[1]
Editor's note–Former Part 1 pertaining to similar provisions and deriving from Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19, was repealed by Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025.
The purpose of establishing architectural standards is to set minimum standards for the appearance and quality of buildings and corresponding site elements that are recognized as enhancing property values and are in the interest of the general welfare of the City. Given that the City of Celina is an area designated with historical, cultural, and architectural importance and significance, the following provisions apply. These standards are not intended to prohibit architectural innovation, nor are they intended to mandate specific architectural styles and concepts. Rather, they are intended to provide for developments of enduring quality that provide visual character and interest. The development community is encouraged to seek out new and innovative construction techniques and materials to implement the standards contained herein that will result in a significant contribution to the visual character of the area and the City as a whole. Any new or innovative material shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director and must be equal to or exceed the current standards in terms of quality and longevity.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
The regulations provided in this section shall apply to all new construction and all structures within all zoning districts, but shall only apply to single-family residential uses when indicated. Where the regulations of this section conflict with other sections or provisions of this chapter, the more specific regulations shall apply.
(b) 
Single-family tracts with existing PDs (or comparable special zoning or entitlement) that include specific architectural standards may continue to apply the standards as found in the governing PD. Non-residential tracts and uses within existing PDs (or comparable special zoning or entitlement) shall be governed by the standards contained herein.
(c) 
When an existing building, constructed prior to November 13, 2018, is proposed for an addition or expansion that will increase the square footage of the existing building by less than fifty percent (50%), either by a single expansion or by the cumulative effect of a series of expansions, similar or like exterior materials may be used on new facades that match the existing building and architectural theme to the extent possible.
(d) 
Any addition that is fifty percent (50%) or greater of the originally approved floor area shall be subject to and shall comply with the regulations herein, potentially resulting in the reconstruction of the entire exterior veneer of an existing structure. At a minimum, the front facade must comply with the regulations stated herein.
(e) 
Certain structures, such as temporary construction buildings, sales trailers, or portable buildings situated on public school or non-profit property, may be exempt from compliance, as may nonpermanent structures associated with utility complexes or similar operations, subject to review and approval.
(f) 
The provisions of this section shall be administered by the Director of Development Services, or designee, who shall have the authority to approve any facade plan that is deemed to satisfy the minimum requirements of this section, alternate facade plans deemed to meet the spirit and intent of the section, including any minor deviations or waivers, and to make necessary interpretations regarding any subjectivity or frustration of purpose contained herein. Material percentages are intended to be applied accordingly.
(g) 
All exterior facades shall be perpetually maintained and repaired by the owner in a safe, reasonably sound, and attractive manner that protects against the elements, is structurally safe, and corrects any visual deficiencies or other problems.
(h) 
The City Council may grant a Specific Use Permit (SUP), establish a planned development (PD) district, or enter into a development agreement or other economic incentive agreement, which may amend or revise the regulations herein for a certain project or area of the City.
(i) 
Due to the unique service nature of government-owned and occupied facilities, in addition to the development costs being a public burden, such facilities may meet the spirit and intent of the regulations contained herein to the extent possible, and are not expected to strictly comply.
(j) 
The City Council may, from time to time, amend, supplement, or change the boundaries of a district or the regulations herein established as provided by State Law or establish special zoning districts or overlay districts that may have substantially different exterior material requirements.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Submittal information.
Sufficient information shall be submitted to evaluate the architectural standards criteria outlined herein as part of the development process.
(b) 
Elevations.
Applications that include a site plan shall include the following:
(1) 
Color renderings of all facades of each building, identified by cardinal direction. Projects with repeated elevations, such as multi-family, may submit sample elevations of proposed buildings.
(2) 
Proposed exterior materials with a percentage breakdown of each material used, exclusive of windows and doors, in a table format.
(3) 
A calculation table or graphic exhibit demonstrating compliance with the articulation standards.
(4) 
A listing of the selected Architectural Features, described herein, to demonstrate compliance.
(5) 
If a landmark feature is required, please note the feature proposed for credit.
(6) 
The Director may require sample boards.
(c) 
Streetscape elements.
