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RESOLUTION NO. 6280
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY
AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES PER
SECTION 9295.6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the text amendment revising the City's Architectural Design
Review standards (TA 2001-003) was initiated by the Development Services
Department to amend the City's current Architectural Design Review Guidelines
and establish new guidelines for multiple-family and commercial and industrial
projects; and
WHEREAS, Section 9295.6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, as amended
states that General design review criteria for multiple-family projects and
commercial/industrial projects shall be established by resolution of the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2001 a public hearing was held before the
Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were
given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 0 with one member
absent to recommend to the City Council approval of the new design review
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2002, the City Council held a public hearing
on said text amendment; and
WHEREAS, as part of the record of this hearing, the City Council reviewed
and considered:
1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by
the Community Development Division of the Development Services Department
to the City Council;
2. The record of the Planning Commission hearing regarding Text
Amendment TA 2001-003;
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3. All information and material and documentation presented as part
of the public testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing on November
27, 2001, including the staff report, the environmental documents (including the
Negative Declaration); and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Negative Declaration for Text
Amendment TA 2001-003 at its meeting on January 15, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the
findings set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department to the City Council is true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council finds:
1. That the revised guidelines do not impose an overriding style,
limited color palette, or an artificial theme, but attempt to promote the positive
design characteristics existing throughout the City as well as promote quality
designs that have been carefully considered in the context of the City.
2. That separate design guidelines have been created for multiple-
family projects and for commercial/industrial projects providing more detailed
guidelines that are specific to each type of development.
3. That although the guidelines provide flexibility, projects will be
reviewed based on the intent of the guidelines.
Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves the
revised architectural design guidelines as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached
hereto.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of
Ordinance No. 2155.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this Sth of Februarv
,2002.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Resolution No. 6280 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 5th day ofF ebruary, 2002 and that said Resolution
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Councilmember Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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EXHIBIT A - RESOLUTION 6280
-M:- ENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
~FOR ALL PROJECTS
The design elements that establish high quality
architectural style include the following:
. Simple, multi-planed pitched roofs
. Open rafters/tails with large overhangs
. The appearance of "thick" walls
. Courtyards, arcades, intimate spaces
. Tile details
. Deep-set window and door openngs
. Offset wall planes
. Fountains and other unique details
. Building masses with the incorporation
of one and two story architecture
. Sequencing of enclosed space/arches
The elements that detract from architectural
quality include the following:
. Truncated or rion-existent roof over-
hangs
. Flat roofs without decorative parapets
. Plastic tiles
. Highly reflective tiles
. Roof tiles of primary color (green,
orange, blue, etc.)
· Exposed pipe columns
. Reflective material on windows on all
floors
. The aj:lpearance of thin walls
. Plastic awnings
Materials that contribute, to good quality
architecture are:
· Stucco, smooth, sand or light lace fInish
. Wood, as an exposed structural material
· Clay or concrete roof tiles
. Native fieldstone
. Wood window casements
. Wood, as an accent material
. Brick, as an accent material
. Wrought iron
. Tile, as an accent material
· Slumpstone garden walls
Materials that detract from quality architecture
are:
· Metal or alilininum sidinglroofmg
. Wood shingle on walls
. Plywood siding
. Plastic tile
. Pipe railings
. Metal/concrete stairs
. Slump block (for building walls)
· Unmilled, bare aluminum window
frames
-'ITEPLANN1NG
noise, vibration, odor, and other factors that
may have an adverse effect on the
environment.
1. Namral amenities such as views, trees and
similar features unique to the site should be
preserved and incorporated into develop-
ment proposals.
5. All mechanical equipment on the site shall
be appropriately screened from view. Large
vent stacks, and similar features should be
avoided and, if essential, shall be screened
from view or painted so as to be
nonreflective and compatible with building
colors.
Site planning refers to the arrangement and
relationships of building, parking, pedestrian
spaces; open space, landscape and other
associated uses to one another.
6. All backflow prevention devices shall be
screened from public view per the standards
set forth in the Development Services
Department and integrated into the site plan
in a way that does not detract from the
appearance of the building.
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2. The location, configuration, size, and
design of new buildings and structures, or
the alteration or enlargement of existing
development shall be visually harmonious
with their sites and compatible with the
character' and quality of surrounding sites,
buildings, and structures.
Examples of screening of backflow devices
3. The height and bulk of proposed buildings
and structures on the site should be in scale
and in proportion with the height and bulk
of buildings and structures on surrounding
sites, and should not visually dominate their
sites or the neighborhood.
4. The development of the site should protect
the site and surrounding properties from
Exhibit A - Resolution 6280
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7. Proposed lighting should be so lbmitedso
as to avoid glare and to reflect the light
away from adjoining property and public
rights-of-way.
8. The design of accessory structures, fences,
and walls should be hannonious with the
principal building and other buildings on
the site. Insofar as possible, the same
building materials should be used on all
structures on a site.
9. The design of the bUildings, driveways,
parking areas, landscaping, lighting, solar
facilities, and other sight features should
show proper consideration for the visual
effect of the development upon other
,properties from the view of the public
rights-of-way and from eye level at grade
on the adjoining properties.
lO. Trash collection areas shall be located
where the noise of trash Plckl!p intrudes
minirnaliy into the re~j<l.~ti~ ufuts on the
site or adjacent propertle~;
11. Trash collection areas shaiJ. not intrude into
m:ljor lines of sight from residential units or
landscape~ open areas of the subject
development or adjacent properties.
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12. Utility facilities must be placed under-
ground whenever feasible. Service, utility
and trash areas must be carefully treated
and integrated into the site plan in a way
that does not detract from the public view.
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13. Proposed projects shall accommodate
existing mature trees wherever feasible and
shaJl provide for their protection during
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14. New landscaping materials shall be of a
size arid quality appropriate to the scale of
the proj ect.
