Parking must be located within 400 feet of the buildings/uses it is intended to serve.

The applicant must demonstrate that the uses have different peak-hour parking demands or that the total parking demand at one time would be adequately served by the total number of parking spaces proposed.

A shared parking agreement must be drafted documenting the joint use and must be reflected in a deed, lease, contract, easement or other appropriate document.

Ninety-degree parking. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 24 feet. This aisle can be used for two-way traffic.

Sixty-degree parking. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 18 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic.

Forty-five-degree parking. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 13 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic.

Thirty-degree parking. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 12 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic.

Parallel parking. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 12 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic.

Ninety-, sixty-, forty-five-, and thirty-degree parking. The parking space shall be at least nine feet wide and 18 feet long.

Parallel parking. The parking space shall be at least nine feet wide and 21 feet long.

Nine feet for all driveways serving one- or two-family dwellings.

Ten feet for any one-way or 20 feet for any two-way residential driveway serving three or more dwelling units or a rooming house.

Twelve feet for all one-way nonresidential driveways.

Twenty-four feet for all two-way nonresidential driveways.

The maximum driveway width for a single-family dwelling shall be 20 feet.

The maximum driveway width for a two-or-more-family dwelling shall be 24 feet.

Every use which complies with the above definition shall be provided with at least one truck standing, loading and unloading space on the premises, not less than 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, and 14 feet in height. One additional truck space of these dimensions shall be provided for every additional 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof of gross area in the building.

Off-street loading facilities for separate uses may be provided jointly if the total number of spaces so provided is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use, and provided that all regulations governing the location of accessory spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to.

Access to a truck standing, loading and unloading space shall be provided directly from a public street or alley or from any right-of-way that will not interfere with public convenience and that will permit orderly and safe movement of truck vehicles.

Loading space as required under this section shall be provided in addition to off-street parking space and shall not be considered as supplying off-street parking space.

Off-street loading and unloading areas shall be surfaced with a dustless, durable, all-weather pavement, which shall be adequately drained, all subject to the approval of the Planning Board.

Whenever an off-street loading and unloading area shall be located next to a residential zone, said loading and unloading area shall be provided with a buffer adequate to provide a screen to comply with performance standards. (See Article 54.)

Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street loading areas shall comply with Article 55.

Adequate maneuvering space shall be allocated to prevent vehicles from backing from or onto the public right-of-way.

Maneuvering space shall not be located within the right-of-way of a public street.

No driveway providing access to an off-street parking area shall be located closer than 30 feet to the intersection of public streets.

Snow storage areas: for off-street parking areas greater than 20 spaces, provide a dedicated area independent of required parking/loading spaces for the placing and storage of snow.

Lighting. All parking areas and appurtenant passageways and driveways serving commercial and industrial uses shall be illuminated in conformance with the lighting standards in Article 55. Adequate shielding shall be provided by business uses to protect adjacent residential zones from the glare of such illumination and from that of automobile headlights.

Stacking standards for drive-through uses, such as, but not limited to:

Works of art not displaying a commercial message in all areas, except those owned by the Village: Such works of art are subject to size regulations via wall signs as detailed in Tables 52-5 and 52-6.

Works of art not displaying a commercial message on Village-owned property: Upon recommendation of Planning and Zoning staff, such works of art are permitted with Village Board approval and are exempt from size regulations.

Light pole banners shall not display a commercial message.

Light pole banners are permitted for light poles in private parking lots and must be mounted so that they are held taut between support posts.

Light pole banners are limited to a maximum area of six square feet per banner.

Light pole banners must be mounted to project perpendicular from light poles.

Light pole banners must not be used as a temporary off-premises sign.

In residential districts, four square feet.

In CB, CO, OO, and NC Districts, eight square feet.

In GC and IN Districts, 12 square feet.

For multi-tenant commercial developments, mixed-use developments and shopping centers in GC and PUD Districts, over 500,000 square feet in building area, a monument sign of a maximum of 14 feet in height and 120 square feet in area is permitted along interior roadways at the intersection of entrance roads from public streets.

Poles for freestanding flags are limited to the maximum height of the zoning district or 30 feet, whichever is less.

Poles for freestanding flags must be set back a minimum of eight feet from any lot line and may be within front yard areas.

Wall-mounted flags may not extend over the public right-of-way.

No temporary sign is allowed for more than 30 days with no more than one thirty-day extension.

Any temporary sign that advertises for an event/happening at a specific date in time, must be removed within 10 days following such date. The ten days removal period is not included within the thirty-day or any thirty-day extension.

Each property location is limited to three temporary signs at one time.

The size of each temporary sign is regulated by the provisions in these regulations, but shall not be in excess of the size permitted for any permanent sign of similar type or configuration within the specific zones.

Any temporary sign requiring electricity must conform to requirements for permanent signs requiring electricity under this chapter.

No temporary sign is allowed to be erected in such a manner as to constitute a roof sign.

No sign is authorized on Village property or in the public right-of-way.

A temporary sign may be placed upon any legally existing off-premises sign structure, but not so as to add another face to the already existing sign.

If any a property owner, tenant or other party wishes to install more than 10 temporary signs during the same thirty-day period within the boundaries of the Village, a security deposit of $350 for each thirty-day period must be submitted to the Village Clerk's office. Failure to pay such security deposit is a violation of this Chapter. Failure to comply with provisions of this Chapter including but not limited to timely removal shall result in the Security Deposit being forfeited to the Village and removal of signs.

Violations of this chapter are subject to any and all enforcement proceedings and all other civil and criminal remedies available to the Village.[1]

All signs must be located on private property except for off-premises signs and comply with the dimension and setback requirements contained in this section.

No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.

Sign area.

Signs projecting over walkways or sidewalks must have a minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and the ground of 10 feet. Signs projecting over a traffic area, such as a driveway or parking lot aisle, must have a minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and the ground of 15 feet.

Digital messaging is allowed on monument signs and freestanding pylon signs only as outlined herein and must comply with additional regulations provided in this article per zoning district.

No portion of a wall sign may project above the roofline or above the parapet wall of a building with a flat roof.

A wall sign may not cover windows or architectural details.

Wall signs may be internally or externally illuminated.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by multiplying the height of the sign by the length of the sign:

Awning signs may not extend outside the awning.

Signs are allowed on ground-floor awnings only.

Awning signs may be externally illuminated only.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by determining the total area of rectangular spaces around sign messaging:

Canopy signs may not extend outside the surface area of the canopy.

Signs are allowed on ground-floor canopies only.

Canopy signs may be externally illuminated or, if internally illuminated, provide sufficient downlighting onto the sidewalk.

Canopy signs shall not exceed 1 1/2 feet in height or the height of vertical thickness of the canopy, whichever is greater.

The sign area of a canopy sign shall be counted toward the total allowable wall sign area of the parallel face to which the marquee is attached.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by multiplying the sign height by the sign width:

Canopy signs may not extend outside the surface area of the canopy and shall be designed to be compatible with the design and colors of the primary associated building and surrounding area.

Signage is limited to a total area not to exceed 24 square feet per side. Total signage on canopy must not exceed 35% of the total canopy area.

Signage may be located on as many sides of the canopy as desired, but shall at no time exceed the total permitted area, as defined above.

Window signs shall not be considered temporary signage if they are not intended to be changed or replaced within six months from date of installation, or text exceeds six inches in height.

Signs hanging from a ceiling or post that are not affixed to the glass of the window but within 12 inches of the window shall be considered as a window sign.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by determining the total area of rectangular spaces around sign messaging:

No portion of a projecting sign may be higher than the top of the building.

No portion of a projecting sign may be located higher than the top of the second floor of the building.

Any part of a sign extending over pedestrian areas must have a minimum height clearance of 10 feet.