For any proposed streetscape elements (such as bike racks, trash receptacles, lampposts, tree grates, bollards, outdoor seating, etc.) or screening devices (masonry walls screening dumpsters, mechanical equipment, etc.), graphics shall also be submitted showing the material, color, height, and any other pertinent details of the elements proposed.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
Architectural concrete masonry units (CMU)
includes highly textured finish, such as split faced, indented, hammered, fluted, ribbed, burnished, or similar decorative finish; coloration shall be integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on; minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer; and shall include light weight and featherweight decorative masonry units.
Big box
shall mean a building, usually with a single tenant, which comprises more than 50,000 square feet.
Brick
includes severe weather rated kiln-fired clay or slate material, can include concrete brick if it is to the same ASTM C216 or C652 standard and severe weather rated as typical fired clay brick; minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer, and shall not include underfired clay, sand, or shale.
Director
shall mean the Director of Development Services, or his designee.
EIFS
means exterior insulation and finish systems.
Engineered wood
shall mean a composite material made from wood fibers, strands, or veneers that are bonded together with adhesives.
Facades
(1) 
Front facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the street.
(2) 
Rear facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the rear property line.
Fiber Cement
shall mean a composite material made from a mixture of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers (e.g. James Hardie, Nichiha, and Allura). Sometimes referred to as cementitious fiber board.
Masonry materials
shall mean and include that form of construction defined below and composed of brick, stone, granite, marble, stucco (three-step hard coat), architectural concrete masonry unit, tilt wall concrete panels, sealed and painted concrete block, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), fiber cement, and rock or other materials of equal characteristics laid up unit upon unit set and bonded to one another in mortar.
Non-residential building
shall mean those buildings utilized for use other than single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings, specifically including commercial, retail, medical, office, and multi-family structures and associated accessory structures of any size.
Residential buildings
shall mean those buildings utilized for single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings.
Stone
includes naturally occurring granite, marble, limestone, slate, river rock, and other similar hard and durable all-weather stone that is customarily used in exterior building construction; may also include cast or manufactured stone product, provided that such product yields a highly textured stone-like appearance, its coloration is integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on, and it is demonstrated to be highly durable and maintenance free; natural or manmade stone shall have a minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer.
Stucco
means the 3-step stucco process that is applied in three separate layers: 3/8-inch-thick scratch coat, 3/8-inch-thick brown coat, and approximate 1/8-inch-thick finish coat. The approximately 7/8-inch three-coat system is applied over an approved weather-resistive barrier and metal lath either by hand using a trowel or by machine application. Any stucco product that does not meet the stated requirements is not allowed.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Category A materials are defined as the superior masonry products from which the City prefers buildings to be predominantly constructed. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category A masonry finishing materials are brick and stone.
(b) 
Category B materials are the secondary products that the City recognizes as materials acceptable for use, products that should not be the predominant material for a building, and are considered as somewhat less desirable than those materials listed in Category A. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category B masonry finishing materials include three-step stucco, architectural concrete masonry units with integrated color (i.e., split-face CMU), concrete tilt wall (integral color and stamped), and fiber cement with integrated color and in the form of lap siding or board and batten.
(c) 
Category C materials are accent products acceptable in limited application for architectural accents, features, and embellishments. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category C materials include decorative metal, tile, glass block, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), engineered wood, and natural wood products.
(d) 
Prohibited exterior surface materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, and aggregate pea-gravel finished surfaces.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Building color.
(1) 
The dominant color of all buildings shall be muted shades of color that are subtle, neutral, or earthen tones. The color of secondary facades shall match or complement the primary facade. No high-intensity colors, neon colors, or fluorescent colors shall be used.
(2) 
Bright, reflective, pure tone primary or secondary colors are permissible only on signs. This provision shall not be construed as a license to employ corporate imaging or branding on the primary building facade.
(3) 
Door and window frames, moldings, cornices, mullions, canopies, awnings, band faces, roof flashing, light fixtures, and other such features may use subdued, muted shades of earthen tone colors. The Director may consider limited application of corporate branding for larger projects, such as big boxes, institutional complexes, and corporate campuses.