15. Landscaping shall be an integral part of the
project, arid conceptual landscape plans
shaH be submitted as part of the design
review.
16. Landscaping areas shaJl be provided to
enhance walkways.
17. On larger sites, develop focal points to
create a sense of identification, Iand-
scaping, fountains, textui-ed pavement, and
changes in pavement levels.
18. StructUres for mailbpxesshaJl be designed
to be.' 'Compatible with the , building
materials and' cOIlstfl!qed of durable
materials.
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OUlLDING COMPOSITION
The building base should visually anchor the
building, establishing a strong connection to
the ground and the site. The base of the
building should appear more massive than the
upper stories.
The upper stories of the building should exhibit
a lighter character than the base, possibly by
reducing floor area and building mass.
Architectural details on the upper stories should
be at a scale that relates to the overall building
composition. As a general rule, massing and
details should be simple and proportionate to
the scale of the building.
Exhibit A - Resolution 6280
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General Comments
1. The architectural treatment of buildings and
structures and their materials, textures and
colors shall be visually harmonious with
. existing buildings and structures, and
surrounding development, and shall
enhance the appearance of the area.
2. Architecture and landscaping design
elements shall be considered in their overall
visual design to be harmonious and
attractive. Review shall include: materials,
textures, colors, illumination, and
landscaping.
3. Garish, non-hannonious or out-of-character
colors should not be used on any building
face, or roof visible from the street or from
an adjoining site. Exposed metal flashing or
trim should be anodized or painted to blend
with the exterior colors of the building,
4. Deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other
architectural features that provide shelter
and shade should be encouraged.
5. Exterior project lighting shall be designed
to contribute to the aesthetic quality of the
project.
6. Breaking up a building expanse into
smaller scale units such as 20-25 foot
modules can minimize the physical mass of
a building.
7. Efforts should be made to graduate the
physical mass of a building consisting of
tlu:ee stories or more by using the
proportions of a step.' Stepping the upper
levels of tall buildings back from the street.
will make the building seem less imposing
to the pedestrian.
8. New buildings should respond to or
enhance the architectural elements of
adjacent buildings. By respecting the
de~ign details of existing structures such as
rooflines and buildin,g' setbacks, a
transitional tteatin,ent between new and old
will begin to deveiop
9. The bulk and mas$ of new buildIDgs should
nHiite to the prevailing scale of existing
buildings.
10. Walkways, landscaping and perimeter walls
shall be designed to minimize visual
intrusion into adjoining properties.
11. Street elevations shall be further enhanced
by planting 36" box specimen trees. The
number and location of trees shall be
determined by the Development Services
Department based upon lot size, design and'
placement of units.
Buildin2 WallslFacades
Expanses of flat building walls shall not exceed
25 feet in width without providing architectural
indentations and/or projections with a
minimum depth of 2 feet and aminimum width
of 6 feet, so as to provide opportunity for
shade, shadow, and visual relief.
Articulation of the building fayade can be
achieved by utilizing recessed doors and
windows, reveals, changes in surface texture
and variations in tile building plan. These
techniques help divide a wall plan into smaller
components that relate to human size and scale.
1. Exterior walls, especially at ground level,
shoJild include elemep.ts to build depth and
character on the wall plane. Emphasize
windows, trellises, roof overhangs, recessed
or projected stories, columns, balconies,
wainscots and awnings.
Exhibit A - Resolution 6280
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2. Garage doors facing the street shall be
discouraged.
3. Appropriate materials for walls and facades
include, but are not limited to: stucco,
stone, tile, split-faced block, brick and
wood lap siding.
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4. A balanced color palette should be kept
using the correct proportions between the
lighter "base colors" and the brighter
"accent colors" on each building. Buildings
with large walls should have a subtle base
color. The base color on smaller buildings
or those with more elaborate detail can use
slightly stronger tones. In general, earth
tone wall . colors should be predominant
including off-white, cream, or light pastels,
avoiding the strong pink and salmon hues.
5. Finish materials should m-ap the exterior
corner and terminate at the' inside corner.
Such treatments will alleviate the
appearance of a "wall paper" application
and will give a sense of permanence to a
structure.
6. The use and quantity of different building
materials should be minimized. Simplistic
designs that adopt the architectural
components and finish materials of adjacent
buildings are encouraged.
7. Utilize reveal patterns, changes in
materials, building pop outs, columns and
recessed areas to create shadow patterns
and depth on the wall surfaces.
Rooflines
1. Special attention should be paid to the
articulation of the top portion of buildings;
long, unbroken, horizontal rooflines are not
acceptable. The roofline of a structure
should provide visual interest and should be
used to de-emphasize a building's mass.
This can be achieved by the use of offsets
and other methods to articulate the
horizontal and vertical plane of the building
through . the introduction of horizontal
bands, comices and stepbacks.
Exhibit A - Resolution 6280
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2. Rooflines should be broken at intervals no
greater than 50 feet by loggias, changes in
height or stepbacks to reinforce the typical
building increment of 25 to 50 feet.
Interesting and varied roof forms are
encouraged. .
3. Roof forms should be consistent with the
building design style.
4. Decorative roof treatments should continue
around the building. Using decorative roof
treatments only in locations that are visible
from a street or alley view is not
appropriate.
5. Residential buildings shall not be designed
with flat roof construction.
6. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed from
view andlor integrated within the
architecture of the building.
Windows
I, Windows should be designed to coordinate
with the architectural design of the
building,
2. Doors and windows must be coordinated
and must have quality molding and
framing.
~GfDRIVEWAYS
1. Tuck under, below grade parking shall be
discouraged.
2. Long straight driveways and walkways.
shall be mitigated through curvilinear
approaches, landscaping, and changes in
textures andlor colors.
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1. Landscape elelllents include plant
materials, walls, sub. shelters, lighting,
fountains, and paving materials.
2. Desirable landscape elements include:
· . Pedestrian scaled lighting
· Plant materials and structures that
provide shade, color and contrast.
