(a) Existing Structures and New Construction. The reconstruction or rehabilitation of an existing structure and the construction of a new structure or building within the PO Planned Office District shall conform to the design requirements set forth in this Section.
(b) The design of new structures and of additions to existing structures, including new site improvements, shall take into account a uniform architectural style, general design, arrangement, texture, material, and color of other structures and premises within the Mixed Use Business District. Traditional architectural design shall be utilized. Modern designs incorporating more radical architectural styles shall be avoided. (Ord. 2009-09. Passed 5-11-09.)
(c) Materials.
(1) All new structures and all reconstruction or remodeling of existing structures within the Planned Office District shall utilize natural traditional exterior materials, such as brick, natural stone, cultured stone.
(2) Contemporary materials, such as cement siding products or vinyl or aluminum siding may be used if they would contribute to the preservation or enhancement of existing integrity and new structure and be architecturally harmonious.
(3) Exterior building materials. The permitted exterior building material for the Mixed Use Business District shall be brick, natural stone, cultured stone, wood, vinyl, aluminum or concrete siding products designed to substantially imitate the look of traditional wood siding. Other masonry products may be permitted if approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. These exterior materials shall be used as the predominant exterior building materials for all new construction, reconstruction, renovations, and additions. Foundation material may be plain concrete or plain concrete block when the foundation material does not extend more than three (3) feet above grade. Cement-based finishes, cement plaster, and Exterior Insulation Finish System (E.I.F.S.) may be permitted as a secondary exterior building material only if used a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade, where they will be less susceptible to damage. The selection of exterior building materials shall contribute to the traditional design and character of the building. (Ord. 2010-09. Passed 7-12-10.)
(d) Color. Traditional earth tone colors, and combinations of those colors shall be used for building exteriors for all new construction, reconstruction, remodeling, and exterior maintenance of existing principal and accessory structures within the Planned Office District. Bright, fluorescent or other similar colors should be strictly prohibited.