It is the general purpose and intent of this Code to foster the use and development of land in an orderly manner by both private and public interests with special consideration given to the appearance of the community as a result of such development. It is recognized that the appearance of property has a direct bearing on the economic value of such property and also the economic value of adjacent and surrounding property. The appearance of a single property affects not only surrounding property, but the cumulative effect is to enhance or diminish the beauty of the entire Town, and consequently the values of property within the Town.

It is further recognized that the appearance of property not only has economic effects but also affects the general welfare, health, and safety of Town citizens. An aesthetically pleasing environment is a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

This division provides a procedure by which development of property within the Town may be reviewed and modified in order to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the Town, and consequently, the economic value of property and general welfare of the citizens. Specific purposes of this division include the following:

1. To provide for the orderly and functional arrangement of land uses and buildings.
2. To establish standards for the orderly development or redevelopment within the Town of Normal.
3. To permit public involvement in the planning of private land uses which have the potential for significant impact on the use and enjoyment of surrounding property or on the public resources and facilities of the community.
4. To conserve and protect the taxable value of land and buildings in the Town of Normal.
5. To protect the air, water, and land resources within Normal from the hazards of pollution and misuse.
6. To protect land and buildings from natural hazards including flooding, erosion, and fire.
7. To preserve, protect, and encourage the development of buildings, groups of buildings, and development sites of distinguished architectural character and appearance.
8. To avoid the deterioration of the health, sanitation, safety, and public welfare brought about by poor planning and by indiscriminate and unregulated construction of inferior and unsuitable buildings.

1. This division shall apply to all new development in the following zoning districts, which development requires the issuance of a permit by the Town of Normal. The application of this division to sites developed prior to December 1, 2003 is explained in sec. 15.14-2(B) below. No permit shall be issued except upon approval of the development plan in conformance with the procedures and standards set forth in this division. Maintenance standards in this division apply to all development approved pursuant to this division. Zoning districts which are subject to this division are as follows:
   1. R-1A – Single Family Residence District
   2. R-1B – Single Family Residence District
   3. R-2 – Mixed Residence District
   4. R-3A – Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District
   5. R-3B – High Density Multiple Family Residence District
   6. C-1 – Office District
   7. C-2 – Neighborhood Shopping District
   8. C-3 – Community/Regional Shopping District
   9. B-1 – General Business District
   10. M-1 – Restricted Manufacturing District
   11. M-2 – General Manufacturing District
   12. S-2 – Public Lands and Institutions District
2. Exceptions.
   1. Development does not include interior building repairs or modifications.
      
   2. In the R-1A, R-1B and R-2 Districts, this division only applies to the development that involves a special use permit or a planned unit development.
   3. Hard surfaces dedicated to equipment, product, or merchandise storage are exempt from the parking lot interior landscaping requirements set forth in sec. 15.14-7(G).
   4. The M-2 district is excluded from the building design standards established in sec. 15.14-7(A).
   5. The M-1 district is excluded from the following building design standard: sec. 15.14-7(A)(6)(d) – Rooflines.
   6. Adding or replacing signs shall not trigger compliance with the entire division. However, new freestanding signs must be landscaped around the base.
      
   7. Sites developed prior to December 1, 2003 must come into compliance with the landscaping provisions of this division to the extent that the site is altered. In order to establish the number of plantings required, the site perimeter adjacent to the longest site alterations will be measured. The baseline tree and shrub requirements set forth in sec. 15.14-7(D) shall be calculated based on that perimeter. The plantings required will then be installed on the site where plantings are deficient, including along public right-of-way, in areas that screen parking, and within the parking lot. If a parking lot is being resurfaced as part of the project, it must come into compliance with the interior parking lot landscaping standards of this division.
      

