X — means that the standard is required
- — means that the standard is not required
U — means that standards in the underlying District prevail
(A) Arcades, awnings and canopies. In order to promote the appropriate use of arcades, awnings and canopies, the following standards shall apply to all arcades, awnings and canopies on all buildings, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Awnings and canopies, where provided, shall be placed at the top of window and door openings and shall relate to the shape of the top of the window or doorway. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(2) Awnings and canopies shall be made of canvas or similar material. Vinyl or metal awnings shall not be used unless they are constructed and designed to successfully mimic the style and appearance of canvas awnings or unless they are constructed of copper and designed as accent pieces for windows or doors. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(3) No awning on any commercial, office or institutional building, which encroaches on a sidewalk, shall extend out from the building more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk or nine feet, whichever is less, nor shall it at any point be less than 7.5 feet above the sidewalk. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(4) Awnings and canopies shall be self-supporting from the wall; no supports shall rest on or interfere with the use of pedestrian walkways or streets. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(5) In no case shall any awning, canopy or arcade extend beyond the street curb or interfere with street trees or public utilities. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(6) Where provided, arcades shall cover the entire sidewalk from the building front to the sidewalk edge but shall not extend continuously from one building to the next. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(7) Where provided, arcades shall be designed as an integral part of the building and as such shall relate in design, placement, material, color and scale to the building facade. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(B) Building height and width. In order to define urban street space, foster compatibility between development sites and to emphasize the downtown as the core of the community, the following standards shall apply to all buildings, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Additions and new construction adjacent to the traditional town center should maintain the existing building wall pattern by extending the building front from side lot line to side lot line, except that an appropriate architectural wall or similar design feature may be used instead of a building extension. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(C) Building presentation. In order to have buildings that successfully address public streets and public places, the following standards shall apply to all buildings, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Building facades shall be substantially parallel to the front property line except that: (a) Corner buildings may be oriented to address the corner and (b) Buildings interior to a development site may be arranged to front a common courtyard, parking area, driveway or private street. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | X | U |
(2) All development sites shall front public streets, except in rural areas where private roads may serve up to five separate single-family residential lots. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(3) Each dwelling in a duplex located on a corner or through lot shall front a separate street whenever practicable except where access is restricted or where the town determines that access to an adjacent street is not desirable. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(4) Any side of a non-residential building that is not intended to serve the public shall be screened from public view and the view of adjacent properties to the extent that all loading, storage, solid waste, maintenance equipment (brooms, mops, buckets, etc) and similar items are not visible to the public. | - | - | - | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | U |
(5) Any side of a building that faces an arterial or collector street shall be treated as a building facade. | - | - | X | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(D) Exterior materials. In order to have buildings clad with a type, texture and color of material that relates to natural material elements found in Davie County and which respects our history and the area of town in which the building is located, the following standards shall apply to all building exteriors, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Additions and new construction shall use facing materials that are compatible in quality, color, texture, finish and dimension to those common in the downtown area. Acceptable materials include, but may not be limited to, brick, stone (synthetic or natural), stucco or wood. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(2) Under no circumstances shall metal or vinyl siding be used on any structure except that vinyl and aluminum imitation clapboard siding and shakes may be used as accent pieces on all floors above the ground level floor. (This does not prohibit the use of durable metal or vinyl accent pieces or columns on street level surfaces when such are made to mimic traditional detailing (cornices, trim pieces, moldings, etc.) | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(3) Large modular materials shall be avoided or used only as accent pieces on street fronting facades. (Applies only to non-residential and non-industrial buildings.) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(4) Paint colors used on non-residential buildings shall be of low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors or shall relate to natural material colors found within the town generally or on neighboring historic buildings. Contrasting colors of brighter hues, including pastels, may be used to accent architectural details and entrances. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(5) Roof and exterior wall colors shall be low-reflecting. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | U |
(E) Facades, windows and roofs. In order to have well designed facades that add to the town's architectural inventory and that provide visual interest to the pedestrian, the following standards shall apply to all facades, windows and roofs.