The projecting sign may not project more than three feet from the building line and shall not be nearer than four feet to the curbline of the street.

The signpost or bracket is not included in the signage calculation.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by multiplying the sign height by the sign width:

A freestanding pylon sign may be located only on a site frontage adjoining a public street.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by multiplying the sign height by the sign width. The signpost or bracket is not included in the signage calculation.

Sign height is as follows (See allowable heights in Tables 52-7 and 52-8.):

Digital messages or graphics are only permitted on freestanding pylon style signs in the General Commercial Zoning District and Industrial Zoning District. Digital messages are prohibited on all other sign types and in all other zoning districts and in the i-District Overlay. Digital messages signs are allowed on all Village-owned property in all zoning and overlay districts.

One monument sign is allowed for each frontage along a primary or secondary street.

Must be set back at least 12.5 feet from the front property line and in no case may interfere with safe vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

May not be closer than 80 feet to any other monument sign located on the neighboring lots on the same frontage.

Digital messages or graphics are only permitted on monument-style signs in the General Commercial Zoning District and Industrial Zoning District. Digital messages are prohibited on all other sign types and in all other zoning districts and in the i-District Overlay. Digital messages are allowed on all Village-owned property in all zoning and overlay districts.

Signage area, as depicted below, is calculated by multiplying the sign height by the sign width [See § 300-52.4A(3).]:

"Multi-tenant commercial developments" refers to a mixture of five or more stores, shops, offices, restaurants or similar businesses offering a variety of goods and services and residential housing, occupying adjoining structures, whether attached or detached, having a common interrelated parking, loading and site circulation system with consolidated access to public roads, regardless of whether portions of the development are owned by separate entities, provided that deed restrictions and cross easements are reviewed and approved by the Village Planning Board.

Each multi-tenant commercial development may have one single- or double-faced monument sign, per entrance. The monument sign may be used as a multi-tenant directory sign indicating the name of the occupants of a building or multiple buildings. Each business may have no more than one reference as part of the monument sign.

Tenants.

One sign identifying the name of a project located at the entrance to a development that has:

Businesses with drive-in facilities are limited to one sign, not exceeding 24 square feet for each drive-in lane. The sign shall be located adjacent to the drive-in lane and shall be easily visible to motorists using the lane. If the drive-in lane or facility is removed or not operating for a period exceeding 60 days, the sign must be removed.

Such signs shall only provide information which will assist the motorist in using the facility. Such signs may include but shall not be limited to video menu boards, menus, banking instructions, manual car wash instructions and other signs of a similar character. Advertising of products not offered at the facility is not permitted on these signs.

Off-premises signs (nondigital and digital) shall only be permitted within the General Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts in the Village of Johnson City and within a distance of not greater than 500 feet of the right-of-way of NYS Route 17/Interstate 86 and NYS Route 201. Off-premises signs are allowed on all Village-owned property in all zoning and overlay districts. Off-premises signs (nondigital and digital) are not allow in the i-District Overlay.

There will be a one-time fee payable to the Village of Johnson City of $20,000 for each new digital sign and a one-time fee payable to the Village of Johnson City of $10,000 for each new nondigital sign. In the event the applicant for the proposed new off-premises sign (nondigital and digital) desires as part of the permit application to permanently remove existing off-premises signs at a ratio of two existing nonconforming off-premises signs to the installation of one new off-premises sign in the Village of Johnson City, and on the condition that the minimum square feet of said two existing nonconforming off-premises signs are a combined total square feet of at least 75% of the square footage of the proposed new off-premises sign, then there will be the payment of a one-time fee to the Village of Johnson City of $10,000 for each new digital sign and a one-time fee payable to the Village of Johnson City of $5,000 for each new nondigital sign.

Yearly license fees for off-premises digital signs shall be $1,000, payable by the owner to the Village of Johnson City on a calendar basis. Yearly license fees for off-premises nonditigal signs that are not already licensed by a Village or other government entity shall be $500 for a nondigital sign larger than 55 square feet and $250 for a nondigital sign that is 55 square feet or smaller. Failure to submit payment within 45 days of December 31 will result in an additional administrative fee of 10% of said overdue payment.

No more than one off-premises sign structure is permitted on a lot or parcel. The structure cannot have more than one digital sign face facing the same direction (e.g., stacked sign).

Except for those signs on Village property, no off-premises sign shall be located within 500 feet from another off-premises sign facing the same direction, nor, as measured along the street line on which the sign is located, within 100 feet of any residential zoning district boundary, nor within 500 feet of the property line of a public or parochial school, library, church, hospital or similar institutional use fronting on the same street.

The size of the off-premises nondigital freestanding pylon sign shall not exceed 300 square feet, shall not exceed 30 feet in height above the elevation of the nearest highway shoulder, and shall have a minimum setback of eight feet from any property line. The size of the off-premises nondigital monument sign shall not exceed 150 square feet, shall not exceed 12 feet in height above the elevation of the nearest highway shoulder, and shall have a minimum setback of eight feet from any property line.

The size of the off-premises digital freestanding pylon sign shall not exceed 450 square feet, shall not exceed 30 feet in height above the elevation of the nearest highway shoulder, and shall have a minimum setback of eight feet from any property line. The size of the off-premises digital monument sign shall not exceed 150 square feet, shall not exceed 12 feet in height above the elevation of the nearest highway shoulder, and shall have a minimum setback of eight feet from any property line.

The digital sign must be located in accordance with the federal and state regulations from the nearest off-premises sign. Distance between digital signs shall be in accordance with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and federal regulations and requirements.

The digital messaging shall remain static for at least eight seconds prior to changing to the next message, which messaging change shall be performed as quickly as possible (e.g., no fade-out or fade-in) or otherwise in accordance with federal and state regulations.

The illumination and all other aspects of a digital sign shall otherwise conform to all requirements of the NYSDOT and federal regulations.

Signs are permitted in any zoning district on property owned by the entity.

Signs are permitted to be monument-type signs.

Maximum height is 10 feet.

Maximum size is 60 square feet in area.

Emergency messages such as weather/AMBER/emergency alerts can change every 10 seconds. Signs cannot flash.

Nonemergency messages cannot change more than once a day and shall consist of no more than two colors.

All wood signage components must be sealed and protected from the elements. Unpainted or unfinished treated and untreated lumber shall not be permitted.

Signage materials shall be like or complementary to color, character, type, and quality to those found on the related principal structure.

Segmental block and/or nonmortared stone is permitted for signage base materials only if like materials are in use throughout the principal structure.

All sign posts and brackets shall be constructed of robust, durable, and weather-resistant materials.

Shall be permanently affixed to the sign; or

Changeable copy shall be enclosed and locked.

Compliance with the NYS Uniform Code and other applicable codes and regulations;

Light fixtures and related wiring will comply with the National Electrical Code, and all electrified signs shall bear an approved testing laboratory label, and all electrical connections shall be approved by an approved inspection agency;

Transformers, wires, and similar items shall be concealed;

All wiring to freestanding signs will be underground;

All signs and related items will be kept in good repair and safe condition;

A sign may not obstruct a fire escape;

All signs requiring a permit will display the name and operating telephone number of the person/organization responsible for the sign; and

No sign shall be located within six feet of an electrical conductor, light pole, streetlamp, traffic light, or other utility pole.

Light sources shall be shielded to avoid glare/light pollution beyond property lines and to prevent disturbance to motorists;

No illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent to or across the street from any residential district, zone or use shall be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless the use to which the sign pertains is open for business during those hours;

Freestanding or ground signs may be illuminated via ground-mounted fixtures or sign-mounted fixtures;

Signage accent lighting shall be of a lesser intensity than the illumination for the sign panel itself;

Permitted signage lighting fixtures include lanterns, goose-necks, and shielded, architectural-grade spot lights;

No flashing, rotating, intermittent or moving light sources are permitted; and

Messages that display the time and temperature can be displayed for not less than four seconds.