(4) 
Shade structures shall be muted shades of color that are subtle, neutral, or earthen tones. The Director may consider primary or secondary colors for daycares, amenity centers, patio umbrellas, and similar situations.
(5) 
The use of tube lighting, string lights, or other similar materials shall not be installed on nonresidential buildings, as described in Article 14.04, PART FIVE, Lighting Standards, except for patio string lighting.
(6) 
No more than one (1) color shall be used for visible roof surfaces; however, if more than one type of roofing material is used, the materials shall be varying hues of the same color or complementary in nature. The primary roof shall not be a bold color.
(7) 
All streetscape elements and site amenities, such as bike racks, trash receptacles, lampposts, benches, patio furniture, tree grates, and cart corrals, shall be metal, rust and flake/chip resistant, and generally be black in color. Minor deviations in color and design that maintain the spirit and intent of the section are allowed with Director approval. Bollards can be concrete or decorative metal with no bold colors. Cart corrals shall be permanently affixed to the ground.
(8) 
Overhead doors shall be neutral or earthen tone colors.
(b) 
Repairs and alterations.
All repairs and alterations of exterior facades, including re-painting or rebranding, of non-residential buildings are required to obtain a permit from the City and comply with all applicable color regulations contained herein.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Design standards.
All new single-family (detached and attached) residences within the City of Celina shall conform to the following design standards:
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1A
Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Categories
Materials
A
Brick, Stone, Stucco
B
Fiber Cement
C
Natural Wood, EIFS, Engineered Wood
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Facades
Percentage Breakdown
Definition
All facades when considered together
Minimum 80% Category A
Maximum 20% Category B
All walls, when counted together, whether visible from the street or not, shall add up to the 80/20 rule.
Front facade
Minimum 80% Category A
Notwithstanding the overall percentages, the front facade shall be a minimum of eighty percent (80%) Category A
Note: Decorative Features. Natural wood, Engineered wood, or EIFS may be used for trim, soffit construction, window boxouts, bay windows, roof dormers, columns, chimneys not part of an exterior wall, or other architectural accent features.
(1) 
The Director shall have final approval of any residential elevation submitted for construction.
(2) 
Front-facing garage placement.
The face of garage doors shall not extend beyond the front facade of any residential structure; however, the face of the garage door may extend up to a maximum of eight (8) feet beyond the front facade when a front porch or bay window extending along the remainder of the front facade is provided.
(3) 
J-swing garage placement.
When the doors of garages are designed to be perpendicular to the street access (i.e., J-swing garages), the garage may extend ten (10) feet into the front setback of the residential structure and may include living space above.
(4) 
Roof pitch.
Minimum roof pitch of residential structures is 6:12.
(5) 
Mailboxes.
When allowed, individual mailboxes shall be brick or stone to match the residence or decorative metal containers on posts. When mailboxes are clustered, the exterior of the clustered mailboxes shall be decorative metal on a matching support pole and shall be maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA).
(6) 
Driveways.
All driveways and approaches shall be concrete with a minimum width of ten (10) feet and shall match the width at the garage door at the property line.
(7) 
Amenity centers.
Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired neighborhood theme.
(b) 
Recommended practices.
(1) 
Elevation repetition.
Any house elevation should not be repeated on the lot most directly across the street, nor should it be repeated on two (2) lots in either direction on the same side of the street. A wide variety of elevations is desired as it strengthens the character of the subdivision and reduces monotony of design. When stucco homes are the predominant exterior material used on a particular street, variations of color and design should be provided to minimize visual monotony.
(2) 
Elevation masonry mix and pattern.
Front elevations should use more than one type of masonry product in a variety of patterns to vary the architectural appeal of the streetscape. Regardless of the minimum Category A masonry requirements, every front facade should be a mixture of materials and colors.
(3) 
Front entry doors.
Front entry doors should consist of a hardwood, engineered wood, or other highly durable products, including products that have a wood appearance.
(4) 
Garage doors.
Garage doors should consist of lightweight but durable materials, such as painted metal, and include materials that have a wood appearance. Garage door windows are permitted.