(Entire SEC. 15.14-2 Amended 1/20/04 by Ord. No. 4926) (SEC. 15.14-2 Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)

1. Submission. Any person desiring to develop property in a zoning district subject to this division, shall provide documentation in the form of a development plan demonstrating how the development meets the provisions of the Community Design Standards. If the development is subject to a public process through the Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, the documentation shall accompany the public process submittal as set forth in sec. 15.14-10. If the development does not require a public process, such documentation shall be submitted electronically to the Zoning Code Administrator in the form specified. The development plan documentation pertaining to the site plan, building elevations and lighting plan shall be prepared by a professional engineer and/or architect and shall contain the name and seal of such professional engineer and/or architect. The documentation pertaining to the landscaping plan shall be prepared by a Landscape Professional. All parts of the development plan shall be drawn to scale. Failure of an owner or developer to provide this information in the form required shall be sufficient grounds for the Zoning Code Administrator to refuse to accept the filing or reject the application at any stage in the review and approval process and, in addition, shall constitute a violation of this Code. The development plan shall at a minimum consist of the following unless otherwise waived by the Zoning Code Administrator: (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   1. A completed application for Community Design Review.
   2. Legal description, and the Parcel Identification Number for all property included in the development plan.
   3. Name, address, and phone number of the owner or owners of record of all property described in the development plan; name, address and phone number of the developer of the property described in the development plan; name, address, and phone number of the registered professional engineer and/or architect preparing any part of the development plan or supporting material; name, address, and phone number of the Landscape Professional preparing any part of the development plan or supporting material; name, address and phone number of attorneys representing the owners and/or developers.
   4. Existing Conditions. Survey maps and drawings indicating existing conditions prepared by a Registered Illinois Land Surveyor or Licensed Professional Engineer showing the boundary lines, the location and perimeter of any area designated as its Special Flood Hazard Area as defined in Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code. Specific identification, location and dimensions, if applicable, of the following located within or within 50 feet of the area included in the development plan: rights-of-way, lots of record, streets, roadways, driveways, curb cuts, drainage ways improved or unimproved, trees (sizes, species, and location), walkways, sidewalks, parking areas, light poles, light fixtures, public easements, private easements, railroad rights-of-way, section lines, corporate limit lines, public parks, schools and other public lands, buildings and structures to remain on the property and buildings and structures to be removed.
   5. Proposed Development. Surveys, maps, plans and drawings of proposed development. A Registered Land Surveyor or Registered Professional Engineer, or Licensed Architect shall prepare graphic presentations of the following: rights-of-way, interior and exterior streets, interior and exterior roadways, street and roadway names, alleys, walkways, sidewalks, public easements, private easements, lots, outlots, setback lines, public parks or areas to be designated as common public space, other areas proposed for dedication or reservation to the public, railroad crossings and rights-of-way, bridges, size, location, type of construction and proposed use of all proposed buildings and structures, location and composition of all screening material, general parking plan and direction of traffic flow, location and dimension of curb cuts, sign plan (see division 15.13 for the sign code provisions), lighting plan (see sec. 15.14-7(H) for lighting plan requirements), preliminary drainage plan, detailed elevation drawings of all sides of the proposed construction or renovation and a list of building materials and color samples for the building exterior, and for all freestanding and building signs. A Landscape Professional shall prepare or certify a landscape plan for the site. See sec. 15.14-7(C) through sec. 15.14-7(G) for landscape plan requirements.
2. The Zoning Code Administrator shall have authority to waive submittal of any of the previously listed elements for projects only involving the renovation of existing developed properties. The information described above is deemed to be a minimum and applicants may be requested to supply additional information for appropriate review.
3. Application Review. Upon complete submission of the development plans to the Zoning Code Administrator, a review shall begin.
4. Community Design Review. In reviewing the proposed development plan, the Zoning Code Administrator shall apply the design guidelines set forth in this division. If the Zoning Code Administrator finds that the applicant has complied with all design guidelines, the Zoning Code Administrator shall approve the development plan. If the Zoning Code Administrator finds that the applicant has not complied with all of the design guidelines, the Zoning Code Administrator may take one of the following actions:
   1. Issue a conditional approval of the development plan, in which the applicant agrees to implement all additional design elements and to remove all rejected design elements as required by the Zoning Code Administrator;
   2. Issue a conditional approval of the development plan in which the applicant must, prior to beginning the project, obtain variances through the Zoning Board of Appeals or Town Council through the applicable procedures established in this division or this Code; or
   3. Deny the application entirely. An application denied entirely shall be considered a decision of the Zoning Code Administrator, subject to the appeal process in sec. 15.12-3 of this Code.
   In the event the Zoning Code Administrator requires additional documentation or material in order to conduct its review, the Zoning Code Administrator may continue its consideration of the application for a period not to exceed 90 days without the consent of the applicant.
5. Decisions of the Zoning Code Administrator. Within 5 days of the close of review by the Zoning Code Administrator, the Zoning Code Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision regarding the proposed development plan.