The area surrounding any freestanding sign will be landscaped with plant materials to integrate the sign with the development on the parcel; and

The area surrounding any freestanding sign will be free from weeds, rubbish, and flammable material.

Maintenance and repair. Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition at all times by the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting and other acts required for the maintenance of the sign.

Abandoned signs. Any sign which is located on a property which becomes vacant for a period of 60 days or more shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of 60 days. An abandoned sign is prohibited, and the sign, including all structural support to grade level, shall be removed by the owner of the premises upon which the sign is located.

Any sign found to be broken, damaged, or unsafe upon inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer must be repaired or made secure by the applicant, sign owner, or property owner. The Code Enforcement Officer will give notice by either certified mail or personally served, to any of the above-named persons to repair or remove the unsafe sign within five days of receipt of said notice. If the sign is not repaired, made secure, or removed within 30 days, or within any additional time, the Code Enforcement Officer will revoke the sign permit and remove the sign.

Removal of signs.

Any sign erected prior to the adoption of this chapter which does not conform to the provisions of this article is permitted to remain as a nonconforming sign, provided that the sign:

Replacement of an existing sign face or faces for a new business or advertiser or change in existing business or advertiser logo without altering the sign structure is permitted and will not result in a loss of nonconforming status.

A change in use;

Creation of a hazard or disturbance to the health, safety and welfare of the general public as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer;

Nonconforming signs may not be structurally or electrically expanded or altered unless such alteration brings the sign into conformance with the provisions of this article;

Nonconforming signs may not be reestablished after discontinuance for 30 consecutive days;

The sign is altered in any way in structure or size (except for normal maintenance). See § 300-52.9 of this article;

The sign is relocated; or

The sign structure is replaced.

Half the minimum lot width required by the applicable zoning district; or

Fifteen feet.

The expansion shall not encroach into the street setback further than the existing building.

The expansion shall not encroach into the street setback farther than 15 feet in from the street property line.

The expansion shall conform to all other bulk requirements.

Barns, silos and other agricultural buildings.

Church spires, cupolas, domes, belfries and flagpoles.

Chimneys, elevator or stair bulkheads, water tanks or cooling towers.

Radio or television antennas, telecommunications facilities, utility transmission lines or cables.

Passive and active solar equipment, provided that the placement of the equipment does not deprive the adjoining properties of access to solar sky space.

Fences shall be constructed of wood, chain link, wrought iron, or PVC permanent fencing material.

Materials such as sheet metal, razor wire, page wire, pallets, doors, old building materials or nontraditional fence materials are prohibited.

Temporary fences are permitted only for the duration of a construction project.

All swimming pools shall meet the minimum side and rear yard requirements of the district in which they are located.

A plot plan indicating elevations with dimensions drawn to scale shall be submitted for approval. The plot plan shall also show:

At least one tree for each 40 linear feet of the perimeter of the lot; and

At least one shrub for each 10 linear feet of the perimeter of the lot.

A landscaped buffer at least 10 feet in width must be provided between a parking lot and the public rights-of-way. In traditional village settings, this distance may be reduced to be consistent with existing setbacks;

Shade trees shall be planted along the frontage, parallel to the frontage road with a spacing not to exceed 40 feet or consistent with existing tree spacing on neighboring lots when present;

A minimum of one landscaped island, at least 200 square feet in size, shall be provided for every 20 parking spaces contained within each single row of parking. Islands shall be planted with trees and shrubs with a minimum of one tree per 20 parking spaces;

End islands shall be required for all parking configurations entirely surrounded by drive aisles, provided that such configurations contain more than five spaces in a single row and 10 spaces in a double row. End islands shall completely separate the parking spaces from the drive aisle;

Landscaped parking lot medians, a minimum of 10 feet in width, shall be used to completely separate driveway entrance aisles from parking areas;

Landscaped areas shall contain no less than eight feet in average width;

Trees and shrubs located within or adjacent to paved areas shall be salt tolerant;

All plant material adjacent to parking areas, loading areas, and driveways shall be protected by barriers, curbs, or other means to prevent damage from vehicles.

All landscaped areas shall be planted with vegetative groundcover or shall be mulched, so that no bare ground exists; and

Plantings shall present a clear view of any driving lane within 15 feet.

A landscaped barrier at least 10 feet in width shall be provided to screen vehicular activity.

If there is insufficient space to accommodate a ten-foot landscaped area, the Planning Board may allow screening to consist of a wall, fence, berm, hedge, or other plant materials or combinations thereof no less than five feet high.

Minimum screening requirements shall also be provided, but not limited to, the following situations:

A title block with the name of the project, the name of the person preparing the plan, a scale, North arrow and date.

All existing, significant plant materials on the site.

Existing and proposed structures.

Topographical contours at two-foot intervals.

Drainage patterns.

Location, size and description of all landscape materials existing and proposed, including all trees and shrubs, and shall identify those existing plant materials that are to be protected or removed.

Landscaping of parking areas, access aisles, entrances, common open areas, recreation areas, and perimeter buffer areas.

Other information as may be required by the Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Planning Board.

Use small green spaces, courts, squares, parks, plazas, and similar spaces.

Use existing natural features as transitions, including natural differences in topography (not retaining walls), streams, existing stands of trees, and similar features. When existing natural features are used as transitions, the Town or Villages may still require that adequate pedestrian connections to adjacent land uses be accommodated.

Adaptive reuse of existing historic buildings shall be encouraged to maintain and enhance the historic and innovative character of the i-District.

All infill or new construction shall reflect the existing character and architectural style typical of late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings within the Village of Johnson City to strengthen the identity of the i-District.

All infill and new construction shall relate to the proportion and scale of surrounding forms.

To the extent practicable, building stories, cornice line and other horizontal trimlines for infill development shall have continuity with adjacent buildings.

All building facades with street frontage shall be architecturally consistent with each other in building materials and style.

Buildings fronting on two or more streets shall have appropriate facades facing each street.

New construction shall not create large, undifferentiated walls with few to no windows or door openings facing a street, drive or parking area.

Buildings shall incorporate fascias, canopies, arcades, setbacks, recesses, projections or other design features to avoid large, undifferentiated walls.

In instances where the front facade is greater than 50 feet in width, delineation, and treatments, such as a recess or projection that varies the depth of the building wall, shall be used to break up its appearance.

Side and rear walls may incorporate well-maintained public art displays or landscaped walls to add visual interest to the i-District.

Commercial buildings shall provide visual distinction between the first floor and upper floors through the use of appropriate architectural elements, details, materials and/or color.

For commercial buildings with multiple storefronts, there shall be a direct correlation between the delineations of interior tenant spaces and exterior facade treatments.

Fire escapes shall be located on side and rear facades only.

For residential buildings, the enclosure of existing front porches, other than through the use of transparent glazing at a maximum of 50%, shall not be permitted.

New construction shall be a minimum height of two usable stories and a maximum height of three stories.

The height of the first floor shall not be less than 12 feet.

For front yard setbacks, the Planning Board may allow an additional five feet to the maximum front yard setback to permit the construction of dedicated public realm amenities or the construction of building overhangs.

For the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, the existing front setback shall be maintained.

Side yard setbacks shall be zero feet, when it is determined during site plan review that they are permitted by the New York State Building Code.

Buildings shall be oriented such that the facade facing the street be substantially parallel to said street.

Facades facing a public right-of-way shall be constructed of durable materials such as brick masonry, wood clapboard or native stone to reflect the surrounding late 19th or early 20th Century buildings.

All wood shall be finished using either stain or paint.

All metal shall be colored.

Clear-coated aluminum or stainless steel shall not be permitted as a finished building material.

Changes in materials and color shall occur at inside corners.

Doors shall be painted or stained to accent the building.

