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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MAY 26, 2015
AGENDA#: 9E
PREPARED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS
1102.1403 AND 1107.2200 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve certain amendments to architec-
tural design standards in commercial, industrial and multifamily residential zon-
ing districts. One of the amendments would only allow pole buildings in the Gen-
eral Industrial Use District (I-1) by a conditional use permit.
History
Originally, Prior Lake City Code Section 4-7-4 prohibited Pole Structures in Prior
Lake. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 99.02 on February 16, 1999
which repealed Section 4-7-4 regarding the approval/use of"Pole Buildings".
However, developers continued to believe that pole buildings were prohibited in
Prior Lake. Staff is not certain as to why past developers in Deerfield were not
able to construct pole-type building construction, if in fact, Section 4-7-4 had
been repealed.
If, for example, the existing owners of the Condo industrial building at 17178
Adelmann Street said that they had previously wanted to build a pole building
structure, staff is assuming that a previous interpretation of the city's design
standards was based on building construction material versus only"exterior sur-
face materials", which is the current ordinance language (Subsection
1107.2202(6)).
The EDA recommended to the City Council that it call for the public hearing; the
council directed that action at its meeting on October 13, 2014. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on November 3, 2014 and received comments
related to design standards. It has had subsequent discussions on this topic,
including asking staff to review other community standards and to propose a
method that may allow pole buildings somewhere in Prior Lake for industrial de-
velopment.
Current Circumstances
Staff has evaluated the building design standards for commercial and industrial
buildings for various cities. It appears that most cities have less restrictive ordi-
nances that address architectural design. In some cases, it appears that pole
buildings are permitted as well. For Savage and Shakopee, material standards
are similar to what is being proposed for Prior Lake, including design elements.
At its most recent meeting on this subject, the Planning Commission recom-
mended that pole buildings be allowed in the General Industrial Use District by
conditional use permit with five conditions. These proposed conditions were
identified by the City Council at a retreat on April 1, 2015 as recommendations
to the Planning Commission.
Conclusion
Staff completed proposed amendments to Subsection 1107.220 of the Perfor-
mance Standards section of the city's zoning ordinance. Key changes include:
1. Permitted exterior materials will not change very much; rather, the exist-
ing minimum percentages of Class I, II and III materials would be elimi-
nated in place of at least 75%of exterior walls having permitted materials.
2. Pole buildings as defined and permitted by conditional use permit in the
General Industrial Use District (with five conditions listed).
3. Overall building design must meet two of five design elements (in order
to avoid "plain-looking" buildings that still meet material standards).
4. Some exemptions to meeting one or more standards include exterior
walls that are not permanently visible from off the site (i.e., a hill along
one side), existing buildings whereby less than 50% of building area or
market value are being added to, and only existing building renovations.
5. Masonry materials, whether face or veneer, adhered or anchored, are
permitted if they are durable with equally high architectural quality.
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance include:
1. Subsection 1102.1403: This section related to "Uses Permitted with
Conditional Use Permit" within the General Industrial (I-1) Use District
shows an added paragraph 11 for Pole Buildings and related conditions
of approval.
2. Subsection 1107.2200: This section is amended as described above
related to Architectural Design. Section 2202(7) identifies Pole Buildings
as not being allowed in the Commercial Use Districts, but being allowed
by Conditional Use Permit in the Industrial Use Districts.
ISSUES: The proposed changes are being done in large part due to a desire to see the
three largest cities in Scott County be uniform in their building design standards.
In addition, higher quality buildings generally equate to higher market values es-
tablished by the county, resulting in higher property taxes and city revenue. On
the other hand, restricting the type of building may further delay building con-
struction on vacant industrial lots.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to approve amendments to Subsection 1102.1403,
Uses Permitted with Conditional Use Permit in the General Industrial (I-1)
Use District and Subsection 1107.2200, Architectural Design, of the Zoning
Ordinance as proposed by city staff, or as further amended by the Council.
2. Motion and a second to direct staff to return with further information as iden-
tified by the Council.
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MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Subsection 1102.1403 (amended version)
2. Subsection 1107.2200 amendments (amended version)
3. Subsection 1107.2200 amendments (clean version)
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 115-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1102.1403 RELATED TO USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IN THE I-1 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL USE DISTRICT AND SUBSECTION 1107.2200,
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH,AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS.
1. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1102.1403, Uses Permitted
With Conditional Use Permit, of Subsection 1102.1400"I-1" General Industrial Use District, of the Prior
Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting the following conditional use:
(11) Pole Buildings. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202, the Planning
Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the conditional use permits as it deems
necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section 1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. The pole building will be compatible with the general and dominant character of the
neighborhood or district.
b. The design purpose of the building will predominantly fit general storage and warehouse needs
that fit best with the pole building design.
c. The pole building will be designed to be durable for industrial uses versus other less durable
uses, such as for residential.
d. The pole building design will meet all public safety requirements of the City, County and/or
State.
e. City public financing assistance will not be used to support the development of property that
includes one or more pole buildings.
2. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.2200, Architectural
Design, of Section 1107, General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended by replacing the entire Subsection with the following:
1107.2200: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1107.2201 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to serve the public interest by requiring
development in the City to meet certain minimum architectural design standards. Through
a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new or intensified
developments, the City needs to accomplish all of the following objectives:
➢ Implement the goals and policies set out in its Comprehensive Plan;
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➢ Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and the City's commercial and
industrial areas;
➢ Maintain and improve the City tax base;
➢ Reduce the impacts of dissimilar land uses;
➢ Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
➢ Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades which detract from
the character and appearance of the neighborhood;
➢ Preserve the natural and built environment; and
➢ Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which are or may
become unsightly.
1107.2202 Standards. The provisions in Subsection 1107.2202 apply to commercial, industrial, multi-
family residential (projects of 3 or more dwelling units per building), public and institutional
uses. These provisions apply to all new buildings. Additions to existing buildings that
exceed 50% expansion of the existing building area, shall require that the existing building
and the addition both meet the provisions of Subsection 1107.2202(6). When only the
building's exterior is being renovated, the renovations may replace existing materials with
new like-materials, or with permitted exterior materials identified in (6) of this Subsection.
Buildings located within the Town Center (TC) Use District shall follow design standards
identified in Subsection 1102.809.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be constructed
only of commercial grade asphalt shingles,wood shingles,standing seam prefinished metal,
concrete, slate, tile or copper. The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be minimized
using one of the following methods:
➢ A parapet wall.
➢ A fence or screen,the height of which extends at least 1 foot above the top of the rooftop
equipment and incorporates the architectural features of the building.
➢ The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing material of building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development, such as
loading docks, outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent residential areas.
(3) All outside storage areas shall be screened to minimize off-site views using a bufferyard type
"C" or greater, as defined by Subsection 1107.2005.
(4) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers, generators, above
ground tanks, fuel canisters, refuse handling, loading docks, maintenance structures, and
other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be entirely screened from off-site
views.
(5) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this Ordinance.
(6) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials: The following materials shall be allowed as exterior
finishes for all buildings:
Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided that the material shall not be
allowed within 4 feet from grade) architectural concrete precast panels, color
impregnated decorative block, and glass. Architectural precast panels may be painted
to the manufacturer's painting specifications.
Wood, cement siding or prefinished metal are allowed, provided that no more than 25%
of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material. For any individual exterior
wall not permanently visible from off the site, including accessory structures, no more
than 75% may be constructed of these materials. Masonry materials such as brick,
stone and block may be used as face or veneer, adhered or anchored, as long as the
exterior finish remains durable with equal high architectural quality.
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be allowed as exterior
finishes for all buildings:
Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels, non-decorative concrete block, sheet metal,
corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper or other metal specifically engineered for
exterior architectural use).
c. Long Walls: No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,defined as the
incorporation of design features such as large doors, windows, horizontal and vertical
patterns, contrasting materials, or varying wall depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials.The Zoning Administrator may permit an exterior surface
material not identified in Subsection 1107.2200(6), provided the material is a result of
new technology and/or the material is equal to or better in quality, appearance and
durability than those materials identified. The applicant must submit the manufacturer's
warranty of the non-listed material. This subsection does not intend to reduce the
percentage of required materials.
