The Village Mixed Use District shall be developed in a way that it is functionally and structurally compatible with the existing Village Center and a pedestrian friendly area. All development shall comply with the design standards set forth below. In addition, reference should be made to the design guidelines and content found in the NewCore Master Plan, as well as the Local Historic District Standards and Guidelines.
(A) Façade materials shall consist of brick, shake, wood clapboard, or a similar synthetic material. No more than fifteen percent (15%) of exterior materials along a given block front shall be shake.
(B) Upper and lower floors shall be distinguished through a change in material and/or color or the addition of balconies, bays, awnings, or other accent features.
(C) Special attention shall be given to entrances; they may be set back from the primary façade as long as they are clearly visible from the street. Building entrances and exits shall be well lit to provide visibility and promote safety. Buildings that occur at the intersection of roadways should angle the entrance toward the corner of the street whenever possible.
(D) Windows are required, where they allow views to interior activity areas or displays. However, glass curtain walls, reflective glass, and painted or darkly tinted glass shall not be used.
(E) Exterior building colors shall be consistent with the Village Center.
(F) When used, façade lighting shall provide a sense of safety without excessive light and glare.
(G) All roof and wall-mounted mechanical, electrical, communications, and service equipment, including satellite dishes and vent pipes, shall be screened from public view by parapets, walls, fences, dense evergreen foliage, or by other suitable means.
(H) Architectural ornaments along the roof line, such as molding entablature or friezes, are required.
(I) Sidewalks, streets, and plantings (streetscapes) shall be designed in accordance with the guidelines and principles of the NewCore Master Plan.
(J) Mid-Block Pedestrian Pathways are required. Pathways should be brick and must clearly delineate the pathway separate from any driving surfaces. The pathways shall be highly visible with proper lighting. They shall be designed to link the sidewalk at the street side of the building to parking areas in the rear.
(K) Public spaces and plazas shall be incorporated to create a pedestrian friendly environment.
(L) Street furniture, outdoor eating areas, and sitting areas shall be incorporated at the ground floor.
(Ord. 21-12, passed 07-27-2021)