(A) Applicability of Regulations. The design guidelines set forth in § 150.295(B) shall apply to the exterior appearance and design of all new construction in the Airport Highway Corridor Overlay District. Building expansion shall comply with these guidelines at such time that the expansion totals 50% or more of the existing square footage of the building.
(B) Design Guidelines.
(1) Primary and Secondary Exterior Finishes. Building materials should be typical of those prevalent along the Corridor. Facades shall consist of one or more of the following primary and secondary exterior finish materials:
(a) Primary Exterior Finish Materials:
i. Cementitious siding;
ii. Masonry;
iii. Brick;
iv. Natural stone;
v. Precast concrete;
vi. Decorative block;
vii. Glass; and/or
viii. Decorative metal panels.
(b) Secondary Exterior Finish Materials:
i. Brick;
ii. Wood;
iii. EIFS; or
iv. Other products that replicate the appearance and durability of the above materials, as approved by the Planning Commission.
(c) Materials within ten (10) feet of the ground or the sidewalk shall be of a durable material to withstand pedestrian and vehicular traffic. If “dry vit” or E.I.F.S is used as an exterior building material, impact resistant E.I.F.S., as classified by EIMA (EIFS Industry Members Association), shall be used on all wall areas within ten (10) feet of the ground or sidewalk.
(d) No facade visible from adjoining property or the public right-of-way shall be constructed of reflective glass unadorned or unpainted CMU or concrete block, smooth vinyl, corrugated metal, or sheet metal.
(2) Accessory structures. Building materials and colors on accessory structures shall be compatible with that approved for the primary structure. For example, canopies permitted as part of a vehicle fuel station shall use a combination of brick columns and a metal canopy that is similar in color to the primary structure.
(3) Type of Construction. Manufactured, mobile, and metal units are prohibited except as may be allowed for temporary office management or storage uses during the construction phase.
(4) Orientation. Building facades and entrances should be oriented toward Airport Highway, not toward internal parking areas.
(5) Facades. Architectural elements such as windows and doors, bulkheads, masonry piers, transoms, cornice lines, window hoods, awnings, canopies, and other similar details should be used on all facades facing public or private street rights-of-way. Building wall offsets, including projections, and recesses are encouraged in order to: add architectural interest and variety; relieve the visual effect of a single, long wall; and subdivide the wall into human size proportions. In order to offer pedestrian interest, the ground level of any building should include windows, entrances, architectural details and shed awnings. Architectural details should continue on all facades visible from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)