Solid doors shall be multi-paneled.

Primary facade materials shall be wrapped onto facades without street frontage for a distance of no less than 10 feet or that which is architecturally consistent with building fenestration.

Decorative masonry materials such as split-face and textured finish blocks shall be discouraged, but may be considered an acceptable facade material at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Exterior finishing materials for renovations, additions, and rehabilitations shall be consistent with the appearance of historic materials being retained on the existing building and shall complement adjacent historic structures that are characteristic of the i-District.

The following materials or systems shall not be utilized on finished building or signage exteriors:

Neutral or muted historic color palettes and stains common to the late 19th and early 20th Century shall be used for all exterior finishes.

For commercial and multi-use buildings:

For noncommercial buildings, all exposed facades shall have a minimum transparency of 15% of the wall area.

New construction and building alterations shall have a void-to-solid ratio created by window openings and wall surfaces that is consistent with the valued historic forms found in the Village.

Building alterations shall include windows that maintain or complement the existing window rhythm.

Windows shall be of a scale, proportion and extent appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building. Movable transparent walls, such as garage doors, that are of high quality and maintain the character of the building when closed, may be allowed in place of windows at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Existing windows and doors shall not be covered up or changed in size unless the proposed change is part of an effort to restore the original appearance of a building.

Window openings shall be trimmed with an appropriate material (brick, stone, wood, wood-like, cementitious board) to provide added definition to the overall facade.

No external security devices (coiling shutters, accordion gates, etc.) shall be utilized. Alternative security systems, such as lighting, alarms, and interior barriers, may be used when necessary.

Rooflines shall be in character with the overall architectural style of the building and the vernacular buildings of the Southern Tier of New York State. For example, flat, gable, gambrel, mansard, shed, and hip roofs are common within the region.

New construction or alterations shall be designed with a flat roof that slopes to the back of the building and has a decorative cornice along all facades with street frontage. Other roof styles may be allowed if they reflect late 19th or early 20th Century commercial building designs.

Cornices shall be used to differentiate and enhance the vertical composition of the building facade.

Elements that define the roofline and the adjacent upper story of the facade shall incorporate an added level of detail and articulation to the architectural expression of the building.

The choice of design elements and their scale, height, proportion and mass shall relate to the historic character of the Village.

Buildings shall define the first floor and provide shelter to entryways through the use of awnings, canopies, recessed entries and other design elements.

Overhangs and canopies shall be architecturally consistent with or complementary to the remainder of the building.

Awnings shall be self-supporting with no poles encroaching the right-of-way and poles in a fixed position.

Awnings shall have a consistent shape with the window they are located over; e.g., an awning placed over an arched window shall be arched and an awning placed over a rectangular window shall be a flat-topped awning.

Breaks in awnings shall coincide with breaks in facade openings below; otherwise, they shall be continuous.

The material for awnings shall be a durable canvas or fabric. Metal awnings that maintain the character of the building may be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Awnings shall not be made of high-gloss or plasticized fabrics.

The color of awnings shall be neutral or muted shades that complement the historic streetscape. Bright-color awnings shall not be permitted.

Awnings shall not be backlit or internally illuminated.

Balconies shall not be fully enclosed and shall match the architectural design of the building, using similar details and materials.

Doors and entryways shall be of a scale, proportion and coverage appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building.

The placement of building entrances shall be of a similar rhythm and spacing to existing structures on the same street.

There shall be a connection between all main building entrances and the closest sidewalk (or street, if there is no sidewalk).

Primary entryways shall be designed as an important feature of the building facade to provide visual cues to pedestrians independent of site or building signage.

Primary entryways shall be designed with details and treatments, such as trim, moldings, overhangs and/or other defining architectural features, that are consistent with the primary facade.

For all entryways near parking locations, treatments similar to that of the primary entrances shall be required.

For buildings with frontage on Main Street, a primary entryway shall face Main Street. A side or rear entry may also be permitted depending on the site layout.

For buildings fronting on streets other than Main Street, the primary entrance shall face such street.

Corner buildings may have two primary entryways facing street frontages or a single entryway at the corner of the two street frontages.

For residential buildings:

New walls and fences shall be constructed of high-quality materials, such as decorative blocks, stone, brick, split-faced block, iron, wood, historically appropriate vinyl, or other materials consistent with the associated building.

If more than 20% of a wall or fence, which is visible from the public realm, is being replaced, it shall conform to the regulations for new walls and fences. If less than 20% of a wall or fence is being replaced, in-kind materials, matching height and detailing, shall be used.

Front yard fencing shall be no more than four feet in height. Solid front yard fences shall be no more than three feet in height.

Rear and side yard fencing shall be no more than six feet in height and shall allow for cross access between lots, unless the Planning Board determines that cross access between lots is not feasible or appropriate.

Chain-link fences and exposed standard concrete block walls shall not be installed where visible from the public right-of-way.

Railings or guards on porches, balconies and other appurtenances shall use a decorative finish and style that relates to the architectural style of the building.

Decks may be constructed on rear elevations where they are not visible from the street. Applicants may also seek permission from the Planning Board to construct decks in front of buildings.

Site furnishings, such as lights, benches, trash cans, bicycle racks, bollards and other amenities, shall be of a historic character representative of the late 19th or early 20th Century style that characterizes the Village of Johnson City and consistent with the i-District Master Plan.

Site furnishings shall support ground-level uses that contribute to the vitality of the street.

Site furnishings shall be designed and sited to promote and enhance the pedestrian experience and shall be an appropriate material.

The storage and/or staging of refuse shall take place in the rear yard and shall be buffered or screened from view from parking facilities, adjacent properties and all streets.

All refuse appurtenances, equipment and containers shall be located within a four-sided enclosure constructed of the same or complementary materials found in the principal structure. Such enclosure shall be constructed to a height not less than one foot above the height of all elements within the enclosure.

Gate access to the enclosure shall be located out of direct view from principal building entrances and adjacent residences. Gates shall remain in a closed position at all times other than during refuse pick-up or delivery.

Conforming with the Village Sign Regulations outlined in Article 52; permitted signs include wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs, window signs, sidewalk signs and projecting signs.

Drive-in facility signs are not permitted on Main Street.

All signs shall conform to the associated height, size and placement restrictions provided within the Village Sign Regulations (Article 52), as well as any additional restrictions in this article.

Signage shall be located in a manner that creates a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

All signage shall be of professional quality and include decorative features and finishes that are complementary to the architectural style.

Signs shall not be placed on accessory structures.

Signs shall not encroach onto any street or alley.

Awning signs. Awning signs may encroach over the public sidewalk and shall be located at a minimum of 18 inches inside the curbline or edge of pavement, whichever is greater.

Window signs. Window signs that are nontemporary signs adhered to the windows or doors shall be made of transparent materials, including, but not limited to, transparent plastic with letters painted on or attached.

Projecting signs.

Sidewalk signs.

The selection of species of trees shall provide for biodiversity, be salt-tolerant, and a USDA Plant Hardiness of Zone 5b or colder.

The selection of species of trees shall be appropriate to the local environmental conditions and the constraints of the planting location.

Site landscaping shall be required along all property boundaries, except where side yards are less than three feet, where front yards are less than six feet, or where shared-parking lots adjoin abutting properties.

Plantings shall be limited to species native, hardy, salt-tolerant, known to be noninvasive to the area, and deer-resistant. Significant deviations from these criteria shall be supported by ample evidence by the applicant.

Where a tree lawn is provided, major shade trees shall be planted along the frontage, parallel to the street, with a spacing not to exceed 50 feet or consistent with existing tree spacing.

Considerations shall be given during species selection to the mature form, habit, and size of vegetation to ensure plantings do not create safety hazards.

At the discretion of the Planning Board, plantings and mulches may be required to be installed along the foundation of the proposed structure in side or rear yards.