The purpose of these standards is to establish a checklist of those items that affect the physical aspect of the Town environment. Pertinent to appearance is design of the site, building, and structures, planting, signs, street hardware, lighting, and miscellaneous other objects which are observed by the public. These standards are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather to assist in focusing on design principles that can result in creative solutions that will develop a satisfactory visual appearance within the Town.

1. Building Design. Architectural style is not restricted. Evaluation of the appearance of a project shall be based on the quality of its design in relationship to surroundings. All new construction of buildings and all alterations, modifications, and improvements to existing buildings shall meet the following standards:
   1. Building components shall be proportional and relational to one another.
   2. Bright or brilliant colors shall be for accent and limited to 25% of the building facade.
   3. Building design shall be visually attractive. Variety of detail, form, or siting may be used to provide visual interest by using the following or an equivalent design element:
      1. Roof treatment
      2. Wall and facade treatments
      3. Building theme or style
      4. Artistic elements
      5. Innovative stormwater design
      6. Site and building lighting treatment
      7. Window or wall opening treatment
      8. Building entry treatment
      9. Decorative glass
      10. Accent materials or colors
      11. Courtyards
   4. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground, or buildings, shall be screened from public view with materials harmonious with the building, or they shall be located so as not to be visible from any public ways.
   5. Refuse and waste removal areas, service yards, storage yards, and exterior work areas shall be screened from view from public ways as required in sec. 15.4-5(E).
   6. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided by incorporating the following design features:
      1. Facade Articulation. No building wall or roofline that faces a public street or connects a pedestrian walkway shall have an uninterrupted length exceeding 50% of the length of the building wall.
      2. Building Entries. Each building shall have a clearly defined, prominent, primary entrance that features at least two of the following or equivalent design elements:
         1. Canopies and awnings
         2. Porticos, arches, pillars
         3. Decorative doors
         4. Entry recesses or projections
         5. Raised cornice, parapets
         6. Peaked roof forms
      3. Multi-Sided Facade Treatment. Each building shall incorporate similar material types and design elements on all sides of a building. Facades fronting a public way (excluding alleys), or adjacent to residential zoning shall incorporate at least two of the following elements or equivalent design elements. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
         1. Change in wall plane
         2. Mix of building materials
         3. Decorative building materials
         4. Decorative windows or doors
      4. Rooflines. Rooflines exceeding 75 feet in length fronting a public way, or adjacent to residential zoning shall have incorporate one of the following elements:
         1. Change in roof plane
         2. Mix of roof styles
         3. Architectural or decorative roof materials
         4. Dormers, gables, gable vents, mansards
         5. Cupolas, steeples, clock tower
   7. Canopies Covering Gas Station Pumps, Bank Facilities, or Other Drive-Through Facilities.
      1. Canopies may have a clearance of no more than 15 feet, and the overall height of canopies may not exceed 20 feet.
         