(5) 
Gifts to the street.
All residential structures should include at least four (4) of the following design features on the front facade or facades visible from the front or side street:
(A) 
Garage doors not facing the street (J-swing garage style).
(B) 
Carriage-style garage doors with decorative hardware.
(C) 
Mixed masonry patterns, decorative brick patterning, stone accents, gothic treatments, or gingerbreading.
(D) 
Architectural pillars or posts or masonry arches.
(E) 
Bay window facing street.
(F) 
Brick or stone chimney on exterior wall.
(G) 
Covered front porches (minimum of sixty (60) square feet covered by main roof with a minimum five (5) foot depth or an architectural extension).
(H) 
Cupulas, turrets, dormers or gables.
(I) 
Roof accent upgrades (e.g., metal, tile, slate, solar tiles).
(J) 
Recessed entries a minimum of three (3) feet deeper than the main front facade.
(K) 
Greater than 8:12 primary roof pitch, or variable roof pitches.
(L) 
Transom windows or shutters.
(M) 
Coach lights at entrances.
(N) 
Decorative attic or gable feature, minimum two (2) square feet in size (e.g., vent, window, brick detail).
(O) 
Decorative driveway paving (e.g., salt finish, exposed aggregate, or other treatments).
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Two masonry materials required.
At least two (2) masonry materials shall be used on all exterior facades. Except for stone, no single material shall exceed seventy percent (70%) of any given facade.
(b) 
Uniform architectural style.
All buildings within a common development, as shown on a development plan, conceptual plan, or site plan, should have similar architectural styles, materials, colors, and detailing; however, sufficient variations should be incorporated to discourage exact duplicate buildings.
(c) 
All structures shall be architecturally finished on all sides visible from a public right-of-way with similar styles, materials, colors, and detail. A higher level of finish and articulation shall be at the primary entrance or front door.
(d) 
Deviations from a strict interpretation of the exterior standards to accommodate a specific "signature design aesthetic" may be approved.
(e) 
Columns shall be encased in Category A masonry material used elsewhere on the primary building.
(f) 
Roof design.
Roofs shall be peaked with either hip, gable, or mansard design with a minimum one-to-four (1:4) pitch, or a parapet wall or false mansard design with a minimum one-to-two (1:2) pitch is acceptable only if constructed around the entire perimeter of a building so that no flat roof shall be visible from a public street or along an active storefront. At all times roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view.
(g) 
Roof materials.
For buildings with a visible hip, gable, or mansard roof, allowed materials include metal (standing seam), slate, or tile (clay or cement, barrel, or Roman-shaped). The enhanced roofing requirement does not apply to residential buildings and covered garages in multi-family complexes.
(h) 
Parapet.
The backside of parapets shall not have framing exposed and shall be painted to match the building.
(i) 
Any concrete structures over 6" in height, including headwalls, bridges, wall, culverts, retaining walls, and like structures, shall be clad in masonry.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Exterior materials.
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2A
Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Categories
Materials
A
Brick or Stone
B
Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement,
C
Metal, Natural Wood, Tile, Glass, EIFS, Engineered Wood
Prohibited
Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Tilt Wall
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2B
Required Percentages Of Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Facades
Percentage Breakdown
Definition
Primary
Minimum 80% Category A
Maximum 20% Category B
Minimum 20% stone
Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane
Secondary
Minimum 50% Category A
Remainder Category B
Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane, such as an interior courtyard
Note 1. Engineered wood or EIFS may be used for trim or soffit construction.
Note 2. The first floor shall be 100% Category A, including recessed balconies.
Note 3. The first floor shall not have any patios or balconies between the building and right-of-way, unless recessed.
(b) 
Specific design standards.
(1) 
Accessory building materials.
Covered garages, mail kiosks, and other accessory buildings shall be 100% Category A.
(2) 
Amenity centers.
Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. Amenity centers within a multi-family development shall have a decorative metal roof or a parapet wall to shield roof-mounted equipment. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired theme.
(3) 
Building access.