(7) Pole buildings shall not be permitted in all Commercial Use Districts. Pole buildings may be
permitted in an Industrial Use District by Conditional Use Permit. Pole buildings are defined
as post frame construction in which poles or timbers are typically inserted into the ground
vertically and typically spaced 6-10 feet apart with lateral supports that provide the primary
roof support system and structure foundation. Additions to existing pole buildings are
permitted, not to exceed 50%of the existing building area.
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(8) Building design shall include a minimum of two of the following design elements:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent materials,
or material textures;
b. At least 25%window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. Irregular building or wall shapes; and/or
e. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
(9) In any instance where the Zoning Administrator denies a permit or a request for approval of
building materials or building design, the applicant may submit an appeal of the
interpretation, based upon the plans and other papers on file in the office of the Zoning
Administrator, to the Board of Adjustment without payment of additional fees of any kind.
Appeals shall be considered according to the procedure outlined in Subsection 1109.300.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 26th day of May, 2015.
ATTEST:
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the 30th day of May, 2015.
Zoning Ordinance
SECTION 1102
USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Draft Amendment 5/01/15
SUBSECTIONS
1102.100: Residential District Regulations
1102.200: "A"Agricultural Use District
1102.300: "R-S" Rural Subdivision Residential Use District
1102.400: "R-1" Low Density Residential Use District
1102.500: "R-2" Medium Density Residential Use District
1102.600: "R-3" High Density Residential Use District
1102.700: Residential Performance Standards
1102.800: "TC" Town Center Use District
1102.900: "TC-T" Transitional Town Center Use District
1102.1000 "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Use District
1102.1100: "C-2" General Business Use District
1102.1200 "C-3" Business Park Use District
1102.1300: Commercial Restrictions and Performance Standards
1102.1400 "I-1" General Industrial Use District
1102.1500: Industrial Performance Standards
1102.1600: Expansion of a Nonconforming Restaurant Use
1102.1400: "I-1" General Industrial Use District. The "I-1" General Industrial Use
District is intended to provide areas of the community which will allow general
industrial uses which, due to their size and nature, would not conform to the "C-3"
Business Park Use District.
1102.1403 Uses Permitted With Conditional Use Permit. No structure or land in the "I-1"
General Industrial Use District shall be used for the following uses except by
Conditional Use Permit. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the
general conditions provided in Subsections 1108.202 through 1108.204, with the
Industrial Performance Standards in Subsection 1102.1500, with the General
Performance Standards in Section 1107, with the specific conditions imposed in
this subsection, and with any other conditions the Planning Commission may
impose that are intended to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents
within the City to maintain the characteristics of a neighborhood.
(1) Heliport. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202,the Planning
Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the conditional use
permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section 1108. Such
conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. All heliports shall conform to all applicable Federal Aviation Administration
regulations.
b. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days per
week, excluding emergency operations.
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c. The helicopter pad shall not be located within 300 feet of any property line of
any"R" Use District.
d. The landing pad shall be dust free.
a. The use shall be permitted only as an accessory use to another principal use
and shall not occupy more than 25%of the total site area of the development.
(2) Light Processing Recycling Center. In addition to the findings required under
Section 1108.202, the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the
issuance of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the
purposes of Section 1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. Such facilities must meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
requirements and other applicable Federal, State or County requirements for
recycling facilities.
b. The site shall not abut a property that is currently used residentially or zoned
for residential use, or designated in the Comprehensive Plan for residential
use.
c. Storage of recyclable materials outside a principal building or enclosed
containers is not permitted. Outdoor storage of containers for recyclable
materials is subject to the screening requirements of Subsection 1107.1900.
(3) Designated Recycling Center. In addition to the findings required under Section
1108.202, the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance
of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of
Section 1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Such facilities must meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
requirements and other applicable Federal, State or County requirements for
recycling facilities.
b. The site shall not abut a property used or zoned for residential use, or
designated in the Comprehensive Plan for residential use.
a. Storage of recyclable materials outside a principal building or enclosed
containers is not permitted. Outdoor storage of containers for recyclable
materials is subject to the screening requirements of Subsection 1107.1900.
(4) Recreational Dome. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202,
the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the
conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section
1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. No outdoor storage of any kind is permitted on the site.
b. Hours of operation shall be limited to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 5
a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends.
