In order to ensure quality building and site design within this mixed use planned development, special standards are necessary. These include regulations governing site design, streetscape design, building materials, landscaping, screening and parking. In addition to the standards and requirements set forth herein, uses within this district shall be consistent with the terms, conditions, and standards contained within the Apple Valley Central Village Plan. The Apple Valley Central Village Plan is hereby adopted and incorporated herein in its entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim.
(A) Residential site design. The following design elements shall be incorporated into Zones 1 and 2 of the planned development to assure an overall sense of harmony.
(1) Paths and sidewalks, a minimum of five feet in width, shall be installed along all public and private streets and in other areas as necessary to assure that pedestrians can move safely and conveniently on the site between the site and the neighborhood, and between the site and adjacent streets, except for those paths and sidewalks located adjacent to parking areas which shall be a minimum of six and one-half feet to allow for the overhang of automobiles into sidewalk spaces.
(2) Private residential streets shall be designed narrow enough to discourage speeding, but wide enough to allow for on-street parking along one side. Private streets shall have a minimum paved driving surface width of 24 feet.
(3) All garages shall be located either on the rear of a building or underground to enhance the pedestrian-friendly environment.
(4) The main entrance to any building shall face either the front of another residential building, a public or private street.
(B) Commercial site design. The following design elements shall be required in Zone 3 and Zone 4 of the planned development to assure an overall sense of harmony.
(1) Paths and sidewalks, a minimum of five feet in width shall be installed along all public and private streets and in other areas as necessary to assure that pedestrians can move safely and conveniently on each lot, between the lots of this zone, and this zone and surrounding neighborhood, and between the site and adjacent streets, except for those paths and sidewalks located adjacent to parking areas which shall be a minimum of six and one-half feet to allow for the overhang of automobiles into sidewalk space.
(2) All buildings shall have both front and rear entrances and shall have storefront appearances.
(3) All exterior vertical surfaces of any primary structure shall be treated as a front and have the same or similar fascia.
(4) All waste material, debris, refuse or garbage shall be kept in an enclosed building or enclosed within a waste container within a screened enclosure wall that shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building it serves.
(5) Specially emphasized pedestrian access as shown on an approved site plan shall be constructed of pavers, stamped, colored concrete, or other decorative paving material. Such areas may include but not be limited to pedestrian crosswalks from Zone 4 to Zone 3, and connections to public bituminous pathways and sidewalks. Other pedestrian walkways may be constructed of standard concrete sidewalk.
(C) Building design and materials. The following design elements shall be incorporated into all site plans for buildings:
(1) A building or group of buildings shall maintain a compatible relationship with the sur-rounding context of an area in regard to:
(a) Rhythm of spaces between buildings.
(b) Rhythm of facade details and relationships, such as relationship to horizontal or vertical lines, and facade openings.
(c) Building scale and mass and setbacks.
(d) Building forms and roof shapes.
(e) Variations in color and texture of building materials.
(2) All apartment and commercial building elevations shall be considered a front for the purpose of exterior building material use and appearance.
(3) Appropriate transitions, such as height, facade details, and landscape buffers shall be created.
(4) Building materials shall be those normally used in this part of the country for permanent type construction, which are found in what is generally accepted as good architectural design, and which are compatible with other buildings in the planned development area. Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone, stucco and the like shall be integrated into building elevations.
(5) All masonry exterior facades of plain concrete, either precast or cast in place, shall not be permitted, except as a small design element.
(6) Metal skins materials, such as baked enamel, stainless steel, aluminum sandwich panels and the like as primary field materials for buildings shall not be permitted. This type of material may be used as a minor design element.
(7) All mechanicals, meters, and the like shall be appropriately screened from view.
(D) Landscape design. The following design elements shall be incorporated into all site plans in any area. The goal of these regulations is to assure an overall harmonious theme will be created for all projects within this planned development. A master landscape plan for all zones shall be submitted to the city and the following design elements shall be incorporated:
(1) All plant materials to be utilized shall be identified on the plan and a landscape plant materials list provided.
