§ 3.40.7. Architectural regulations.

The following architectural regulations shall apply to all uses and structures within the district.

A.

Building exteriors shall be limited solely to the following materials:

1.

Brick or brick veneers;

2.

Stone or stone veneers of natural stone such as granite, limestone and marble. Terra Cotta and/or cast stone, which simulate natural stone, are also allowed. Painted stone is not allowed;

3.

Pre-cast concrete;

4.

Painted concrete block, which may only be used on a side or rear façade that does not face a public right-of-way;

5.

Split-face block/concrete masonry unit; and

6.

Hard coat stucco and synthetic stucco.

B.

Architectural accents, where utilized, shall consist of metal, non-reflective glass, glass block, natural stone, pre-cast concrete, brick, or terra cotta. Architectural accents shall only cover ten (10) percent of the surface area of each exterior wall. When calculating the ten (10) percent limitation on architectural accents, the surface area covered by a window(s) shall not be used in the calculation.

C.

Service bays for automobile service and repair uses shall be designed or screened so that the openings of service bays are not visible from a public right-of-way.

D.

Chain-link fences shall be screened from the public right-of-way and shall be galvanized or vinyl coated. Uncoated chain-link is prohibited.

E.

Within a front or exterior side yard, the keeping of goods, materials, merchandise, or inoperable vehicles in the same place for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours is prohibited.

F.

Within a side yard that adjoins a public right-of-way, the keeping of goods, materials, merchandise, or inoperable vehicles in the same place for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours is only permitted when the side yard is fenced, screened, or otherwise screened from view from the public right-of-way.

G.

Outdoor storage that is not prohibited by this section, and outdoor areas housing service areas, trash dumpsters, trash compactors, equipment, or mechanical devices shall be screened so that such outdoor area cannot be seen from any public right-of-way. Screening shall be permitted to include landscaping, and/or fencing and walls with architectural treatment of color and material similar to the building.

H.

Any linear lighting around windows, rooflines, doors, signs or building structures is prohibited. Linear lighting may include, but is not limited to neon tubes, rope lighting, and other similar lighting devices. Linear lighting devices that form letters or words shall be considered signs.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , § 3.40.7, 8-25-2015)