[R.O. 2006 §405.430; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000]
It is the intent of this Section to assure the mutual compatibility
and physical appearance of buildings with the surrounding environment
and to promote the aesthetic and visual quality of the community's
built environment. The physical appearance of buildings and accessory
structures is one of the many elements comprising a community's aesthetic
environment. Items for architectural review include the following:
type of building/construction material; color of building exterior;
building height; signage; siting of building; lighting; building appurtenances,
such as rooftop infrastructure, etc.
[R.O. 2006 §405.435; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 874 §3, 1-16-2001]
A. The
following elements of construction and site design shall be reviewed
and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in respect to all
new building construction, including accessory buildings, with the
exception of single-family residences for which no architectural review
is required, unless such dwelling is used for a group home or private
day care facility.
1. Exterior construction material (e.g. wood, masonry, brick, stucco,
concrete block).
2. Color(s) of exterior construction material.
3. Signage (type, colors etc.) and lighting standards (height and type).
4. Building form (bulk, size, shape).
5. All structures must be finished or architecturally treated on all
sides. Material for buildings shall include wood, vinyl, masonry,
brick, stucco and selected forms of aggregate. Earth tone colors blending
with the environment are encouraged.
[R.O. 2006 §405.436; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 874 §4, 1-16-2001]
A. Residential District. Any structure over three hundred (300)
square feet located within a residential district requires a conditional
use permit.
B. Commercial Districts.
1. If the building is the principal building, on the lot, the side that
faces the street has to have a minimal thirty percent (30%) exterior
finish other than metal.
2. Any part of the building that faces the street shall match exterior
materials that are present on the property where the building is to
be built.
3. If building an addition to an existing principal building, it is
exempt from the exterior regulation.
C. Industrial District. No restrictions.