HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-18 PACKET 08.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 12/18/13 .
PREPARED BY: Community Development Jennifer Levitt
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
1. Consider approving an ordinance amendment modifying the classes of exterior materials in
Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13(c)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance and allowing commercial and
industrial building additions greater than 50 percent of the exterior building's floor area to
use the same exterior materials as the existing building, subject to certain criteria.
2. Considering adopting a resolution authorizing the publication of this Zoning Ordinance
amendment by title and summary.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt the ordinance amendment to City Code Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13(c)(4).
2. Approve the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance amendment by title and
summary.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED
11 /25/13 ❑ � ❑
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo from John McCool dated 12/12/13
� RESOLUTION: Draft
� ORDINANCE: Draft
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
� OTHER: Excerpt from Planning Commission minutes of 10/28/13 and
ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
11/25/13
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
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Proposal
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
John McCool, Senior Planner
December 12, 2013
Proposed City Code Amendment — Architecture
Adoption of an ordinance amendment to the architecture section of the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Commission Comments
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The Planning Commission discussed the proposed architecture ordinance amendment at their
October 28 and November 25, 2013 meetings. At the November 25, 2013 Planning Commission
meeting, a public hearing was held. Some Commission members expressed concerns for the
durability of synthetic materials and if warranties covered fading. It was reported that many
manufacturers did have warranties covering fading issues, but not against contact with chemi-
cals or paint, discoloration due to airborne contaminants, staining, or oxidation.
No written or oral testimony was received. The Planning Commission unanimously (5-to-0 vote)
recommended to the City Council that the proposed ordinance amendments be approved. An
excerpt from the Planning Commission's approved minutes for their October 28 meeting and
unapproved minutes for the November 25 meeting are attached.
Background
The current architecture regulations in Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13(c)(4) divides exterior
building materials into four classes. These building material classes are listed in the table below:
Class 1
• Copper panels
• Fired clay face brick
• Natural stone
• Transparent glass
• Other comparable or superior materials
Class 2
• Architecturally textured precast concrete panels
• Concrete brick
• Masonry stucco
• Specialty concrete block such as textured, burnished
block or rock faced block
• Synthetic or cultured stone
• Tile (masonry, stone or clay)
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Planning Case No. TA2013-038 — Architecture
December 12, 2013
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Class 3
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• Exterior finish insulation system (EFIS)
• Opaque or mirror window panels
• Ornamental metal
Class 4
• Ceramic
• Glass block
• Industrial grade concrete precast panels
• Smooth concrete block
• Smooth scored concrete block
• Steel or aluminum siding
• Wood
Discussion
Synthetic and Masonry Stucco
Synthetic stucco has the look of masonry stucco, but generally not the same qualities. Often
called Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), synthetic stucco had problems in its early
years. While there have been improvements to this material, the bad reputation has stuck. EIFS
usually consists of an insulating styrofoam panel affixed to wall sheathing, then covered with
reinforcing mesh, followed by a base coat and a finish coat. The base and finish coats are
usually about 3/8-inch thick and contain an acrylic resin which is water soluble in its liquid form
when applied, but once dried, becomes waterproof. The layers are usually secured to plywood,
OSB board, gypsum board, or other substrate using an adhesive.
A masonry (cement) based product is used around the world because of its natural durability
and versatility. This stucco can least for over 50 years with regular maintenance. Easy to apply,
many people choose this type of stucco because of the do-it-yourself factor. Masonry stucco is
composed of cement, water, and inert materials such as sand and lime and is usually applied
over masonry or other relatively firm base. A galvanized wire mesh is attached to the exterior of
the structure and the mortar mixture is applied over it. The "hardcoat" material is porous and will
absorb moisture; however, it breathes and easily dries without damage to the structure. Ma-
sonry stucco is heavy and feels solid if tapped. It is a much harder material than EIFS and will
withstand a minor blow.
Overall, EIFS and synthetic stucco can be as durable as masonry stucco. The appearance
between EIFS/synthetic stucco and masonry stucco are very similar. EIFS/synthetic stucco does
not have the same feel or protective qualities as masonry stucco. Examples between masonry
stucco (Class 2) and EIFS/synthetic stucco (proposed Class 3 material) are shown below.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Planning Case No. TA2013-038 — Architecture
December 12, 2013
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Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Masonry Stucco
The proposed amendment adds synthetic stucco as a Class 3 material with EIFS. Masonry
stucco remains a Class 2 material because it is a more durable material.
Woodbury allows EIFS as a Class 3 material and masonry stucco as a Class 2 material. Not
more than 35 percent of these materials shall be used on the exterior walls. Woodbury's regula-
tions are consistent with the proposed ordinance amendment.
Burnsville allows both materials on major exterior walls when they are incorporated into an
overall design of the building and prohibits both materials within 24 inches from grade. If there is
more than 25 percent of either material on any exterior wall, the applicant may request approval
through a conditional use permit or planned unit development.
Apple Valley allows both of these materials as good architectural design and as non-combusti-
ble, non-degradable, and maintenance-free construction materials. There are no minimum or
maximum coverage limitations for either material.
Eagan allows both materials as a secondary exterior building material. Secondary materials
must not cover more than 30 percent of the fa�ade. Synthetic stucco may be permitted only on
upper floors.
Maple Grove only allowed these types of materials as trim accessories or otherwise approval by
the City Council.
Synthetic or Culture Stone
The draft amendment proposes to allow synthetic or cultural stone as Class 1 material. Cur-
rently, the ordinance classifies this material as a Class 2 material.
This type of product has significantly improved over the years. It is maintenance-free and re-
quires an occasional light washing to remove dust and dirt. There is no painting, coating, or
sealing required and it comes in a wide variety of textures, shapes, sizes, and colors. Most
manufacturers of this product state that their product will not fade, other than normal weathering
from exposure to exterior elements. Images of synthetic/cultural stone are shown below.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Planning Case No. TA2013-038 — Architecture
December 12, 2013
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Woodbury allows natural or cultured stone as a Class 1 material and the exterior walls are re-
quired to have a minimum of 65 percent of Class 1 materials. This is consistent with the
proposed ordinance amendment.
