 20-2023)