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c. All structures shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from any adjacent lot line
in an "R" use district, and the setback shall be increased by an additional foot
for each foot in height that the structure exceeds 60 feet.
d. The structure shall be of a color that provides for maximum integration within
its surroundings.
e. The dome structure shall be fully insulated.
(5) Car Wash. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202, the
Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the
conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section
1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Drainage and surfacing plans shall be approved by the City Engineer. The
plans shall describe the wash water disposal and sludge removal facilities for
on-premise dust, salt and other chemical and mud abatement. Drainage
must be designed to prevent the accumulation of surface water, wash water
or sludge on the site or in the vicinity of the premises.
b. The ingress or egress points for an accessory car wash shall be approved by
the City Engineer. The exit door from the car wash shall be at least 45 feet
from the public right-of-way. Drainage shall be away from the public street at
egress points of the car wash to prevent spillage onto the street. The grades
of the interior floor shall be sloped away from the exit door, and sloped to an
accepted interior drainage system. No water which is used in the operation
of the car wash shall be allowed on any public right-of-way.
c. An automatic car wash accessory to a motor fuel station or motor vehicle
service and repair facility shall provide stacking space for at least four cars.
Cars located in these stacking spaces should not block ingress and egress
driveways on the site or driveways providing access to gasoline pumps,
service bays or required off-street parking, except that vehicles in stacking
spaces may block access to parking stalls which are signed for employee
parking only.
(6) Adult Uses. (Conditions listed in Section 1111).
(7) Antennas &Communications Towers. In addition to the findings required under
Section 1108.202, the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the
issuance of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the
purposes of Section 1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. All structures shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line
of property in any"R" use district.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from any adjacent lot line.
c. No light, sound or vibration originating from the structure shall be discernible
at the property line of any adjacent lot line in an "R" use district.
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(8) Gun Range, Indoor. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202,
the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the
conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section
1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Indoor Gun Ranges must be designed so projectiles cannot penetrate the
walls, floor or ceiling and ricochets or back splatter cannot harm range users.
b. No light, sound or vibration originating from the structure shall be discernible
at any property line of property in an "R" use district.
(9) Nurseries & Greenhouses. In addition to the findings required under Section
1108.202, the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance
of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of
Section 1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. All accessory plantings and gardens adjacent to an"R"Use District shall meet
the required building setback as defined in Subsection 1102.1405; in all other
instances, accessory plantings and gardens shall meet the required parking
setback.
(10) Wind Generators. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202,
the Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the
conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section
1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. All structures shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from any property line
of any"R" use district.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line
in all districts other than an "R" use district.
c. No light, sound or vibration originating from the structure shall be discernible
at the property line of any property in an "R" use district.
Q11) Pole Buildings. In addition to the findings required under Section 1108.202, the
Planning Commission shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the
conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Section
1108. Such conditions include, but are not limited to. the following:
a. The pole building will be compatible with the general and dominant character
of the neighborhood or district.
b. The design purpose of the building will predominantly fit general storage and
warehouse needs that fit best with the pole building design.
c. The pole building will be designed to be durable for industrial uses versus
other less durable uses, such as for residential.
d. The pole building design will meet all public safety requirements of the City,
County and/or State.
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e. City public financing assistance will not be used to support the development
of property that includes one or more pole buildings.
1102.1404 Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted Accessory Uses in the"I-
1" General Industrial Use District. These uses shall comply with the Industrial
Performance Standards in Subsection 1102.1500, with the General Performance
Standards in Section 1107, and with the specific conditions imposed in this
subsection.
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SECTION 1107
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Draft Amendment 5/01/15
SUBSECTIONS
1107.100: Purpose and Intent
1107.200: Off-Street Parking Areas, Paved Areas and Loading Spaces
1107.300: Number of Required Off-Street Parking Space
1107.400: Signage
1107.500: Interpretation
1107.600: Exempt Signs
1107.700: Permitted Signs; No Sign Permit Required
1107.800: Permitted Signs; Sign Permit Required
1107.900: Permitted Sign Area; Business and Industrial Districts
1107.1000: Calculating Sign Area
1107.1100: Prohibited Signs
1107.1200: Sign Plan Requirements
1107.1300: Sign Permit Requirements
1107.1400: Maintenance
1107.1500: Lapse of Sign Permit
1107.1600: Removal of Signs
1107.1700: Remedies for Violation of the Sign Ordinance
1107.1800: Lighting
1107.1900: Landscaping and Screening
1107.2000: Bufferyards
1107.2100: Tree Preservation and Restoration
1107.2200: Architectural Design
1107.2300: Non-Conformities
1107.100: PURPOSE AND INTENT. The provisions of Subsections 1107.100 through
1107.2300 provide the general performance standards which are applicable to all
districts, unless specifically noted in other Sections of this Ordinance.
