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PZ - ASM-Application-NonResidentialArchitectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref I 1.00 Promote visually aesthetic building designs that incorporate quality architectural characteristics and establish built environments that are compatible with existing, planned, and anticipated adjacent land uses. ●●●C-2.1.2.1. To encourage visually aesthetic building designs that promote quality architectural character and establish built environments that are compatible with existing, planned, and/or anticipated adjacent land uses. C and D the same. Residential? Consider merge with similar B, but this is distinct and not "downtown"D-2.1.2.1. G 1.10 Articulate building designs to frame and accentuate public spaces with pedestrian scale elements and details.●●●B-2.1.3.3. Building design should enhance public and urban spaces, articulate an urban form, and provide human and pedestrian scale. Similar in B, C, D, and E. Merge all C-2.1.3.4. G 1.11 Building design should address building scale, mass, form, and use a variety of materials and architectural features to ensure an aesthetic contribution compatible with surrounding buildings. ●●●B-2.1.3.1. Building design should appropriately address building scale, mass, and form, and the use of materials, architectural elements, and details to ensure a compatible and aesthetic contribution to the urban environment. B, C, D, and E all share similarities. Merge C-2.1.3.1. S 1.1A Maintain consistent and contiguous pedestrian environments across developments. Limit circuitous connections and maintain clear visibility. ●●●B- 2.1.3.3.3. Design building façades that define and articulate an appropriately scaled street wall to maintain contiguous pedestrian environments and support public spaces. B, C, D, and E all include similar. B and E vary a bit. Split into two; this is the first half. S 1.1B Provide pedestrian connections to non-private public spaces.●●○ Design building façades that define and articulate an appropriately scaled street wall to maintain contiguous pedestrian environments and support public spaces. This was B-2.1.3.3.3 but split into two separate items. This is the second half.B-2.1.3.3.3. S 1.1C Incorporate architectural features on all sides of a building façade facing: the primary entrance(s) of an adjacent building, public roadways, interior site amenities, and façades that are visible from public spaces. See Architectural Elements, Building Form, and Materials sections. ●●○C- 2.1.3.3.1. Design all appropriate sides of buildings, including façades that face public roadways, public spaces, other buildings, interior site elements, and adjacent uses, to unify a consistent building design and appearance with the consistent use of materials, elements, and color. Mayor / Council have historiclly been very clear that buildings facing major roadways, including even residential, should not just be boxes. Same in C, D, and E. Merge for all - does not conflict with B S 1.1D Buildings must orient, frame, and/or direct pedestrian views to adjacent cultural buildings, parks, and plazas.●●○B- 2.1.3.3.1. Design buildings and structures to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of prominent landmarks, civic and cultural buildings, parks, plazas, streetscapes, view corridors, and other public and urban spaces. S 1.1E Design and orient buildings not to impede access. The building should enhance the appeal of open space and pedestrian environments ●●○C- 2.1.3.4.1. Design buildings to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of developments, define public and open space, establish community identity, and promote pedestrian environments. Similar in C, D, and E. More detailed in B. Merge basic level for all D-2.1.3.4.1. G 1.20 Design building façades to express architectural character and incorporate the use of design principles to unify developments and buildings, and relate to adjacent and surrounding uses. ●●●C-2.1.3.3. Design building façades that express architectural character and incorporate the use of design principles to unify developments and buildings, and relate to adjacent and surrounding uses. Split into 3 parts, 1 of 3. One goal and two standards. Reverted to original text from DM as a Goal, with more specific direction to different types of standards. Make generic for all, including B which is worded differently and more specific (but does not conflict with this as core guideline) B-2.1.3.3.3. S 1.2A Comply and adhere with all previously required building design elements that were included as part of a Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and/or other requirements as part of prior approval. ●●●Split into 3 parts, 2 of 3. Applies to all commercial development.B-2.1.3.3.3. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)1 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 1.2B New construction must share at least three similar accent materials, field materials, or other architectural feature of a building within 150-feet of the property. Similar materials must be the same basic group, such as masonry, stone, or stucco, but do not need to be the same color, brand, or style. Compliance with any streetscape provisions, such as historic lighting and furniture, count as one item towards this requirement. In Old Town, use of brick masonry as a field or accent material may count towards this requirement. ○●○ Split into 3 parts, 3 of 3. Applies only to TND development. Comment from an architect that this would limit good design. This only applies to TND (effectively Old town), where streetscape are almost required. One point right there. Another if brick is used. One material, e.g. stone, stucco, or metal, should really not be a big deal??? Hard to imagine not having a similiar material within 150-feet. TND almost always share somecohesive design similiarities, even new. Original guideline could arguably be used to require much more. B-2.1.3.3.3. G 1.30 Incorporate design principles to include rhythm, repetition, framing, and/or proportion. Applies to all sides of a building façade facing public roadways, visible from residential neighborhood or public spaces, or facing the public entry of an adjacent building. ●●●B-2.1.3.2. Use fundamental design principles, including, but not limited to, composition, order, balance, rhythm, repetition, proportion, and scale to create a unified building design. Split into 3 parts, 1 of 3. One goal and two standards. Direction to integrate some design principles