Burnsville's ordinance allows "stone" as a major exterior wall surFace. They do not have a mini-
mum or maximum limitation for major exterior materials.
Apple Valley allows both of these materials as good architectural design and as non-combusti-
ble, non-degradable, and maintenance-free construction materials. There are no minimum or
maximum coverage limitations for either material.
Eagan allows "stone" as a primary exterior building material. Primary exterior building materials
must cover a minimum of 60 percent of the building's fa�ade. Cottage Grove's ordinance re-
quires a minimum of 65 percent exterior wall coverage of Class 1 materials. The proposed
ordinance amendment does not change the 65 percent minimum requirement.
Maple Grove only allows "stone" as an acceptable building exterior. They do not specify a mini-
mum percentage of building exterior materials. Their City Council is responsible for reviewing
building designs and exterior materials.
Opaque and Mirror Windows
The draft amendment proposes to allow opaque or mirror windows as a Class 1 material. Cur-
rently, the ordinance classifies this material as a Class 3 material. Transparent glass is a Class
1 material. Opaque or mirror windows offer an architectural alternative that is equal to transpa-
rent glass. For this reason, the ordinance amendment proposes to move opaque and mirror
windows from Class 3 to Class 1. Examples of opaque and mirror windows are shown below.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Planning Case No. TA2013-038 — Architecture
December 12, 2013
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Woodbury, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Maple Grove all allow "glass" as a permitted
exterior wall material. None of these cities limit the amount of glass that can be used nor do they
differentiate between opaque, mirror, or translucent glass products. Woodbury does specify that
a glass block is a Class 4 material. Cottage Grove's ordinance also describes glass block as a
Class 4 material.
Architecture Ordinances by Other Cities
Most cities in the metropolitan area generally have exterior building materials regulations, but
their ordinance formats and requirements vary. This made it difficult to summarize their require-
ments for comparison purposes. Ordinance excerpts from Woodbury, Burnsville, Apple Valley,
Eagan, and Maple Grove are attached. Highlighted in yellow are the exterior materials regula-
tions by these five communities.
Exterior Building Materials for Additions
City ordinance currently allows a building addition to use the same exterior building materials as
the existing building only if the proposed addition is less than 50 percent of the existing build-
ing's floor area. Several variance applications were filed with the City in past years to allow ex-
pansion of certain industrial buildings that are located amongst other existing buildings that did
not have Class 1 exterior materials. These variance applications were granted by the City based
on the findings that the proposed building additions were internal to a large manufacturing
campus and the location of the buildings were fairly far away from the property's boundary lines
abutting public right-of-way.
Staff proposes an amendment to the architecture regulations to allow large manufacturing facili-
ties the opportunity to construct additions greater than the 50 percent floor area limitation to use
the same exterior materials. This proposed amendment requires the compliance of the following
criteria:
1. The proposed building addition is a minimum of 600 feet from public right-of-way, public
property, and public waterways; and
2. The property that the building addition is located on is a minimum of 100 acres. Adjoining
land in the same ownership and zoning classification may be used in calculating the mini-
mum acreage requirement.
The City of Woodbury also has the requirement that a building addition less than 50 percent of
the existing building's floor area may use the same exterior building materials and no exception
for building additions that are greater than 50 percent. None of the other four cities provide an
ordinance requirement for the type of exterior building material on building additions. Staff from
the four communities reported that the same or similar exterior materials could be used on ex-
isting structures, but also said the type of building and its location would be evaluated to ensure
the architecture is appropriate.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Planning Case No. TA2013-038 — Architecture
December 12, 2013
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Recommendation
That the City Council adopt:
1. An ordinance amendment modifying the classes of exterior materials in Title 11, Chapter 6,
Section 13(c)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance and allowing commercial and industrial building
additions greater than 50 percent of the exterior building's floor area to use the same exterior
materials as the existing building, subject to certain criteria. A draft of the proposed
ordinance amendment is attached.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the publication of this Zoning Ordinance amendment by title
and summary.
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ORDINANCE NO. XXX
3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 13, ARCHITECTURE OF
4 THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA CITY CODE BY ALLOWING BUILDING
5 EXPANSIONS GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE EXISTING BUILDING'S FLOOR
6 AREA TO USE THE SAME EXTERIOR MATERIALS AS THE EXISTING BUILDING
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8 The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, does hereby
9 ordain as follows:
10 SECTION 1. AMENDING. Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13 ( C)(4)(a); is hereby amended and
11 shall read as follows:
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13 Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13 ( C)(4)(a)
14 4. Exterior Design Standards: Exterior surface materials of buildings are subject to the
15 following:
16 a. Classes Of Materials: For the purpose of this subsection, materials are divided into
17 class 1, class 2, class 3 and class 4 categories as described below:
Class 1:
Copper panels
Fired clay face brick
Natural stone, svnthetic or cultured stone
Transparent glass, oaaaue or mirror window panels
Other comparable or superior materials
Class 2:
Architecturally textured precast concrete panels
Concrete brick
Masonry stucco
Specialty concrete block such as textured, burnished block or rock faced block
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Tile (masonry, stone or clay)
Class 3:
Cemetious board
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Exterior finish insulation system (EFIS), svnthetic stucco or similar material
Ornamental metal
Class 4:
Ceramic
Glass block
Industrial grade concrete precast panels
Smooth concrete block
Smooth scored concrete block
Steel or aluminum siding
Wood
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SECTION 2. AMENDING. Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13 ( C)(4)(b)(6); is hereby amended
and shall read as follows:
Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13 ( C)(4)(b)
25 (6) Expansions of less than fifty percent (50%) of the floor area of the existing building may
26 use the same materials as the existing structure. Exaansions areater than fiftv aercent of the
27 existina buildina's floor area mav use the same exterior materials as the existina buildina if
28 the followina criteria are all met:
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- The buildina addition is a minimum of 600 feet from aublic riaht-of-wav. public propertv
and public waterwavs: and
- The proaertv that the buildina addition is located on is a minimum of 100 acres.