· Seating opportunities such as raised
planters and walls.
3. It is desirable to make new development
look "established". Planting new trees that
are older and better developed is superior to
planting small underdeveloped saplings.
4. A mixture of 24-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch
box trees, 5 and 15 gallon size shrubs and
ground cover should be used.
5. Areas not occupied by buildings or parking
shall be permanently landscaped with live
plant materials. .
6. Landscaping should be developed to
contain a combination of low, medium and
tall plant materials as appropriate. Low
planting should be used in the foreground,
proceeding back to the tallest In the
background.
7. Plant materials must not be concentrated in
only one area but should be distributed
throughout the site.
8. When limited space is available, the use of
raised planters, window boxes, potted
plants and the installation of vines may be
solutions for areas with limited open space.
9. Blank walls are encouraged to incorporate
planters and or clinging vines to soften the
wall surface. The planting area should be
continuous and extend to an appropriate
height to ensure its effectiveness.
Exhibit A - Resolution 6280
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10. Planting shall be used to soften or screen
parking areas, alleyways, trash and service
areas.
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11. Deciduous and evergreen trees should be
used to provide a variety of texture, color
and form in planting areas.
12. Flowering trees, vines and shrubs and
unusual trees are encouraged as focal
points.
13. Decorative non-screen walls should have a
minimum height of 18 inches and a
maximum height of 4 feet. The fInish
materials and design should be compatible
with the architectural character of adjacent
buildings.
14. For a clean, fInished look and durability,
walls should incorporate a wall cap and
pilasters at entry points,
15. Though landscape architects must be
careful not to overplant, desigIl concepts
shall reflect spacing of plants which allows
for complete cover of planting areas in a
reasonable amount of time.
16. Semi-permanent mulching such as bark is
not an acceptable groundcover solution.
Such bark shall not be used as an alterative
for ground cover, or other landscape
material. Bark being used for moisture
retention and weed control is encouraged.
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EXHIBIT B - RESOLUTION 6280
ft. NERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
OR ALL PROJECTS
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The design elements that establish high quality
architectural style include the following;
.
Simple, multi-planed pitched roofs
Open rafters/tails with large overhangs
The appearance of "thick" walls
Counyards, arcades, intimate spaces
Tile details
Deep-set window and door openngs
Offset wall planes
Fountains and other unique details
Building masses with the incorporation
of one and two story architecture
Sequencing of enclosed space/arches
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The elements that detract from architectural
quality include the following;
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Truncated or non-existent roof over-
hangs
Flai roofs without decorative parapets
Plastic tiles
Highly reflective tiles
Roof tiles of primary color (green,
orange, blue, etc.)
Exposed pipe columns
Typical franchise designs, logos and
colors.
Reflective material on windows on the
ground floor
The appearance of thin walls
Plastic a\\'llings
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Materials that contribute to good quality
architecture are;
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Stucco, smooth, sand or light lace finish
Wood, as an exposed structural material
Clay or concrete roof tiles
Native fieldstone
Wood window casements
Wood, as an accent material
Brick both as an accent material and
facades on commercial buildings
Wrought iron
Tile, as an accent material
Slumpstone garden walls
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Materials that detract from quality architecture
are:
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Metal or aluminium siding and roofing
Wood shingle on walls
Plywood siding
Plastic tile
Pipe railings
MetaVconcrete stairs
Slump block (for buildings walls)
Unmilled, bare alwninium window
franles
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OITE PLANNING
Site plalming refers to the arrangement and
relationships of building, parking, pedestrian
spaces, landscape and other associated uses to
one. another.
I. Natural amenities such as views and similar
features unique to the site should be
preserved and incorporated into develop-
ment proposals.
2. The location, configuration, size, and
design of new buildings and structures, or
the alteration or enlargement of existing
development shall be visually harmonious
with their sites and compatible with the
character and quality of surrOlmding sites,
buildings, and structures.
3. The height and bulk of proposed buildings
and structures on the site should be in scale
and in proportion with the height and bulk
of buildings and structures on sunounding
sites, and should not visually dominate their
sites or the neighborhood.
4. Building setbacks may include plazas, entry
nooks and outdoor cafe seating subject to
the City's Zoning regulations.
5. Buildings are encouraged to be sited at or
near the front propelty line with inviting
and detailed elevations to strengthen the
desired image for the area. This will create
a "building street edge" that unifies
separate buildings into a tightly knit
district. Large blank walls adjacent to the
street frontages are discow'aged.
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7. "L" shaped shopping centers should be
avoided. Shopping centers should
incorporate either a clustered, village-
oriented, or pedestrian oriented site plan or
utilize external pads at the street edge for
visual interest.
8. On larger sites, buildings should occupy a
minimum l5% of the total property
frontage. Such siting together with
substantial landscape treatment reinforces
and strengthens the streetscape.
9. The development of the site should protect
the site and surrounding properties from
noise, vibration, odor, and other factors that
may have an adverse effect on the
environment.
] O. All mechanical equipment on the site shall
be appropriately screened from view. Large
vent stacks, and similar features should be
avoided, and if essential, shall be screened
from view or painted so as to be
nonreflective and compatible with building
colors.
11. Utility facilities must be placed
underground whenever feasible. Service,
utility, loading and trash areas must be
carefully treated and integrated into the site
plan in a way that does not detract from the
public view.
12. The design of accessory structures, fences,
and walls should be harmonious with the
principal building and other buildings on
the site. Insofar as possible, the same
building materials should be used on all
structures on a site.
13. The design of the buildings, driveways,
loading facilities, parking areas, signs,
landscaping, lighting, solar facilities, and
other sight features should show proper
consideration for the visual effect of the
development upon other properties from the
view of the public rights-of-way and from
eye level at grade on the adjoining
properti es.
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14. Off-street parking and loading facilities
should function efficiently with minimum
obstruction of traffic on surrounding streets
and alleys.