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(1) New construction and additions to or remodeling of existing buildings in all commercial and mixed use zoning districts shall maintain a clear visual division between street level and any upper floors. | - | - | - | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | U |
(2) Retail activities within buildings shall be oriented toward the street and have direct access from sidewalks through storefront entrances. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(3) No publicly accessed building front shall remain unbroken (unpierced) by a window, architectural element, entrance or functional general access doorway for more than 100 feet. (This standard shall not apply to industrial buildings located in the SP, CB or GI Districts.) | - | - | - | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(4) The primary entrance to a building shall be architecturally and functionally designed on the front facade of the building facing the primary public street. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(5) Building entrances shall be emphasized using design (massing), architectural features and changes in the roofline. | - | - | - | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | U |
(6) No less than 50% of the horizontal distance of any building front shall be designed with arcades, windows, entrances, awnings, architectural elements including, but not limited to, pilasters, wall control joints, building appendages, screen walls or changes in parapet wall heights. (This standard does not apply to industrial buildings in the SP or CB Districts.) | - | - | - | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(7) Buildings with uses serving the public shall have recessed or covered doorways at each building front to shelter customers from the weather. (This standard does not apply to industrial buildings in the SP or CB Districts.) | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | U |
(8) New construction and remodeling of existing buildings shall maintain the prevalent pattern and spacing of the windows and doorways on historic downtown buildings. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(9) Windows on the street level front of commercial buildings shall constitute at least 20% and not more than 50% of the front facade. Windows on subsequent levels shall be a minimum of fifteen square feet each. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(10) Display windows on commercial buildings shall be clear, transparent glass and shall not be lower than twelve inches above the sidewalk (including the lintel). | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(11) Frames and sashes for windows shall be of wood, vinyl or pre-finished metal and shall have stone, brick or cast concrete lintels and sills. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(12) Window glass in non-residential buildings shall always be set back from the building face rather than flush. | - | - | - | U | U | - | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(13) Architectural embellishments that add visual interest to a facade or roof such as dormers, belvederes, masonry chimneys, cupolas, clock towers and other similar elements are encouraged. | X | X | X | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(F) Location. In order to use location as a means of encouraging compatibility of design and use on individual development sites and between zoning districts, the following standards shall apply to all lots, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Multi-family, mixed use, nursing care and progressive care community buildings containing dwellings shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet from internal driveways and parking areas | X | X | X | X | U | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(2) A build-to line shall be established along all block fronts, including lots that front public spaces, in all new subdivisions. The build-to line shall be consistent across block fronts and shall comply with minimum setback requirements for the District. A minimum percentage build-out at the build-to line shall be established on the plan along all streets and public square frontages. | X | X | X | U | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | U |
(G) Residential design. In order to promote thoughtful residential design that will result in the creation and maintenance of strong, vibrant neighborhoods, the following standards shall apply to all residential buildings, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Decks and patios shall only be installed on the side or rear of the house. (This shall not in any way affect handicap ramps or the use of decking materials in the creation of a traditional front porch.) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(2) Porches shall be permitted to extend up to five feet into a required front yard. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(3) Garages and carports, if provided, shall be placed flush with or behind the front wall area of the principle structure on residential buildings located in the town center District or established historic Districts within the town. If possible, garages shall be side or rear loading. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(4) Garages and carports accessed by an alley shall be setback less than five feet or more than 18 feet from the edge of pavement of the alleyway. (Applies to all residential buildings in all zoning districts.) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | U |
(H) Size, scale and compatibility of design. In order to promote compatibility of design within the built environment while encouraging creativity and variety, the following standards shall apply to all buildings, unless otherwise noted.
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(1) Large multi-family buildings shall be broken down in scale by exterior architectural features (e.g. by designing the facade to mimic the appearance of multiple contiguous buildings). | - | - | - | U | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | U |
(2) Building or store entrances in commercial and mixed use Districts serving the public shall occur at least once every 150 feet along a building facade. (This standard shall not apply to industrial buildings.) | - | - | - | - | - | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(3) No single multi-family development shall contain more than 10 acres or 140 units. | X | - | X | U | X | X | X | X | - | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(4) Wall articulations (or breaks in the facade or roofline) shall be designed into all non-residential buildings not less than every 60 feet or more than every 160 feet along the building facade. (This standard shall not apply to industrial buildings in the CB, SP or GI Districts.) | - | - | - | - | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | U |
(5) Wall articulations (or breaks in the facade or roofline) shall be designed into all multi-family residential buildings not less than every 40 feet or more than every 10 feet along the building facade. | X | - | X | U | X | X | X | X | - | X | - | - | - | - | U |
(2003 Code, § 8-3.4.2) (Updated 2009)