1172.02 APPLICABLE CITY-WIDE STANDARDS.

   (a)   The following standards shall apply to the design and appearance of all new construction or building renovation other than for single family residential structures. As a consideration, during site plan review, pursuant to Section 1137.05(c), the Planning Commission shall determine if the proposal complies with the following standards:

      (1)   The height, width and general proportions of the structure shall complement adjacent buildings so that an overall harmonious appearance is created.

      (2)   Materials shall be appropriate for the structure and the use therein. Materials shall be weather-resistant. The materials shall be compatible with and not in stark contrast to the materials used on adjacent structures.

      (3)   Colors and textures shall be appropriate for the size and scale of the proposed structure and shall be harmonious with adjacent structures.

      (4)   The materials, colors and finishes used for screening roof top mechanical equipment and other surface equipment shall be consistent with the primary structure and, to the extent practicable, such screening shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the building.

      (5)   Architectural details and ornamentation shall be meaningful to the overall design and appropriate for the size and scale of proposed structures; and harmonious with other architectural details and ornamentation, including those used on adjacent structures.

      (6)   Landscaping shall be designed to:

         A.   Maintain an appropriate proportion of deciduous and non- deciduous trees.

         B.   Be in such locations, scale and amounts to be integrated with the building design.

         C.   Clearly designate entrances/exits.

         D.   Reasonably screen paved area from the street through the use of mounding, the land's natural topography, and/or adequate vegetation.

      (7)   The parking, to the extent feasible, shall be located behind the front wall of the building. Only circulation drives, when necessary, will be permitted in front of the building.

      (8)   Approches, drives and parking areas shall be of appropriate size and scale in relation to the appearance of the proposed development from public rights-of-way, adjacent property and the internal portion of the site itself. Such appropriate scale shall be achieved by the width of approaches and drives, by having adequate but not excessive parking, and by using landscaping within large parking areas.

      (9)   Buildings shall be oriented in relation to proposed grading, natural features and to existing structures on and adjacent to the site to maintain:

         A.   Satisfactory proportions and scale;

         B.   Reasonable light and air; and

         C.   Privacy, as appropriate.

      (10)   The following styles and materials are inappropriate and shall be discouraged from use and will generally be unacceptable:

         A.   Attached mansard roof for one-story structures which are residential in character;

         B.   Pre-engineered metal buildings (e.g., "pole buildings").

         C.   Exposed concrete or cinder block on the front or sides of any building (except split face, ½ high or other special "architecturally patterned" block).

         D.   Stucco commonly known as "dryvit". (Unless it is utilized with bands of accent color, recessed or protruding belt courses, wide reveals or combinations thereof).

         E.   Sheet metal except as rain gutter/downspouts; exposed unstained wood; exposed steel nails; vinyl siding; and flimsy vertical wood siding (e.g., T-111); large expanses of flat concrete, or concrete block.

            (Ord. 13-1995. Passed 3-9-95.)