SECTION 7A-751.   COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL (C/I-LIGHT) DISTRICT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
   A.   Principal structures and authorized accessory structures withing the C/I-Light must be compatible with the predominant building appearance and style within the District.
   B.   Building exteriors must consist of finished steel panels, glass panels, textured concrete block, pre-manufactured masonry panels, brick, stucco, and similar appearances.
   C.   Building exposures facing public streets and residential zoning districts must include a combination of approved materials that include no more than 50% metal exteriors.
   D.   All mechanical equipment integral to the building function shall be screened from view from adjacent public right of ways, streets, and properties, including equipment located on the rooftop. Screening must be architecturally designed and made from materials compatible in design and quality to those of the overall building design.
   E.   Landscaping must include a combination of overstory shade trees, ornamental tree, conifers, and foundation plantings.
   F.   Foundation plantings may include shrubs, hedges, and perennial flowers.
   G.   Shade trees are preferred along property lines and parking areas to establish a canopy effect at maturity.
   H.   Ornamentals and foundation plantings are encouraged to be designed and planted in groupings to accent public exposures of the site.
   I.   Landscaping quantities and plating standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Code.
[§ 7A-751, added by Ord. No. 22-11, effective January 12, 2023.]