Adioinina land in the same ownershia and zonina classification mav be used in
calculatina the minimum acreaae reauirement.
36 SECTION 3. SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191,
37 in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire
38 ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is
39 approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance:
40 This ordinance amendment allows synthetic or cultural stone and opaque or mirror window
41 panels as a Class 1 material and building expansions that are greater than 50 percent of the
42 existing building's floor area may use the same exterior materials as the existing building if
43 the building addition is a minimum of 600 feet from public right-of-way, public property and
44 public waterways and the property that the building addition is located on is a minimum of
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100 acres. Adjoining land in the same ownership and zoning classification may be used in
calculating the minimum acreage requirement.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication according to law.
Passed this
Attest:
day of
2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-XXX
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. XXX BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove adopted Ordinance No. XXX,
which amends City Code Title 11-6-13(c)(4), Architecture; Exterior Design Standards, modify
the classes of exterior materials and to allow commercial and industrial building additions
greater than 50 percent of the exterior building's floor area to use the same exterior materials as
the existing building subject to certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, subd. 4 allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the
public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the City Clerk shall cause the following
summary of Ordinance No. XXX to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire
ordinance:
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove has adopted Ordinance No. XXX.
The ordinance amends City Code Title 11-6-13(c)(4), Architecture; Exterior Design
Standards, modify the classes of exterior materials and to allow commercial and
industrial building additions greater than 50 percent of the exterior building's floor
area to use the same exterior materials as the existing building subject to certain
criteria. The entire text of Ordinance No. XXX is available for inspection at Cottage
Grove City Hall during regular business hours and is posted at the Washington
County Park Grove Library.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a complete copy of the ordinance is kept in the City
Clerk's office at City Hall for public inspection and a copy of the ordinance will be posted on the
Public Notice Bulletin Board at City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway South.
Passed this 18th day of December 2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
EXCERPT FROM APPROVED MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 28, 2013
7.2 Architectural Ordinance Amendment — Exterior Materials
McCool introduced a draft ordinance amendment for purposes of modifying the architecture
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. McCool explained the idea of changing the class of
certain exterior building materials and the purpose of allowing building additions that are greater
than 50 percent of the existing building's footprint the opportunity to continue using the same
exterior materials.
Imdieke stated she was not familiar with synthetic stone and asked if that material faded over
time. McCool did not believe most of these types of materials faded, but would get more
information. He said they would not allow synthetic stone to be painted.
Rostad stated he thought it made sense for additions to existing buildings the opportunity to use
the same exterior materials.
EXCERPT FROM UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013
6.3 Exterior Building Materials — Case TA13-038
A zoning text amendment amending Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 13, Architecture of the
City Code, by amending the class of exterior materials and allowing building expansions
greater than 50 percent of the existing building's floor area to use the same exterior
materials as the existing building, subject to certain criteria.
McCool summarized the staff report and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance
amendments as summarized in the planning staff report and as drafted.
Imdieke asked if the proposed language regarding changing stone to a Class1 material was
similar to other cities' ordinance, noting that other Class I exterior materials. McCool stated
that Cottage Grove's architecture regulations are the same as Woodbury's, and the other
five cities' ordinance regulations generally allowed other construction materials upon their
architectural design review approval. McCool summarized the proposed changes for exterior
materials in each of the material classes and explained the proposal to allow building addi-
tions greater than 50 percent of the existing building's floor area to use similar exterior mate-
rials if the building addition is a minimum of 600 feet from public right-of-way, public property,
and public waterways, and the building addition is on a minimum of 100 acres of land.
Rostad opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Rostad closed the public hearing.
Brittain made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed architecture and exte-
rior materials ordinance amendment as drafted in the planning staff report. Wehrle
seconded. Motion passed unanimously (5-to-0 vote).
City of Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY
155.346 BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN.
(A) The design of all building site and landscape plans shall be prepared by a professional slcilled
and trained to perform these services. Buildings shall be designed to fit the particular site and
shall be harmonious with adjacent buildings, topography and natural sui7•oundings and shall
otherwise meet the provisions of this chapter.
(B) In order to assure that new construction is compatible with existing structures and
neighborhood environments, it is necessary to establish minimum design and building material
standards. These standards will seive to prevent new development from de-stabilizing adjacent
neighborhoods by mitigating the intrinsic negative impacts associated with structures of greater
bullc and density. The following standards are established to accomplish these ends:
(1) Exter•ior veJ°tical sinfczce clesign. All exterior vertical surfaces of residential, multiple
residential, commercial, indush•ial and institutional structures of any type shall be treated as a
fi�ont and have an equally attractive or same fascia.
(2) Desig�z of garczges. Garages and other accessory buildings shall have a design and appearance
that will not detract from the main building(s) or adjacent buildings.
(3) Mechcrniccrl p�°oty�usions. All necessary mechanical protrusions visible to the exterior shall be
screened or handled in a manner such that they are not visually obvious and are compatible with
the sui7ounding development. For rooftop mechanical equipinent, satisfaction of this requirement
shall require that the equipment be fully screened visually by wether a parapet wall along the
edge of the building or by a screen immediately sur7•ounding such equipment. The height of the
parapet wall or screen shall be at least the height of the equipment. Parapet walls must be an
extension of the primary building materials comprising the outside walls of the building; screens
must be constructed of durable, low- maintenance materials and be either a light, neutral color or
the same color as the primaiy building materials of the outside walls. Rooftop equipment shall be
setbacic from the edge of the roof a minimum of 20 feet. For ground inounted equipment,
satisfaction of this requirement shall require that the equipment be fully screened by either a
masoruy wall or an opaque landscape screen. The height of the wall or landscape screen shall be
at least the height of the equipment. Masoruy walls must be constructed of the same materials
and color s the primary materials comprising the outside walls of the building; landscape
sci•eening must be of plant materials that are fully opaque year-round. Equipment shall be
painted a neutral earth-tone color. All inechanical protrusions shall be pointed out on the site
plan and elevations.