Multi-Family developments shall be constructed so all building(s) points of entry, including corridors, breezeways, and stairways, are access controlled. Access control shall meet the requirements of the Fire Marshal's Office.
(c) 
Architectural features.
All multi-family primary buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below.
(1) 
Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.
(2) 
Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners), or quoined corners.
(3) 
Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).
(4) 
Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobblestone, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.
(5) 
Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.
(6) 
Decorative and repetitive ornamentation (non-signage) integrated into the building facade, such as corbels, medallions, functioning clocks, niches, wrought iron, balconettes, gargoyles, or horizontally and rhythmically patterned brickwork.
(7) 
Other similar architectural features, as approved.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Exterior standards.
(1) 
Windows.
Windows and glazing shall be limited to a minimum of ten percent (10%) and maximum of seventy percent (70%) of each building elevation. Faux windows (i.e., non-transparent architectural features meant to appear as a window opening) or elements that create a comparable visual, such as decorative brickwork, insets of varying materials/colors, or other similar features are allowed, subject to discretionary review and approval. Windows shall not be glazed or reglazed with mirrored or reflective glass that creates a hazard.
(2) 
Murals.
Murals, if used, cannot display or connote a commercial message without abiding by the Sign regulations, as found within the Code of Ordinances. Murals should be in scale and scope with the proposed development, not violate the spirit and intent of the architectural standards, and should be coordinated through Planning staff. Murals must reflect the development design/theme and cannot contain dangerous, vulgar, or other obscene imagery. All murals must be permitted through the building elevation review process.
(3) 
All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have a distinct base, middle, and top, separated by horizontal elements, as illustrated below.
Examples of Tri-Partite Construction
(4) 
Ground floor facades facing major thoroughfares and any intersecting thoroughfare must incorporate articulated entry areas, arcades, display windows, awnings, or other similar architectural features along no less than sixty percent (60%) of the facade.
(b) 
Landmark buildings.
(1) 
Buildings that are located at the end of a terminating street or major access lane or at the intersection of streets and/or major access lanes shall be considered a landmark building.
(2) 
Such buildings shall be designed with landmark features that take advantage of that location, such as an accentuated entry and a unique building articulation that is offset from the front wall planes and extends above the main building eave or parapet line.
(3) 
Landmark features shall be in proportion to the building, subject to review and approval.
(c) 
Architectural features.
All non-residential structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of five (5) of the referenced architectural features.
(1) 
Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.
(2) 
Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.
(3) 
Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).
(4) 
Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.
(5) 
Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.
(6) 
Decorative and repetitive ornamentation (non-signage) integrated into the building facade, such as corbels, medallions, functioning clocks, niches, wrought iron, balconettes, gargoyles, or horizontally and rhythmically patterned brickwork.
(7) 
Other similar architectural features, as approved.
(d) 
Building articulation standards.
Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet the following minimum standards for articulation:
(1) 
Horizontal articulation.
An offset equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The offset must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length.
(2) 
Vertical articulation.
A change in height equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The height change must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length. Pitched roofs shall count toward achieving vertical articulation, provided they are 65 degrees or less from horizontal.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Exterior materials for non-residential structures up to three (3) stories in height.
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3A
Exterior Materials for Non-Residential Buildings
Categories
Materials
A
Brick or Stone
B
Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C
Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited
Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Buildings Three (3) or Fewer Stories
Facades
Minimum Percentage
Definition
Primary
Minimum 70% Category A
Maximum 30% Category B
Maximum 10% Category C
Minimum 20% Stone
Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront, and all exterior walls of buildings less than 15,000 square feet, or as determined by the Director
Secondary
Minimum 30% Category A
Remainder Category B
Exterior walls of buildings 15,000 square feet or larger that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
ARTICLE VI, TABLE 3C
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Big Box Buildings
Primary
Minimum 50% Category A
Maximum 50% Split Faced
CMU
Maximum 30% other
Category B
Minimum 20% Stone
Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
Secondary
Minimum 20% Category A
Remainder Category B
Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
Note 1. EIFS and Engineered wood may be used for trim or soffit construction.
(b) 
Exterior materials for non-residential structures four (4) stories in height or taller.