] 5. Trash collection areas shall not intrude into
major lines of sight from residential units or
landscaped open areas of the subj ect
development or adjacent propeliies.
16. Trash collection areas shall be located
where the noise of trash pickup intrudes
minimally into the residential units on the
site or adjacent properties.
17. Proposed projects shall accommodate
existing mature trees wherever feasible and
shall provide for their protection during
construction.
18. New landscaping materials shall be of a
size and quality appropriate to the scale of
the project.
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19. Landscaping shaH be an integral part of the
project, and conceptual landscape plans
shall be submitted as part of the design
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20. Landscaping areas shaH be provided to
enhance walkways.
21. Proposed lighting should be so located so
as to avoid glare and to reflect the light
away from adjoining property and public
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On larger sites, develop focal points to
create a sense of identification. Plazas,
landscaping, fountains, art work, textured
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building tower features may be combined to
create focal points.
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All backflow prevention devices shall be
screened from public view per the standards
set forth in the Development Services
Depanment and integrated into the site plan
in a way that does not detract from the
appearance of the building( s).
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OUILDlNG COMPOSITION
The building base should visually anchor the
building, establishing a strong connection to
the ground and the site. The base of the
building should appear more massive than the
upper stories. Building details and public art
elements are encouraged to provide visual
interest and a sense of discovery. Details
should be comprehensible to passing
pedestrians and proportionate to the scale of the
building.
The upper stories of the building should exhibit
a lighter character than the base, possibly by
reducing floor area and building mass.
Architectural details on the upper stories should
be at a scale that relates to the overall building
composition. As a general rule, massing and
details should be simple and proportionate to
the scale of the building. The length and depth
of cantilevers should be minimized.
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General Comments
1. The architectural treatment of buildings and
stnlctures and their materials, textures and
colors shall be visually harmonious with
existing buildings and structures. and
surrounding development, and shall
enhance the appearance of the area.
2. Design and location of proposed signs
should be consistent with the provisions of
the zoning ordinance and with
characteristics of the area in which the site
is located. Signs should be designed to be
in keeping with the use to which they are
related. Sign materials should be
compatible with the materials and colors
used on the exterior of the structUre to
which the sign is related and should be
complementary to the appearance of the
building. '
3. Architecture, landscaping, and signage
design elements shall be considered in their
overall visual design to be harmonious and
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attractive. Review shall include: materials,
textures, colors, illumination, and
landscaping; and design, location, and size
of signs attached to buildings; and the
design, location, and size of any free-
standing sign.
4. Garish, non-harmonious or out-of-character
colors should not be used on any building
face, or roof visible from the street or from
an adjoining site. Exposed metal flashing or
trim should be anodized or painted to blend
with the exterior colors of the building.
5. Deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other'
architectural features that provide shelter
and shade should be encouraged.
6. Exterior project lighting shall be designed
to contribute to the aesthetic quality of the
project.
7. On new or rehabilitated commercial and/or
industrial projects, space for signage shall
be designed into the building elevations. A
sign program shall be submitted with plans
for architectural design review.
8. Brealcing up a building expanse into
smaller scale units such as 20-25 foot
modules can minimize the physical mass of
a building.
9. Efforts should be made to graduate the
physical mass of a building consisting of
three stories or more by using the
propOliions of a step. Stepping the upper
levels of tall building's back from the street
will make the building seem less imposing
to the pedestrian.
10. New buildings should respond to or
enhance the architectural elements of
adjacent buildings. By respecting the
design details of existing structures such as
rooflines and building setbacks, a
transitional treatment between new and old
will begin to develop. Deviation from the
architectural character of an area may be
appropriate when the design direction of the
district is undergoing transformation or to
express an appropriate architectural
statement.
11. The bulk and mass of new buildings should
relate to the prevailing scale of existing
buildings.
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13. Corporate architecture and generic designs
are not recommended. The design of each
project must be compatible with buildings
within the area.
Building WallslFacades
Articulation of the building fac;:ade can be
achieved by utilizing recessed doors and
windows, reveals, changes in surface texture
and variations in the' building plan. These
techniques help divide a wall plan into smaller
components that relate to human size and scale.
1. Large expanses of flat building walls shall
be avoided by providing sufficient
building articulation. Vertical and
horizontal wall a11iculation including
architectural indentations and/or projections
should be well integrated into the building
design and consistent with the architectural
vocabulary of the particular style being
proposed so as to provide opportunity for
shade, shadow and visual relief.
') Exterior walls, especially at ground level,
should include elements to build depth and
character on the wall plane. Emphasize
windows, trellises, arcades, roof overhangs,
recessed or projected stories, columns,
balconies, wainscots and awnings. '
3. Detailing of walls at the ground level
should complement the adjacent pedestrian
or landscape 'area, providing an appropriate
transition from the ground plane to the
building.
4. Appropriate materials for walls and facades
include, but are not limited to: stucco,
stone, tile, split-faced block, brick and
wood Jap siding,
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highly reflective materials, unpainted or
smooth monolithic concrete, T-l I 1 siding,
speed (interlocking) or precision block or
non-textured block and metal. Conugated
metal may be appropriate for a rustic or
railroad style architecture.
6. A balanced color palette should be kept
using the correct proportions between the
lighter "base colors" and the brighter
"accent colors" on each building. Buildings
with large walls should have a subtle base
color. The base color on smaller buildings
or those with more elaborate detail can use
slightly stronger tones. In general, earth
tone wall colors should be predominant
including off-white, cream, or light pastels,
avoiding the strong pink and salmon hues.
7. Finish materials should wrap the exterior
corner and terminate at the inside corner.
Such treatments will alleviate the
appearance of a "wall paper" application
and will give a sense of permanence to a
structure.
8. The use and quantity of different building
materials should be minimized. Simplistic
designs that adopt the architectural
components and finish materials of adjacent
buildings are encouraged.
