(A) Primary Color(s)
A maximum of three (3) predominant colors shall be designated as a primary unifying element (this does not include accent colors). Flexibility may be used to allow additional colors and/or a range of predominant colors provided that these colors are in the same family of colors (similar to each other). Any color specified as a primary unifying element shall be dominant in the building facade. Color "samples" shall be provided to the staff at the time of development plan review. Colored renderings may be required, but shall not be a substitute for this requirement. In addition to listing the color(s), the SAC shall also describe how and where the color will be used. It is recognized that the same color on a different material may not match exactly.
(B) Accent Colors
These colors may be used as a secondary unifying element provided they are used throughout the development. Non-illuminated accent bands (e.g. canopies with gas stations and the roof of fast food buildings on roofs, canopies, or other features shall be one (1) of the primary colors of the development or be white or earth tone in color.
(C) Exterior Materials
The dominant material or combination of materials shall be defined. For each building material selected, the color of that material shall also be defined.
(D) Architectural Features
Architectural features refer to a number of building elements that are repeated throughout the development. These include, but are not limited to: roof lines, canopies, building ornamentation, patterns, and building form. Any architectural feature designated as a unifying element throughout all buildings shall contribute to the identity of the development and not be just a minor architectural detail.
(1) Use of Awnings
No awnings/canopies shall be internally lit. All awnings/canopies shall utilize the same design and color throughout the development.
(2) Roof Type
Outparcels may use a different roof type (e.g., pitch vs. flat) than the main buildings within centers provided that the building on the outparcel is a size where the different roof type does not dominate the center and/or the roof type has a tie to the other buildings (e.g., mansard roofs).
(3) Detached Canopies
Detached canopies are subject to the provisions of the Community Appearance Manual, including color and roof pitch requirements.
(E) Landscaping
Plant materials may be used in such a way as to reinforce compatibility depending on the type of plant materials selected and their placement on the site. This previous statement is not intended to limit creative landscape designs within the center, but to promote general compatibility in materials. Drought tolerant or native species (including trees, shrubs, and turf grasses) that do not require extensive watering are strongly recommended.
(F) Setbacks and Building Placement
The use of common setbacks and building orientation from a street right-of-way may be an appropriate unifying element where a number of freestanding buildings occur within the development.
(G) Building Height
A standard height among a group of buildings can usually tie the buildings together visually.
(H) Lighting
A consistent type of lighting fixture repeated throughout the development as well as a similar wattage, height, type of light produced and/or color of light are to serve as a unifying element. Light pole height, wattage, pole/fixture/light color should all be the same.