1172.03 APPLICABLE TOWN CENTER STANDARDS.

   (a)   These standards shall apply to the design and appearance of all new construction or building renovation other than non-single family structures, located in the Town Center area which is:

      (1)   The area bounded on the west by the Macedonia Corporation line from Aurora Road (S.R. 82) to a point 400' south of the centerline of Highland Road, then following a line parallel to Highland Road in an easterly direction to its intersection with S.R. 8, then following S.R. 8 in a northwesterly direction to its intersection with I-271, the following I- 271 in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Aurora Road (S.R. 82), then following Aurora Road (S.R. 82) in a westerly direction to its intersection with the Macedonia Corporation line;

      (2)   And also including all of the business districts contiguous and to the north of Aurora Road and west of I-271;

      (3)   And the area bounded on the west by I-271 from Aurora Road (S.R. 82) to a point approximately 1900' south fo Aurora Road (S.R. 82), then following a property line in an easterly direction approximately 450' to a point, then following a property line in a northerly direction approximately 175' to a point, then following a property line in an easterly direction approximately 1000' to its intersection with Bedford Road, then following Bedford Road in a northerly direction to its intersection with the Pennsylvania Railroad in a southeasterly direction approximately 1300' to a point, then following a property line in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Valley View Road, then following Valley View Road in a southeasterly direction approximately 1550' to a point, then following a property line perpendicular to Valley View Road approximately 400' to a point, then continuing in a northerly direction to the intersection of Aurora Road (S.R. 82), then following Aurora Road (S.R. 82) in a westerly direction to its intersection with I- 271;

      (4)   And also including all of the business districts contiguous and to the north of Aurora Road (S.R. 82) and east of I-271;

      (5)   And the area beginning at a point which is approximately 700' north of Highland Road and following S.R. 8 in a southeasterly direction approximately 1600' to a point, then following the border of the L-I District in a northeasterly direction approximately 500' to a point, then following a property line in a northwesterly direction approximately 500' to its intersection with Highland Road, then following Highland Road in a westerly direction approximately 300' to a point, then following a property line in a northerly direction approximately 600' to a point, then following the rear property lines of Highland Road lots in a westerly direction approximately 1250' to its intersection with S.R. 8.

   (b)   These standards shall apply to the area in subsection (a) above and shall be in addition to the regulations contained in Section 1172.02:

      (1)   Materials shall be used which contribute to the Western Reserve architectural character. Examples of such contributing materials include:

         A.   Red/rose brick exterior;

         B.   Sandstone;

         C.   Horizontal wood clapboards for siding;

         D.   Cedar shingles; and

         E.   Painted trim woodwork.

      (2)   Conversely, the following materials are not consistent with the Western Reserve architectural characteristics, and, therefore, are considered inappropriate for use:

         A.   Mirrrored/refective glass unless they are small components of the building and are designed and located within the context of the Western Reserve theme;

         B.   Concrete block;

         C.   Stucco (e.g., "dryvit") or similar large expanse of material unless it is utilized with belt courses, joints, contrasting materials, exposed structural elements, or similar design features.

         D.   Roof materials, bright or primary roof colors, and/or awnings which are in stark contrast to other structures in the Town Center District and/or the design of the proposed structure.

      (3)   The building shall be designed with some, but not necessarily all, of the following details to achieve the characteristic of the Western Reserve:

         A.   Gable roof often facing the street;

         B.   Decorative lintels over windows/doors constructed with sandstone, wood or similar material;

         C.   Multi-paneled windows with shutters (when the windows are an appropriate size suitable for such shutters) painted in contrasting colors;

         D.   Decorative cornice area (area where the roof meets the exterior wall or columns);

         E.   Prominent columns or pilasters;

         F.   Prominent main entrances to buildings with large doors and "framing" devices such as peaked roof forms, porches or recesses;

         G.   Decorative cupolas commonly found on many religious structures in the area; and

         H.   Decorative quoins.

      (4)   Conversely, the following do not contribute to the Western Reserve characteristics and, therefore, are considered inappropriate for use:

         A.   A single story structure with a flat roof and minimal or no detail;

         B.   Large single paned windows which occupy most of the exterior wall; and

         C.   Roof forms such as low gable, free-form, A-frame and geometric shapes.

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