(4) Mate�ials. Materials shall be those normally utilized in this part of the country for permanent
type construction, which are found in what is generally accepted as good architectui�al design and
which are found to be compatible with nearby existing buildings. Required building materials
shall depend upon the use of the building as follows:
(a) Commercial buildings shall have a vertical exposed exterior finish of 100% non-
combustible, non-degradable and maintenance-free construction materials (such as face bricic or
natural stone but excluding such construction materials as sheet or corrugated aluminum, iron, or
concrete blocic of any lcind or similar). Exterior roof-top finishes shall preclude the use of
City of Apple Valley
exposed or plated metal; any metal surface shall be coated or anodized with a non- reflective,
glare-fi�ee finish.
(b) Industrial buildings shall have a vertical exposed exterior finish of 100% non- combustible,
non-degradable and maintenance-free construction inaterials (such as face bricic, natural stone or
decorative concrete blocic but excluding consh•uction materials as sheet or corrugated aluminum,
iron, plain or painted plain concrete blocic or similar). Any decoi•ative concrete blocic shall be
colored only by means of a pigment impregnated throughout the entire blocic. Exterior roof-top
finishes shall preclude the use of exposed or plated metal; any metal surface shall be coated or
anodized with a non- reflective, glare-free finish.
(c) Multiple residential buildulgs adjacent to R zones or occupied M zones shall have a vertical
exposed exterior finish consisting of at least 50% non-combustible, non-degradable and
inaintenance-free construction materials (such as face brick or natural stone but excluding such
construction materials as sheet aluminum, iron or concrete block of any lcind or similar), with the
balance being a non- manufacttued natural construction material such as plank cedar or redwood.
(C) In addition to the performance standards contained within this section, those areas and Lises
located in Downtown Apple Valley shall also confoi�n to the design guidelines contained in the
Dotivntoivn Design Guidelines, as formally adopted to the satisfaction of the City Council. If any
provision or requirement of this section is in conflict with any term, condition or standard
contained in the Dotinntol-vn Development Design Gzcidelines, or with any provision or
requuement of any other Chapter in this code, the provisions and requirements set forth in this
section shall govern. Downtown Apple Valley is that area located within the Ring Route, and
bounded by 147th Street to the north, 153rd Street to the south, Pennock Avenue to the west and
Galaxie Avenue to the east.
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(A) Building Design And Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish the goals
and policies of the comprehensive plan. Building materials shall be attractive in
appearance, of a durable finish, and be of a quality that is compatible and harmonious
with adjacent structures. All buildings shall be of good aesthetic and architectural quality
to ensure they will maintain and enhance the property values of neighboring properties
and not adversely impact the community's public health, safety and general welfare.
1. Design Elements: All new building fronts and refacing of existing buildings, shall
include a minimum of three (3) of the following elements:
a. Accent materials;
b. A visually pleasing front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a
minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet around the door entrance for single
occupancy buildings and a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet total for the
front of multi-tenant buildings (this area shall be counted as 1 element);
c. Twenty five percent (25%) window coverage on each front that faces a street;
d. Contrasting, yet complementary material colors;
e. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
f. Irregular building shapes; or
g. Other architectural features in the overall architectural concept. If the applicant and
the development review committee (DRC) cannot agree on the proposed building
exterior elevations, the applicant shall be required to make an application for a
conditional use permit to prove compatibility.
2. Accent Materials: Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls visible from public
view. Painting shall not be substituted for visual relief, accenting, or a required
element. No wall shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in length without visual relief.
"Visual relief' may be defined as the incorporation of design features such as windows,
horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material colors, or varying wall depths. Use
of fiber cement trim, soffit and fascia shall be allowed as accent materials.
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3. Major Exterior Materials: Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick,
stone, glass, stucco, synthetic stucco, fiber cement vertical panel siding, architectural
concrete and precast panels shall be acceptable as the major exterior wall surface
when they are incorporated into an overall design of the building. Stucco, synthetic
stucco or fiber cement vertical panel siding shall not be allowed within twenty four
inches (24") from grade. Use of rain screens, panelized systems, or curtain walls are
encouraged and will be verified for high quality design and materials through the
development review committee. Fiber cement seam lines shall be architecturally
integrated into the building design so that they are not visible. Seam lines can be filled,
covered by other accent material or other method thereby making the seam lines
invisible. Color impregnated decorative block shall also be allowed as a major exterior
wall material, and shall be required to be sealed. All materials shall be color
impregnated with the exception of allowing architectural concrete precast panel
systems and fiber cement siding to be painted. Painting shall not be allowed on color
impregnated, major exterior materials. Request for approval of cast in place systems
shall be through a conditional use permit or planned unit development, whichever is
deemed appropriate by city staff. If the architectural precast panel systems are
painted, they shall be properly prepared and maintained regularly to prevent peeling,
stripping, shading or any other form of deterioration or discoloration. Proof of
manufacturer's painting specifications shall be supplied prior to issuance of a building
permit. This subsection (A)3 shall also apply to all exterior repairs, remodeling, or
expansion of existing buildings that require a building permit. (Ord. 1247, 9-20-2011)
4. Restricted Exterior Materials: Unadorned prestressed concrete panels, whether
smooth or raked, nondecorative concrete block, sheet metal, corrugated metal or
unfinished metal shall not be used as exterior materials. This restriction shall apply to
all principal structures and to all accessory buildings except those accessory buildings
not visible from any property line. No more than twenty five percent (25%) of any
exterior wall on a building shall be fiber cement siding, wood or metal accent material.
This twenty five percent (25%) limit may be exceeded when used in a panelized
system that consists of prefabricated, or factory manufactured, panels that form a
structural envelope, and significantly simplify on site framing, and request for approval
shall be through a conditional use permit or planned unit development. (Ord. 1265, 5-
22-2012)
5. Visual Relief: No wall shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in length without visual
relief. "Visual relief' may be defined as a varying design of the building by incorporating
design features such as windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material
colors or varying wall depths.