(2) The minimum cost of landscaping materials shall be two and one-half percent of the estimated cost of building construction based on current Means Construction Data. Landscaping materials may include plant materials, underground irrigation systems, public art, fountains, and streetscape benches. Sod is not considered a landscaping material.
(3) Complement the architectural form of the building.
(4) In addition to landscaping materials, some or all of the following materials shall be used to define and enhance walkways, internal traffic circulation areas, special use areas, and building entries: brick pavers, stamped concrete, paving stones, etc., or a combination thereof.
(5) Reduce the visibility of large paved areas to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(6) Provide a landscape buffer for a parking lot or street and building.
(7) Mitigate the impacts of on-site lighting.
(8) The landscaping for each individual lot within the planned development shall be consistent with the master landscape plan.
(9) Signage and identity structures shall be incorporated in the master landscape plan. Planting beds, conifers, and ornamental trees shall be used to accent entries and signage.
(10) All commercial and residential areas that have grassed areas shall have underground automatic irrigation systems to maintain the landscaped area.
(E) Streetscape design. The following design elements shall be incorporated into all site plans. The goal of these regulations is to assure an overall harmonious theme will be created for all areas within this planned development. These areas shall be considered focus points for the overall development.
(1) Streetscape treatments shall include deciduous canopy trees to soften parking and circulation areas from public view as needed.
(2) The constructed storm water detention pond and any storm water infiltration areas shall be regarded as a water feature and open space amenity.
(3) Where appropriate, streetscape treatments shall include some or all of the following: statuary, common meeting areas, gardens, benches, waste receptacles, decorative street lighting, and fountains.
(F) Parking. The following design elements shall be followed in all site plans:
(1)
On-site parking shall be provided at a rate of 1.8 parking spaces per unit for standard apartment buildings; 2.3 parking spaces per unit for attached single-family townhouses; and 1.0 parking spaces per unit for senior-only apartment buildings.
(2) Commercial uses. On-site parking shall be provided at the following rates:
(a) General retail uses. One parking space per 150 square feet of floor space for the first 20,000 square feet of floor area; thence one parking space per 200 square feet.
(b) Service retail uses. One parking space per 400 square feet of floor area.
(c) General office uses. One parking space per 150 square feet of floor area for the first 6,000 square feet of floor area; thence one space per 200 square feet of floor area.
(d) Class I restaurants and other establishments with on-sale liquor licenses, Class I restaurants without liquor licenses and Class III restaurants. One space per 2.5 customer seats; and one space per five seats of outdoor eating area, excluding the first ten outdoor seats.
(3)
Shared parking
. The following provisions shall apply to Zones 3 and 4 only. The Community Development Director may approve shared use of parking facilities located on separate properties if:
(a) A convenient pedestrian connection between the properties exists;
(b) The properties are within 1,000 feet of each other;
(c) Where the uses to be served by shared parking do not overlap their hours of operation, the property owner or owners shall provide parking stalls equal to the greater of the applicable individual parking requirements.
(d) Where the uses to be served by shared parking have overlapping hours of operation, the property owner or owners shall provide parking stalls equal to the total of the individual parking requirements. If all of the following criteria are met, that total is reduced by up to 30%:
1. The parking areas share a property line;
2. The property owner or owners will produce a shared parking model that demonstrate that parking needs will be met for all tenants.
3. A vehicular connection between the lots exists;
4. A convenient, visible pedestrian connection exists between the lots; and
5. Prior to establishing shared use of parking, the property owner or owners shall file a written agreement to be approved by the Community Development Director. The written agreement shall be recorded on the title records of each affected property.
(G) Signage. The following design elements shall be incorporated into all site plans. The goal of these regulations is to assure an overall harmonious theme will be created for all areas within this planned development:
(1) Signage shall be in accordance with Chapter 154 of this Code, except as follows:
(a) In Zones 1 and 2, monument signs designating residential developments shall be located a minimum of five feet from a property line and a minimum of ten feet from a residence or building. There shall be no building signage.
(b) In Zone 3 and Zone 4, there shall be no ground signs for individual buildings except for free-standing directory signs, not exceed 16 square feet and shall be no higher than six feet. Ground signs may be used only to identify the overall development.
