(1) Entrances shall incorporate one of the following building elements:

(c) Porticos. (See Figure 18J.60.080-1)

(1) Buildings shall be designed with gable, gambrel, or hip roof forms. (See Figure 18J.60.080-2.)

(2) Roof planes shall be varied by using gable ends and/or dormers.

(3) The use of flat, mansard, dome, or butterfly roof forms, is prohibited. (See Figure 18J.60.080-3.)

(1) Cornice details;

(2) Trim details;

(3) Timber details; or

(4) Knee bracing.

(1) Window patterns shall be characterized by vertical proportions with horizontally-oriented rectangular forms prohibited. Windows should emphasize the first floor.

(2) The area of first-story windows on street front elevations shall be at least twice the area of second-story windows along the same side of the building.

(3) One of the following window treatments shall be used:

(4) Windows sills shall be situated at least 2 feet above the interior finished floor.

(5) The use of reflective or mirrored windows is prohibited.

(6) Window trim shall be used.

(1) Encourage architecture that is contextual or harmonious in character to residential uses through the use of color, materials, textures, and landscaping. Development should provide focal points for neighborhoods and enhance the identity of the neighborhood.

(2) Architecture should be similar to residential structures. The use of standardized "corporate or franchise" style in the design of buildings should be avoided.

(1) All new and remodeled buildings within a multi-building complex shall achieve a unity of design through the use of similar architectural elements, such as roof form, exterior building materials, colors, and window style.

(2) Independent storage buildings, parking structures, and other accessory structures shall match the principal building(s) in form, color, and use of materials and detailing.

(3) Project designs shall use the following materials: concrete, wood-looking materials (no wood sheeting), concrete masonry units (CMU), brick, stucco, metal siding, or stone.

(4) Metal buildings shall only be allowed as a structural system. The building faces of all metal building must be constructed of non-metal materials.

(5) Corporate styles, architectural gimmicks, and fads shall not be permitted.

(6) Neon outlining and backlit awnings shall not be permitted.

(1) Architectural style for new construction and additions is not restricted. Rather, the evaluation of the project should be based on the quality of its design and relationship to its surroundings. The project design should be unique and reflect the desired character of the community.

(2) Tenant entrances in a multi-tenant building should be accentuated with similar or complementary design elements, such as wall surface materials, window arrangement, color treatment, awnings, and roof forms.

(3) The use of complementary architectural elements should be considered for transitions to existing buildings on adjacent sites when such buildings conform to the standards of this Chapter.

(4) Building materials used for site features, such as outdoor furniture, lighting, fences, and screen walls, should be consistent with the primary on-site structures.

(1) Each building visible from a public roadway shall incorporate elements based on the building's gross square footage that equal or exceed the number of points found in Table 18J.60.080-1.

(2) Buildings shall be entitled to incorporate any combination of features as provided in Table 18J.60.080-2 in order to meet or exceed the required number of points. For points relating to a building wall-related design feature, the design feature need only be provided along the wall(s) that will be visible to the public roadway in order for the point to be earned.

Table 18J.60.080-2. Relating Design and Scale of Building Elements to the Building's Overall Form and Massing
Element		Points
a. Horizontal shifts for walls > 80 feet (> 100 feet for industrial use types) in length (1)
Width of shift > 20 percent of wall length		1
Width of shift > 30 percent of wall length		2
No walls > 80 feet (> 100 feet for industrial use types)		1
FIGURE 18J.60.080-8
b. Vertical shifts of single run of ridge, cornice, or fascia > 100 feet
Transition in height > 4 feet for buildings with height of 24 feet or greater
(> 2 feet for industrial use types and other buildings less than 24 feet in height)		1
No single runs > 80 feet (> 100 feet for industrial use types)		1
FIGURE 18J.60.080-9
FIGURE 18J.60.080-10
c. Single stand of trees within 20 feet of building (maximum 2 points) (2)		1
FIGURE 18J.60.080-11
FIGURE 18J.60.080-12
FIGURE 18J.60.080-13
FIGURE 18J.60.080-14
FIGURE 18J.60.080-15
FIGURE 18J.60.080-16
d. Windows
Square footage > 30 percent of wall area visible to a public roadway		1
e. Canopy or Awning (5 feet minimum depth)
(Length) > 10 percent of wall length		1
(Length) > 20 percent of wall length		2
FIGURE 18J.60.080-17
f. Decorative Masonry, distinguishable etchings or relief, pillars, or columns (3)
Area covered > 10 percent of wall area		1
Area covered > 30 percent of wall area		2
FIGURE 18J.60.080-18
g. Visual wall terminus or cornice required on all building sides facing a public roadway.
Pitched roof with fascia	FIGURE 18J.60.080-19	1
Parapet	FIGURE 18J.60.080-20	1
Projecting Cornice	FIGURE 18J.60.080-21	1
h. Vertical trellis with climbing vines or plant materials adjacent of walls
Area covered > 15 percent of wall		1

(1) Architectural details should be used that are consistent with the architectural character of the overall building and development. Within the Employment Service zone, overall architectural style and details should complement those used in adjacent developments where these Standards have been applied to create a consistent overall character for the community. Designs should reflect the character of the community.

(2) A visual terminus should be provided on tops of buildings in the form of cornices, parapets, or other architectural features visible from the public way.

(3) Continuous awnings that conceal important architectural elements, or conflict with the character of the building, are discouraged.

(4) Awnings should maintain the visual horizontal appearance of a street front by aligning the bottom edge thereof.

(5) Backlit awnings, designed to double as lighted signs, are discouraged.

(6) The use of durable, high quality materials that contribute to the overall appearance, ease of maintenance, and longevity of structures is encouraged.

(7) Windows should be included on upper stories to avoid blank upper walls.

(8) Building components such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets should have architecturally appropriate proportions and relationship to one another.