1107.2200: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1107.2201 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to serve the public interest by requiring
development in the City to meet certain minimum architectural design standards.
Through a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new
or intensified developments, the City needs to accomplish all of the following
objectives:
➢ Implement the goals and policies set out in its Comprehensive Plan;
➢ Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and the City's
commercial and industrial areas;
➢ Maintain and improve the City tax base;
➢ Reduce the impacts of dissimilar land uses;
➢ Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
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➢ Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades
which detract from the character and appearance of the neighborhood;
➢ Preserve the natural and built environment; and
➢ Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which
are or may become unsightly.
1107.2202 Standards. The provisions in Subsection 1107.2202 apply to commercial,
industrial, multi-family residential (projects of 3 or more dwelling units per
building), public and institutional uses. These provisions apply to all new
buildings. Additions to existing buildings that exceed 50% expansion of the
existing building area. shall require that the existing building and the addition
both meet the provisions of Subsection 1107.2202(6). When only the building's
exterior is being renovated. the renovations may replace existing materials with
new like-materials. or with permitted exterior materials identified in (6) of this
Subsection. Buildin•s located within th- Town Center (TC) Use District shall
follow design standards identified in Subsection 1102.809.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
con r ted oni •f comm-r i-I •rade a •halt shin•les woo. shin•I- -n•in•
seam prefinished metal. concrete. slate. tile or copper. The visual impact of
rooftop equipment shall be minimized using one of the following methods:
➢ A parapet wall.
➢ A fence or screen, the height of which extends at least 1 foot above
the top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural
features of the building.
➢ The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing
material of building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development,
such as loading docks, outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent
residential areas.
(3) All outside storage areas shall be screened to minimize off-site views using a
bufferyard type "C" or greater, as defined by Subsection 1107.2005.
(4) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, above ground tanks, fuel canisters, refuse handling, loading docks,
maintenance structures, and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building
or be entirely screened from off-site views.
(5) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this
Ordinance.
(6) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. Classes of Permitted Exterior Materials: The following materials shall
be allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings: For the purpose of this
categories as follows:
Class I. Brick, natural stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided
that the material shall not be allowed within 4 feet from grade) or EIFS,
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copper, exposed aggregate architectural concrete precast panels,
burnished concrete block, integral colored impregnated decorative split
face (rock face) block, e e cd aggregate concrete block and glass_
Architectural precast panels may be painted to the manufacturer's
painting specifications.
Wood. cement siding or prefinished metal are allowed, provided that no
more than 25% of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material.
For any individual exterior wall not permanently visible from off the site,
including accessory structures, no more than 75% may be constructed of
these materials. Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may
be used as face or veneer, adhered or anchored. as long as the exterior
finish remains durable with equal high architectural quality. are Class I
exterior building materials on buildings other than those used as
dwellings which contain eight or fewer dwelling units. Synthetic stucco or
EIFS shall be installed a minimum of four feet above the foundation of the
building. Wood, fiber cement, higher impact rated vinyl siding (at least
.049 inches in thickness) and prefinished metal are Class I materials on
residential buildings containing eight or fewer dwelling units in addition to
an applied decorative material or texture are considered Class I materials
this subsection.
Class III: Unpainted or surface painted concrete block (scored or
unscored), unpainted or surface painted plain or ribbed concrete panels,
wood and unfinished or surface painted metal.
b. Minium Use of Claso ; Prohibited Exterior Materials fid. The
following materials shall not be allowed as exterior finishes for all
buildings: At least 60% of ach building face visible from off site must be
1107.2202(6,d).
Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels. non-decorative concrete block.
sheet metal, corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper or other
metal specifically engineered for exterior architectural use).
G.
Not more than 10% of each building face visible from off site may be of
be constructed of greater percentages of Class II or Class Ill materials if
the structure otherwise conforms to all City ordinances. The mixture of
building materials must be compatibly integrated.
