Parkville City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 411
Architectural Design Standards
Section 411.010 Statement Of Intent.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
A.
It is the intent of this Chapter to establish building design standards to enhance the general appearance, maintain and improve the quality of life of residents and visitors, and protect the value of properties within the City of Parkville. The design and construction of all buildings shall employ architectural design principals and high-quality materials in compliance with these standards to create structures that are durable and attractive while complimenting neighboring properties and reflecting Parkville's unique sense of place and community identity.
B.
All buildings shall employ recognized architectural styles and design principles on all sides, including roofs, of each structure, with overall building massing and articulations that are proportional and scaled appropriately. Exterior building materials shall be integrated in an authentic and honest manner reflecting the material's purpose, weight, and typical use in order to convey a sense of permanence and durability.
Section 411.020 Applicability.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
With the exception of buildings intended for agricultural uses, these regulations shall apply to all new development, the redevelopment of any existing sites and buildings, and all site and building modifications including building additions and expansions and changes or modifications to building facades. All new buildings, including accessory structures, and additions to existing buildings, shall be subject to the standards of this Section. However, minor building expansions or additions, including successive additions, totaling not more than twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of the existing building, may use exterior building materials that match or complement the existing building materials and building design features that are aesthetically consistent with the existing building.
Section 411.030 Exceptions.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
A.
The regulations of this Chapter apply to any changes in existing building facades but do not apply to existing building facade maintenance and repair, including repainting of existing painted surfaces, window, door, siding and roof replacement with identical or similar materials.
B.
At the full discretion of the review authority, any deviations from these standards may be considered and/or granted in order to achieve building additions that are aesthetically compatible with the existing building design and appearance. Deviations or waivers from these standards shall meet the following:
1.
The waiver requested is the minimum necessary to address a specifically identified issue.
2.
The waiver shall not be based solely on the cost of full compliance of this Chapter.
3.
The overall design and esthetic of the building shall not detract from the surrounding area nor negatively impact the adjoining properties.
Section 411.040 Definitions.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
The following terms are defined for this Chapter:
Accessory buildings, including garages, parking structures, and accessory dwelling units, shall comply with the building design requirements for the principal building of the lot or parcel on which the accessory building is located.
The total exterior wall area of all vertical or near-vertical faces of a building wall four (4) feet in width or greater when viewed in elevation. Facade area shall be calculated to exclude the wall area resulting from minor projections and recessions from the predominant wall plane less than four (4) feet in depth. Facade area shall be calculated to include the area of parapets, cornices, and similar wall extensions and trim.
For the purposes of this Chapter, fenestrations shall be window and doorway openings.
Exterior finish materials that cover at least five percent (5%) of a building's facade area. Any material that covers less than five percent (5%) of a building facade area shall not be considered a "major" facade material and will not count towards meeting any requirement for use of multiple Class 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 materials. A distinctly different color of fired clay brick (full brick or brick veneer) may be considered as an additional Class 1 or Class 2 material for the purposes of meeting the required minimum number of different major facade materials.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the pedestrian view zone is defined as the eight-foot-tall area of a building facade that is between two (2) feet and ten (10) feet above the adjacent sidewalk or ground level.
All street-facing facades (i.e., all building facades that face or front along a public or private street including highways), and facades with a building's main customer entrance. Buildings may have more than one (1) primary facade as is the case with buildings located on corner lots and double frontage lots. All other facades shall be "secondary" facades.
All building facades that have frontage along or face a public or private street at an angle of forty-five degrees (45°) or less from the street line. This definition includes those building facades separated from the street by a parking lot or open space. This definition does not include frontage along an internal drive that is not classified as a private street.
Section 411.050 General Provisions.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
A.
The following provisions do not apply to detached houses and duplexes, except those located within the Old Town District (OTD) Zoning District.
1.
Building Facadism. "Building facadism," defined as the application of false or fake building facades or elements over an existing building facade or roof, is discouraged. Windows or dormers should be in proportion with and match the adjoining roof pitch and have the appearance of being functional and operational. Hip or mansard roofs that only partially conceal a roof well or low slope roof area are also discouraged. Roof parapets and roof top screen walls must have returns along each side to visually conceal all edges from view. Building towers and other above-roof building elements must be multi-sided and finished with appropriate building materials and detailing on all sides.