6. Roofs: Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam
metal, slate, tile, or copper. Flat roofs, which are generally parallel with the first floor
elevation, are not subject to these material limitations.
7. Building And Roofing Materials: All building and roofing materials shall meet current
accepted industry standards, and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and
approval by the development review committee for quality, durability, and aesthetic
appeal. For all new buildings and building exterior renovations, the applicant shall
submit to the city product samples, color building elevations, and associated drawings
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which illustrate th� construction techniques to be used in the installation of such
materials. Building and roofing materials not specifically approved in this section may
be allowed by a conditional use permit or planned unit development only after it is
demonstrated that the proposed material is equal to or better than approved materials.
The long range maintenance of the proposed material shall be incorporated as a
condition of the approval and filed on the property.
8. Parapets: Renovation or refacing of an existing commercial building that includes
increasing the height of the parapet walls, as defined in section 10-4-2 of this title, shall
be part of a comprehensive building upgrade that meets the following standards:
a. The parapet wall finish materials shall match the major exterior materials provided
on an exterior wall as specified in subsection (A)3 of this section.
b. The parapet walls shall be provided along all perimeter walls.
c. Parapet walls may vary in height but shall not exceed the building height of the
respective district.
d. The back of the parapet wall and/or its supports shall be screened from view from
adjoining properties and public streets.
e. Parapet wall extensions shall not be permitted as flat wall features on the building
facade. All facades proposed to support a taller parapet wall shall be designed to
provide variation in facade depth in conjunction with increased height. The following
features may be required to provide facade depth in conjunction with the taller
parapet walls:
(1) Recessed or projected windows, awnings, or canopies.
(2) Entryway treatments, awnings, canopies, marquees, porticoes, and arches.
(3) Vertical wall treatments that extend from the facade creating a variation in facade
depth, columns, corner treatments, and changes in building materials.
(4) Horizontal wall treatments, cornices, lintels, and color bands that provide some
facade depth and divide the building height. (Ord. 1247, 9-20-2011)
(B) Trash And Recyclable Materials: All trash, recyclable materials, and trash and recyclable
materials handling equipment shall be stored within the principal structure or stored
within an accessory structure constructed of building materials compatible with the
principal structure enclosed by a roof, and readily served through swinging doors or an
overhead door on tracks. Compactors shall be one hundred percent (100%) screened
from ground level view from public streets and adjacent properties. For the purposes of
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this section, "trash" means "mixed municipal solid waste" as defined in section 7-7-1 of
this code. (Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)
(C) Off Street Parking: Design and maintenance of off street parking areas shall be in
accordance with section 10-7-26 of this title.
(D) Accessory Structures: Garages, accessory structures, screen walls and exposed areas
of retaining walls shall be of a similar type, quality and appearance as the principal
structure.
(E) Utilities: The view of all rooftop equipment and related piping, ducting, electrical and
mechanical utilities abutting a street on buildings constructed after January 1, 2006, shall
be screened from the ground level view. Screening may include parapet walls,
penthouses, or other architecturally integrated elements. Wood fencing or chainlink with
slats shall not be used for screening. The term "ground level view" for this provision shall
be defined as the view of the building from the furthest point of the width of the right of
way from the property line(s) that abut a street. A cross sectional drawing shall be
provided that illustrates the sightlines from the ground level view. For buildings
constructed prior to January 1, 2006, for replacement of existing units, remodeling, and
building expansions, the ground level view of all rooftop equipment and related piping,
ducting, electrical and mechanical utilities shall be painted to match the building,
designed to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure or
screened by the use of parapet walls. Wood fencing shall not be used for screening.
(F) Ground Mechanical Equipment: Ground mechanical equipment shall be one hundred
percent (100%) screened from contiguous properties and adjacent streets by opaque
landscaping, or a screen wall shall be provided to be compatible with the architectural
treatment of the principal structure.
(G) Outdoor Storage: There shall be no outdoor storage of either materials or products,
except through the issuance of a conditional use permit where permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
(H) External Loading And Service Areas: External loading and service areas must be one
hundred percent (100%) screened from the ground level view from contiguous residential
or commercial properties and adjacent streets, except at access points.
1. External dock, service and loading doors that face residential uses shall remain closed
at all times except during loading and unloading.
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(I) Compatibility: All structures shall be compatible with other structures in the area.
(J) Outdoor Speakers: Outdoor speakers shall be prohibited for all uses abutting a
residential use except by approval of a conditional use permit.
(K) Incidental Repair, Processing Or Storage: Incidental repair, processing or storage
associated with a permitted use in a business or industrial zoning district may be
conducted subject to the following:
1. Said incidental repair, processing or storage does not occupy more than thirty percent
(30%) of the gross floor area of the tenant space.
2. If the business abuts or is located across the street from a residential use said repair,
processing or storage shall be conducted completely within the building or facility with
all business doors closed. (Ord. 1247, 9-20-2011)
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J. Building and architectural provisions.
1. All buildings shall be designed to accomplish the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
the principles of the Cedar Grove Design Frameworl<. Building materials shall be attractive in
appearance, durable with a permanent finish, and of a quality that is consistent with the standards and
intent of the Design Frameworl<. Where appropriate, buildings shall use reasonably similar materials and
colors of adjacent buildings, with the exception of prohibited materials.
2. All buildings shall include the following elements:
a. Accent materials shall be provided and all sides of a building shall be treated as a front side;
b. Buildings containing office and retail uses shall maintain 40 percent minimum window coverage on
each first floor front that faces a street or public open space;
c. Complimentary major material colors;
d. A combination ofvertical and horizontal pattern designs in the building facade.
3. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open space, or abutting
property may not exceed 50 feet in length without significant visual relief consisting of one or more of
the following:
a. The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different materials or textures, or
b. Horizontal offsets of at least four feet in depth, or
c. Vertical offsets in the roof line of at least four feet, or
d. Fenestration at the first floor level that is recessed horizontally at least one foot into the facade.
4. Building facades shall be divided into similar bays of roughly equal width between 20 and 40 feet in
width.
