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DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
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COHESIVE DESIGN, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (CDs)
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Articulate building designs to frame and accentuate public spaces
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with pedestrian scale elements and details.
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Building design should address building scale, mass, form, and use a
variety of materials and architectural features to ensure an aesthetic
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contribution compatible with surrounding buildings.
Maintain consistent and contiguous pedestrian environments
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across developments. Limit circuitous connections and maintain
clear visibility.
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Provide pedestrian connections to non -private public spaces.
Incorporate architectural features on all sides of a building
fagade facing: the primary entrance(s) of an adjacent building,
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public roadways, interior site amenities, and fagades that are
visible from public spaces. See Architectural Elements, Building
Form, and Materials sections.
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Buildings must orient, frame, and/or direct pedestrian views to
adjacent cultural buildings, parks, and plazas.
Design and orient buildings not to impede access. The build-
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ing should enhance the appeal of open space and pedestrian
environments
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
I COHESIVE DESIGN, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (CDs)
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Goal Design building fa4ades to express architectural character and
1.20 incorporate the use of design principles to unify developments and
buildings, and relate to adjacent and surrounding uses.
Comply and adhere with all previously required building design
1.2A elements that were included as part of a Development Agree-
ment, Conditional Use Permit, and/or other requirements as
part of prior approval.
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Incorporate design principles to include rhythm, repetition, framing,
and/or proportion. Applies to all sides of a building fagade facing
public roadways, that are visible from residential neighborhoods
or public spaces, or facing the public entry of an adjacent building.
Integrate at least one material change, color variation, or
horizontal reveal for every 12-vertical feet of building fagade;
vertical spacing may be averaged over fagade.
Integrate at least one material change, color variation, or vertical
reveal every 50-horizontal feet of building fagade; horizontal
spacing may be averaged over fagade elevation.
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BUILDING SCALE, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (BSS)
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Development should consider the scale of surrounding buildings,
Goal including relationships to existing residential areas, as well as an
— — 2.10 appropriate height, mass, and form scaled for the built environment.
Applies to fa4ades of development along public roads, public spaces,
and adjacent to residential areas.
Buildings with rooflines 50-feet in length or greater must incor-
porate roofline and parapet variations. Variations may include
step-downs, step -backs, other modulation, or architectural
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in total combination for at least 20% of the fagade length. May
be averaged over entire fagade, but may not exceed 75-feet
without a break.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING SCALE, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (BSS)
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For buildings with fagades longer than 200-feet, reduce massing
of buildings by grouping or incorporating smaller tenant spaces
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along the commercial fagade, or by incorporating at least one
significant modulation with depth at least 3%of the total fagade
length or 10-feet, and a width in combination at least 20% of
the fagade length.
Within mixed use areas and for all developments along arterial
roadways, buildings over 1,000 sqft must provide a minimum
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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 fa4ade width.
Goal
Physically configure building designs to reduce disproportioned
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architectural scale relative to adjacent uses. Applies to fagades of
development along public roads, public spaces, and residential areas.
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,
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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).
Use pedestrian scale and landscape design elements such as
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specialty lighting, awnings, trees or other site elements to visu-
ally relate and transition multi -story buildings (or equivalent)
to the ground plane.
Incorporate pedestrian -scale architectural features to support an
aesthetic character that contributes to the quality of the build -
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ing design and connectivity with the surrounding environment.
Applies to fagades in developments: visible from arterial or collector
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roadways, adjacent to residential developments facing roadways,
facing an adjacent building's primary building entries, and adjacent
to public spaces.
Consistently incorporate at least two (2) architectural features
into the building design that are pedestrian scale, to include:
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fenestration patterns; architectural elements such as ledges,
lighting, or canopies; material or pattern banding; or detailing
(see Pedestrian Scale definition).
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING FORM, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (BFS)
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built environment.
Articulate building forms, including but not limited to massing, walls,
and roofs, with appropriately scaled modulations that contribute to
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the development of aesthetic building designs. Applies to fa4ades
3.10
in developments: along arterial and collector roadways, adjacent
to residential developments facing roadways, facing public entries
of adjacent buildings, and visible from public spaces.
Incorporate at least one type of the following modulations in the
fagade plane, including but not limited to projections, recesses,
and step backs that articulate wall planes and break up building
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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.
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 fagade elevation. For buildings
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with fagades less than 150-feet, horizontal modulation must
occur no less than every 30-feet. For buildings with fagades
greater than or equal to 150-feet, horizontal modulation must
occur no less than every 50-feet.
Design parking structure fagades as site integrated buildings,
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meeting applicable Manual standards for Architectural Elements
and Material sections.
Incorporate visual and physical distinctions in the building design
that enhance building forms, articulate fagades, identify entries,
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integrate pedestrian scale, and visually anchor the building to the
ground or street level. Applies to building fagades visible from a
public street or public space, and to fagades with public entries.
For at least 30% of applicable fagades 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
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the building. May alternatively incorporate other architectural
features such as ledges, fagade reveals, ground level fenestra-
tion, raised planters, or landscaping elements within 3-feet of
finished grade.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING FORM, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (BFS)
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Where building designs incorporate multiple stories, or multiple
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3.2B
floor height equivalents, integrate at least one field or accent
color, material, or architectural feature used on lower stories,
on the upper stories.