2.
Application Of Exterior Building Materials On Primary Facades.
a.
Application Of Brick And Stone Masonry. Heavy exterior materials, such as any type of brick and stone masonry, shall be applied so as to acknowledge its historic use as a building foundation and structural material. Brick or stone masonry that appears to be unsupported or "float" within a facade shall not be permitted, e.g., stone applied to a roof dormer or stone placed directly above doors/windows without a supporting lintel above the door/window.
b.
Painting Of Brick And Stone Masonry. Brick and stone masonry exterior finishes should not be painted, except as may be determined by the Community Development Director, at their full discretion, as appropriate based on the building design, architectural style, or current condition of the brick or stone.
c.
Use Of EIFS. Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) shall not be permitted within ten (10) feet of the finished floor elevation of the facade on which it is located and shall be limited to no more than thirty percent (30%) of any building facade visible from public or private streets.
d.
Thin Brick And Stone Masonry Veneer. Thin brick and stone masonry veneer, including brick and stone paneling, shall comply with the following:
(1)
Thin brick and stone masonry veneer, including paneling, shall only be used in applications where the actual brick or stone thickness will not be distinguishable or is otherwise addressed by adjustments in the wall plane to provide the appearance of full depth brick or real stone.
(2)
"L" shaped brick/stone corner pieces and full-depth brick/stone caps shall be utilized at all corners and edges to maintain the appearance of full-depth brick/stone.
(3)
Thin brick and stone masonry veneer, including paneling, shall be continued (returned) a minimum of twelve (12) inches around all wall corners to further maintain the appearance of full-depth brick or real stone, and shall be terminated at a ninety degree (90°) inside corner along the given facade.
(4)
More than one (1) facade material may be used on a single building; however, transitions from one (1) wall material to another must occur along all visible sides of a building and should always follow a horizontal/level or vertical line.
3.
Application Of Windows And Doors On Commercial Storefronts. As storefronts are one (1) of the most important physical elements of a commercial enterprise, they require special care in the use and application of windows and doors to create an inviting appearance conducive to commercial activity. Any commercial storefront facade visible from or adjacent to public or private streets shall use the following additional criteria:
a.
Windows and doors shall occupy no less than fifty percent (50%) of the total storefront, measured from sidewalk grade to a distance of fifteen (15) feet above the sidewalk grade.
b.
Windows and doors shall integrate clear (not frosted, textured or otherwise affected) glass providing an unobstructed view into the establishment.
c.
Windows should be set a maximum of eighteen (18) inches above the sidewalk grade and within eighteen (18) inches of the finished ceiling.
d.
The use of black glass, opaque glass, frosted glass, textured glass, and other "false window" techniques are discouraged and, at the discretion of the Community Development Director, shall only be used in areas where exposing commercial kitchens or other mechanical equipment within the building would create an unsightly appearance if exposed to view.
e.
Transom style windows are encouraged above doors and along storefronts.
f.
Doors which are part of the storefront shall be not less than fifty percent (50%) clear glass.
g.
Doors with no opacity (security and access doors) should not be located on any building frontage visible from a public or private street. Doors with no opacity can be used at alleyways or facades not facing public or private streets.
h.
Roll-up security grilles on the outside of storefronts are prohibited.
i.
Garage, security and service doors should not face a major street.
4.
Use Of Trim On Primary Facades. Except where architecturally unsuitable, appropriately scaled trim shall be included around all window and door openings, building corners, roof lines, and facade material transitions located on primary facades.
5.
Use Of Lintels And Sills. Except where architecturally unsuitable, appropriately scaled lintels above all window and door openings, and appropriately scaled sills below all window openings, shall be included on all building facades. The materials used for these lintels and sills shall be correspond with the facade building material being used to create an aesthetically consistent and structural appearance, e.g., cedar wood lintels and sills used on windows with wood or stucco facade materials, cast stone lintels and sills used on windows with stone or brick facade materials.
6.