5. Exterior building materials shall be classified primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary
materials shall cover at least 60 percent of the facade of a building. Secondary materials may cover no
more than 30 percent of the facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels,
cornices, and other minor elements, and may cover no more than ten percent of the facade. Allowable
materials are as follows:
a. Primary exterior building materials may be bricl<, stone, or glass. Painted bricl< or bronze-tinted or
mirror glass are prohibited as exterior materials.
b. Secondary exterior building materials may be decorative blocl< or integrally-colored stucco.
c. Synthetic stucco may be permitted as a secondary material on upper floors only.
d. Accent materials may be wood or metal if appropriately integrated into the overall building design
and not situated in areas that will be subject to physical or environmental damage.
e. All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored.
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f. Decorative blocl< shall be colored only by means of a pigment integral to the bloci< material, not
applied to the surface.
g. Sheet metal, corrugated metal, asbestos, iron, shalces, and plain flat concrete blocl< (whether painted
or integrally colored or not) are not acceptable as exterior wall materials on buildings within the Cedar
Grove District.
6. All mechanical equipment, whether roof-mounted or ground-mounted, shall be completely screened
from the ground-level view of adjacent properties and public streets, or designed to be compatible with
the architectural treatment of the principal building.
7. All exterior trash enclosures or other accessory structures shall be constructed of the same materials
and colors as the principal building.
8. Consistent interior window treatments are required for windows that are visible from a public street
or open space in offices and multiple residential complexes.
9. All buildings containing non-residential uses on the ground floor shall meet the following standards:
a. The building shall have entrances to a street or public open space spaced no more than 100 feet
apart.
b. Entrances shall be oriented conveniently to the street frontage and to on-street and off-street
parl<ing serving the use.
10. All buildings containing residential uses on the ground floor shall have a first floor elevation at least
two and one-half feet above the adjacent street level in the front yard. This standard may be modified
with a variance in unique or hardship situations if the intent is preserved. In addition, each first-floor
unit must have an individual private entrance at street level. All such residential units must meet ADA
and other applicable access requirements.
11. Trash handling: All trash, recyclable materials, and equipment for handling them, including
compactors, shall be completely screened from eye level view from public streets and adjacent
properties, whether in the front, side or rear, either by being stored within the principal structure,
completely screened from view by the principal building, or stored within an accessory structure
constructed of the same materials and colors as and attached to the principal building and enclosed by a
roof and readily served through swinging doors or an overhead door on tracks.
12. Loading docl<s: Loading docics shall be not located in the front yard and shall be completely screened
from eye-level view of public streets and public open spaces, by means of landscaping which is at least
80 percent opaque year-round within two years, or by a screen wall of the same materials and colors as
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Sec. 36-484. Lot requirements and setbacks; building requirements; standards for
specific uses.
(a) Lot requirements, setbacks and building requirements. All uses of whatever nature located in
the B business district shall comply with the following standards, subject to additional
requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter. Development in this
district shall not be allowed without public sewer and water.
��) Minimum lot size: One acre.
� Setbacks:
a- From street right-of-way: 30 feet.
b• From side lot lines: Ten feet.
�• From rear lot lines: Ten feet.
d• From residentially zoned property: 100 feet, unless separated by a street.
e� All setbacks shall be increased one foot for every foot or portion thereof by
which building height exceeds 35 feet.
� Landscaped area. Landscaping as required by section 36-831 shall occupy at least
the following minimum lot area:
a• Lots adjacent to residentially zoned property, except a lot having an area of
more than ten acres and developed as a PUD: 30 percent.
b• All other lots: 25 percent.
� Screening. Screening as required in section 36-817 shall be provided as follows:
a� All lots must be separated from abutting residential zoning by a buffer yard as
described in section 36-817(g).
b� Outdoor storage must be screened from all lot lines.
�• Outdoor sales and display shall be screened from all lot lines.
d� Parking lots shall be screened from residentially zoned properties.
e• Loading docks and garage entrances and exits shall be screened so as to
minimize visibility from any public street and from any residentially zoned
property.
� Building exteriors. Within the central business district and within 800 feet of the right-
of-way of any freeway, all building exteriors shall be brick, stone or glass, or any
combination thereof, except for trim accessories and the roof. The exteriors of all
other buildings located elsewhere in the B district shall consist of brick, stone, or
glass, or any combination thereof, or a decorative material approved by the city
council, including, but not limited to, decorative masonry, but not including such things
as plain basement block or metal.
a� Exteriors of buildings in the B district for which a building permit had been
issued as of February 27, 1991, are exempt from this requirement, as are
additions to any such buildings.
b• The city council shall be responsible for reviewing building designs and exterior
materials and for making recommendations regarding building designs and
exterior materials with regard to all buildings governed by this subsection (6),
and shall be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations
concerning alternate exterior materials.
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c. For purposes of this subsection, the phrase "central business district" shall
mean that area contained within the following described boundaries: beginning
at the intersection of Elm Creek Boulevard and Weaver Lake road; thence east
along Weaver Lake Road to Pineview Lane; thence south along Pineview Lane
and the extension thereof to Interstate 94; thence westerly and northwesterly
along Interstate 94 to its intersection with Weaver Lake Road; thence easterly
along Weaver Lake Road to its intersection with the southerly extension of Rice
Lake Road; thence northerly along Rice Lake Road and its southerly extension
to its intersection with Maple Knoll Way; thence east along Maple Knoll Way to
its intersection with Elm Creek Boulevard; thence south along Elm Creek
Boulevard to the point of beginning.
� Business to be conducted inside building; exceptions. All business permitted in this
district shall be conducted in a building, with the exception that permissible accessory
uses and drive-through facilities as regulated by this division shall be permitted.
� Minimum building size. The minimum building size allowed on a lot in the B zone shall
be 3,000 square feet.
($) Parking facilities. All parking facilities provided shall conform with the standards
established in article IX of this chapter.
(9) Loading facilities. Loading facilities shall meet the standards set forth in section 36-
871
(10) Access. Lots of less than five acres in area shall not receive access directly from any
arterial street.