with measureable metric. B, C, and D all similar. Merge B-2.1.3.2. S 1.3A Integrate at least one material change, color variation, or horizontal reveal for every 12-vertical feet of building façade; vertical spacing may be averaged over façade. ●●● Split into 3 parts, 2 of 3. Comment that this would be a zebra. Spacing not required to be equal, just averaged, and footings, caps, cornice, fenestration, etc. would all count. Not sure why this would ever be difficult, even on big box. B-2.1.3.2. S 1.3B Integrate at least one material change, color variation, or vertical reveal every 50-horizontal feet of building façade; horizontal spacing may be averaged over façade elevation. ●●●Split into 3 parts, 3 of 3.B-2.1.3.2. I 2.00 Promote building designs that use appropriate architectural and pedestrian scales to establish compatible physical and visual relationships with adjacent and surrounding developments and reinforce a cohesive built environment. ●●●B-2.2.1.1. To encourage building designs that use appropriate architectural and human scales to establish compatible physical and visual relationships with adjacent and surrounding developments and reinforce a cohesive urban environment. Revisions cover all similar goals C-2.2.1.1 G 2.10 Development should consider the scale of surrounding buildings, including relationships to existing residential areas, as well as an appropriate height, mass, and form scaled for the built environment. Applies to façades of development along public roads, public spaces, and adjacent to residential areas. ●●●C- 2.2.2.2.1. Development should consider the scale of surrounding buildings, including relationships to residential areas, as well as an appropriate scale for a transitional built environment. Complaint on this. Just a goal though, and more restricted to certain applications than currently adopted text. Same as D, similar to portion of B.. S 2.1A Buildings with rooflines 50-feet in length or greater must incorporate roofline and parapet variations. Variations may include step-downs, step-backs, other modulation, or architectural features such as cornices, ledges, or columns, and must occur in total combination for at least 20% of the façade length. May be averaged over entire façade, but may not exceed 75-feet without a break. ●●●C- 2.2.2.1.2. Large-scale and multi-building developments are encouraged to produce innovative and creative designs that visually reduce the mass, size, and box form to promote an aesthetic appearance on appropriate façades. C and D S 2.1B For buildings with façades longer than 200-feet, reduce massing of buildings by grouping or incorporating smaller tenant spaces along the commercial façade, or by incorporating at least one significant modulation whose depth is at least 3% of the total façade length or 10-feet, and whose width in combination is at least 20% of the façade length. ●●○C- 2.2.2.1.3. Where possible, group or incorporate smaller uses along façades that introduce modulation and create pedestrian environments that break up massing of large-scale buildings. Comment that this should be form-based code, and that this does not necessarily guarantee good design. It does not, by itself, but it does work in concert with other requirements like material, architectural elements, fenestration, etc.. Form based code (which staff supports), would require a UDC overhaul, and does not meet intent of project (to be measureable). Seems like something that needs to be identified and at least encouraged early…?D-2.2.2.1.3. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)2 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 2.1C Within Old Town, building designs must provide a building scale of two or more stories at least 25-feet in height along roadways. ○●○B-2.2.2.2. Building designs should provide a building scale of two or more stories at least 35 feet in height along roadways to encourage an urban character with contiguous street walls. The UDC is very clear that buildings must be two-stories. The minimum height is an attempt to more easily allow larger single story buildings such as gymnasiums, churches, and venue locations without a second story, but which have tall single stories. Current requirements state 2-story without any exception, and this is intended to ease that without taking liberties with code. S 2.1D Within mixed use areas and for all developments along arterial roadways, buildings over 1,000 sqft must provide a minimum 20-foot building elevation to include average parapet height, ridge of a pitched roof, or tower/turret type elements at least 20% in total of overall façade width. ●●●C- 2.2.2.2.4. Building scales along roadways and adjacent to or near urban areas of the community are encouraged to develop a minimum two-story design character. Comment that this is restrictive. It's already less than the typical design elevation on new arterial developments. Not applicable to smaller roadways. Intent for 90% of projects, the other 10% with good intentions have option for "design standards exemption" G 2.20 Physically configure building designs to reduce disproportioned architectural scale relative to adjacent uses. Applies to façades of development along public roads, public spaces, and residential areas. ●●○B- 2.2.2.1.2. Physically configure building designs, as appropriate, to reduce overwhelming and disproportioned architectural scale relative to adjacent uses. Development should consider the scale of surrounding buildings in addition to the proposed scale of the anticipated urban environment. Split into 3 parts, 1 of 3. One goal and two standards. More open ended, but provided specific examples. Not sure if its "express" enough? I do think its closer to heart of original guideline. Similar to others. C-2.2.2.2.1. S 2.2A For adjacent buildings with greater than 1-story height disparity (i.e. – two or more stories difference) and within 30-feet of each other, integrate and align parapet designs, material changes, fenestration alignment, material reveals, or other architectural elements and horizontal articulation, to relate varying building heights to one another. Aligned features do not have to be the same type (i.e. window pattern on one could align with parapet on another). ●●○ Split into 3 parts, 2 of 3. Comment that this may not do much. Only for buildings that are two or more stories, shorter or taller, and very flexible in what elements align. Doesn't have to literally line up feature to feature. C-2.2.2.2.1. S 2.2B Use pedestrian scale and landscape design