Intent:
The intent of the 360º architectural guidelines is to reinforce the established pattern and design of buildings and create buildings that provide a consistent architectural quality and character on all building faces, except those not visible from a public right-of-way.
Guidelines:
1. Architectural treatments (e.g., materials, colors, façade design, roof lines) and the use of screening devices (walls, fences, berms, landscaping) should be consistent and compatible on all sides when visible from a public right-of-way.
2. Building materials used on a primary façade should continue for a distance of no less that two feet on the adjoining side or rear elevation.
3. Building faces not visible from a public street or right-of-way may utilize materials other than those used on the primary façade. However, the material selection and overall design should be durable and maintain a unified appearance with the primary façade.
4. Service elevations should utilize landscape buffering and screening to shield views from public right-of-way and adjacent properties.
5. All buildings located on a parcel fronting a street should be oriented toward the street and contain an identifiable entrance.
6. Building setbacks should reflect the existing setbacks of neighboring buildings. To best reflect the setbacks of existing development the average setback of the neighboring buildings should be used.
7. In undeveloped areas buildings should maintain a zero setback from the street, except portions of the façade may be notched, recessed or extruded to accentuate entrances, dining areas, window displays and outdoor display area, when permitted.
8. All electrical and mechanical equipment on or near a building should be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from any public right of way. Such screens and enclosures should be treated as integral elements of the building’s appearance.
9. Loading docks, trash enclosures, outdoor storage and other accessory structures and uses should be incorporated into the overall design of the building to maintain a unified appearance.
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