�b) Planned unit developments. Any development consisting of one or more lots owned or
improved by the same person simultaneously and designed or required to contain at least
50,000 square feet of floor area shall be developed as a planned unit development pursuant
to article II, division 2 of this chapter. Any such development containing less than 50,000
square feet of floor area may be developed as a planned unit development if specifically
requested by the developer.
��) Drive-through and convenience food establishments. All portions of convenience food
establishments and businesses with drive-through facilities shall be set back at least 300 feet
from residentially zoned property as measured from the nearest property line or across an
arterial or collector street from such property.
(d) Petroleum storage. No petroleum products in excess of 500 gallons shall be stored or kept
within 300 feet of any lake, pond, stream, wetland, or residentially zoned property.
�e) Motor fuel stations. Any use which involves the dispensing of motor fuel to members of the
general public for immediate consumption shall not be located on any lot which immediately
abuts residentially zoned land.
�fl Sexually oriented businesses. In addition to the standards otherwise set forth in this section,
a sexually oriented business must comply with the following standards:
��) The business must be properly and currently licensed pursuant to the provisions of
chapter 10, article XIII.
(2) The business or premises shall not be located within 750 feet of any premises
currently licensed in accordance with article VII of chapter 10, article XIII of chapter
10, article II of chapter 4, or article III of chapter 4, or within 750 feet of any licensed
day care facility, private residence, house of worship, school, playground, park,
library, or other community recreational center or facility, or any other sexually
oriented business. Measurements shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point of the lot containing or to
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contain the sexually oriented business to the nearest point of the lot containing one of
the uses mentioned.
� No sexually oriented business may be located in or on any building, premises, or lot
already containing a sexually oriented business.
�9) Pawnshops. In addition to standards otherwise set forth in this section, a pawnshop must
also comply with the following standards:
(�) The business must be properly and currently licensed pursuant to the provisions of
chapter 10, article VIII.
(2) The business or premises shall not be located within 750 feet of any premises
currently licensed in accordance with article VII of chapter 10, article VIII of chapter.
10, article XIII of chapter 10, article II of chapter 4, or article III of chapter 4, or within
750 feet of any licensed day care facility, private residence, house of worship, school,
playground, park, library, or other community recreational center or facility, or any
other pawnshop. Measurements shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point of the lot containing or to
contain the pawnshop to the nearest point of the lot containing one of the uses
mentioned.
� No pawnshop may be located in or on any building, premises, or lot already
containing a pawnshop.
(Code 1984, § 375:75(4); Ord. No. 04-93, § 1, 6-7-2004)
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Sec. 24-235. Architecture, nonre�idential buildings.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum standards for exterior
architecture of commercial, office, industrial, institutional and warehouse buildings and to
ensure a high quality of development, redevelopment and compatibility with evolving
architectural or planning themes that contribute to a community image of quality, visual
aesthetics, permanence and stability which are in the best interest of the citizens of the city.
These standards are intended to prevent use of materials that are unsightly, deteriorate
rapidly, contribute to depreciation of area property values, or cause urban blight.
These standards are further intended to ensure coordinated design of building exteriors, additions
and accessory structure exteriors in order to prevent visual disharmony, minimize adverse impacts
on adjacent properties from buildings which are or may become unsightly, and bui�dings that detract
from the character and appearance of the area. It is not the intent of this division to unduly restrict
design freedom when reviewing and approving project architecture in relationship to the proposed
land use, site characteristics and interior building layout. However, modifications to the exterior
design may be required to promote compatibility with the desired architecture in the immediate
vicinity and/or the general architectural character of the area and the city in general.
(�) General design concept. Building and/or project designs may be required to modify
building materials, colors, details, site plan, landscape plantings, or other features to
meet the intent of these architectural standards.
� Modifications. Projects may be required to utilize building ornamentation features,
including but not limited to: columns, arches, parapets, cornices, friezes, canopies,
moldings, dentils, corbels, quoins, rustication, vaults, domes, and cupolas.
� Corporate identity. The intent and purpose of the architectural standards supersede
corporate identity designs. When a corporate identity design does not meet the intent
and purpose of the architectural standards, the corporate identity design shall be
limited to the area immediately adjacent to the main entry and may require
modification to meet the intent of the ordinance.
�b) Applicability and review. This section shall apply to all commercial, office, institutional and
industrial buildings, additions, exterior remodeling and accessory structures, unless different
exterior materials are specifically approved. The review and approval process shall be the
same as outlined in section 24-123 of the City Code.
��) Submission requirements. The applicant shall submit the following minimum information to
demonstrate conformance with exterior design standards in section 24-235
��) Elevations and dimensions of all sides of existing and proposed buildings, including
roof inechanical equipment, vents, chimneys, or other projecting items above the roof
line.
� Elevations and dimensions of all existing or proposed solid waste and recycling
containment areas.
(3) Detailed exterior descriptions, including type and color of all exterior building
materials, awnings, exterior lighting, mechanical screening material, fencing, metal
flashing and the like.
� To aid in evaluating the exterior design, the applicant shall submit schematic floor
plans showing, if applicable, window locations, doors, loading docks, projected interior
layouts, seating, bar areas, waiting areas, vestibules, patios and outdoor seating,
storage areas, food preparation areas, interior trash or recycling space and the like.
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(5) Heating, air conditioning and ventilating and electrical equipment heights, locations
and screening materials.
� Colored renderings, exterior building and finish material samples and color pallets.
��) Sightline diagrams are required. Rooftop units must be hidden from view from all
locations.
� Other information as required.
�d) Exterior design standards. Building exteriors shall be subject to the following standards:
��) Classes of materials. For the purpose of this subsection, materials shall be divided
into class I, class II, class III and class IV categories as follows:
a• Class I.
�• Conventional brick, nominal four-inch width.
2 • Natural or cultured stone.
3 • Glass.
4 • Copper.
b• Class II.
�• Specialty concrete block such as textured, burnished block or rock faced
block.