      2. The square foot area of a canopy may be no greater than 450 square feet per parking space at regular gas pumps. Spaces next to special pumps, including pumps dedicated to diesel or propane, may not be factored into the calculation.
2. Relationship of Building to Site.
   1. Unless otherwise provided by variance or code waiver pursuant to applicable ordinance procedures, the site shall conform to all bulk requirements of the Town Zoning Code.
   2. Newly installed utility services and service revisions necessitated by exterior alterations shall be underground.
3. Landscape and Site Treatment. This section sets forth minimum landscaping requirements.
   1. Natural or existing topographic patterns shall be preserved and developed. Modification to topography will be permitted only where preservation is not technically feasible due to site construction, or where it contributes to improved site appearance. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   2. Tree Preservation Purpose and Intent. Trees are a critical part of the vegetation that serves to decrease and filter storm water runoff, to mitigate the urban heat island effect created by paved and other built surfaces, to remove pollutants from the air, to abate visual and noise pollution, and to provide habitat for wildlife. Tree removal thus increases the burden on the community to effectively address these issues. The goals of the tree preservation provisions are to reduce tree loss during development, to reduce damage to standing trees during construction, to provide for replacement of trees lost during construction, to provide for the planting of trees where none occurred previously, and to provide for the maintenance of preserved trees after construction is completed.
   3. Preservation and Replacement. On properties developed prior to December 1, 2003, all healthy significant trees on a site shall be preserved where feasible. No tree shall be removed until the Town determines it is not a healthy significant tree. Where preservation is not feasible, significant trees that are removed must be replaced on-site. Trees on sites with a landscaping plan approved after December 1, 2003 may not be removed unless the Town determines the tree is unhealthy or a hazard, regardless of size. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   4. Replacement Tree Location. It is preferred that all replacement trees be planted on site; however, where this is not feasible, the applicant can pay a fee in lieu of the replacement tree as per sec. 15.14-7(D)(3).
   5. Tree Replacement Requirements. For every significant tree removed from a site there shall be a tree replacement at a ratio of 1":1". All new replacement trees must be at least 2.5” caliper. Replacement trees offset the original baseline number of trees required on site. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   6. Existing Landscape Material. Where vegetation exists along a site’s perimeter and provides a screen to adjacent properties, such vegetation shall not be removed unless the Town finds the vegetation to be unhealthy. If the Town approves a new landscaping plan for the perimeter, the new plantings must be phased into the existing vegetative screen so as to maintain a continuous screening effect for neighboring properties.
   7. Landscaping Species. The Morton Arboretum Tree and Shrub Handbook is hereby adopted as a guideline for appropriate plantings, although at least half the species planted must be native to Central Illinois.
4. Site Landscape Requirements.
   1. Landscape Plan Requirements. For development under this ordinance landscape plans shall be prepared or certificated by a Landscape Professional. Plans shall be to scale and shall include the following:
      1. Plant location, number, species, size at installation and expected size at maturity.
      2. Calculation showing the overall green space on the site, interior parking lot landscaping areas, and landscape island size. 
      3. A directional arrow indicating “north.”
   2. Overall Landscaping Requirement. 
      1. At least 20% of the total land area of any development must be landscaped. Landscaping must be dispersed throughout the entire development and must not be concentrated in one area. 
      2. 50% of the required landscaping must be located along streets, parking lots and yards adjoining residential zoning. With the exception of parking lot interior landscape requirements set forth hereafter, required landscape is not required to be evenly spaced throughout the development. 
      3. At least 50% all trees planted on site, including significant trees preserved on site, must be large, shade tree species. If overhead powerlines impact the placement of large, shade tree species, ornamentals may be used.
   3. Minimum Planting Requirements. The purpose of this provision is to establish the minimum number of trees, shrubs and plantings required for a site. The plantings shall be used to satisfy the public frontage, parking lot perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping, and adjacent residential requirements. Significant trees preserved on site shall count toward the number of trees for the site. Shrubs may be replaced with ornamental grasses or perennials (ground cover plantings not included); however, such replacement shall not exceed 50% of the required number of shrubs. The following ratios shall be used:
      1. One Acre or Less: 1 tree and 5 shrubs for each 100 feet of perimeter lot footage
      2. Over One Acre but Less than Five Acres: 1 tree and 5 shrubs for each 50 feet of perimeter lot footage
      3. Five Acres or Greater: 1 tree and 5 shrubs per 33 feet of perimeter lot footage
      At the election of the property owner, up to 25% of the plantings may be replaced (not planted) with the fee in lieu explained below. Also, when planting on-site is not feasible, as determined by the Committee, the applicant shall pay a fee in lieu to the Town of Normal. The fee in lieu will be used to pay for a comparable planting on Town property. The fee schedule is as follows:
      
