17-7-13.4 Architectural standards.
All new development must present an attractive streetscape, incorporate architectural and site design elements appropriate to a pedestrian scale, and provide for the safety and convenience of pedestrians. All new development shall comply with the following architectural standards:
A. Walls. No more than three materials shall be used for primary wall surfaces. Exterior finishes shall be of traditional, time- and weather-tested techniques. Retaining walls shall be of materials complementary to the building’s materials. Wall colors may range from earth tones to colors with some white and gray. Trim around openings may be accent colors. No other wall colors are allowed.
B. Roofs. All the roofs and dormer roofs of a building shall be constructed of the same material. Slopes of roofs shall be of equal pitch if a gable or hip roof is employed. All metal roofs must be of a subdued color. Painted roof shingles are prohibited.
C. Fences, Hedges and Walls. The following standards apply to new development of fences, hedges and walls.
1. Required Setbacks. A fence, hedge, wall, column, pier, post, or any similar structure or any combination of such structures is permitted in the required setback of a zone district if it meets the following conditions:
a. All fences and walls meet the requirements of Title 15 of this code, Buildings and Construction;
b. No fence, hedge, or wall extends beyond or across a property line without a recorded agreement with the abutting property owner;
c. Reserved;
d. Only one fence or wall shall be allowed per property line. Double fences, walls or combination thereof are prohibited; and
e. No barbed wire or other sharp, pointed, or electrically charged fence may be erected or maintained. The following exceptions are allowed:
i. A temporary fence on a construction site to protect the property during the period of construction may be topped with barbed wire or razor wire where the barbed wire or razor wire is not less than eight feet above the ground and does not extend more than two feet above the temporary fence.
ii. A permanent fence may be topped with barbed wire or razor wire where evidence is presented that a higher degree of security is required because of the use and/or the environment. A conditional use permit is required for this type of fence. See specific review criteria in Section 17-7-13.9(B).
2. Height. No fence or wall may exceed seven feet in height, four feet in height from the front of the primary structure forward, or three feet in the sight distance triangle, measured as follows:
a. In a required yard abutting a street, the total effective height above the finished grade measured on the side nearest the street;
b. In any other required yard, the total effective height above the finished grade measured on the side nearest the abutting property;
c. On a property line, measured from the finished grade of either side when the abutting property owners are in agreement; and
d. A temporary fence on a construction site may be as high as required to protect the property during the period of construction.
3. Athletic Facilities. Fencing around athletic facilities, including, without limitation, tennis courts, may be fourteen feet in height so long as all portions above six feet are constructed with at least fifty percent nonopaque materials.
D. Reserved.
E. Screening. Trash collection and recycling areas, service areas, mechanical equipment and loading docks shall be screened on all sides so that no portion of such areas is visible from public streets and alleys and adjacent properties. Required screening may include new and existing plantings, walls, fences, screen panels, doors, topographic changes, buildings, horizontal separation, or any combination thereof.
F. Miscellaneous. Security devices shall have materials and colors that complement the building’s material. Accessory structures shall be architecturally compatible with the primary development. Satellite dishes over eighteen inches shall not be placed in front yards.
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Walls |
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Building Walls: Pre-cast concrete, brick, split face or scored CMU, stone, granite, ceramic tile, architectural metals and nonreflective glass. Limited amounts of stucco/masonite. ≤ 3 materials shall be used for the primary wall surfaces on a building or fence. Retaining Walls: Shall be of materials and color complementary to the building’s materials. |
Traditional, time- and weather-tested materials. Traditional, time- and weather-tested materials. |
Earth tones, to colors with some white and gray tones. Trim around openings may be in an accent color. Earth tones, to colors with some white and gray. |
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Roofs |
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Roofs & Dormers: All the roofs and dormer roofs of a building shall be constructed of the same material. Cornices & Trim: Shall be made with a material and color complementary to building. |
Slopes of roofs shall be of equal pitch when a gable or hip roof is employed. |
Metal roofs must have a subdued color. Painted shingles are prohibited. |
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Entry Porches: Front steps shall be constructed of durable material. Miscellaneous: Security devices shall have materials and colors that complement the building’s material. Accessory structures shall be compatible with the primary structure. |
Satellite dishes over 18'' shall not be placed in front yards. Awnings shall not be backlit. |
External lights shall be located and used to avoid light trespass. |
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Yards |
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Yard Walls & Fences: Shall be of materials and color complementary to the building’s materials. |
Max. height on lot is 7'. Max. height from front of primary structure forward is 4'. Max. height in clear view triangle is 3'. |
Masonry wall shall be at least 8'' thick and capped by a weather protection top course. |
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Driveways & Parking: Curbs shall be concrete or asphalt. |
Storage yards shall be screened and have paved surfaces. |
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(Ord. 2019-06 § 1 (Att. B (part)); Ord. 2016-15 § 1 (Att. A (part)); Ord. 1/06/2009O-2 § 1 (part); Ord. 11-20-2001 § 2 (part))