9. Exposed concrete masonry units and split
faced concrete masonry units with integral
color and texture may be used, but is
discouraged as a primary building
materials, especially in the commercial
zones.
10. Utilize reveal patterns, changes in
materials, building pop outs, columns and
recessed areas to create shadow patterns
and depth on the wall surfaces.
11. Organize the facades of a large project or
building into several visually distinct parts
to create the appearance of several small
buildings.
12. Use recesses and projections to visually
divide building surfaces into smaller scale
elements.
13. Breaking down the massing and scale of
larger buildings creates a pedestrian-scaled
collection of smaller individualized
elements that is in keeping with the overall
concept.
Rooflines
1. Special attention should be paid to the
articulation of the top ponion of buildings;
long, unbroken, horizontal rooflines are not
acceptable. The roofline of a structure
should provide visual interest and should be
used to de-emphasize a building's mass.
This can be achieved by the use of offsets
and ot~er methods to anicu1ate the
horizontal and vertical plane of the building
through the introduction of horizontal
bands, cornices and stepbacks.
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2. Rooflines should be broken at intervals no
greater than 50 feet by loggias, changes in
height or stepbacks to reinforce the typical
building increment of 25 to 50 feet.
Interesting and varied roof forms are
encouraged.
3. Roof forms should be consistent with the
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around the building or terminate in a logical
manner. Using decorative roof treatments
only in locations that are visible from a
street or alley view is not appropriate.
5. Special attention should be given to
buildings with flat roof construction.
Parapets should generally be fInished with
cornices or other horizontal decoration
depending on the architectural style of the
building.
6. Rooftop equipment shall be, concealed from
view and/or integrated within the
architecture of the building.
Entn'ways
1. B u'ilding entrances should face and open
onto the sidewalk. This design approach
promotes pedestrian activity and creates a
spatial rhythm as a user travels from one
storefront to another. This is not the case
when stores are set back from the sidewalk,
with entry doors that face the parking lot.
2. Building entries should be recessed for
visual interest and to provide a sense of
arrival to the structure.
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color and texture also help to provide
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4. ,Buildings situated at the comer of a public
street should provide a prominent corner
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5. All storefronts should be highly detailed
using elements that create texture, shade
and shadow, a sense of entry and pedestrian
scale.
6. Use doors, windows and openings to add
extra texture to the wall plane:
7. Doors to retail shops should contain a high
percentage of glass in order to view the
retail contents and the people inside.' .
8. Awnings and signage to clearly demarcate
building entries will help orient pedestrians.
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9. The main pedestrian entrances to buildings
shall be enhanced. Options to consider is
the use of colored and textured paving
materials, which are appropriate to the
design of the building.
10. Walkway paving materials shall provide
walking surfaces that are even surfaced and
easily negotiated.
Windows
1. Windows should be designed to coordinate
with the architectural design of the
building. Display windows should face the
sidewalk to create a spatial rhythm that
hei ghtens the interest at the pedestrian
level.
2. Large, uninterrupted surfaces of glass
without architectural divisions are
discouraged. Powder coated colors should
be encouraged instead of using' typical
anodized aluminum.
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3. Reflective or mirrored glass is Pl'ohibited.
4. Opaque glass surfaces are generally
discouraged.
5. Efforts should be made to provide
maximum transparency (e.g. windows) on
first floor facades. Attention should be paid
to materials, placement, depth of recess and
ornamentation such as window grilles. The
design objective should be to obtain 50%
transparency of first floor facades in
retail/pedestrian districts.
6. Storefront windows should be as large as
possible and no closer than 18" from the
ground.
7. When windows are added or changed, it is
important that the new design be
sympathetic to and compatible with the
fenestration of surrounding structures.
Introducing or changing the location or size
of windows or other openings that alter the
architectural rhythm or character of the
original building is discouraged.
8. Doors and windows must be coordinated
and must have quality molding and
framing.
Awnings
]. Awnings shall be of a durable, commercial
grade fabric, canvas or similar materials
having a matte finish. Awning frames and
supports should be painted or coated metal
or other non-corroding materials. Glossy or
shiny plastic or similar awning material is
not recommended. Translucent or "backlit"
awnings which allow light to pass through
are strongly discouraged.
2. Cloth awnings should coordinate with the
architectural expression of a building,
generally avoiding long and continuous
treatments. Aawnings are encouraged and
should be designed to coordinate with the
architectural style of the building.
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4. A solid color with matte finish is
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5. Awnings should not be wrapped around
buildings in continuous bands. Place
awnings onJyon top of doors, windows and
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not less than 6" in height nor greater than
8". Lettering shall be limited to side or
front fascia of the awning.
7 . Awnings if lighted, shall be lighted with a
direct architecturally interesting fixture.
8. Aluminum awnings or "brow" canopies
generally detract from the character of the
building and are discouraged.
9. When there are several businesses in one
building, awnings of the same color should
be used with simple signs on the valance
flap (not to exceed 8 inches) and (6 letters)
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OIGNING
Signing plays an important role in the success
of any business by providing business
identification. When signs are integrated into
the building design they provide a personal
quality that contributes to the ambiance of the
commercial complex or streets cape, especially
the more unique signs. Conversely signs may
intrude upon pleasant surroundings when they
are applied as an afterthought. The following
guidelines are intended to balance the
legitimate needs for business identification
with the need to prevent visual clutter that
detracts from a project's character. .
General Sign Guidelines
1. A sign program should be submitted ,,,,ith
plans for architectural design review. The
sign program should coordinate with the
building architecture including the use of
internally consistent materials, colors and
textures. Space for signage shall be
designed into the building elevations that
are adjacent to public streets. The sign
progran1 should coordinate with the
building architecture including the use of
internally consistent materials, colors and
teXtures. Signage and graphics should be
conceived as an integraJ part of the
buildings architectural design, not applied
as an afterthought.
