Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to existing buildings in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed building. The achievement of such relationship may include the enclosure of space in conjunction with other existing or proposed buildings and, except for two-story entries, the creation of focal points with respect to avenues of approach, terrain features or other buildings. All structures shall be in good proportion, have simplicity of details, shall not strive for picturesque and bizarre effect and shall use colors in good taste, never harsh or garish and be in harmony with themselves and their environment. Recognized principles of architectural design shall be followed so as to harmonize with or complement adjacent or nearby principal structures, with a two-story entry only allowed upon a specific showing to and finding by the Design Review Board that it satisfies this and the other standards in this section. When a new structure is proposed for erection in front of, or as an addition to an existing building, its architecture and treatment of material shall be in harmony with the design and materials of the existing building.
(O.C. § 5.558) (Am. Ord. 199, passed 7-24-06)