All shrub plantings shall be contained within a defined and edged planting bed with mulch no less than three inches in depth.

Properties with 100% building coverage shall be excluded from providing site landscaping.

Durable containers and permanent landscape planters shall be used in front yards less than six feet in depth or in other instances where appropriate landscaping cannot otherwise be obtained given site constraints.

The design and material selection for containers and landscape planters shall be complementary to the architectural style of the principal building.

The use of plastic planters shall not be permitted.

Vegetation throughout parking lots shall be required.

All parking lot medians, end islands and perimeters shall be attractively landscaped, and such landscaping shall count towards satisfying the Village landscaping standards.

Major and minor deciduous trees shall be utilized in all end island, medians and parking lot perimeters to a density that will provide adequate shade but that will allow each specimen adequate space to grow and thrive.

Multiple parking rooms shall be broken up by vegetated medians six feet to 10 feet in width, and shall be planted to provide visual buffering between "rooms" to a density and arrangement deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.

The Planning Board may require additional major and/or minor tree plantings within parking areas beyond amounts specified in the Village landscaping standards.

Parking in side or rear yards shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping and fencing.

Existing parking lots along front yard setbacks shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping or fencing.

Parking lot screening materials shall be similar or complementary to those found on the primary building.

Lighting shall be designed such that poles, fixtures, ornamentation and materials are of pedestrian scale and height, and provide for a safe pedestrian experience.

Site lighting fixtures shall complement the architectural style of the building and surroundings.

Fixtures within pedestrian areas, along sidewalks and walkways shall be no higher than eight feet.

Fixtures within parking lots shall be no higher than 20 feet.

Fixtures shall be fully shielded and/or "Dark Sky" compliant.

Light trespass into adjacent noncommercial areas shall not exceed 0.1 footcandle in intensity.

Amber hue lighting, such as high-pressure sodium fixtures and others of equivalent performance, shall not be permitted.

Lighting fixtures shall be directed away from adjacent structures and property boundaries.

Fixture mounting height, direction and intensity shall be determined based on the minimum requirements necessary to efficiently and safely illuminate the area.

Building-mounted lighting shall be of a style complementary to the architectural character of the building and surroundings, and shall be fully shielded.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be utilized as area lighting in place of pole-mounted lighting along private rights-of-way, sidewalks and pedestrian zones, and parking areas.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be mounted higher than 15 feet above grade.

Wall-pack style lighting fixtures shall not be placed upon primary facades.

Internally illuminated signs shall only be permitted when they complement the character of the building.

External illumination fixtures shall be shielded and directed such that a minimum amount of light pollution is created.

Signage accent lighting shall be of a lesser intensity than the illumination for the sign panel itself.

Signage lighting fixture styles shall include lanterns, goose-necks, and shielded, architectural-grade spotlights.

Single-bar fluorescent tube fixtures shall not be allowed unless they complement the character of the building.

Building accent lighting shall be discrete in nature and of the same color and a lesser intensity than other building-mounted lighting.

Accent lighting shall focus on highlighting architectural details or elements rather than the illumination of entire facade or walls.

New drive-through facilities and appurtenances shall not be allowed along Main Street.

Drive-through facilities and appurtenances on streets other than Main Street, in conjunction with a permitted use, may be allowed by the Planning Board only if there is substantial need for such facilities and the rear yard and circulation patterns can accommodate such facilities and appurtenances.

Drive-through facilities and appurtenances shall be located in the rear yard only.

Drive-through menu boards shall be a maximum of 20 square feet with a maximum height of five feet and shall be shielded from any public street and residential properties with decorative treatments and screening.

Fifty percent of the total vehicle stacking area shall be located at the rear of the property and shall be shielded from view by the building, hardscape or landscape treatments, or other screening.

The capacity of the drive-through stacking lanes shall be sufficient to prevent interference with overall parking lot traffic flow and the flow of traffic on and off the site and in the adjoining streets.

Each parcel with a drive-through facility shall be limited to one point of shared ingress and egress. Where possible, cross access to the closest shared drive shall be provided.

Decibel levels for drive-through operations and transaction processes shall not exceed 60 dBA at any property line.

Areas or walkways, covered or uncovered, designed strictly for the drop-off of patrons to a building entrance shall not be considered a drive-through. However, such facilities shall not be located in front yards.

Parapets and false roofs shall be utilized to obscure the view of rooftop mechanical equipment when viewed at the ground level from the opposite side of the corridor or adjacent districts. The use of fencing, lattice and similar materials to screen rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be permitted.

Where feasible, utility service connections from rights-of-way or easements shall provide subterranean connections to site structures and appurtenances, including, but not limited to, principal structures, garages, storage buildings, and site lighting.

Aboveground utility service connections appurtenances and fuel pumps shall be located in side yards or rear yards and screened from view from the street as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, generators, transformers, vaults, "hot-boxes," switch-gear, meters, valves, compressors, pumps, control or service panels, or any heating, ventilation and cooling equipment.

Loading docks, bays, and staging and service areas shall be located to the rear of the structure.

When the rear of a structure abuts a street, loading areas shall receive appropriate screening.

All on-site circulation shall be designed to comply with the Village of Johnson City's Complete Streets Policy.

Safe, convenient and efficient pedestrian routes shall be provided between different areas within a site, such as parking areas, bicycle parking, common outdoor areas, structures in a multiple-structure development, and any pedestrian routes.

Pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to minimize potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and to provide enhanced separation.

Parking and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to reduce speeds and increase pedestrian safety, efficiency and convenience.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided within the vegetated medians of the parking lot.

Pedestrian routes shall be hard-surfaced and at least four feet wide.

Where the pedestrian route crosses driveways, parking, and loading areas, the route shall be clearly identifiable through the use of elevation changes, paving materials, or other methods.

Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five feet, or wider at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Sidewalks shall be constructed to provide access from all principal building entrances to the sidewalk system and parking areas.

Sidewalks adjacent to streets, driveways, and parking lots shall be curbed to separate pedestrians and vehicles.

Sidewalk curb ramps and crosswalks shall be constructed in accordance with ADA standards.

Sidewalks abutting a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete.

Sidewalks not on a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete, brick, concrete pavers, or stamped concrete.

Asphalt sidewalks shall be prohibited.

Driveways outside the public right-of-way shall be no more than 24 feet in width.

Rear access shall be provided from side streets to minimize curb cuts and promote shared parking behind buildings.

A designated five-foot-wide curbed sidewalk shall be provided between the edge of entry drives and the principal building.

Shared ingress and egress shall be provided where determined appropriate and feasible by the Planning Board.

Absent a showing by the applicant of impracticality, the provision for cross access among adjacent properties shall be required to internalize traffic and reduce turning movements directly onto Main Street.

New construction or improvements shall plan for, accommodate, and/or reserve land for future connections with adjacent properties to facilitate cross access.

The number of required short-term bicycle spaces shall be as follows:

Bicycle parking shall be located outside the building and at the same grade as the sidewalk, within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route.

An area two feet by six feet shall be provided for each bicycle space.

When properly parked in a bicycle space, the bicycle shall not be able to be pushed over or fall in a manner that will damage it.

Bicycle racks shall be in full view in a well-lit area and securely anchored.

Bicycle racks shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic.

Motor vehicle parking lots shall not be a permitted primary use for properties along Main Street.

Vehicular parking, standing, loading and drop-off facilities shall be located in rear yards whenever possible and not less than 10 feet from the rear property boundary or five feet from a side property boundary.

Existing parking lots located in the front of a building shall not be expanded.

Upon demonstration of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may allow side yard parking behind a line extending from the primary building facade parallel to the street. In no instance shall side yard parking lots be less than 10 feet from the street right-of-way or five feet from a side lot line.