2. Sign colors should complement the colors
used on the structures and the. project as a
whole.
3. The total number of colors used in anyone
sign should be limited. Small accents of .
several colors may make a sign unique and
attractive, but the competition of large areas
of many different colors decreases
readability. Too many colors used
simultaneously can confuse and negate the
message of a sign. Even the most carefully
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poor color selection.
4. Faddish or bizarre typefaces should be
avoided if thev are difficult to read.
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5. The number of lettering styles should be
limited in order to increase legibility. A
general rule is to limit the number of
different letter types to no more than two
for small signs and three for larger signs.
6. Letters and words should not be spaced too
close together. Crowding of letters, words
or lines will make a sign more difficult to
read. Conversely, over-spacing these
elements causes the viewer to reach. each
item individually, again obscuring the
message. As a general rule, letters should
not occupy more than 75% of the sign panel
area.
7. Symbols and logos should be used in place
of words whenever appropriate. Picto-
graphic images will usually register more
quickly in the viewer's mind than a written
message.
8. The following materials are recommended
for signs:
. Wood (carved, sandblasted. etched and
property sealed, primed and painted or
stained).
. Metal (formed, etched, cast, engraved
and properly primed and painted or
factory coated to protect again
corrosion).
· High-density pre-formed foam or
similar materials. New materials may
be very appropriate if properly designed
in a manner consistent with these
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guidelines, and painted or otherwise
finished to compliment the architecture.
. Custom neon tubing in the fornl of
graphics or lettering may be
incorporated into the sign design.
. Controlled background signs a
mounting base for individual sIgn
characters.
9. Flat Plexiglas illwninated sIgns are
discouraged. Plexiglas signs with "push
through" letters may be considered if the
letters onl y are illwninated and the
background remains unlighted.
10. Internally illuminated plastic-faced cabinet
signs are discouraged.
I!. Individually mounted internally illuminated
channel letter signs are appropriate.
Reverse channel letter signs are preferred.
Raceways shall be avoided where possible;
and, if exposed, painted to match the color
of the building.
12. If it is possible to ilJuminate the sign by an
indirect source of light this is usually the
best arrangement because the sign will'
appear to be better integrated with the
building's architecture. Light fixtures in
front of the structure cast light on the sign
and' generally a portion of the face .of the
structure as well. Indirect lighting
emphasizes the continuity of the structure's
surface and signs become an integraL part of
the fa9ade.
13. Backlit solid letters (reverse channel) are
preferred to internally illuminated panletter
sIgns.
14. Signs that advertise the occupant business
through the use of graphic or crafted
symbols, such as shoes, keys, glasses or
books are encouraged. Figurative signs
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may be incorporated into any of the
allowable sign types.
Po1cIMonument Signs
1. Pole signs shall be discouraged for new
construction and renovations.
2. Monwnent signs that are well articulated
and well proportioned are preferred for
project entries.
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complimentary colors, materials and
lettering fonts. Said colors and materials
shall be consistent with the building
materials. More than one material for the
monument structure is recommended.
5. Proj ect signs shall be discouraged from
having any type of signing other than center
identification and the address.
6. Freestanding monument signs should be
placed perpendicular to the street.
7. Freestanding monument signs should be
placed so that vehicular sight distances at
entry driveways are not negatively affected.
8. Solid architectural sign bases and sides are
highly desirable. Each sign should
incorporate a base that is a minimum of 12
inches high. The materials should match an
architectural element of the commercial
development it serves.
9. Each monument sign should be surrounded
by a landscape planter that extends a
minimum of:1 feet in all directions beyond
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1. Handcrafted, wall mounted and hanging
signs are a recommended way to provide
clear 3l1d direct guidance for pedestrians,
These signs are encouraged to be wlique
3l1d convey a business image.
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2. The number of projecting slgns per
business shaH be limited to one. The
distance between projecting signs on a
building shall be at least 50 feet for
maximum visibility.
3. Projecting signs shaH be hung at a 900
angle from the face of the building.
4. On a multi-storied buiiding, the sign should
be suspended between the bottom of the
second story windowsills and the top of the
doors or windows of the first story. On a
one-story building, the top of the sign
should be suspended in line with the lowest
point of the roof.
5. The bottom of the sign should maintain at
least a 10' pedestrian. clearance from the
sidewalk level.
6. Decorative iron and wood brackets that
support projecting signs are encouraged.
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ability to hold up the sign.
8. To avoid damaging brick and stonework,
brackets should be designed so that they
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can be bolted into masonry joints when
possible.
Wal1Sil(Ils
1. The following types of walls signs are
recommended:
. Dimensional letter forms with seamless
edge treatments
. Reverse channel lettering with halo
lighting
. Cut or fabricated steel, painted or
unfinished
. Polished metal
. Etched metal or glass, sandblasted glass
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hardwoods, glass or other material with
a permanent appearance.
. Halo or exposed channel neon
. Silhouette ilhunination
. Front lighted signs.
. Dimensional geometric shapes and
three-dimensional fonns
2. The following signs are discouraged:
. Conventional plastic faced box or
cabinet signs
. Internally illuminated signs, except
backlit signs where only the lettering is
illuminated
3. Internally illuminated letters with "halo
effect" .
4. Wall signs should be integrated into the
building design, compliment the
architecture and be compatible with the
building colors and materials.
5. Signs proposed to be located on buildings
having an existing sign, shall be designed
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etc.), and considered in relationship to other
signs on the building, and compatible with
the architecture of the building.
6. Use a brief message; the fewer the words,
the more effective the sign. Words should
be used to convey primary jnformation
only. The text of perinanent storefront
signs should be limited to the name of the
business; address and/or generic type of
goods or services offered.
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Thickness, height and colors of sign
lettering and graphics should be visually
balanced and in proportion to other signs on
the building.
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Awnin~ Si~ns
1. Quality building and awning signs of
appropriate size and scale with the building
face are encouraged.