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4A
Exterior Materials Categories For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or More Stories)
Categories
Materials
A
Brick, Stone, Glass Wall System
B
Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall
C
Metal, Tile, Glass Blocks, Engineered Wood
Prohibited
Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4B
Minimum Exterior Percentages For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or more stories)
Floors 1-3
Minimum 70% Category A
Maximum 30% Category B
Maximum 10% Category C
Minimum 20% Stone
Floors 4-6
Minimum 20% Category A
Maximum 70% Category B
Remainder Category C
Floors 7 and above
Any combination of Category A, B, or C
Note 1. The Director may apply architectural regulations in Tables 3A and 3B for developments such as climate-controlled storage, hotels, and similar uses.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Design standards.
The following design standards apply to structures constructed in an industrial zoning district and proposing an industrial and/or manufacturing use, per the use chart of the zoning ordinance:
(1) 
The main entry or office area of the building shall be articulated both horizontally and vertically by ten percent (10%) of the adjacent wall height. Building corners shall also be articulated, as approved.
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5A
Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Categories
Materials
A
Brick or Stone
B
Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C
Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited
Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS
ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Facades
Minimum Percentage
Definition
Primary
Minimum 10% Category A
Remainder Category B
Category C may be used as accents up to 10%
Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street
Secondary
Up to 100% Category B
Exterior walls that are NOT clearly visible from a public street
Note 1. The Director has the authority to declare certain structures with inherent industrial-like uses, such as cabinet structures associated with communication towers or modular buildings internal to heavy industrial sites, to be in conformance with this Ordinance.
(b) 
Architectural features.
All industrial buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than two (2) of the architectural features listed below:
(1) 
Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.
(2) 
Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).
(3) 
25% Category A on primary facades.
(4) 
Canopies (not drive-through canopies), awnings, valances, porticos, overhangs (5 feet minimum), or arcades.
(5) 
Recesses or projections (3 feet minimum).
(6) 
Peaked roof forms.
(7) 
Outdoor patios or integrated planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape and sitting areas.
(8) 
Visible and noticeable architectural details, such as tile work or moldings, integrated into the building facade.
(9) 
Other architectural features with similar visual impact.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)
(a) 
Canopies.
(1) 
Canopies and their supporting structures should be architecturally integrated with the primary building and all other accessory structures on the site by using the same or complementary materials, design motif, and colors. Canopies in a multi-tenant center shall be consistent in color.
(2) 
Non-residential canopies and awnings, such as for car washes, vacuum stalls, or other similar structures shall utilize a metal roof (not fabric) and shall use a subdued, muted shade of earthen tone color.
(3) 
Canopy band faces shall be a color consistent with the main structure or an accent color. The canopy band face shall be flat with no projections, shall not be of plastic materials, shall be generally a metal or masonry-based material, not be greater than four (4) feet in height, and may not be backlit or used as signage, except as follows:
(A) 
The canopy band face may utilize one (1) small button logo on each face that can be internally illuminated, as long as each button logo does not exceed fifteen (15) square feet for bands three (3) feet in height and twenty (20) square feet for bands four (4) feet in height, is generally as tall as it is wide, and does not protrude more than eighteen (18) inches from the canopy in any direction.
(b) 
Gas pumps and fueling stations.
(1) 
Canopies shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in total height, measured from the pavement to the top of the canopy, and must abide by all other canopy regulations.
(2) 
The roofs of fueling station canopies shall be pitched, include a parapet to shield roof- mounted equipment, or otherwise be distinguished, subject to approval.
(3) 
Canopy support columns shall be fully encased with Category A masonry products and shall not include any non-structural additions to the columns.
(4) 
Lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the canopy should be recessed into the underside of the canopy with no drop-down or visible bulbs.
(5) 
Exhaust valves for underground fuel storage tanks shall be designed to be located against a building, dumpster screening wall, or other structure to mitigate their visual impact and should be an earthen tone color. If impractical, the exhaust valves may be located in an interior landscape area, if properly screened, but should not be located in the exterior landscape buffer adjacent to the public right-of-way.
(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)