      

      Large shade tree	$750, except when the tree is in lieu of significant tree replacement; then the fee shall be $375 per shade tree.
      Ornamental Tree	$350
      Evergreen	$350
      Shrub	$75
      Ornamental Grass	$30
      Perennial	$30

   4. Detention/Retention Basins and Ponds. Detention/retention basins located on the same lot as the development or within a planned unit development may be counted toward the overall green space required on a site. Detention basins and ponds shall be landscaped along the perimeter of the high water level of the basin or pond. Such landscaping shall include at least one shade or ornamental tree per 50 lineal feet, and a combination of evergreens, shrubbery, hedges and/or other live planting materials. At least 50% of the trees surrounding the detention/retention basins and ponds must be medium- to large-sized, long-lived shade trees. The planting requirement for detention basins shall be in addition to the landscaping required for the overall site.
   5. Screening of service yards, mechanical equipment, and service areas shall be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, planting, or combination of these. Screening shall be effective in winter and summer. Screening of refuse areas shall comply with sec. 15.4-5(E).
   6. Screening in areas considered to be "Transitional Yards" in sec. 15.4-5(B) shall be accomplished by a solid screen of a combination of evergreen and ornamental trees and shrubs at least 6 feet in height at maturity.
      
   7. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrians, or motor traffic, they shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or other devices where possible.
   8. Signs. Freestanding signs must be landscaped around the base.
   9. Failure to properly maintain any required landscaping or screening in a healthy condition, to replace dead plantings or maintain other screening materials shall be deemed a violation of the requirements of this Code and the owner of the property on which such landscaping or screening is located shall be responsible for the maintenance and replacement and may be punished in accordance with the penalty provisions contained herein for failure to maintain or replace same. In addition to these provisions, the Town, after written notice to the owner responsible, may replace such landscaping or screening materials in a manner and at a time to be specified in the notice at the expense of the Town. The Town shall recover the cost of replacement where the owner responsible fails to do so by bringing suit, in the name of the Town, against the person neglecting to maintain or replace the aforementioned landscaping materials and/or screening.
      
