A. Principle 1; Topography And Landscape: The topography and landscape of the scenic byway theme can be briefly described as:
1. Broad open spaces and skies with expansive vistas;
2. Slow undulating lines;
3. Sense of openness or breeziness;
4. Low, native, grassy meadow and upland vegetation;
5. Natural materials and textures.
B. Principle 2; Simplicity: The natural appearance of the scenic byway theme can be described as:
1. Clean, simple lines;
2. Bold gestures that recall organic forms;
3. Limited color palette;
4. Low contrast;
5. Uncluttered;
6. Serene.
C. Principle 3; Natural Or Natural Appearing Materials: The natural or natural appearing materials of the scenic byway theme are:
1. Stacked stone or cultured stacked stone;
2. Natural or stained wood, wood siding and cement fiberboard with suitable textures and colors;
3. Decorative concrete or block, with suitable textures and colors;
4. Stucco accenting, with suitable textures and colors;
5. Colored concrete with suitable textures and colors, and crushed gravel surfaces;
6. Subtle, nonreflective colors and stains.
D. Principle 4; Natural Vegetation: The natural vegetation and patterns of the scenic byway theme are:
1. Informal placement of plantings;
2. A wide variety of species, mixed together, and no invasive plantings;
3. Subtle flowers and colors;
4. Grassland or meadow appearance;
5. Multiple season interest;
6. Predominance of annual and perennial grasses;
7. Occasional shrubs and trees;
8. Drought tolerant and low resource consumption plantings.
E. Principle 5; Accents: The natural and manmade accents allowed in the scenic byway theme are:
1. Use of landscape boulders;
2. Grassy swales and berms;
3. Open fencing styles;
4. Natural and soft surface trails;
5. Terraced walls with limited heights;
6. Natural appearing water features;
7. Shoreland style art and features.
F. Principle 6; Human Scaled: The built setting is to reflect the human experience in the scenic byway environment through:
1. Structures proportioned to people instead of vehicles;
2. Comfortably scaled spaces;
3. Low profile forms hugging the horizon;
4. Pedestrian friendly amenities;
5. Interesting details and textures;
6. Slow paced, with places to pause;
7. Appealing to the senses. (Ord. 2012-35, 12-4-2012)