Shutters. If used, shutters must be in scale with the adjoining opening and be operational or have the appearance of being operational and functional as a true shade or shutter. Each shutter shall be equal to the height, and one-half (1/2) the width of the adjoining opening and shall be paired with a matching shutter on the opposite side of the opening, or alternatively, a single shutter shall be equal to both the height and width of the adjoining opening.
7.
Soffits, Overhangs, And Cornices. All building soffits, overhangs, and cornices shall be appropriately scaled with a typical projection of no less than six (6) inches, except as may be appropriate based on the architectural style or physical constraints of a given site (i.e., zero (0) lot line).
8.
Awnings And Canopies. Awnings and canopies are encouraged but must be functional, providing shade and shelter to the building entry, designed in scale and proportion to the building, and constructed of high-quality and durable building materials. Exterior rated fabric may be utilized on retractable awnings and canopies provided the property owner agrees to and follows a regular maintenance schedule to replace the awning prior to the fabric fading, staining, fraying, and/or tearing. Awnings and canopies may incorporate signage as may be permitted by Code.
9.
Building Mounted Equipment Screening (Roof-Top And Exterior-Mounted Mechanical Equipment). All exterior-mounted and all roof-top building HVAC and mechanical equipment, vents, piping, roof access ladder, and utility meters shall be located out of view or otherwise appropriately screened by architectural features and/or landscape plantings from all adjacent public or private streets and residentially developed or zoned properties. Screening shall be accomplished via landscaping, site walls, and architectural building elements or screen walls, or a combination of these methods. For roof-top equipment not adequately screened by the parapet, a supplementary screen around all visible sides of the equipment shall be provided by the use of pre-finished architectural metal panels, stucco panels, masonry walls, or similar building materials that are consistent with the overall architectural design and finish materials of the proposed building. The height of the screen shall be no lower than the height of the equipment. Site/building cross-section diagrams may be required to prove compliance with this screening requirement. The above provisions shall not apply to solar energy panels.
Section 411.060 Building Exterior Finish Materials.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
A.
For the purpose of this Chapter, exterior building materials shall be divided into the following four (4) class ranges by materials category. The range starts with Class 1 being the top-quality, very durable materials and ends with Class 4 being lower-quality, less durable materials.
B.
All materials must be utilized in the application as intended by the manufacturer and follow property installation requirements and standards, including management of water migration and installation of appropriate substrate material.
C.
The Community Development Director may re-categorize a building material provided below or may categorize a building material not listed below if it finds that the material is similar or of higher quality to the other materials in the same category with regard to durability, quality, and appearance.
Table 411-1: Exterior Finish Materials | |||||
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Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | Definitions | |
Masonry | |||||
Brick veneer, fired clay | X | Fired clay brick, full-veneer masonry wall system | |||
Brick veneer (thin), fired clay | X | Thin veneer fired clay brick adhered to a wall surface or wall anchoring system, with the appearance of full brick | |||
Brick paneling, fired clay | X | Prefabricated panels of thin veneer fired clay brick | |||
Brick veneer, synthetic | X | Synthetic bricks adhered to wall surface or wall anchoring system | |||
Brick paneling, synthetic | X | Prefabricated panels of synthetic brick adhered to a wall surface or wall anchoring system | |||
Terracotta rainscreen panels | X | Fired clay panels with a rainscreen wall anchoring system | |||
Stone | |||||
Stone veneer, natural | X | Genuine stone, full-veneer masonry wall system | |||
Stone paneling, natural | X | Prefabricated panels of genuine stone adhered to wall surface or wall anchoring system | |||
Stone veneer, synthetic | X | Synthetic stone adhered to wall surface or wall anchoring system (also referred to as cultured stone) | |||
Stone paneling, synthetic | X | Prefabricated panels of synthetic stone adhered to a wall surface or wall anchoring system (also referred to as cultured stone) | |||
Concrete Masonry Units | |||||
Cast stone | X | A highly refined architectural precast concrete masonry unit intended to simulate natural-cut stone | |||
Burnished/ground-faced block | X | Concrete modular blocks, smooth finish with large aggregates visible or polished finish and with mortared joints | |||
Patterned or shaped block | X | Concrete modular blocks, face surface has pattern or shape, not flat, and with mortared joints | |||
Split-faced block | X | Concrete modular blocks, rough, split-faced finish, and with mortared joints | |||
Plain, flat-faced block | X | Concrete modular blocks, plain, flat finish, and with mortared joints | |||
Concrete | |||||
Architectural quality precast concrete panels | X | Highest finish precast concrete panels, textured or burnished, and integrally colored — not painted | |||
Cast-in-place concrete, board formed or decorative form liner | X | Architecturally designed cast-in-place concrete with a high-quality patterned or textured surface created by board forms or decorative concrete form liners | |||
Cast-in-place concrete, plain | X | Textured or smooth finish, may be painted | |||
Site cast and precast concrete panels | X | Site cast and precast concrete panels, plain, smooth finish, may be painted | |||
Metal | |||||
Architectural quality, composite metal wall panel systems | X | High quality insulated metal panels for decorative surface application, such as Alucobond panel systems | |||
Architectural quality metal wall panel systems, concealed fastening | X | High quality metal panels for decorative surface application with concealed fasteners, such as Firestone Delta | |||
Architectural quality metal wall panel systems, exposed fastening | X | High quality metal panels for decorative surface application with exposed fasteners, such as Firestone Omega | |||
Metal (panels, siding, and trim) | X | Standard, non-insulated, metal siding and panels, galvanized, painted or coated for exterior application | |||
Glass | |||||
Clear glass (windows, doors, curtain walls, paneling systems) | X | Clear glass with at least a 70% light transmittance no visible reflective coating, coloring, or other covering (not including low-e or UV coatings or treatments) | |||
Glass blocks | X | Hollow translucent block of varying shapes and sizes made entirely from glass. Also, known as glass brick | |||
Mirrored glass | X | Glass with a reflective or mirrored coating or finish | |||
Opaque or tinted glass (including color applied) | X | Glass with a tinted or colored coating or finish or otherwise treated to produce a tint that reduces its opacity | |||
Spandrel glass | X | Opaque glass panels with a fire-fused ceramic frit paint; typically used between vision areas of windows to conceal structural columns floors and shear walls | |||
Fritted or frosted glass | X | Glass fused with colored particles or ink | |||
Other Materials | |||||
Architectural quality fiber cement wall panels textured to resemble stone or metal | X | The highest quality fiber cement wall panel systems textured to resemble stone or metal with concealed fasteners — such as Nichiha | |||
Stucco, genuine | X | Traditional Portland cement-based stucco applied in 3 coats over a solid surface | |||
Wood (panels and siding) | X | Authentic hardwood or exterior rated, rot-resistant wood paneling and siding | |||
Cement fiber board (siding) | X | Cement siding reinforced with cellulose fibers, such as HardiePlank | |||
Cement fiber board (panels) | X | Cement panels reinforced with cellulose fibers, such as and HardiePanel | |||
Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) | X | Polystyrene foam covered with a synthetic stucco, water-managed and exterior rated | |||
Composite wood (panels, siding, and trim) | X | Composite or other synthetic wood types, such as LP SmartSide | |||
Vinyl and PVC (panels, siding, and trim) | X | Exterior siding and trim that is made from a synthetic resin or plastic-minimum thickness 0.46 mm | |||
Ceramic | X | Ceramic tile adhered to a wall surface or wall anchoring system | |||
Translucent wall panel systems | X | Panels or blocks, typically hollow, made of translucent polycarbonate material — such as Kalwall | |||
Fabric | (not permitted) | ||||
Roofing Materials | |||||
Standing seam metal | X | Vertically run or horizontal-Bermuda style metal panels connected within interlocking raised seams | |||
Metal roof panel system | X | High quality metal panels designed for roof application including metal shingles | |||
Metal panel | X | Standard metal roof panels, designed for roof application | |||
Slate | X | Natural stone tiles (or shingles) cut from slate, traditionally applied in an overlapping pattern | |||
Tile | X | Fired clay, ceramic, or concrete roofing tiles applied in an overlaying pattern | |||
Synthetic or composite slate | X | Molded plastic to mimic the appearance of slate tiles | |||
Green roof | X | Low-slope roof covered with roof-top plants in a designed roof-top planting system | |||
Simulated metal roofing | X | Membrane roofing system designed with the appearance of a standing seam metal roof | |||
Membrane or ballast (not visible) | X | Typical roofing materials for low-slope roofs and is not visible from any adjacent public or private street or residential developed or zoned properties | |||
Membrane or ballast (visible) | X | Typical roofing materials for low-slope roofs | |||
Wood shake shingles | X | Shingle shakes constructed of rot resistance wood, such as cedar | |||
Asphalt shingles (laminate or dimensional) | X | Asphalt shingles constructed with a heavy base mat and multiple adhered layers to provide a thicker, dimensional appearance — also known as laminated architectural shingles | |||
Asphalt shingles (3-tab) | X | Asphalt shingles constructed with a single layer of material and 3 cut shingle "tabs" | |||
Glass roofing | X | A roof constructed of glass panels or glass tiles within a glass framing system — also known as a roof glazing system | |||
Fabric | X | Exterior rated fabric designed for application in a canopy or roofing system | |||
Section 411.070 Standards By Building Type.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
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Building Types. For the purposes of this Chapter, all buildings shall be categorized in the following building types. Any building type not listed or any question as to the appropriate categorization of a building shall be as determined by the Community Development Director. The building design standards shall be regulated by both building type and the zoning district in which the building is located. Unless otherwise permitted by the Community Development Director, all accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the design standards required of the principal building.
1.
Single-Family Residential. Detached houses, accessory dwellings, single-unit bed and breakfast lodging, and group homes.
2.
Attached Residential. Duplexes, 3-4 plex, row houses, and townhomes.
3.
Multi-Family Residential. Walk-up apartments, multi-unit bed and breakfast lodging, apartment complexes, nursing homes, hospice homes, treatment centers, homeless shelters, retirement villages, independent living or assisted living apartment communities.
4.
Non-Residential Buildings In A Residential Zoning District. Schools, churches, places of assembly, community centers, community food and personal support services, cultural facilities, funeral homes and mortuaries, libraries, public facilities, and governmental buildings.
5.
Commercial/Retail Buildings. Single- and multi-tenant commercial buildings, day care centers, restaurants, financial institutions, hotels, motels, and recreational and entertainment buildings.
6.
Office And Civic Buildings. Single- and multi-tenant office buildings and, when in non-residential zoning districts, schools, universities, churches, places of assembly, community centers, cultural facilities, funeral homes and mortuaries, libraries, public facilities, and governmental buildings.
7.
Mixed-Use Buildings. Multi-story buildings that contain two (2) or more different uses such as residential and retail and/or office uses.
8.
Downtown Buildings. Single- and multi-story, single- and mixed-use buildings located within the traditional downtown commercial area. Does not include areas within the Old Town District (OTD) Zoning District.
9.
Light Industrial Buildings. A building or structure constructed for industrial use and located within the Light Industrial (I-1 or I-2) Zoning Districts.
10.
Heavy Industrial Buildings. A building or structure constructed for industrial use and located within the Heavy Industrial (I-3) Zoning District.
B.
Buildings Design Standards By Building Type.
Table 411-2: Building Design Standards by Building Type | ||||||
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Building Type | Facade Materials | Facade Articulation | Entryways | Storefront Visibility | Overhead Doors | Roofing |
Single-Family Residential | Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 building materials. | Roofs of minimum 4-12 pitch, except as appropriate based on architectural style. | ||||
Attached Residential | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials. | The primary facade of each individual unit dwelling must have a change in the wall plane and/or a change in the exterior material type, texture, and/or color to differentiate it from the adjoining units. | Roofs of minimum 4-12 pitch, except as appropriate based on architectural style. Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. | |||
Multi-Family Residential | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 50% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | Elevated and open walkways and stairways are prohibited. All main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. | If visible from a public street, overhead doors shall be recessed a minimum 4 feet from building facade line and architecturally treated with glass windows, archways, columns, canopies and overhangs. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. | |
Non-Residential Buildings in a Residential Zoning District | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 50% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | All main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. | At least 1 street-facing building facade and the facade containing the main building entry, if different from the street facade, shall consist of no less than 40% clear glass fenestrations within the pedestrian view zone. | If visible from a public street, overhead doors shall be recessed a minimum 4 feet from building facade line and architecturally treated with glass windows, archways, columns, canopies and overhangs. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. |
Commercial/Retail Buildings | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 50% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No building shall be less than 18 feet in height. No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | All main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. | At least 1 street-facing building facade and the facade containing the main building entry, if different from the street facade, shall consist of no less than 50% clear glass fenestrations within the pedestrian view zone. | If visible from a public street, overhead doors shall be recessed a minimum 4 feet from building facade line and architecturally treated with glass windows, archways, columns, canopies and overhangs. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. |
Office and Civic Buildings | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 50% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No building shall be less than 18 feet in height. No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | All main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. | At least 1 street-facing building facade and the facade containing the main building entry, if different from the street facade, shall consist of no less than 40% clear glass fenestrations within the pedestrian view zone. | If visible from a public street, overhead doors shall be recessed a minimum 4 feet from building facade line and architecturally treated with glass windows, archways, columns, canopies and overhangs. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. |
Mixed-Use Buildings | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 50% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No building shall be less than 24 feet in height. No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | All main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. | At least 1 street-facing building facade and the facade containing the main building entry, if different from the street facade, shall consist of no less than 50% clear glass fenestrations within the pedestrian view zone. | Overhead doors shall not face a public street, except for full-glass doors designed to open into a restaurant or bar seating area or a retail or office space. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. |
Downtown Buildings | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 75% of the facade area. Each secondary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1, 2, or 3 building materials. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary or secondary facade area. | No building shall be less than 24 feet in height. No primary facade shall exceed 60 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | The main entry shall be in a street facing facade. The main building entries must be covered by a projection from facade or recessed. Pedestrian scale awnings or canopies are encouraged. | The street-facing building facade containing the main building entry shall consist of no less than 75% clear glass fenestrations within the pedestrian view zone. | Overhead doors shall not face a public street, except for full-glass doors designed to open into a restaurant or bar seating area or a retail or office space. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. Roofs should generally be low-slope style and not visible from a public street. |
Light Industrial Buildings | Each primary facade shall have no less than 3 different Class 1 or 2 building materials together comprising at least 25% of the facade area. Class 4 facade materials shall not exceed 5% of any primary facade area. | No primary facade shall exceed 100 feet in length without interruption by 1 or more of the following architectural features: - Projection or recess in the wall plane of at least two (2) feet in depth. - Columns, piers, pilasters or other equivalent structural and/or decorative elements. | Class 1, 2, or 3 roofing materials. | |||
Heavy Industrial Buildings | Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 building materials. | Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 roofing materials. | ||||
Section 411.080 Submittal Requirements.
[Ord. No. 3229, 8-20-2024]
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As part of the review and approval process for any new building or building addition, the following information shall be submitted. The Community Development Director may request additional information as necessary to show compliance with this Chapter and may further waive any informational item determined not to be necessary for the review of the proposed building for compliance with this Chapter.
1.
Elevations with dimensions of all sides of existing and proposed buildings, including roof mechanical equipment, vents, chimneys, or other projecting items above the roof line.
2.
Color renderings for all primary building facades with detailed exterior descriptions, including type and color of all exterior building materials, awnings, exterior lighting, mechanical screening material, fencing, metal flashing and the like.
3.
A display board affixed with representative examples of exterior building and finish materials and color palettes [twenty-four (24) inch by thirty-six (36) inch board or similar size to accommodate samples]. Each material shall be labeled corresponding with the notations on the submitted building elevations and color renderings.
4.
Heating, air conditioning and ventilating and electrical equipment heights, locations and screening materials and cross sections as may be necessary to prove screening of mechanical equipment.
5.
Detailed cut sheets of all proposed exterior light fixtures and an exterior lighting photometric plan (larger/sensitive sites).
6.
Elevations and dimensions of all existing or proposed solid waste and recycling enclosures/containment areas.