SECTION 7A-745.   COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL (C/I) DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS.
   1.   Principal structures and authorized accessory structures within the Commercial/Industrial District must be compatible with the predominant building appearance and style within the District.
   2.   Building exteriors must consist of finished steel panels, glass panels, textured concrete block, pre-manufactured masonry panels, brick, stucco, and similar appearances.
   3.   Building exposures facing public streets and dissimilar zoning districts must include a combination of approved materials that include no more than 50% metal exteriors.
   4.   Landscaping must include a combination of overstory shade trees, ornamental tree, conifers, and foundation plantings.
   5.   Foundation plantings may include shrubs, hedges, and perennial flowers.
   6.   Shade trees are preferred along property lines and parking areas to establish a canopy effect at maturity.
   7.   Conifers are encouraged to be planted in combination with screening for authorized storage areas.
   8.   Ornamentals and foundation plantings are encouraged to be designed and planted in groupings to accent public exposures of the site.
   9.   Landscaping quantities and planting standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Code.
[§ 7A-745, added by Ord. No. 21-09, effective December 8, 2021.]