For corner lots, side yard parking shall be allowed, subject to all other applicable regulations governing side yard parking.

For corner lots fronting on Main Street, side yard parking shall be located on the side yard fronting the street intersecting Main Street.

For lots with side yard parking, the linear distance of parking at the front lot line shall not exceed 30% of the total lot width.

For sites proposed with multiple structures, parking shall be centralized and shared in parking areas or "rooms" of no more than 50 cars.

Parking lots shall be arranged such that long, uninterrupted views across large areas of parking are not visible from any street or adjacent properties. To achieve this, parking lots shall be designed in "rooms" containing no more than 50 vehicles each.

Parking lots shall be designed and oriented to allow for cross lot access.

Curbed end islands between six feet and 10 feet in width shall be required for all parking configurations entirely surrounded by drive aisles, provided such configurations contain more than five spaces in a single row and 10 spaces in a double row.

Circulatory drive aisles, medians, and/or curbed end islands shall be installed such that no more than 10 parking stalls along the perimeter shall go uninterrupted.

Upon the satisfactory presentation of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may approve deviations from parking lot median and end island requirements.

The number of off-street parking spaces provided per structure shall be in accordance with standards outlined in the Village's minimum parking requirements. To promote adaptive reuse of existing historic properties, the Planning Board may make exceptions to the minimum parking requirements.

The design of parking garages shall be consistent with the requirements for materials and color in the Central Business District and shall be designed to complement the existing character and architectural style typical of late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings within the Village of Johnson City.

Applicants shall investigate common or shared parking opportunities between adjacent principal businesses with differing peak hours.

Where feasible, the provision for shared access and parking among adjacent properties along Main Street shall be required to internalize traffic circulation and reduce turning movements onto the street.

All parking included under a shared parking agreement shall count towards the numerical requirements for off-street parking.

An applicant shall demonstrate shared parking investigation and, if feasible, shall submit a shared parking analysis. A shared parking analysis shall address, at minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, the anticipated use(s) of the property, the anticipated rate of parking turnover and the anticipated peak parking and traffic load for all uses that will be sharing off-street parking spaces.

The applicant shall furnish sufficient evidence of a viable and legally binding shared parking agreement on behalf of all involved facilities to the Planning Board prior to approval of a shared parking program.

Applicants approved for the use of shared parking within combined parking lots shall not be required to provide the five-foot side setback and buffer requirement along the shared property boundary.

Adequate provisions shall be made within the site to accommodate the removal and storage of snow. Applicants shall provide a plan for the location and removal of snow during snowfall events.

Electronic charging stations shall be provided where possible to reflect the hightech nature of the Johnson City i-District.

Lot coverage. The total coverage of all buildings and structures on a lot shall not exceed the lesser of that allowed in the district, or 75% of the total parcel area.

Height and setback restrictions.

Design standards.

Other criteria.

Abandonment.

All infill or new residential construction shall reflect the existing character and architectural style typical of the historic residential buildings that are characteristic of the i-District to preserve the identity of its residential neighborhoods.

All infill or new commercial or institutional construction shall complement or reflect the existing character and architectural style typical of historic commercial or institutional buildings within the Village of Johnson City and be an iconic design feature of the residential neighborhood.

All infill and new construction shall relate to the proportion, scale and massing of surrounding forms.

To the extent practicable, building stories and horizontal trimlines for infill development shall have continuity with adjacent buildings.

All building facades with street frontage shall be architectural consistent with each other in building materials and style.

Buildings fronting on two or more streets shall have appropriate facades facing each street.

New construction shall not create large, undifferentiated walls with few to no windows or door openings facing a street, drive or parking area.

In instances where the front facade is greater than 50 feet in width, delineation and treatments, such as a recess or projection that significantly vary the depth of the building wall, shall be used to break up its appearance and create distinct masses.

Excluding single-family and two-family dwellings, side and rear walls may incorporate well-maintained public art displays or landscaped walls to add visual interest to the i-District.

For single- and two-family dwellings, changes in rooflines and bumpouts shall extend significantly to show changes in living space inside and avoid faux massing consistent with the character of surrounding neighborhood.

Fire escapes shall be located on side and rear facades only.

No more than 50% of the total exterior surface of an enclosed front porch may be solid. At least 50% of the enclosure must be transparent and allow visual access into the porch.

Garages shall be set back so as not to be a primary facade feature.

New construction shall be a minimum of two usable stories.

Building setbacks shall be the average setback of existing principal structures on adjacent parcels within 250 feet.

Buildings shall be oriented such that the facade facing the street is substantially parallel to said street.

Along street frontages, all exterior building walls and structures shall be constructed with brick masonry, clapboard siding, stucco or stone.

Street facades shall have one primary exterior building material with up to two additional exterior building materials for accents or trim.

Changes in materials and color shall occur at inside corners.

All wood shall be finished using either stain or paint.

All metal shall be colored.

Clear-coated aluminum or stainless steel shall not be permitted as a finished building material.

Doors shall be painted or stained to accent the building.

Solid doors shall be multi-paneled.

Decorative masonry materials such as split-face and textured finish blocks shall be discouraged, but may be considered an acceptable facade material at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Exterior finishing materials for renovations, additions, and rehabilitations shall be consistent with the appearance of historic materials being retained on the existing building and shall complement adjacent historic structures that are characteristic of the residential neighborhood.

The following materials or systems shall not be utilized on finished building or signage exteriors:

Neutral or muted color palettes shall be used for all exterior finishes.

All exposed facades shall have a minimum transparency of 15% of the wall area.

New construction and building alterations shall have a void-to-solid ratio created by window openings and wall surfaces that is consistent with the valued historic forms found in the Village.

Building alterations shall complement the existing window rhythm.

Windows shall be of a scale, proportion and extent appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building.

Existing windows shall not be covered up or changed in size unless the proposed change is part of an effort to restore the original appearance of a building.

Window openings shall be trimmed with an appropriate material (brick, stone, wood, wood-like, cementitious board) to provide added definition to the overall facade.

No external security devices (coiling shutters, accordion gates, etc.) shall be utilized. Alternative security systems, such as lighting, alarms, and interior barriers, may be used when necessary.

Building rooflines and bump-outs shall be consistent with the character of the neighborhood.

Rooflines shall be designed in character with the overall architectural style of the building and the vernacular of buildings of the Southern Tier of New York State. For example, gable, gambrel, mansard, shed, and hip roofs are common within the region.

Dormers may be used on residential buildings or where appropriate to add detail to building roofs and complement the historic character of the i-District residential uses.

Excluding single-family and two-family residential uses, buildings may have flat roofs with detailed articulation of the roofline through the use of a cornice.

If a flat roof is used, elements that define the roof and the upper quartile of the facade shall incorporate an added level of detail and articulation to the architectural expression of the building.

Residential buildings shall utilize historic design elements that reflect the architectural style of the building and relate to the scale, height, proportion and mass of the building and surrounding neighborhood.

Nonresidential buildings shall define the first floor and provide shelter to entryways through the use of awnings, canopies, recessed entries and other design elements that are architecturally consistent with or complementary to the remainder of the building.

Awnings shall be self-supporting with no poles encroaching the right-of-way and in a fixed position.

Breaks in awnings shall coincide with breaks in facade openings below; otherwise, they shall be continuous.

The material for awnings shall be a durable canvas or fabric. Metal awnings that maintain the character of the building may be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Awnings shall not be made of high-gloss or plasticized fabrics.

The color of awnings shall be neutral or muted shades that complement the historic streetscape. Bright-color awnings shall not be permitted.

Awnings shall not be backlit or internally illuminated.

Balconies located on the primary building facade shall not be fully enclosed and shall match the architectural design of the building, using similar details and materials.

Doors and entryways shall be of a scale, proportion and coverage appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building.