2. The text should be located only on the
fabric valance flap of the awning. The
letter color should be compatible with the
awning and the building color scheme.
3. Text copy should be limited to the name of
the business sonly.
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as this will decrease the fire
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canvas.
5. TIle shape, design and color of fabric
awnings should be carefully designed to
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architectural style of the building. Where
other fabric awnings are used on the
building, the design and color of the sign
awnings and all other awnings should be
coordinated.
6. Internally illuminated awnings with or
without signage are discouraged.
Window Signs
1. Window signs shall not cover more than
25% of the area of each window.
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Illuminated signs shall not exceed 10% of
the window area.
2. Window signs should be limited to
individual letters placed on the interior
surface of the window and intended to be
viewed from outside.
3. The text or sign copy of a window sign
should be limited to the business nan1e and
brief messages identifying the type of
product or service.
4. Window signs should be grouped to
minimize blocking views into the stores.
5. Temporary window signs advertising
specific products are prohibited.
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*RKING
Large expanses of paved parking detract from
surrounding businesses and are visually
unappealing. Properly designed and land-
scaped parking lots enhance the urban
environment by providing shade and greenery
while providing shoppers and visitors with
convenient access.
1. Parking areas should not dominate the site
in areas adjacent to any street. Parking
should be concentrated in areas away from
the street and behind front pad buildings
when possible so that parking lots do not
dominate the appearance of the site.
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buildings by a raised walkway and
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3. Driveway openings should not be located
near street intersections.
4. Parking lots should be designed and located
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can travel from one private parking lot to
the other (reciprocal access) without having
to enter the street.
5. Include decorative paving materials and use
of color in sidewalk and pavement areas at
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change in surface material provides a visual
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pedestrian pathway through the parking lot
area in large projects. Pedestrian ways
should be incorporated in parking lots,
where possible, using accented paving,
treUises and lighting.
8. Parking lot entrances should be well signed,
well planted and shared by adjacent
properties where possible.
9. Parking lots should be well landscaped (at
least one tree per four spaces) with trees
and shrubs to provide shade and soften the
impact of larger expanses of paving. Trees
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trees at entries and end of parking bays are
also suggested,
10. The width of a planter for any tree in a
parking lot shall not be less than six (6) feet
including the curb areas.
11. Low planter walls and/or landscape berms
shoul d be used to buffer parking lots from
the street scene.
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other commercial uses at the sidewalk level
whenever possible.
13. Special attention shall be given to the
location and number of vehicular access
points and their relationship to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic on the adjacent public
rights-of-way.
14. Landscape buffers required between the
parking areas and adjacent public rights-of.
way and adjacent residentially zoned
property shall not be included in the
calculation of the required interior land-
scapmg.
15. Additional landscape
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16. The design of lighting fixtures and their
structural support should be of a scale and
architectural design which is compatible
with on-site buildings. If possible, a light
standard theme should be provided
throughout the site. (See fl!ustrarion J 8)
17. Light fixtures should be selected based
upon use. Pedestrian scale lighting should
be used near building entrances and along
walkways.
Site IngressfEgressfEntry Design
1. Developments should coordinate access/
egress points with median openings and
existing driveways on the opposite side of
the roadway.
2. A clear and well-designed entry into the
project site should be created using walls,
signage, paving, and planting to visually
link the site entry to the building(s).
3. In large parking lots with over 100 parking
stalls, a main entry drive should extend
from the public street to the front cross aisle
and should:
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. Include a minimum 7-foot wide
. landscaped center median from the
public street to the first bisecting
parking aisle.
. Include two 7-foot wide landscaped
parkways flanking both of its sides and
do not have any parking stalls along it.
. Provide deep entry drives, The first
aisle juncture that intersects the main
entry drive should be placed at least 40
feet back from the property line or
public street right-of-way to provide
adequate queuing distance off the street.
. Provide adequate spacing between
neigh boring commercial, industrial or
multi-family entry drives. Entry drives
should be located a minimum of 200
feet apartment and at leaSt 100 feet
from any street intersection property
line. Also access drives should be
located a minimum of 20 feet from side
property lines unless a shared drive is
provided.
Pedestrian Access
1. Separate cars and pedestrians. Parking
areas should be designed so that pedestrians
walk parallel to moving cars in parking
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parking aisles should be minimized.
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provided from transitlbus stops to primary
building entrances. In large projects v.~th
over 100 parking stalls, pedestrian
walkways should be provided through
parking areas.
. 3. All projects should demonstrate connection
of the onsite pedestriari circulation system
to the offsite public sidewalk by including a
minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk from the
street to the onsite pedestrian circulation
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6. Pedestrian spaces shall have detailed and
well-articulated paving design. Materials
may include concrete or brick pavers, tile,
scored and textured concrete or stone.
7. Provide breaks in low walls and planters to
provide for convenient and logical
pedestrian circulation.
8. Unarticulated, minimally scored, plain
concrete paving is not allowed in pedestrian
areas.
9. Provide sidewalks and pathways to and
from parking lots, buildings and other
public spaces. This pedestrian circulation
must be enhanced with lighting, planting,
benches, fountains, public art, trellises and
textured paving or other elements as
appropriate to the style of the space and
adjacent buildings.
Loading, Delivery and Service Facilities
1. Consider areas for loading. Loading
facilities should not be located at the front
. of buildings where it is difficult to
adequately screen them from view.
2. When commercial/industrial buildings back
or side residential properties, loading and
delivery areas should be located at the side
of the building away from residential
property .
3. Loading spaces adjacent to residential
properties are strongly discouraged.
4. Loading docks should not be located within
100 feet (50 feet if fully enclosed within a
building) of residentially zoned property.
5. A loading space should be provided for
each freestanding restaurant.
6. Loading area activities should not be
visible from a public street. Screening
Should be complete and should match the
design of the building.
