Secondary facades must meet the standards outlined in this section. This section is specifically applicable to that side of any structure where customer parking is developed. This section may be deemed not applicable or only partially applicable by the Planning and Zoning Administrator after review as to the narrowness and visibility of the space between the side of the new building and the property line and the adjacent building. This determination shall only apply to side yards of less than ten (10) feet. Regardless of other determinations, when the space between buildings is over ten (10) feet, applicable landscape and related requirements shall apply.
(a) Consistent Architecture. All secondary facades of a building shall be designed with consistent architectural style, detail, trim features, and roof treatments of the primary facade. A secondary facade with primary entrance shall, by definition, meet primary facade requirements.
(b) Secondary facades shall have at least two (2) of the following:
(1) Perimeter landscaping planted adjacent to and along fifty (50) percent of the linear length of the secondary facade. The landscaped area shall be a minimum eight (8) feet wide and shall include shrubs and groundcover with one shade tree for each fifty (50) feet or fraction thereof of the lineal building facade, or one understory tree for each twenty-five (25) feet or fraction thereof of the lineal building facade.
(2) Arcades or colonnades a minimum of eight (8) wide, or other roof treatments that provide shade and a break in the vertical plane, along at least fifty (50) percent of the horizontal length of the secondary facade.
(3) Display windows a minimum of six (6) feet high, along at least fifty (50) percent of the horizontal length of the secondary facade.
(4) Awnings associated with windows and/or doors, in increments of ten (10) feet or less in length, along at least fifty (50) percent of the horizontal length of the secondary facade.
(5) Windows, covering at least 40% of the secondary facade.
(6) Any other treatment that in the opinion of the building official meets the intent of this section.
(c) Secondary facades shall incorporate the screening of outdoor storage of customer shopping carts adjacent to the building. Shopping carts shall be screened by a wall a minimum of four (4) feet in height. The exterior facade of the wall shall be treated consistently with the primary facade.
(d) Exterior building materials and colors contribute significantly to the visual impact of a building on the community. The use of certain materials on secondary facades is restricted as follows:
(1) Corrugated metal panels shall not cover more than 30% of any secondary facade. The same architectural metal panels applied to the primary facade are acceptable, subject to appropriate consultation and a determination by the building official that the treatment meets the intent of this section.
(2) Smooth-faced concrete shall not cover more than 30% of the secondary facade.
(3) Backlit awnings/canopies are specifically prohibited. Pre-wiring for backlit awnings/canopies is prohibited. Awnings/canopies shall not be backlit subsequent to their construction.
(Ord. 65-03. Passed 9-2-03.)