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shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief, defined as the
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incorporation of design features such as large doors, windows, horizontal
and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or varying wall depths. Class
manufacturer and the architectural design and site plan meet the
following minimum criteria:
•- The exposed height of the building wall shall not exceed 15 feet.
* The number of required plants shall be incr aced by 20% and the
size of 20% of the ornamental trees installed shall be increased to 3
1/2 caliper inches.
* A minimum of 15% of the building facade must be windows or glass
spandrels.
d.&- Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in Subsection 1107.2200(6),
provided the material is a result of new technology and/or the material is
equal to or better in quality, appearance and durability than those
materials identified. The applicant must submit the manufacturer's
warranty of the non-listed material. This subsection does not intend to
reduce the percentage of required materials.
(7) Pole buildings shall not be permitted in all Commercial Use Districts, Pole
buildings may be permitted in an Industrial Use District by Conditional Use
Permit. Pole buildings are defined as post frame construction in which poles or
timbers are typically inserted into the ground vertically and typically spaced 6-10
feet apart with lateral supports that provide the primary roof support system and
structure foundation. Additions to existing pole buildings are permitted. not to
exceed 50% of the existing building area. In addition to thc=minimum criteria, the
following additional architectural design elements may bc=
determining whether to permit the reduced use of Class (_materials: building
bulk, general massing, roof treatment, proportion of openings,_facade design
elements and variation, fenestration, compatibility of materials,color, and
texture. Site plan design elements which will be considered in_do+ -g
whether to reduce the Class I building material requirement include=quantity,
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various elements of the architectural design and site plan within thc_site and also
within the larger context of the ar a or corridor.
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(8) Building design shall include a minimum of two of be consistent with the following
design elements acquirements:
a. The height, bulk, general massing, roof treatment, materials, colors,
textures, major divisions, and proportions of a new or remodeled building
buildings on the site and on adjacent sites. At least two contrasting, yet
complementary exterior building colors, accent materials, or material
textures'
b. No unbroken building wall may exceed a 4:1 ratio of wall length to wall
height, and each building wall deviation at the 4:1 ratio shall be a
minimum depth of feet; where a maximum 3:1 wall length to wall height
ratio is used, the minimum depth of ach building wall deviation may bo
used, the minimum depth of each building wall deviation may be reduced
to 2 feet. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a
street:
c. No building may display more than 5% of any elevation surface in bright,
pure accent colors. A combination of horizontal and vertical design
features:
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spillage to adjacent properties cannot be determined a photometric plan
shall be submitted to the Community & Economic Development
Department for review. Other unique architectural features in the overall
building design.
f. New additions, alterations, or accessory buildings: The exterior wall
proportion, rhythm of openings, and general architectural character,
including horizontal or vertical emphasis, scale, stylistic features of
to the original architectural design and general app arance of the
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principal building(s) on the cite and shall comply with the requirements of
this subsection.
g. The relationship of the building to the site and adjacent property,
Including site acccSS and pedestrian movement shall be complementary.
�9) l- In any instance where the Zoning Administrator denies a permit or a
request for preliminary approval of building materials or building design,
the applicant may submit an appeal of the interpretation, based on the
plans and other papers on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator, to
the Board of Adjustment without payment of additional filing fees of any
kind. Appeals shall be considered according to the procedure outline in
Subsection 1109.300.
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SECTION 1107
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Draft Amendment 5/01/15
SUBSECTIONS
1107.100: Purpose and Intent
1107.200: Off-Street Parking Areas, Paved Areas and Loading Spaces
1107.300: Number of Required Off-Street Parking Space
1107.400: Signage
1107.500: Interpretation
1107.600: Exempt Signs
1107.700: Permitted Signs; No Sign Permit Required
1107.800: Permitted Signs; Sign Permit Required
1107.900: Permitted Sign Area; Business and Industrial Districts
1107.1000: Calculating Sign Area
1107.1100: Prohibited Signs
1107.1200: Sign Plan Requirements
1107.1300: Sign Permit Requirements
1107.1400: Maintenance
1107.1500: Lapse of Sign Permit
1107.1600: Removal of Signs
1107.1700: Remedies for Violation of the Sign Ordinance
1107.1800: Lighting
1107.1900: Landscaping and Screening
1107.2000: Bufferyards
1107.2100: Tree Preservation and Restoration
1107.2200: Architectural Design
1107.2300: Non-Conformities
1107.100: PURPOSE AND INTENT. The provisions of Subsections 1107.100 through
1107.2300 provide the general performance standards which are applicable to all
districts, unless specifically noted in other Sections of this Ordinance.
