§ 138-3805. Building design.

(a)

Building design.

(1)

In the RM, RPD, office, commercial and mixed-use districts, the first floor, street facing building facades shall be constructed with architectural articulation including, but not limited to, fenestration, display windows, natural finishes and/or other architectural features intended to break-up large expansive facades.

a.

In the RM and RPD Districts, at least 35 percent of linear ground level, street facing façades shall be transparent, meaning glass or other transparent or translucent materials.

b.

In the office and commercial districts, at least 25 percent of linear ground level, street facing façades shall be transparent, meaning glass or other transparent or translucent materials.

c.

In the mixed-use district, at least 50 percent of linear ground level, street-facing facades shall be transparent, meaning glass or other transparent or translucent materials.

(2)

New multi-building developments shall be designed so that individual buildings relate to other structures on site in terms of facade design, entrances/entryways, and pedestrian access.

(3)

Multi-tenant buildings shall provide shelter elements such as awnings, arcades, and/or shade trees along the majority of its entry façade(s) to protect people from weather elements including sun, wind, and rain.

(4)

In the mixed-use district, the following building form shall apply.

a.

The first floor of each multi-story non-residential building should not be less than 12 feet in height measured from the finished first floor surface to the bottom of the second floor.

(5)

All mechanical equipment and utility functions (e.g., electrical conduits, meters, HVAC equipment) shall be located behind the front facade line of the principal structure. Mechanical equipment that could otherwise be visible from the streets shall be screened with a material that is compatible with the architecture of the principal structure.

(b)

Building style.

(1)

Renovations, additions and accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural style of the structure in which they are a part. Compatibility shall be determined by reviewing building materials, finishes and other significant features.

(2)

Multi-building developments shall provide a unified architectural theme with standardized building materials, finishes, and color schemes. All buildings on the site shall project a complementary building style and/or architectural theme.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)