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storage areas, utility cabinets, utility
meters, etc. Said areas shall be sited where
they will not create a nuisance for adjacent
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8. Service facilities should be located and
designed for easy access by service vehicles
and each tenant
9. Alleys, when available, should be used to
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J. Landscape elements include plant
materials, walls, site furniture, sun shelters,
lighting, fountains, art work and paving
materials.
2. Desirable landscape elememsinclude:
· Special features such as fountains and
. art work
. Pedestrian scaled lighting
. Plant materials and structures that
provide shade, color and contrast.
. Seating opportunities such as benches,
raised planters and walls.
3. It is desirable to make new development
look "established". Planting new trees that
are older and better developed is viewed as
superior to planting small underdeveloped
saplings.
4. A mixture of 24-inch, 36-inch and 48-incb
box trees, 5 and 15 gallon size shrubs and
ground cover should be used.
5. Planters and pots should be located where
pedestrian flow will not be obstructed.
Consider placing pots in locations where
deep building recesses exist, where access
is discouraged, to provide definition to
spaces and adjacent to blank walls to add
interest to architectural monotony.
6. Planters should be durable and have natural
earth tones that compliment the adjacent
architecture. Materials should consist of
cast stone, masonry or stucco materials.
7. In fully paved areas where tree planting is
needed, tree grates should be used. A
distinctive shape that combines a circle and
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square should be used, where possible, with
the square end adj acent 0 paving edges or
curbs. Tree openings should be expandable
to allow for tree growth.
8. Parking lots should include landscaping
that accents the importance of driveways
from the street, frames the major circulation
aisles, and highlights pedestrian pathways.
Driveways should have visual cues for
drivers such as distinctive landscaping and
directional signs.
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commercial activities shall be pem1anently
landscaped with live plant materials,
Hardscape is permitted where pedestrian
activity occurs and in minor areas where
such application is appropriate. Permanent
landscaping shall consist of landscaped
areas at the ground level, in planters or in
potted containers.
10. Landscaping should be developed to
contain a combination of low, medium and
tall plant materials as appropriate. Low
planting sh,?uld be used in the foreground,
proceeding back to the tallest in the
background.
11. Plant materials mu.<;t not be concentrated in
only one area but should be, distributed
throughout the site.
12. When limited space is available, the use of
raised planters, window boxes, potted
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planters and or clinging vines to soften the
wall surface. The planting area should be
continuous and extend to an appropriate
height to ensure its effectiveness.
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parking, trash and service areas.
15. Flowering trees and colorful planting
should be used to accent vehicular and
pedestrian entries.
] 6. Deciduous and evergreen trees should be
used to provide a variety of texture, color
and form in planting areas.
17. Flowering trees, vines and shrubs and
unusual trees are encouraged as focal
points.
18. Decorative non-screen walls should have a
minimum height of 18 inches and a
maximum height of 4 feet. TI1e finish
materials and design should be compatible
with the architectural character of adjacent
buildings.
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19. For a dean, finished look and durability,
walls should incorporate a wall cap and
pilasters at entry points.
20. Whimsical gates and ironwork can reflect
the character of a business, restaurant or
project. Designs are encouraged to
incorporate artistic details into the
landscape.
21. Though landscape architects must be
careful not to overplant, design concepts
shall reflect spacing of plants which allows
for complete cover of planting areas in a
reasonable amount of time.
22. Semi-pem1anent mulching such as bark is
not an acceptable groundcover solution.
Such bark shall not be used as an alterative
for ground cover or other landscape
material. Bark being used for moisture
retention and weed control is encouraged.
OITE AMENITIES
Site an1enities form elements of commonality
which help to establish an identity of an area
and provide comfort and interest for its users.
The more common the element, the richer and
more identifiable the character becomes.
Individual site amenities within a non-
residential setting should have common
features, such as color, material and design to
provide a cohesive environment.
Seating
Seating is an important amenity. to be provided
throughout the site. Benches are appropriate
within parks and plazas in intimate settings or
where flexibility in the location of the seating
is desired.
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1. Seating in the public right-of-way should
be incorporated into the design of the other
streetscape furnishings.
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2. Wood benches should use smoothly
finished, exterior grade members.
3. Benches should range from four (4) to eight
(8) feet in length. Intermediate anns are
recommended for longer benches.
4. Seating should be provided III plazas.
Where applicable, plaza users should be
provided with a choice between active (i.e.
watching goings-on) and passive (i.e.
private) seating.
5. Benches should not be used for any type of
advertising purposes.
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Public Art
Public art may be considered as objects in our
environment for public use and enjoyment that
may display the following characters:
. historic
. aesthetic
. functional
Public art can be found in the form of:
. Sculpture
. Monuments
. Murals
. Fountains
. Anunenities such as seating: lights,
sIgns
Art associated with nonresidential buildings is
encouraged that invites participation and
interaction, adds local meaning, interprets the
community by revealing its culture or history,
and/or captures or reinforces the unique
character of a place is encouraged.
1. The settillg of public art should be
considered in its design; likewise, the
impact of physical space and nearby
structures on public art should be
considered.
2. Freestanding pieces of art or sculpture
should be placed to avoid locations where it
would compete with a storefront or obstruct
a pedestrian path, create a traffic hazard or
compete with another piece of art or
sculpture.
3. Art should be deployed in concert with
either features, such' as a plaza or
architectural features that ac1G1owledge and
respond to the presence of the art and make
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the art an integral part of site development
rather than a stand-alone object.
4. TIle selection and placement of the art
should be part of the design process, rather
than being left to the last minute as an
afterthought. By thinking of the location
placement and kind of art early on, this art
has the chance to imonn and influence the
character of the overall development.
B us Stops/Shelters
1. Bus stops/shelters should be integrated into
the setting through design of benches,
lighting and landscaping to create a sense
that the bus stop "belongs to" the
surrounding neighborhood.
2. Bus shelters shall be coordimited through
the Development Services Department.
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