      (sec. 15.14-7(D) amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
5. Landscape Material Minimum Standards.
   1. Plant Species. The selection of plant materials shall be based on the Town of Normal's climate and site conditions with a goal of promoting xeriscaping principles. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color and for its ultimate growth. Plants that are hardy, harmonious to the design, and of good appearance shall be used. See the Morton Arboretum Tree and Shrub Handbook on file with the Town Clerk. Plant diversity is required for the health of the overall landscaped area.
   2. Plant Quality. All plants shall be A-Grade or No. 1 Grade and free of defects. All plants shall be normal health, height, leaf density, and spread as defined by the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1 latest available edition, or the American Association of Nurserymen. Plants shall have full, even, well-developed branching and a dense, fibrous, and vigorous root system. The Landscape Professional shall be required to submit a certificate of compliance to the Town to assure delivery and installation of the proper grade and size of materials.
   3. Plant Sizes and Specifications. The following minimum sizes shall be required:
      1. Canopy Shade Tree. 2.0-inch diameter breast height, balled, and burlapped, or equivalent.
      2. Ornamental Tree. 1.75-inch diameter breast height, balled and burlapped or equivalent or 7 feet for a multi-stemmed tree.
      3. Evergreen Tree. 6 feet high, balled, and burlapped or equivalent.
      4. Shrubs. 24-inch balled and burlapped or 3-gallon minimum container size.
      5. Ornamental Grasses. 2-gallon minimum container size.
      6. Perennials. 1-gallon minimum container size.
   4. Plantings of trees and shrubs in containers shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of this section of the Code.
6. Parking Areas and Accessways. Parking lots shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing trees or tree groupings as follows:
   1. Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping Applicability. The parking lot perimeter landscaping requirements shall apply to all new public and private off-street parking lots, and to expansion of existing lots of more than 25% of existing spaces.
   2. For existing parking lots attempting to comply with requirements of this section, a 10% reduction in the number of code required parking spaces is permitted. The reduction may be considered administratively without a public hearing or Town Council approval.
      
   3. Minimum Parking Lot Dimensional Standards. All parking lots shall be screened from public alleys, public streets, public open space, and adjacent residential properties zoned R-1 or R-2 complying with one of the following perimeter options:
      1. A landscaped area at least 20 feet deep shall be provided for areas along a public street. Public land may not be counted toward fulfillment of this standard.
      2. A landscaped area of at least 15 feet and less than 20 feet in depth may be provided for yards along a public street where dense plantings with twice the required number of shrubs for the area along the street is provided. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
      3. A landscaped area of at least 10 feet and less than 15 feet is allowed only if a decorative fence and twice the required number of shrubs for the area along the street is provided. The fence or parking blocks must be installed to prohibit car overhang into the landscaped area.
   4. Fencing/Wall Specifications. All fencing or walls utilized to satisfy the requirements of this section shall meet the following specifications:
      1. Ornamental metal fencing or masonry walls or masonry pillars with decorative metal fencing shall be allowed. Chain link fencing and wood fencing are prohibited for screening purposes.
      2. Fencing or walls shall be a minimum of 3 feet high and shall not exceed 4 feet in height along a public street.
   5. Minimum Plant Quantity. Where perimeter areas are to be landscaped, the following minimum plant materials shall be provided:
      1. One tree and five shrubs for every 25 lineal feet of perimeter area, excluding driveway openings. At least half of these trees must be shade varieties. Trees may be spaced evenly or grouped. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
      2. Organic mulch, vegetative ground cover, or decorative landscape rock.
      3. If the amount of parking lot perimeter landscape screening exceeds the baseline number of trees required for the site, the number required for screening must be met.
7. Parking Lot Interior Landscaping Requirements.
   1. All new private and public off-street parking lots with more than 40 or more parking spaces and expansion of existing lots of more than 25% are subject to the requirements of this section. In the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Zoning Districts, parking lot interior landscaping requirements of this Section shall apply only to customer and employee parking areas and not storage or large truck maneuvering areas. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   2. For existing parking lots attempting to comply with requirements of this section, a 10% reduction in the number of Code required parking spaces is permitted. The reduction may be considered administratively without a public hearing or Town Council approval.
   3. Minimum Landscape Coverage.
      1. Parking lots with 40 to 75 spaces shall have at least 5% of the interior lot area landscaped.
      2. Parking lots with more than 75 spaces but less than 150 shall have at least 7% of the interior lot area landscaped.
      3. Parking lots with 150 parking spaces or more shall have at least 10% of the interior lot area landscaped.
      4. In the Parking Impact Zone interior lot area, landscaping may be reduced up to 50% of the above requirements.
      5. Parking lots that provide in excess of 125% of parking spaces required by Town Code shall have at least 15% of the interior lot area landscaped.
      6. Interior parking lot landscaping shall be calculated in the following manner: multiply the number of parking spaces by 300 square feet to determine the area of the parking lot. Calculate 5%, 7%, or 10% of that area to determine the interior parking lot landscaping area requirement. In the Parking Impact Zone multiply the number of parking spaces by 200 square feet to determine the area of the parking lot.
      7. Parking lot interior includes only the parking spaces and drive aisles adjacent to the spaces.
   4. Interior Landscaping Islands.
      1. Spacing. Interior landscape islands must be evenly distributed throughout the parking lot. Required plantings shall also be evenly distributed in the islands.
      2. Configuration and Size. Landscaped islands may be in any shape or configuration, and all landscape islands must be a minimum of 200 square feet.
   5. Minimum Plant Quantity.
      1. 40 to 150 parking spaces: 1 tree and 3 shrubs or ornamental grasses per 20 spaces.
      2. More than 150 parking spaces: 2 trees and 5 shrubs or ornamental grasses per 20 spaces.
   6. Tree Location and Quality. Trees should be distributed evenly throughout the parking lot and not clustered. A minimum of fifty 50% of the required trees in the parking lot interior must be canopy shade trees.
      