2• Architecturally precast textured concrete or brick panels.
3• Masonry stucco.
4• Ceramic.
�• Class III.
�• Exterior insulation and finish system (EI�S).
2 • Opaque panels.
3• Ornamental metal.
4• Fiber-cement exterior siding.
5• Thin brick veneer.
d• Class IV.
� • Smooth concrete block.
2• Smooth scored concrete block.
3• Smooth concrete tip up panels.
4• Glass block.
5• Wood.
(2) Buildings shall incorporate classes of materials in the following manner:
a� Office, place of worship, school and commercial buildings must use at least
three class I materials and must be composed of at least 65 percent class I
materials; not more than 35 percent class II or class III material and not more
than ten percent class IV materials.
b� Industrial and warehouse buildings must use at least two different class I or II
materials and be composed of at least 65 percent class I or class II; not more
than 35 percent of class III or class IV materials. Not more than ten percent of
the building shall be class IV materials.
�• Any nonresidential structure adjacent to an interstate highway, or any multi-
tenant office/warehouse or showroom/warehouse or other combinations shall
be 65 percent class I materials on primary exteriors. Exterior walls with limited
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public exposure may use combinations of class II, III or IV materiais unless
otherwise approved by the city council.
d• Buiidings in nonresidential zoning districts that are not office, commercial,
industrial or warehouse uses shall conform to the exterior finish materials and
proportions of office or commercial buildings unless otherwise approved by the
city council as meeting the purpose of this division.
e• The use of class II, III or IV materials shall be distributed throughout the
exterior of a building unless the city agrees that materials consolidated on more
visible locations provides the most positive architectural appeal to the general
public.
f• Expansions of less than 50 percent of the floor area of the existing building
may use the same or superior materials as the existing structure.
9• A distinctively different color of brick may be considered as a second class I
material. However, minor blended color variations shall not be considered as a
separate material.
h� To be counted as a primary material, the product must comprise at least five
percent of the exterior wall.
� Buildings may be constructed primarily of one specific class I material provided the
design is obviously superior to the general intent of this division, provides variation in
detailing, footprint of the structure or deviations in long wall sections to provide visual
interest.
(4) Garage doors, window trim, flashing accent items and the like, shall not constitute
required materials that make up the exterior of a building.
� As viewed from ground levels from all locations, all mechanical equipment located on
the roof or around the perimeter of a structure shall be hidden by a raised parapet or
with materials comparable and compatible with exterior building materials.
a� A raised parapet or other architectural feature that is an integral part(s) of the
building may be required as screening for rooftop mechanical equipment or to
soften rooftop views. If shown that rooftop unifs will be visible, an increased
parapet height or additional screening shall be required so that the rooftop
equipment is hidden from view.
b• The back of parapets that are visible must be finished with materials and colors
compatible with the front of the parapet.
�• Screening for rooftop mechanical equipment shall incorporate similar
architectural features of the building and/or be constructed of a material and
color compatible with other elements of the building.
d• Screening methods of incidental rooftop equipment deemed unnecessary to be
hidden from view by the community development director or a designee shall
be approved by the city.
e• Metal cabinets used to enclose and protect rooftop mechanical equipment shall
not substitute as screening.
f• Wood, wood fencing, and other materials requiring maintenance or that may
become unsightly, are not permitted.
� Exposed roof materials shall be similar to, or an architectural equivalent of a 300-
pound or better asphalt or fiberglass shingle, wooden shingle, standing seam metal
roof or better.
(7)
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Garish or bright accent colors (i.e. orange, bright yellow or fluorescent colors) for such
buildings such as cloth or metal awnings, trim, banding, walls, entries or any portion of
the building shall be minimized, but in no case shall such coloring exceed five percent
of each wall area.
($) Brick or stone exteriors shall not be painted during the life of the exterior materials.
(9) Equipment used for mechanical, processing, bulk storage tanks, or equipment used
for suppressing noise, odors and the like that protrudes from a side of a building or is
located on the ground adjacent to a building shall be hidden from public view with
materials and designs matching those used for the structure. Where miscellaneous
exterior equipment cannot be fully hidden with matching building materials,
landscaping may be used as additional screening.
(e) Fences shall be regulated by chapter 6, article IV.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.01, 10-24-2012)
Sec. 24-236. Lighting.
(a) Purpose. The regulation of exterior lighting is necessary to prevent misdirected or excessive
artificial light, caused by inappropriate or misaligned light fixtures that produce glare, light
trespass (nuisance light), and/or unnecessary sky glow; such regulation is necessary to
discourage the waste of electricity and to improve or maintain nighttime public safety, utility,
and security.
�b) Nonresidential and licensed multiple family dwelling. The owner of any nonresidential
property or a licensed multiple family dwelling shall be responsible for providing and
maintaining effective illumination in all exterior parking lots, vehicular access, yard areas,
entrances and walkways. All exterior lighting shall be directed away from any adjoining
residential property and from public streets. The source of lights shall be hooded or
controlled in a manner so as not to light adjacent properties. Lighting fixture lamps and
globes shall be opaque to eliminate glare. Parking lot lighting shall be sodium vapor,
shoebox style, downward facing, flush lens and mounted at a maximum height of 25 feet as
measured from grade level unless otherwise approved as part of the final site and building
plan review process or by the zoning administrator. Parking lots shall be illuminated to a
minimum of one and a maximum of four at pavement level. Illumination cast from any light or
combination of lights shall not exceed one-foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the
centerline of a public street or residential property line.
��) Single-family residential. Lighting shall be considered a nuisance when an artificial light
source has not been properly directed. Any light or combination of lights shall direct light
downward to reduce direct glare onto adjacent properties. Lighting shall be considered
properly directed if it is directed downward 60 degrees from the horizontal. Halogen lights
must be 100 percent shielded as viewed from the property line. Exceptions:
��) Standard residential lighting fixtures typically mounted at doors using low wattage
incandescent bulbs, not to exceed 60 watts or comparable.
� Holiday and decorative lighting.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.01, 10-24-2012)
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