elements such as specialty lighting, awnings, trees or other site elements to visually relate and transition multi-story buildings (or equivalent) to the ground plane. ●●○Split into 3 parts, 3 of 3.C-2.2.2.2.1. G 2.30 Incorporate pedestrian-scale architectural features to support an aesthetic character that contributes to the quality of the building design and connectivity with the surrounding environment. Applies to façades: in development visible from arterial or collector roadways, adjacent to residential developments facing roadways, facing an adjacent buildings primary building entries, and adjacent to public spaces. ●●●B-2.2.2.3. Incorporate human scale on appropriate building façades to support an aesthetic architectural character that contributes to the quality of the building design, adjacent buildings and public spaces, and the surrounding urban character. B, C, and D similar. Merged.E-2.2.2.4. S 2.3A Consistently incorporate at least two (2) architectural features into the building design that are pedestrian scale, to include: fenestration patterns, architectural elements such as ledges, lighting, or canopies, material or pattern banding, or detailing (see Pedestrian Scale definition). ●●●B- 2.2.2.3.1. Use human scale to emphasize fenestration patterns, architectural elements, proportion, materials, and detailing throughout the façade and building design. Added definition reference, which describes area these are Very similar to B-2.1.3.3.2 which seems redundant with this, which is in a more appropriate location (building scale) @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)3 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref G 2.40 Along local or collector roadways and within Traditional Neighborhood Districts, maintain relative consistency of building scales along roadways and blocks to promote the development of cohesive urban areas. ○●○B- 2.2.2.1.4. Where appropriate, maintain relative consistency for building scales along roadways and among blocks to promote the development of cohesive urban areas and provide opportunities to create “districts” within urban environments. Split into 3 parts, 1 of 3. Reverted to similar text as DM guideline, as a goal. Added specific locations and text for different conditions. Less about actual building height as setbacks and pedestrian environment (easier). B-2.2.2.1.4. S 2.4A For buildings fronting local and collector roadways, off street parking must be located to the side of or behind buildings; off street parking is not allowed between the roadway and building. ○●○Split into 3 parts, 2 of 3.B-2.2.2.1.4. S 2.4B Limit building separation from the roadway to streetscape and pedestrian supportive use areas, such as locations for street furnishings, outdoor dining, small plazas, public spaces, or store fronts. ○●○Split into 3 parts, 3 of 3.B-2.2.2.1.4. I 3.00 Promote building designs that articulate and define appropriate building forms with visual interest and enhance the character of the built environment. ●●●B-2.3.1.1. To encourage building designs that articulate and define appropriate building forms to enhance the character of urban environment and promote architectural vitality. Similar elsewhere C-2.3.1.1. G 3.10 Articulate building forms, including but not limited to, massing, walls, and roofs, with appropriately scaled modulations that contribute to the development of aesthetic building designs. Applies to façades in: developments along arterial and collector roadways, adjacent to residential developments facing roadways, facing public entries of adjacent buildings, and visible from public spaces. ●●●B-2.3.2.1. Articulate building forms, including, but not limited to, massing, walls, and roofs, with appropriately scaled modulations that contribute to the development of visually aesthetic building designs. S 3.1A Incorporate at least one type of the following modulations in the façade plane, including, but not limited to: projections, recesses, and step backs that articulate wall planes and break up building mass. Examples include but are not limited to: columns with trim or accent materials, change in finished material depths, building overhangs, and inset features and materials such as false windows or fenestration with architectural accents. ●●●11-3A- 19A.1a façades: Building façades visible from a public street or public space shall incorporate modulations in the façade, including, but not limited to, projections, recesses, and step backs that articulate wall planes and break up building mass. façades shall be modulated and articulated in accord with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual". S 3.1B Qualifying modulation must be at least 6-inches in depth, be at least 8-inches in width or height (whichever is narrowest), and occur in total for 20% of overall façade elevation. For buildings with façades less than 150-feet, horizontal modulation must occur no less than every 30- feet. For buildings with façades greater than or equal to 150-feet, horizontal modulation must occur no less than every 50-feet. ●●●11-3A- 19A.1a Comment that this "eliminates any options for creative resolution of massing and modulation by forcing untested limits". This allows modulation to be grouped or spreadout, and only sets generous limits to prevent blank walls relative to the size of the building. Existing approved building elevations were reviewed and used to set minimum values. Exceptions may be allowed for trully creative solutions - this is set to establish a bare minimum. This is a new item. Split UDC code into two S 3.1C Design parking structure façades as site integrated buildings, meeting applicable Manual standards for Architectural Elements and Material sections. ●●○B- 2.3.2.1.2. Design parking structures as integrated buildings that are compatible with surrounding uses and contribute to the urban form. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)4 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref G 3.20 Incorporate visual and physical distinctions in the building design that enhance building forms, articulate façades, identify entries, integrate pedestrian scale, and to visually anchor the building to the ground or street level. Applies to building façades visible from a public street or public spaces, and façades with public entries. ●●●C-2.3.2.2. Incorporate visual and physical distinctions in the building design that enhance building forms, articulate façades, identify entries, and integrate human scale. B, C, and D. Merged here as non-downtown version. B changed to focus on multiple building floors B-2.3.2.2. S 3.2A For at least 30% of applicable façades use any combination of concrete, masonry, stone, or unique variation of color, texture, or material, at least 10-inches in height, around the base of the building. May alternatively incorporate other architectural features such as ledges, façade reveals, ground level fenestration, raised planters, or landscaping elements within 3-feet of finished grade. ●●●B- 2.3.2.2.2. Design lower stories to visually anchor buildings to the ground or street and appropriately integrate architectural elements and details that emphasize pedestrian scale. Exists in B, C, and D S 3.2B Where building designs incorporate multiple stories, or multiple floor height equivalents, integrate at least one field or accent color, material, or architectural feature used on lower stories, on the upper stories. ●●●C- 2.3.2.2.2. Where building designs incorporate multiple stories, or equivalent building heights, design upper stories to complement lower stories and create a cohesive building design. C and D. I like how this was broken up separately. The ones in B is combined and harder to track.C-2.3.2.2.2. S 3.2C Building designs with multiple stories must provide proportionally taller ground-level façades adjacent to public roadways and public spaces. Provide floor-to- ceiling heights, or floor-to-floor from 10 to 16 feet. ●●●D-2.3.2.4. Where multiple stories are proposed, building designs should provide proportionally taller ground-level façades adjacent to pedestrian environments, roadways, and public spaces. Provide floor-to-ceiling heights, or floor-to- floor from 10 to 16 feet. Removed the more restrictive version of this for mixed use. This one applies to all now. Similar to B and C. KEEP THIS ONE FOR VANILLA COMMERCIAL, and the one in B FOR MIXED USE.B-2.3.2.4. S 3.2D In mixed-use areas and for structures greater than four stories, design the uppermost story or façade wall plane to include material changes, horizontal articulation, and modulation meeting first story requirements, or include a patio, rooftop garden, penthouse, or strong architectural feature such as a tower element. ●●○B- 2.3.2.2.4. Design the uppermost story or façade wall planes to complete the building design. Use articulation, architectural elements, materials, and details to emphasize the termination of walls, roof planes or rooftop elements, such as a patio, garden or penthouse. G 3.30 Building design should establish visual connections that relate internal spaces at ground- or street-level with facades adjacent to public roadways, public spaces, and along primary building entries, and that add visual interest and complexity to the first floor building design. ●●●B-2.3.2.3. Building designs should establish visual connections that relate internal spaces at ground- or street-level with adjacent public roadways, public spaces, and pedestrian environments. Multistory buildings should provide more transparency at ground or street level than upper stories. Wordy objective, and seems duplicative with action item. The portion regarding multistory building should probably a separate action? C-2.3.2.3. S 3.3A Use horizontal and/or vertical divisions in wall planes, such as ledges, awnings, recesses, stringcourse, molding, joint lines, or other material types, to frame and accent 30% or more of total fenestration. ●●●B- 2.3.2.2.1. Use horizontal and vertical divisions in wall planes to organize fenestration as integrated elements of façade compositions, provide visual interest and complexity to the building design, and emphasize architectural elements. Different color paint is not a division in the wall plane. Needs actual modulation through material or other techniques, such as those listed. Similar to, and functionally the same as, C-2.3.2.2.3. S 3.3B Within Old Town, average 50% fenestration along first floor façade facing roadways and public spaces. May also meet fenestration alternative for up to half of required area. Buildings with façades fronting multiple streets may meet Fenestration Alternative for other façades (see 3.3E). ○●○B- 2.3.2.3.2. Façades at ground level should average 50 percent transparency along roadways and adjacent to public spaces. Value seems a little arbitrary. Exists in C and D with lesser values.C-2.3.2.3.2. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)5 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 3.3C Within mixed-use areas, average 40% fenestration along applicable first floor façade. May also meet fenestration alternative at 40% (see 3.3E). For façades facing roadways that are not public entryways, may meet Fenestration Alternative (see 3.3E). Big box may limit applicable façade area to 30-feet around public pedestrian entries. ○●○C- 2.3.2.3.2. Façades at ground level should average 40 percent transparency along roadways and adjacent to public spaces. Uncomfortable with big box exception.Value seems a little arbitrary. Only need once - tweak for each new category B-2.3.2.3.2. S 3.3D Average 30% fenestration for applicable first floor façade, unless specified elsewhere. May also meet fenestration alternative (see 3.3E). Big box and buildings in industrial districts may limit applicable façade area to 30-feet around public entries. ●○●D- 2.3.2.3.2. Façades at ground level should average 30 percent transparency along roadways and adjacent to public spaces. Uncomfortable with big box exception. Not sure what makes them special. While most new construction big box has met Design Manual guidelines, some have not. Some older product is downright terrible (and scary). Value seems a little arbitrary. Exists elsewhere with other values B-2.3.2.3.2. S 3.3E Fenestration Alternative: Incorporate doors and windows for at least 30% of applicable first floor façade, or suggest their inclusion using faux treatments that incorporate at least two of the following: material changes, reveals in conjunction with color or material change, qualifying modulation such as recessed areas, architectural trellis, awnings and canopies over access areas, detached structures such as pergola, or similar architectural features and details. ●●●B- 2.3.2.3.1. Use architectural elements, such as doors and windows, details, and materials, to articulate building façades that face roadways, or are adjacent to public spaces and pedestrian environments to establish a transparent relationship between active indoor and outdoor spaces. Wordy, and exists in B,C, and D. Doors, windows, and "materials" isn't exactly revolutionary or specific. G 3.40 Building roof types, forms, and elements should provide variation and interest to building profiles and contribute to the architectural identity of the buildings, without creating an imposing scale on adjacent uses. Applies to façades: in development along arterial roadways, visible from residential development, adjacent to public spaces, facing public entries of adjacent buildings. ●●●B-2.3.2.5. Building roof types, forms, and elements should provide variation and interest to building profiles and contribute to the architectural identity of buildings without imposing overwhelming scale on adjacent uses. Went back to more of the original text.B, C, and D C-2.3.2.5. S 3.4A For flat roofs, incorporate primary and secondary roof elements including but not limited to: multiple material types along parapets, multiple parapet elevations with at least 1-foot change in elevation, or modulation of at least 2-feet in the parapet, such as along entryway overhangs. Qualifying elements must exist for at least 20% the length of applicable façades. May also incorporate secondary roofs types, such as hip roofs along overhangs. ●●●B- 2.3.2.5.1. Building designs should incorporate appropriate roof forms with primary and secondary roof elements that complement the building form and façade designs and help reduce the appearance of building mass and scale. Split into 2 parts, 1 of 2. Flat roofs. Break this up into several pieces and better define intent with examples.B, C, and D B-2.3.2.5.1. S 3.4B For sloped roofs, incorporate at least two of any one roof element, including but not limited to: valleys, ridges, or gables. Qualifying elements in total must exist for at least 20% of applicable façade roof area and be visible from the same façade elevation. May also incorporate other roof styles, such as parapet walls over entryway features. ●●● Split into 2 parts, 2 of 2. Sloped roofs. Comment that complex roofs don't necessarily look more interesting. That's totally true, but this only requires 2 of 1 element. Slight revision to make clearer that its not do two of all. Design exception is always an option if they can show how a single visible ridge with one flat slope, would be interesting with overall building design. Meant to protect the bare minimum. B-2.3.2.5.1. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)6 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 3.4C Provide variation in roof profile over façade modulation and/or articulation over façade material/color transitions. Options include, but are not limited to: varying parapet heights; two or more roof planes; continuation of façade modulation through roof lines, dormers; lookout; overhang eaves; sloped roofs; or cornice work. ●●○B- 2.3.2.5.2. Where appropriate, modulate and/or articulate roof types, both flat and sloped, with roof elements, including, but not limited to, parapets, dormers, overhangs, and eaves, architectural detailing, and cornice work. Exists in B,C, and D. Left 11-3A-19A for residential C-2.3.2.5.2. I 4.00 Promote integrated architectural elements and details as components of cohesive building designs that enhance the visual interest of building façades, support activity at and/or near ground level, and provide pedestrian scale. ●●●B-2.4.1.1. To integrate architectural elements and details as components of cohesive building designs that enhance the visual interest of building façades, support urban activity at and/or near ground level, and provide human and pedestrian scale. B, C, and D similar. Merge C-2.4.1.1. G 4.10 Use proportional architectural elements and detailing to articulate façades, and contribute to an aesthetic building character with a high level of pedestrian design. Applies to façades: in development along public roadways, visible from residential development, adjacent to public spaces, facing public entries of adjacent buildings. ●●●B-2.4.2.1. Use architectural elements and detailing, including, but not limited to, fenestration patterns, awnings, canopies, balconies, arcades, atriums, porticos, colonnades, entries, materials, and decorative or ornamental detailing, to articulate façades, and contribute to an aesthetic building character. Similar to C-2.4.2.1. and D. Merged C-2.4.2.1. G 4.11 Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions, divisions, detailing, materials, textures, and colors and appropriately integrate these elements into the building design. Applies to façades: in development along public roadways, visible from residential development, adjacent to public spaces, facing public entries of adjacent buildings. ●●●B- 2.4.2.1.1. Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions, divisions, detailing, materials, textures, and colors and appropriately integrate these elements into the building design. Similar to and functionally exists in all. This wording is better.C-2.4.2.1.1. S 4.1A Provide at least three detailing elements that transition façade material changes or integrate pedestrian scale elements, such as doorways, windows, or material banding, at the base of the building. Examples include but are not limited to: cornice work around primary entries, decorative caps on brick or stone banding, architectural canopies over entries, or decorative lintels above the first floor windows. ●●○B- 2.4.2.1.2. Provide architectural elements and detailing that emphasize human scale throughout the building design. Pedestrian scale that uses a high level of design and detailing is required at ground level adjacent to roadways and public spaces. Functionally same in all except E. Merge C-2.4.2.1.2. S 4.1B Provide building overhangs or other projections such as canopies which articulate the building façade and provide temporary relief from inclement weather. At a minimum, an overhang or projection is required within 20-feet of all public entryways, must be at least 3-feet in depth from the point of entry, and be least 6-feet in length. Entryways with vestibules or other permanent enclosed transition space are exempt. ●●●B- 2.4.2.1.3. Incorporate building overhangs or other similar features, such as canopies and awnings, which offer temporary relief from inclement weather along portions of façades that adjoin pedestrian environments. Projections into right-of-ways should comply with the standards in the UDC. This is in part, an existing UDC requirement as well: 11- 3A-19-4. Trying to blend that with the original Design Manual guideline, to serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose, and also be measureable. Each should have, not just within 20-feet though…(current code) Reference to UDC applies to everything…? Merge C-2.4.2.1.3. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)7 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 4.1C Provide details that emphasize focal elements such as public entries, building corners, or public spaces. Examples include but are not limited to: columns, quoin or rustication, canopies over entries, lintels, transom windows, or modulation of the roof plane. At least one focal element is required and must be accented with a unique combination of color, texture, materials, or modulation in the wall or roof plane. ●●○B- 2.4.2.1.4. Integrate strategically located elements as focal points in building designs at entries, building corners, or at other visually prominent locations. Focal elements should be proportional to the building scale and emphasize building corners, entries, adjacent public spaces, or other such features to enhance urban and pedestrian environments. Some of this is covered elsewhere, and worded better. Changed to reflect C/D. E is similar, but lighter on text. Merge G 4.20 Building designs must not create blank wall segments when visible from a public street or public spaces. Consider the treatment at the base, middle, and top of the façade. ●●●B-2.4.2.2. Use architectural elements and detailing in combination with color palettes, textural changes, and material combinations to mitigate the stark appearance of blank walls. Building designs should not create blank wall segments along roadways or adjacent to public space. Landscaping techniques may also be considered. Too specific for a goal. See standard below. Merged ideas from all categories, including residential. This seems appropriate and allows for options that are not just windows. S 4.2A Use any combination of standards from Building Form, Architectural Elements, or Material sections to provide pattern, color, or material variation on all wall segments. Must not exceed 30-feet horizontally or vertically without building variation. ●●●11-3A- 19A.1d Pattern Variations: Architectural building design shall not create blank wall segments along public streets and/or adjacent public spaces. Architectural elements, including, but not limited to, windows, awnings and arcades, shall have color, texture and/or materials to mitigate blank walls. Revised with goal above. G 4.30 Organize building service equipment, including, but not limited to, utility, service, and mechanical, away from building entries, roadways, public spaces, and, where appropriate, from adjacent buildings. ●●●B-2.4.2.3. Organize and locate building service equipment, including, but not limited to, mechanical units, flutes, and vents, away from building entries, roadways, public spaces, and, where appropriate, from adjacent buildings. Just a goal. The specific standards are more towards screening regardless of where (per UDC)Functionally identical to C and D.C-2.4.2.3. S 4.3A Use and integrate standards from the Architectural Standards Manual to screen and conceal service and mechanical equipment. Landscaping meeting the same intent may also be considered for utility meters and connections. ●●●B- 2.4.2.3.1. Use integrated architectural elements to provide adequate screening and appropriately conceal service equipment and areas. Combined with B-2.4.2.3.4. Original exists in B, C, and D. S 4.3B All ground level mechanical equipment must be screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property line.●●●B- 2.4.2.3.2. Screen service equipment at ground level from pedestrian and vehicular view to a minimum height of the equipment on all sides and integrated with the building design and site layout. Functionally same as C-2.4.2.3.2. Exists in B, C, and D. S 4.3C All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened as viewed from the farthest edge of the adjoining right of way. ●●●B- 2.4.2.3.3. Screen service and building equipment that is attached or on top of structures from public view. Use pedestrian lines of sight from the farthest edge of adjoining right-of-way to determine the height and effectiveness of screening. Functionally same as C-2.4.2.3.3.. Exists in B, C, and D. I 5.00 Use quality materials and colors that promote aesthetic building designs and contribute to the development of a timeless community character. ●●●B-2.5.1.1. To encourage the use of quality materials that promote aesthetic building designs and appropriate contributions to the development of a timeless urban character. Similar all but residential. Merge C-2.5.1.1. G 5.10 Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive building design. Use materials from the following basic groups: wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, metal, and glazing. ●●●B-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive building design. Use materials from the following basic groups: wood, masonry, concrete, metal, and glazing. Exists in all categories.C-2.5.2.2. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)8 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 5.1A For buildings with façades that face multiple public roadways and/or public spaces, use consistent material combinations, material quality, and architectural detailing. ●●●B-2.5.2.1. Buildings with façades that face multiple roadways and/or public spaces should use consistent material combinations, quality, and detailing to unify the building design. I don't understand this. Is this referring to different buildings looking similar? Exists in all categories.C-2.5.2.1. S 5.1B For all façade elevations visible from public roads, public spaces, primary entrance(s) of an adjacent building, and facing residential districts, use at least two distinct field materials, colors, or material-color combinations on the building façade (see also Material definitions). ●●○B- 2.5.2.2.4. Create interest and variety in façade design to establish attractive architectural character and pedestrian scale. Split into 2 parts, 1 of 2. One industrial and one not.Functionally same in all but residential, only difference is ped vs. human scale.C-2.5.2.2.4. S 5.1C For all façade elevations in industrial districts along arterial and collector roads or facing public spaces, use at least two distinct field materials, colors, or material-color combinations on the building façade (see also Material definitions). ○○● Split into 2 parts, 2 of 2. Split from 5.1B, which no longer applies to industrial. This one applies to industrial only. Unlike 5.1B, this is only for façades along roadways, and not necessarily visible from (e.g. - interior buildings). Landscape buffers, screening of storage areas, and other "site" requirements per UDC would still be required. B-2.5.2.2.4. S 5.1D For façade elevations visible from public roadways and along primary building entryways, incorporate an accent material on the first story. ●●●B- 2.5.2.2.1. Select a combination that emphasize a finished composition and enhance human scale for lower stories and pedestrian scale at ground level. Exists in all categories but residential C-2.5.2.2.1. S 5.1E Distinguish field materials from accent materials through pattern, texture, or additional detail visible from edge of nearest roadway. Alternate masonry or material courses with relief from primary plane may count towards this. ●●●B- 2.5.2.2.5. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distinguish field materials from accent materials.Exists in all categories. Residential has some extra detail C-2.5.2.2.5. S 5.1F Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to express the natural appearance of the material. For example, wrap stone or stone-like products around visible corners to convey the appearance of mass, and not as a thin veneer. ●●●B-2.5.2.3. Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to express the natural appearance of the material. (For example, stone or stone-like products should convey the appearance of mass and should not appear as a thin veneer.) Functionally same in all categories C-2.5.2.3. S 5.1G Non-durable materials, treatments, and finishes that deteriorate quickly with weather, ultra-violet light, and that are more susceptible to wear and tear are prohibited on permanent structures. ●●●B- 2.5.2.2.3. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials that will weather and age gracefully, adding to the architectural character over time. Avoid non-durable materials that deteriorate quickly and require frequent maintenance or replacement. Some of this really should be implied? Addressed in all categories C-2.5.2.2.3. S 5.1H The use of vinyl and ordinary smooth face block, unfinished, colored, or painted, are prohibited as a field materials for building façades along public roadways, adjacent to public spaces, and when visible from residential neighborhoods. Smooth face block may be used as an accent material. ●●●B- 2.5.2.2.2. Concrete masonry that provides texture, interest, and detail may be appropriate for building designs; however, the use of ordinary, smooth face block, unfinished, colored or painted, is not an acceptable finish material for building façades along roadways, adjacent to public spaces, and residential areas. Split into 3 parts to make better allowances, especially for Industrial considerations. Keep in mind that UDC currently disallows. Already said concrete is allowed - this just needs to disallow a specific type. Colored is colored, doesn't matter if its painted or integral. Exists in all categories but residential C-2.5.2.2.2. S 5.1I Untextured concrete panels and prefabricated steel panels are prohibited as field materials for building façades, except when used with a minimum of two other qualifying field materials and meeting all other standard fenestration and material requirements. ●●○11-3A- 19A.2c Untextured concrete panels are prohibited as finish and/or accent materials. (Ord. 09-1394, 3-3-2009, eff. retroactive to 2-4-2009) Split into 3 parts. From UDC (was previously integrated into new standard). Materials. What's the story with this? Why prohibit as accent?C-2.5.2.2.2. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)9 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref S 5.1J In Industrial Districts, untextured concrete panels and prefabricated steel panels are prohibited as facade field materials facing arterial and collector roadways, or public spaces, except when used with a minimum of two other qualifying field materials and meeting standard fenestration requirements. Concrete panels that do not exceed three (3) SQFT without a patterned reveal or modulation break may be considered textured. ○○●11-3A- 19A.2c Split into 3 parts to make better allowances, especially for Industrial considerations. Keep in mind that UDC currently disallows. Allow use of these materials for industrial, without other materials, when not located on arterial/collector roadways. Upgraded materials on façades facing roadways still need to transition though. C-2.5.2.2.2. G 5.20 Use colors that complement building materials and support innovative and good design practices. Applies to building façades visible from a public street, public spaces, and pedestrian environments. ●●●B-2.5.2.4.Use colors that complement the use of building materials and support innovative and good design practices.Functionally same in all categories C-2.5.2.4. S 5.2A Use of subtle, neutral, or natural tones must be integrated with at least one accent or field material.●●●B- 2.5.2.4.1. The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones for field materials should complement accent colors and materials. The use of deep earth tones or saturated colors to distinguish building façades should enhance the building design and be compatible with adjacent structures. See material definitions. This isn't "reasonably" measureable per say, but neither are some of the City's lighting requirements. A 20% shift in L, A, or B on the RGB/CIELAB color space can be defined. Peer review is always an option if developer/planner disagree. Functionally same in all categories C-2.5.2.4.1. S 5.2B Use of intensely saturated colors or fluorescence is prohibited as a primary material. May be used as an accent material. ●●●B- 2.5.2.4.2. The use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well as the widespread use of saturated hues without complementary colors, materials, and accents, is discouraged. See definitions. Saturated colors can be defined, as can fluorescence (which absorb and then emits light). Hard to know what original intent was with this, as "complementary" for an obnoxious color, is another obnoxious color. Term was used incorrectly. Functionally same in all categories. "Complementary" in the context of color does not mean compliment. S 5.2C Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as some metals or reflective glazing, must not redirect light towards roadways, public spaces, or adjacent uses in a way which constitutes a public nuisance or safety hazard. ●●●B- 2.5.2.4.3. Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as metal or reflective glazing, should be reviewed and evaluated with the Planning staff to minimize glare on roadways, public spaces, and adjacent uses and to determine appropriateness. Not super measureable, but the intent is only to prohibit a safety hazard and to not blind kids on the playground. Architect and/or engineer is acknowledging it does not (or verify with a lighting specialist/product manufacturer), by checking this. Functionally same in all categories. This makes it sound like planning staff are the design professionals, which is not the case. Staffs confirm compliance, not design. C-2.5.2.4.3. G 5.30 Integrate roll-up doors, will call doors, drive through doors, and loading docks into the building design, and locate them in a manner which does not create pedestrian, drive aisle, or roadway conflicts. Applies to façades along arterial and collector roadways, and façades facing public spaces. ●●●This is entirely new. Discuss with Council. S 5.3A For commercial and traditional neighborhood districts, roll- up and drive through doors are allowed when integrated into the building design, but will call doors with roll ups and loading docks are prohibited. Consider material variation and transitions, modulation, and other architectural features and standards for the design. ●●○This is entirely new. Discuss with Council. S 5.3B For industrial district properties, will call and roll-up doors are allowed when integrated into the building design, but loading docks are prohibited. Consider material variation, transitions, modulation, and other architectural features and standards for the design. ○○●This is entirely new. Discuss with Council. @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)10 of 11 Architectural Standards | Non-Residential @ ID #Current Revision CD TND IND Original DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref I 6.00 Integrate signs and architectural lighting as cohesive elements of building designs that contribute to the atmosphere of the built environments and enhance safety. ●●●B-2.6.2.1. To encourage the use of signs and architectural lighting as integrated elements of building designs that contribute to the atmosphere of urban environments and enhance the pedestrian experience. Exists in all categories but residential C2.6.2.1. G 6.10 Use lighting on building exteriors to promote safe pedestrian environments along roadways, at intersections, and in public spaces. ●●●B-2.6.3.1. Where appropriate, use lighting on building exteriors to promote safe pedestrian environments along roadways, at intersections, and in public spaces. Exists in all categories but residential C-2.6.3.1. S 6.1A Lighting fixture spacing and height along streetscapes and roadways must be placed to avoid conflicts with tree plantings. ●●●B- 2.6.3.1.1. Coordinate lighting fixture spacing and height along streetscapes and roadways to avoid conflicts with tree plantings. Exists in all categories but residential C-2.6.3.1.1. S 6.1B Use energy-efficient architectural lighting.●●●B- 2.6.3.1.2. The use of architectural lighting is encouraged to be energy-efficient and easily maintained, in addition to providing attractive qualities to building character and public spaces. Note: Meridian's historical lighting is not available with glass in energy efficient varieties. Not necessarily a building quality or form item, either Exists in all categories but residential C-2.6.3.1.2. S 6.1C Use lighting fixtures that are consistent with other decorative hardware on the building. For example, select lighting hardware with similar color and shape as other building hardware, use recessed lighting, incorporate uniform spacing, integrate with other accents and reveals, and coordinate specialty lights with predominate architectural features. ●●●B- 2.6.3.1.3. Lighting fixtures used on building exteriors should be integrated with building design and coordinate with architectural elements and building entries. Exists in all categories but residential C-2.6.3.1.3. G 6.20 Signs should be integrated with architectural features and complement the building design and materials. Relate the size, shape, materials, details, and illumination to a pedestrian scale in mixed-use environments. See City of Meridian Unified Development Code for other sign requirements. ○●○B-2.6.3.2. Signs in urban environments are typically attached to building façades as buildings are brought up close to roadways and public spaces. Therefore, signs should complement building designs and be integral with architectural elements and materials. The City of Meridian Unified Development Code regulates all of the important sign types, sizes, and other requirements. This is just some extra stuff from the original Design Manual, relating to the look and feel aesthetics. Why is this written like an argument in a debate? Similar to C and D, without the debate. Merged.C-2.6.3.2. S 6.2A Within traditional neighborhood districts, integrate hanging or projecting signs in pedestrian oriented areas.○●○B- 2.6.3.2.1. Provide signs to identify individual storefronts, buildings and uses along roadways, and pedestrian walkways. Avoid large, single signs with multiple tenants. Signs stay or go to UDC? Some of these are much more specific than UDC, and very much part of the "building" design. Not much in Comp Plan. Change to reflect all categories and be generic if kept. Similar to B, C, and D. Merged C-2.6.3.2.1. S 6.2B Use signs that are proportional to the mounted and visible building façade plane. Provide modulation, material variations, or integrate architectural features to accentuate and frame signs that are not hanging or projecting. ○●○B- 2.6.3.2.3. Use appropriately scaled signs that are compatible with the architectural character and design of the building. Merged several. Removed logo as addressed in other item.C-2.6.3.2.3. S 6.2C Use sign types such as, wall, window, door, awning, hanging, and projecting, to enhance urban character. Non- portable freestanding, box, and pole signs are not allowed. ○●○B- 2.6.3.2.4. Use sign types, such as, wall, window, awning, projecting, under canopy, door and parapet, to enhance urban character. Avoid freestanding, box, and pole signs. UDC should cover this by zoning? @: I=Intent, G=Goal, S=Standard | ● = applicable, ○ = not-applicable | Districts: CD=Commercial, TND=Traditional, IND=Industrial | Sorting Comments: A, B, C, D, E Reference Original Design Manual Sections (Urban, Suburban, etc.)11 of 11