      (Entire Subsection G Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
8. Lighting Requirements.
   1. Submission Requirements. All lighting plans must be prepared by a lighting professional. The lighting supplier shall be required to submit a certificate of compliance to the Town to verify the installation of the proper light fixtures. Lighting plans must include the following information:
      1. A site photometric plan indicating initial footcandle levels at grade to the lot lines.
      2. Specifications for all luminaires, poles, and luminaire mounting arms.
      3. Lighting specifications including footcandle initial averages, and maximum-to-minimum uniformity ratio.
      4. The location, mounting height, lamp intensity for all exterior luminaries.
      5. An after hours security lighting plan indicating not more than 33% of site lighting as operational.
   2. Architectural Compatibility. Outdoor lighting fixtures must be compatible with the architectural elements located throughout the development.
   3. Prohibition Against Glare. All outdoor lights used to illuminate any lot in any district shall be so shielded and directed as to protect adjacent lot or lots across the street from direct or reflected glare and to prevent glare that may be hazardous for motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
   4. Luminaires. In order to prevent unreasonable light pollution, any luminaire and all non-decorative, wall-mounted luminaires used for area light shall use a full cutoff luminaire positioned in a way that the cutoff effect is maximized. Tilt arms are prohibited. Decorative light fixtures must include internal louvers to minimize glare as determined by Town Staff. (Amended 9/20/10 by Ord. No. 5349)
   5. Facade and Fascia Lighting.
      1. Floodlights to illuminate the building facades are limited to the following:
         1. Wall-mounted, full cutoff fixtures pointing down and toward the facade
         2. Low-level landscape lighting is permitted for accent purposes only.
      2. Facade lighting is limited to the street-facing side of the building.
   6. Lighting Context. Outdoor lighting must consider existing light sources impact the site and land uses that will be impacted by the lighting.
      1. In order to prevent lighting redundancy, proposed new outdoor lighting may factor in existing light affecting the site, including light provided by public light fixtures.
      2. All outdoor lighting shall have fixtures that shield affected residential areas from all direct light. This includes outdoor lighting fixtures in residential zoning.
   7. Light Levels, Luminaire Mounting Position, and Timing of Parking Areas.
      1. Lighting levels must meet a uniformity ratio of 20:1 within the parking area.
      2. Average initial light levels of the parking area may not exceed 1 footcandle in residential zoning districts, and shall not exceed 2 footcandles in other districts regulated by this ordinance.
      3. Light levels created by proposed new outdoor lighting shall not exceed 1 footcandle when the property is adjacent to property zoned for commercial use, and should not exceed 0 footcandles when the adjacent property is zoned for residential use at the property line.
      4. Canopy lighting. All lighting under a canopy must be full cutoff or recessed, with no lens dropping below the horizontal plane of the canopy. Light levels under the canopy shall not exceed an average of 25 footcandles at grade.
      5. Display areas. Areas dedicated to the outdoor display of general merchandise may have an average initial light level of up to 10 footcandles, although the display of for-sale vehicles may have an average initial light level up to 25 footcandles. These light levels only apply to the area where merchandise is located.
      6. All exterior lighting shall be controlled by a photo sensor, or time switch that automatically reduces exterior lighting when sufficient daylight is available, and automatically extinguishes no more than one hour after the close of business, excluding lighting for security purposes. Site security lighting shall not exceed 33% of the luminaries. Individual luminaries may not increase intensity for security lighting purposes.
   8. Lighting Exceptions.
      1. All temporary lighting needed by the police, fire, or other municipal departments, emergency services, as well as all vehicular luminaries, shall be exempt from the requirements of this article.
      2. All hazard warning luminaries required by law are exempt from the requirements of this article.
      3. Recreational and outdoor event lighting is exempt only during times the lighted area is actually in use. Nonetheless, recreational and outdoor event lighting shall be installed in a way that minimizes light emitted above the horizontal and onto adjacent property.
      4. Lighting associated with a holiday.
      5. Other exceptions as required by law.
9. Bicycle Parking Requirements. 
   1. All new developments must provide at least 1 bicycle parking space. For lots exceeding 50 automobile spaces, bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at 1 bicycle parking space for every 50 automobile parking spaces, with a maximum of 20 bicycle parking spaces required.
   2. Bicycle parking must provide 2 points of contact for each bicycle as required by the guidelines set forth by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
   3. Bicycle parking must be visible from and close to the entrance it serves, or no more than 50 feet away.
10. Sign Requirements. All developments shall comply with division 15.13 Sign Regulations of the Zoning Code. Use of a low-rise sign, as defined in sec. 15.13-10, will count as satisfying one of the building design elements required in sec. 15.14-7.