(c) In Zones 3 and 4, building signage shall be subject to the following:
1. Building signs - ground level. All ground level signs shall be located no higher than the first story of a multi-story building, or for single-story building, the roof overhang or top of the parapet walls. All signs shall be located in a sign band(s) or other designated area(s) noted on the master sign plan on the front facade of the building. The sign band shall be no greater than 24 inches high and no longer than 80% of the length of the tenant frontage. The sign band shall be located near the entrance to individual tenant spaces, and in no case no more than ten feet from the main entrance to each business.
2. Building signs - upper level. Multi-story, multi-tenant buildings, offices or services located above the ground floor are allowed and shall be located in a sign band(s) or other designated area(s) noted on the master sign plan on the front facade of the building. The sign band shall be no greater than 24 inches high and no longer than 80% of the length of the tenant frontage. The sign band shall be located near the entrance to individual tenant spaces, and in no case no more than ten feet from the main entrance to each business.
(d) Design standards.
1. Building signs. In multiple-tenant buildings, any commercial tenant space shall not have more than one sign per building face; this shall include window signage. Signs installed on the building face shall be located in a dedicated sign band or other area designated on the master sign plan. In no case, shall a sign project above the roof line or wall parapet. The sign shall be flat and parallel to the surface of the building and projecting no more than one foot from it.
2. Projecting signs. All projecting signs shall be perpendicular to the surface of the building and no more than one foot in thickness. Projecting signs may project no more than four feet from the front edge of the building and may not extend over a public right-of-way, a designated parking space, or a loading area. Projecting signs may project over pedestrian walkways but must be at least eight feet from grade. Projecting signs may not rise above the level of the building's roofline. Projecting signs shall be supported in a stationary position by a cantilevered structure without the use of any guy wires, cables, angle irons or turnbuckles.
3. Hanging signs. All hanging signs shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk or ground level, and shall be located within the central one-third of the facade length so as not to obstruct neighboring signs. Hanging signs may not extend over a public right-of-way, a designated parking space, or a loading area. All hanging signs shall be safely and securely attached to the roof support beams of the primary structure by metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws. No excess chain shall be allowed. In no case shall any hanging sign be attached by wire, string, rope, wood, or secured by nails.
4. Awning signs. Any portion of an awning or canopy sign containing advertising copy shall be shall be treated as building signage and shall be included in the overall area calculations for building signage, except for if it is smaller than one foot in height and six feet in length. All awning and canopy signs shall be at least eight feet above grade and these signs may not rise above the level of the building's roofline. Awning signs may not be backlit.
5. Marquee signs. No more than one marquee sign per building, and the marquee sign shall be on the building front. No more than two-thirds of the sign shall be composed of changeable copy.
6. Neon. Exposed neon tube illumination is allowed on permanent non-residential signs in Zone 3. The neon tubing may be used for sign copy and shall be calculated in the manner noted
in § 154.02 of this Code. Neon tubing used for a border or framing of the sign copy shall not be included in the total square footage of the sign.
in § 154.02 of this Code. Neon tubing used for a border or framing of the sign copy shall not be included in the total square footage of the sign.
(e) Prohibited signs. In addition to those signs prohibited by the Sign Code, the following signs shall be prohibited within this zoning district:
1. Flashing signs, except when used to provide time and temperature or other public service announcements in a permanent sign.
2. Roof signs.
3. Signs placed on or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer and parked with the primary purpose of providing signage.
4. Audible signs.
5. Searchlights or strobe lights.
6. Signs intended to be read from the public right-of-way.
7. Pylon signs.
8. Box signs or cabinet signs, whether of a wall, projecting or on canopies, except for logo signs as approved as part of a master signage plan.
(2) A master signage plan for each zone shall be submitted for approval by the city and shall contain identification of all sign locations, dimensions, finishes, materials, range of colors, and method of lighting.
(Ord. 716, passed 6-27-02; Am. Ord. 731, passed 7-24-03; Am. Ord. 734, passed 9-25-03; Am. Ord. 740, passed 12-8-03
; Am. Ord. 822, passed 10-11-07
)