(A) Purpose. The minimum commercial architectural standards established in this section are designed to increase the structural integrity and fire resistance of such buildings and structures, to enhance the aesthetic value of such buildings and structures, and to promote property values within the village.
(B) Applicability. New and existing commercial structures, additions, alterations, reconstructions and replacements of existing structures. The standards and requirements set forth below shall apply to all new buildings and structures constructed within the village for which building permits are required, provided, however, that alterations or additions to buildings or structures in existence as of February 14, 2006 and located in commercial or industrial zoning districts of the village shall be constructed with exterior finishes that are architecturally consistent with the presently existing portions thereof, except that if any such building or structure is wholly destroyed by fire or other casualty, or is damaged to an extent greater than 50% of the replacement value. No building permit shall be issued, or, if issued inadvertently, shall be valid or effective, unless the plans and other submittals included with the application therefor demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Requirements.
(1) Commercial buildings or structures. Commercial buildings or structures located in any commercial zoning district within the village and which are the primary building or structure on a given lot shall be constructed with exterior finishes consisting of stone material, brick material, concrete masonry units, concrete panel construction, glass walls or composite material covering 100% of the aggregate total area of all exterior walls, exclusive of doors, windows, and associated trim. All chimneys constructed on any such building or structure shall have exterior finishes consisting exclusively of stone material or brick material from grade level to the caps thereof, where such chimneys are located on an exterior wall of any such building or structure from grade level to the top of such chimney, but any such chimney located within the interior of such building or structure and having exposed exterior surfaces located only above the lowest part of the roof of such building or structure shall not be required to be constructed exclusively of stone or brick material as aforesaid, but shall instead be required to be surfaced with materials that are architecturally compatible and harmonious with the overall design of such building or structure. All permitted accessory buildings or structures located in any commercial zoning district within the village shall also comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Industrial buildings and structures. Industrial buildings and structures located in any industrial zoning district within the village, including any permitted accessory structures shall be constructed with exterior finishes consisting of any of the exterior finishes defined in division (C)(1) above (commercial building architectural standards), exclusive of doors, windows and associated trim.
(3) Agricultural buildings and structures. Agricultural buildings and structures located in any agricultural zoning district within the village, including any permitted accessory structures, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Governmental buildings and structures. Governmental buildings and structures which are owned, occupied, leased or constructed by any unit of government and located in any zoning district within the village shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(5) Institutional buildings and structures. Institutional buildings and structures located in any zoning district shall comply with architectural standards for commercial construction detailed in division (C)(1) above.
(6) Amusement, sports or recreation auditoriums, stadiums or arena buildings or structures of 65,000 square feet or larger. Amusement, sports or recreation auditoriums, stadiums or arena buildings and structures of 65,000 square feet or larger shall be exempt from the architectural standards for commercial construction detailed in division (C)(1) above provided the following requirements are met:
(a) The building or structure is a clear span design;
(b) The building or structure shall be constructed with exterior components consisting of architectural steel and aluminum panels or metal composite material panels (subject to approval of the Site Plan Review Committee, front elevations may be constructed with decorative materials other than those specified in this section);
(c) Wall panels shall be corrugated or flush;
(d) Fastener systems shall be concealed; and
(e) Exterior finish shall be baked on enamel painted to the manufacturer’s standards.
(D) Review and approval.
(1) New commercial and industrial construction shall be approved through the site plan review process detailed in § 151.210.
(2) Variations from these standards may be granted by the village if procedures in accordance with the provisions of § 151.206, Variations, are followed.
(Ord. 2015-08, § 11.01, passed 6-23-2015; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 3-26-2019)