1. Site.
   1. Landscape materials, other than plant materials, which have deteriorated or have been damaged or defaced, shall be properly repaired or replaced.
   2. Plant materials that have deteriorated or died shall be replaced with healthy plantings, or the area shall be redesigned with other treatment to provide an attractive appearance.
   3. Plant materials shall be kept watered, fed, cultivated, and pruned as required to give a healthy and well-groomed appearance during all seasons.
   4. Parking areas shall be kept in good repair, properly marked, and clear of litter and debris.
   5. Vacant property shall be kept free of refuse and debris, and shall have the vegetation cut periodically during the growing season in order to comply with Town Code.
2. Buildings and Appurtenances.
   1. Buildings and appurtenances, including signs, shall be cleaned, painted, or repaired as required to present a neat appearance.
   2. Deteriorated, worn, or damaged buildings and appurtenances shall be rebuilt or replaced.
3. Building and sign illuminating elements shall be replaced as required to maintain the effect for which designed.

Development subject to site plan review, special use review, or planned unit development review, shall not be subject to the review procedures set forth in this division, rather such review shall take place simultaneously with the site plan review, special use review, or planned unit development review. The appropriate reviewing body shall apply the standards of this division during such review, giving deference to the Zoning Code Administrator's interpretation and application of such standards in similar developments. In the event the substantive provisions of this division conflict with any other codes or regulations governing construction or development in the R-3A, R-3B, C-1, C-2, C-3, B-1, M-1, M-2, or S-2 districts, the more restrictive code or regulation shall control.

Any person owning or holding a possessory interest in property subject to this division who, after notice from the Town, shall fail to conform his property to the standards provided in this division shall be in violation of this division and subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions set forth in division 15.12 of this Code.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council that the several provisions of this division are separable in accordance with the following:

1. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this division to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this Code not specifically included in such judgment order.
2. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this division to be invalid as to a particular property, building or other structure, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to any other property, building or structure not specifically included in such judgment order.