Primary entryways shall be designed as an important feature of the building facade to provide visual cues to pedestrians independent of site or building signage.

Primary entryways shall be designed with details and treatments, such as trim, moldings, overhangs and/or other defining architectural features, that are consistent with the primary facade.

For all entryways near parking locations, treatments similar to that of the primary entrances shall be required.

The primary entrance shall face the street frontage.

There shall be a connection between all main building entrances and the closest sidewalk (or street, if there is no sidewalk).

For residential buildings:

New walls and fences shall be constructed of high-quality materials, such as decorative blocks, stone, brick, split-faced block, iron, wood, historically appropriate vinyl, or other materials consistent with the associated building.

If more than 20% of a wall or fence, which is visible from the public realm, is being replaced, it shall conform to the regulations for new walls and fences. If less than 20% of a wall or fence is being replaced, in-kind materials, matching height and detailing, shall be used.

Front yard fences shall be no more than four feet in height. Solid front yard fences shall be no more than three feet in height.

Chain-link fences and exposed standard concrete block walls shall not be installed where visible from the public right-of-way.

Railings or guards on porches, balconies and other appurtenances shall use a decorative finish and style that relates to the architectural style of the building.

Decks may be constructed on rear elevations where they are not visible from the street. Applicants may also seek permission from the Planning Board to construct decks in front of buildings.

Site furnishings, such as lights, benches, trash cans, bicycle racks, bollards and other amenities, shall be of an historic character representative of the late 19th or early 20th Century style that characterizes the Village of Johnson City and consistent with the i-District Master Plan.

Lighting and public benches, where appropriate, shall promote walkability and safety of neighborhoods.

Site furnishings shall be designed and sited to promote and enhance the pedestrian experience and shall be an appropriate material.

For all properties, excluding single-family and two-family residential uses:

For single-family and two-family residential uses, garbage totes and similar elements shall be located at the rear of the property or along a secondary elevation that is not visible from the public right-of-way.

Conforming with the Village Sign Regulations outlined in Article 52; permitted signs include wall signs, window signs, and monument signs.

All signs shall conform to the associated height, size and placement restrictions provided within the Village Sign Regulations (Article 52), as well as any additional restrictions in this article.

All signage shall be of professional quality and include decorative features and finishes that are complementary to the architectural style.

Signs shall not be placed on accessory structures.

Signs shall not encroach onto any street or alley.

Wall sign.

Window signs. Window signs that are nontemporary signs adhered to the windows or doors shall be made of transparent materials, including, but not limited to, transparent plastic with letters painted on or attached.

Monument sign.

Sidewalk signs.

The selection of species of trees shall provide for biodiversity, be salt-tolerant, and a USDA Plant Hardiness of Zone 5b or colder.

The selection of species of trees shall be appropriate to the local environmental conditions and the constraints of the planting location.

Plantings shall be limited to species native, hardy, salt-tolerant, known to be noninvasive to the area, and deer-resistant. Significant deviations from these criteria shall be supported by ample evidence by the applicant.

Considerations shall be given during species selection to the mature form, habit, and size of vegetation to ensure plantings do not create safety hazards.

For single-family and two-family residential buildings, plantings shall frame the primary entrance to the building and be well-maintained.

For multifamily, group-care facilities and boardinghouse/rooming house residential buildings and for nonresidential buildings:

Vegetation throughout parking lots shall be required.

All parking lot medians, end islands and perimeters shall be attractively landscaped, and such landscaping shall count towards satisfying the Village Landscaping Standards.

Major and minor deciduous trees shall be utilized in all end island, medians and parking lot perimeters to a density that will provide adequate shade but that will allow each specimen adequate space to grow and thrive.

Multiple parking "rooms" shall be broken up by vegetated medians six feet to 10 feet in width, and shall be planted to provide visual buffering between "rooms" to a density and arrangement deemed appropriate by the Planning Board (see graphic below).

The Planning Board may require additional major and/or minor tree plantings within parking areas beyond amounts specified in the Village Landscaping Standards.

Parking in side or rear yards shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping and fencing.

Existing parking lots along front yard setbacks shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping or fencing.

Parking lot screening materials shall be similar or complementary to those found on the primary building.

Nonresidential buildings shall provide buffer plantings of coniferous/deciduous trees and shrubs, with fencing where appropriate, along property boundaries adjacent to properties zoned or exclusively used for residential purposes to a density and height deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.

The use of individual coniferous trees without associated shrub plantings shall not be an approved buffer strategy.

Lighting shall be designed such that poles, fixtures, ornamentation and materials are of pedestrian scale and height, and provide for a safe pedestrian experience.

Site lighting fixtures shall complement the architectural style of the building and surroundings.

Fixtures within pedestrian areas, along sidewalks and walkways shall be no higher than eight feet.

Fixtures within parking lots shall be no higher than 20 feet.

Fixtures shall be fully shielded and/or "Dark Sky" compliant.

Light trespass into adjacent noncommercial areas shall not exceed 0.1 footcandle in intensity.

Amber hue lighting, such as high-pressure sodium fixtures and others of equivalent performance, shall not be permitted.

Lighting fixtures shall be directed away from adjacent structures and property boundaries.

Fixture mounting height, direction and intensity shall be determined based on the minimum requirements necessary to efficiently and safely illuminate the area.

Building-mounted lighting shall be of a style complementary to the architectural character of the building and surroundings, and shall be fully shielded.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be utilized as area lighting in place of pole-mounted lighting along private rights-of-way, sidewalks and pedestrian zones, and parking areas.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be mounted higher than 15 feet above grade.

Wall-pack style lighting fixtures shall not be placed upon primary facades.

Internally illuminated signs shall only be permitted when they complement the character of the building.

External illumination fixtures shall be shielded and directed such that a minimum amount of light pollution is created.

Signage accent lighting shall be of a lesser intensity than the illumination for the sign panel itself.

Signage lighting fixture styles shall include lanterns, goose-necks, and shielded, architectural-grade spotlights.

Single-bar fluorescent tube fixtures shall not be allowed unless they complement the character of the building.

Building accent lighting shall be discrete in nature and of the same color and a lesser intensity than other building-mounted lighting.

Accent lighting shall focus on highlighting architectural details or elements rather than the illumination of entire facade or walls.

Parapets and false roofs shall be utilized to obscure the view of rooftop mechanical equipment when viewed at the ground level from the opposite side of the corridor or adjacent districts. The use of fencing, lattice and similar materials to screen rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be permitted.

Where feasible, utility service connections from rights-of-way or easements shall provide subterranean connections to site structures and appurtenances, including, but not limited to, principal structures, garages, storage buildings, and site lighting.

Aboveground utility service connections appurtenances and fuel pumps shall be located in side yards or rear yards and screened from view from the street as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, generators, transformers, vaults, "hot-boxes," switch-gear, meters, valves, compressors, pumps, control or service panels, or any heating, ventilation and cooling equipment.

Loading docks, bays, and staging areas shall be located to the rear of the structure. Side loading areas may be approved at the discretion of the Planning Board with approved screening.

When the rear of a structure abuts a street or residential zone, loading areas shall receive appropriate screening.

All on-site circulation shall be designed to comply with the Village of Johnson City's Complete Streets Policy.

Safe, convenient and efficient pedestrian routes shall be provided between different areas within a site, such as parking areas, bicycle parking, common outdoor areas, structures in a multiple-structure development, and any pedestrian routes.

Pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to minimize potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and to provide enhanced separation.

Parking and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to reduce speeds and increase pedestrian safety, efficiency and convenience.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided within the vegetated medians of parking lots.

Pedestrian routes shall be hard-surfaced and at least four feet wide.

Where the pedestrian route crosses driveways, parking, and loading areas, the route shall be clearly identifiable through the use of elevation changes, paving materials, or other methods.

Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five feet, or wider at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Sidewalks shall be constructed to provide access from all principal building entrances to the sidewalk system and parking areas.

Sidewalks adjacent to streets, driveways, and parking lots shall be curbed to separate pedestrians and vehicles.

Sidewalk curb ramps and crosswalks shall be constructed in accordance with ADA standards.

Sidewalks abutting a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete.

Sidewalks not on a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete, brick, concrete pavers, or stamped concrete.

Asphalt sidewalks shall be prohibited.

Driveways outside the public right-of-way shall be no more than 24 feet in width.

Driveways shall be set back from the side lot line a distance of five feet, and from principal buildings a distance of no less than five feet, or as required for safe sight distances. Shared drives are not required to provide the five-foot side yard setback.

Shared ingress and egress shall be provided where determined appropriate and feasible by the Planning Board.

New construction or improvements shall plan for, accommodate, and/or reserve land for future connections with adjacent properties to facilitate cross access.

Excluding single-family and two-family residential uses, a designated five-foot-wide curbed sidewalk shall be provided between the edge of entry drives and the principal building.

The number of required short-term bicycle spaces shall be as follows:

Bicycle parking shall be located outside the building and at the same grade as the sidewalk, within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route.

An area two feet by six feet shall be provided for each bicycle space.

When properly parked in a bicycle space, the bicycle shall not be able to be pushed over or fall in a manner that will damage it.

Bicycle racks shall be in full view in a well-lit area and securely anchored.

Bicycle racks shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic.

Excluding single-family and two-family residential uses, vehicular parking, standing, loading and drop-off facilities shall be located in rear yards whenever possible and not less than 10 feet from the rear property boundary or five feet from a side property boundary.

Existing parking lots located in the front of a building shall not be expanded.

Upon demonstration of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may allow side yard parking behind a line extending from the primary building facade parallel to the street. In no instance shall side yard parking lots be less than 10 feet from the street right-of-way or five feet from a side lot line.

For corner lots, side yard parking shall be allowed, subject to all other applicable regulations governing side yard parking.

For lots with side yard parking, the linear distance of parking at the front lot line shall not exceed 30% of the total lot width.

For sites proposed with multiple structures, parking shall be centralized and shared in parking areas or "rooms" of no more than 50 cars.

Parking lots shall be arranged such that long, uninterrupted views across large areas of parking are not visible from any street or adjacent properties. To achieve this, parking lots shall be designed in "rooms" containing no more than 50 vehicles each.

Parking lots shall be designed and oriented to allow for cross lot access.

Curbed end islands between six feet and 10 feet in width shall be required for all parking configurations entirely surrounded by drive aisles, provided such configurations contain more than five spaces in a single row and 10 spaces in a double row.

Circulatory drive aisles, medians, and/or curbed end islands shall be installed such that no more than 10 parking stalls along the perimeter shall go uninterrupted.

Upon the satisfactory presentation of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may approve deviations from parking lot median and end island requirements.

The number of off-street parking spaces provided per structure shall be in accordance with standards outlined in the Village's minimum parking requirements.

The design of parking garages shall be consistent with the requirements for materials and color in the Urban Multifamily District and shall be designed to complement the existing character and architectural style of the historic residential buildings within the i-District.

Applicants shall investigate common or shared parking opportunities between adjacent principal businesses with differing peak hours.

All parking included under a shared parking agreement shall count towards the numerical requirements for off-street parking.

Applicants shall demonstrate shared parking investigation and, if feasible, shall submit a shared parking analysis. A shared parking analysis shall address, at minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, the anticipated use(s) of the property, the anticipated rate of parking turnover and the anticipated peak parking and traffic load for all uses that will be sharing off-street parking spaces.

The applicant shall furnish sufficient evidence of a viable and legally binding shared parking agreement on behalf of all involved facilities to the Planning Board prior to approval of a shared parking program.

Applicants approved for the use of shared parking within combined parking lots shall not be required to provide the five-foot side setback and buffer requirement along the shared property boundary.

Adequate provisions shall be made within the site to accommodate the removal and storage of snow. Applicants shall provide a plan for the location and removal of snow during snowfall events.

For multifamily, group-care facilities and boardinghouse/rooming house residential buildings and for nonresidential buildings, electronic charging stations shall be provided where possible to reflect the high-tech nature of the Johnson City i-District.

Adaptive reuse of existing historic buildings shall be encouraged to maintain and enhance the historic and innovative character of the i-District.

All nonresidential infill or new construction shall complement the innovative design of the i-District and the existing character of the Village of Johnson City's late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings in order to strengthen the identity of the i-District.

All infill or new residential construction shall reflect the existing character and style of typical historic i-District residential buildings and shall complement the innovative design of the i-District and the style established by existing historic i-District mixed-use and commercial buildings.

All infill and new construction shall relate to the proportion and scale of surrounding forms.

To the extent practicable, building stories, cornice line and other horizontal trimlines for infill development shall have continuity with adjacent buildings.

All building facades with street frontage shall be architectural consistent with each other in building materials and style.

Buildings fronting on two or more streets shall have appropriate facades facing each street.

New construction shall not create large, undifferentiated walls with few to no windows or door openings facing a street, drive or parking area.

Buildings shall incorporate fascias, canopies, arcades, setbacks, recesses, projections or other design features that are appropriate based on the style of the building to avoid large, undifferentiated walls.

In instances where the front facade is greater than 50 feet in width, delineation and treatments, such as a recess or projection that varies the depth of the building wall, shall be used to break up its appearance.

Excluding single-family and two-family dwellings, side and rear walls may incorporate well-maintained public art displays or landscaped walls to add visual interest to the i-District.

Fire escapes shall be located on side and rear facades only.

For residential buildings, the enclosure of existing front porches, other than through the use of transparent glazing at a maximum of 50%, shall not be permitted.

Commercial buildings shall provide visual distinction between the first floor and upper floors through the use of appropriate architectural elements, details, materials and/or color.

For commercial buildings with multiple storefronts, there shall be a direct correlation between the delineations of interior tenant spaces and exterior facade treatments.

New construction or infill shall be a minimum of two usable stories.

Buildings shall have a maximum setback of 20 feet from the right-of-way line, or the average setback of existing principal structures on adjacent parcels that are within 250 feet, whichever is less.

Buildings on corner lots shall be set back from each street the minimum distance practical to afford adequate sight distances for motorists and pedestrians as determined by NYSDOT highway standards.

For the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, the existing front setback shall be maintained.

New construction or infill on Main Street shall have a side setback within a range of five feet and 10 feet to the side lot line. The Planning Board may allow additional width to accommodate necessary driveways.

New construction or infill on streets other than Main Street in General Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial or Office Overlay Districts shall have a side setback within a range of five feet and 20 feet to the side lot line. The Planning Board may allow additional width to accommodate driveways. For a nonresidential property that abuts residential property, the Planning Board may require additional setback distances.

Buildings shall be oriented such that the facade facing the street is substantially parallel to said street.

Along street frontages, all exterior building walls and structures shall be constructed with brick masonry, wood clapboard or stone to reflect the late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings within the Village of Johnson City.

All wood shall be finished using either stain or paint.

All metal shall be colored.

Clear-coated aluminum or stainless steel shall not be permitted as a finished building material.

Doors shall be painted or stained to accent the building.

Solid doors shall be multi-paneled.

Decorative masonry materials such as split-face and textured finish blocks shall be discouraged, but may be considered an acceptable facade material at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Exterior finishing materials for renovations, additions, and rehabilitations shall be consistent with the appearance of historic materials being retained on the existing building and shall complement adjacent historic or innovative structures that are characteristic of the i-District.

The following materials or systems shall not be utilized on finished building or signage exteriors:

Neutral or muted color palettes shall be used for all exterior finishes.

For commercial and multi-use buildings: