For structures where the footprint is greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, the structure shall be designed such that the building mass and bulk are distributed. The following standards shall not apply to dwellings or agricultural structures as herein defined:
A. Mechanisms for such distribution shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following:
1. Variation in the horizontal offsets of the structure facade. Facades greater than one hundred feet (100') in length must incorporate recesses and projections along a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. Windows, awnings, and arcades must total a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the facade length abutting a public street.
2. Variation in the height of a minimum of five feet (5').
3. Changes in the grade of a minimum of three feet (3').
4. Variation in rooflines.
B. The maximum footprint area for the distributed portions of the structure shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet. The minimum footprint area for the distributed portions of the structure shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet.
C. The director may approve, or recommend approval of, an alternative development proposal when the overall design, as proposed by the applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the requirements of this chapter and shall not be detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 389, 6-14-2000; amd. Ord. 660, 5-9-2007; amd. Ord. 733, 12-9-2009)