1107.2200: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1107.2201 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to serve the public interest by requiring
development in the City to meet certain minimum architectural design standards.
Through a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new
or intensified developments, the City needs to accomplish all of the following
objectives:
➢ Implement the goals and policies set out in its Comprehensive Plan;
➢ Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and the City's
commercial and industrial areas;
➢ Maintain and improve the City tax base;
➢ Reduce the impacts of dissimilar land uses;
➢ Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
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➢ Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades
which detract from the character and appearance of the neighborhood;
➢ Preserve the natural and built environment; and
➢ Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which
are or may become unsightly.
1107.2202 Standards. The provisions in Subsection 1107.2202 apply to commercial,
industrial, multi-family residential (projects of 3 or more dwelling units per
building), public and institutional uses. These provisions apply to all new
buildings. Additions to existing buildings that exceed 50% expansion of the
existing building area, shall require that the existing building and the addition
both meet the provisions of Subsection 1107.2202(6). When only the building's
exterior is being renovated, the renovations may replace existing materials with
new like-materials, or with permitted exterior materials identified in (6) of this
Subsection. Buildings located within the Town Center (TC) Use District shall
follow design standards identified in Subsection 1102.809.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing
seam prefinished metal, concrete, slate, tile or copper. The visual impact of
rooftop equipment shall be minimized using one of the following methods:
➢ A parapet wall.
➢ A fence or screen, the height of which extends at least 1 foot above
the top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural
features of the building.
➢ The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing
material of building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development,
such as loading docks, outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent
residential areas.
(3) All outside storage areas shall be screened to minimize off-site views using a
bufferyard type"C" or greater, as defined by Subsection 1107.2005.
(4) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, above ground tanks, fuel canisters, refuse handling, loading docks,
maintenance structures, and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building
or be entirely screened from off-site views.
(5) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this
Ordinance.
(6) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials: The following materials shall be allowed
as exterior finishes for all buildings:
Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided that the material
shall not be allowed within 4 feet from grade) architectural concrete
precast panels, color impregnated decorative block, and glass.
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Architectural precast panels may be painted to the manufacturer's
painting specifications.
Wood, cement siding or prefinished metal are allowed, provided that no
more than 25% of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material.
For any individual exterior wall not permanently visible from off the site,
including accessory structures, no more than 75% may be constructed of
these materials. Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may
be used as face or veneer, adhered or anchored, as long as the exterior
finish remains durable with equal high architectural quality.
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings:
Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels, non-decorative concrete block,
sheet metal, corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper or other
metal specifically engineered for exterior architectural use).
c. Long Walls: No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,
defined as the incorporation of design features such as large doors,
windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or
varying wall depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in Subsection 1107.2200(6),
provided the material is a result of new technology and/or the material is
equal to or better in quality, appearance and durability than those
materials identified. The applicant must submit the manufacturer's
warranty of the non-listed material. This subsection does not intend to
reduce the percentage of required materials.
(7) Pole buildings shall not be permitted in all Commercial Use Districts. Pole
buildings may be permitted in an Industrial Use District by Conditional Use
Permit. Pole buildings are defined as post frame construction in which poles or
timbers are typically inserted into the ground vertically and typically spaced 6-10
feet apart with lateral supports that provide the primary roof support system and
structure foundation. Additions to existing pole buildings are permitted, not to
exceed 50% of the existing building area.
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a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors,
accent materials, or material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. Irregular building or wall shapes; and/or
e. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
(9) In any instance where the Zoning Administrator denies a permit or a request for
approval of building materials or building design, the applicant may submit an
appeal of the interpretation, based upon the plans and other papers on file in the
office of the Zoning Administrator, to the Board of Adjustment without payment of
additional fees of any kind. Appeals shall be considered according to the
procedure outlined in Subsection 1109.300.
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