(A) Purpose and intent.
(1) It is in the best interests of the city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods.
(2) However, it is not the intent of the city to unduly restrict design freedom when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site plan.
(B) Applicability. This subdivision applies to all construction that requires a site plan review in the R-6, B-2, MU-BR, MU-BI, I and PUD Zoning Districts.
(C) Submission requirements. Architectural plans shall be prepared by a registered architect or other qualified person acceptable to the City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer and shall show the following:
(1) Elevation of all sides of the building;
(2) Type and color of exterior building materials;
(3) Typical floor plan;
(4) Dimensions of all structures;
(5) Location and proposed screening of trash and recycling containers, outdoor storage items and heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; and
(6) All proposed materials, board-mounted.
(D) District architectural standards.
(1) In the R-6, B-2, MU-BR, MU-BI, and Non-Residential PUD zoning districts, at least 75% of the exterior building finish on all sides shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the following: brick, natural stone, architecturally-enhanced concrete block, glass, stucco, or wood. Architecturally-enhanced concrete block or panels, pre-finished metal, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System), may be used on the remaining 25% of the building exterior at the discretion of the City Council. The rear elevation shall not exceed 75% of one color if the rear of the building faces a paved street, an R-I district, or a residential PUD.
(2) In the I-Industrial zoning district, at least 75% of the exterior building finish shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the following: brick, natural stone, glass, stucco, or architecturally-enhanced concrete block or panels. Pre-finished metal, EIFS, and wood may be used on the remaining 25% of the building exterior at the discretion of the City Council.
(3) In the R-6, B-2, MU-BR, MU-BI, I, and Non-Residential PUD districts, if the building is designed that garage doors are not visible to any adjacent properties at a site line of an eight foot mean elevation, they may be prefinished metal with Council approved screening.
(E) General standards.
(1) All buildings must have a continuous, perimeter foundation. No pole building construction is permitted.
(2) All rooftop or ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view with materials compatible with the principal structure. Low-profiled mechanical units that blend in with the building architecture are exempt from this screening requirement.
(3) In the refacing of existing, metal-finished structures, at least 75% of the new exterior building finish on the front and side elevations shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the following: brick, natural stone, glass, EIFS, EIFS panels, stucco or wood. Architecturally enhanced concrete block or panels and pre-finished metal may be used on the remaining 25% of the front and side building exteriors at the discretion of the City Council. The rear elevation may consist of 100% architecturally enhanced concrete block, EIFS, stucco, or EIFS panels. If the rear of the building faces a paved street, the aforementioned front elevation requirements shall apply.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014; Ord. 2, passed 4-1-2015; Ord. 2018-2, passed 12-19-2018)