These guidelines apply to all MRD zones:
Structures shall be developed in a way that is in harmony with the setting and consistent with the intended uses. They should reflect a contemporary style and should be unified in terms of materials and colors to achieve a campuslike feel. Unsightly uses shall be screened from public view.
A. Building Facades: Structures shall have equally attractive sides, rather than placing all emphasis on the front elevation of the structure. The same types of building materials shall be used on all four (4) sides, though the amount of material used on each side may vary. Structures shall be designed and arranged with variations in wall surfaces by using such things as varying textures, materials, and planes to avoid a blank wall appearance.
B. Materials: Buildings shall be constructed with materials of durability and quality. Walls shall be constructed of rough textured stucco, concrete, concrete masonry units, bricks, stone, or other material with similar appearance. All concrete shall have texturing over a minimum of two-thirds (2/3) of the exposed surface. No metal sided structures shall be built. Roof materials shall have dull finishes. In the areas where the new buildings are mixed with existing structures, compatibility of materials is required as long as the materials meet the material types listed in this subsection.
C. Colors: Building colors shall be predominantly warm, muted earth tones, with brighter colors used for accents or detailing (maximum 10 percent of surface area, excluding signage) if desired.
D. Glass: Nonmirrored glass is preferred, especially at street level and public entrances.
E. Screening Of Mechanical Equipment: All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from public view to the maximum extent by screening it with integral portions of the architecture. "Concealed from public view" is determined by what a person would see when standing on the public sidewalk in front of the building. All conduit, vents and other appurtenances shall be painted to match the color of the surrounding building surfaces.
F. Walkways: Parking lot walkways within the site shall be located and aligned to directly and continuously connect areas or points of pedestrian origin and destination, and shall not be located solely based on the outline of a parking lot configuration that does not provide such direct pedestrian access.
G. Fencing: No fencing shall be allowed to extend beyond the front line of the main building. For properties which are a corner lot, fencing shall not extend beyond the side of the building facing the street.
H. Walls: Exterior building walls that face streets or required parking shall have landscaped areas at least five feet (5') wide placed directly along at least fifty percent (50%) of such walls.
I. Conditional Use Warehousing Adjacent To The Ogden Nature Center Property Line: A conditional use for warehousing can only be considered if the warehousing is adjacent to the property line of the Ogden City Nature Center and the following development standards are met:
1. The building, parking and access lanes are screened by a six foot (6') tall, landscaped berm which exists along the nature center north property line or by installing shrubs that are six feet (6') or taller in mature height along the east property line;
2. Dock orientation is prohibited on the side of the building facing the nature center property;
3. Maximum building height is forty feet (40');
4. Any outdoor lighting is shielded so that the source is not directly visible from the nature center and the lighting is directed down and away from the nature center property.
5. Sixty foot (60') building setback along the east property line of the nature center.
J. Buildings Adjacent to 1200 West:
1. Maximum building height adjacent to 1200 West but not adjacent to the Ogden Nature Center is fifty feet (50').
2. For manufacturing of food products adjacent to 1200 West, in addition to all activities being inside an enclosed building, any noise, odors or fumes created by the use must be contained within the building.
K. Public Transportation: Businesses or land uses which are primarily engaged in uses of public transportation:
1. Stand alone parking lot: Public parking, not to exceed twenty four (24) consecutive hours, shall be shared for different sites.
2. Bus station: Limited to the eastern edge of the MRD zone along railroad tracks.
(Ord. 2015-4, 2-24-2015; amd. Ord. 2021-37, 7-6-2021)