Building designs with multiple stories must provide proportion-
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3.2C
ally taller ground -level facades adjacent to public roadways and
public spaces. Provide floor -to -ceiling heights, or floor -to -floor
from 10 to 16 feet.
In mixed -use areas and for structures greater than four stories,
design the uppermost story or fagade wall plane to include
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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.
Building design should establish visual connections that relate internal
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spaces at ground- or street -level with facades adjacent to public
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roadways, public spaces, and along primary building entries, and that
add visual interest and complexity to the first floor building design.
Use horizontal and/or vertical divisions in wall planes, such as
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ledges, awnings, recesses, stringcourse, molding, joint lines,
or other material types, to frame and accent 30% or more of
total fenestration.
Average 30%fenestration forapplicable first floor fagade, unless
3.3D
specified elsewhere. May also meet fenestration alternative
(see 3.3E). Big box and buildings in industrial districts may limit
applicable fagade area to 30-feet around public entries.
Fenestration Alternative: Incorporate doors and windows for at
least 30%of applicable first floor fagade, or suggest their inclu-
sion using faux treatments that incorporate at least two of the
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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.
Building roof types, forms, and elements should provide variation
and interest to building profiles and contribute to the architectural
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identity of the buildings, without creating an imposing scale on
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adjacent uses. Applies to facades: in development along arterial
roadways, visible from residential development, adjacent to public
spaces, facing public entries of adjacent buildings.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING FORM, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (BFS)
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rornai roors, incorporate primary ana seconaary rooT elements
including but not limited to: multiple material types along para-
pets, multiple parapet elevations with at least 1-foot change in
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3.4A 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 fagades. May also incorporate
secondary roof types, such as hip roofs along overhangs.
For sloped roofs, incorporate at least two of any one roof element,
including but not limited to: valleys, ridges, or gables. Qualifying
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3.46 elements in total must exist for at least 20% of applicable fagade
roof area and be visible from the same fagade elevation. May
also incorporate other roof styles, such as parapet walls over
entryway features.
Provide variation in roof profile over fagade modulation and/
or articulation over facade material/color transitions. Options
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3.4C include, but are not limited to: varying parapet heights; two or
more roof planes; continuation of facade modulation through
roof lines; dormers; lookouts; overhang eaves; sloped roofs;
or cornice work.
Note: For a complete list of all Standards, along with photo examples, see the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual.
ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (ASE)
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Goal
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Goal
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Description
Use proportional architectural elements and detailing to articulate
fagades, and contribute to an aesthetic building character with a high
level of pedestrian design. Applies to fagades: in development along
public roadways, visible from residential development, adjacent to
public spaces, facing public entries of adjacent buildings.
Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions,
divisions, detailing, materials, textures, and colors and appropriately
integrate these elements into the building design. Applies to fagades:
in development along public roadways, visible from residential
development, adjacent to public spaces, facing public entries of
adjacent buildings.
Note: For a complete list of all Standards, along with photo examples, see the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST I NON-RESIDENTIAL
ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (ASE)
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Provide at least three detailing elements that transition fagade
material changes or integrate pedestrian scale elements, such
as doorways, windows, or material banding, at the base of the
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around primary entries, decorative caps on brick or stone banding,
architectural canopies over entries, or decorative lintels above
the first floor windows.
Provide building overhangs or other projections such as canopies
which articulate the building fagade and provide temporary
relief from inclement weather. At a minimum, an overhang or
O 0 4.16 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.
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
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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.
Goal Building designs must not create blank wall segments when visible
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base, middle, and top of the facade.
Use any combination of standards from Building Form, Architec-
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material variation on all wall segments. Must not exceed 30-feet
horizontally or vertically without building variation.
Goal Organize building service equipment, including, but not limited to,
O0 4.30 utility, service, and mechanical, away from building entries, roadways,
public spaces, and, where appropriate, from adjacent buildings.
Use and integrate standards from the Architectural Standards
O O 4.3A Manual to screen and conceal service and mechanical equipment.
Landscaping meeting the same intent may also be considered
for utility meters and connections.
0 0 0 4.3B All ground level mechanical equipment must be screened to the
height of the unit as viewed from the property line.
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0 I 0 I 0 I 4.3C All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened as viewed
from the farthest edge of the adjoining right of way.
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MATERIALS, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (HAS)
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munity character.
Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a
cohesive building design. Use materials from the following basic
wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, metal, and glazing.
For buildings with fagades that face multiple public roadways
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and/or public spaces, use consistent material combinations,
material quality, and architectural detailing.
For all fa4ade elevations visible from public roads, public spaces,
primary entrance(s) of an adjacent building, and facing residential
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districts, use at least two distinct field materials, colors, or
material -color combinations on the building fagade (see also
Material definitions).
For fagade elevations visible from public roadways and along
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primary building entryways, incorporate an accent material
on the first story.
Distinguish field materials from accent materials through pat-
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tern, texture, or additional detail visible from edge of nearest
roadway. Alternate masonry or material courses with relief from
primary plane may count toward this.
Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to
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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.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
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I MATERIALS, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (MAS)
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Non -durable materials, treatments, and finishes that deteriorate
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quickly with weather, ultra -violet light, and that are more suscep-
tible to wear and tear are prohibited on permanent structures.
The use of vinyl and ordinary smooth face block, unfinished,
colored, or painted, are prohibited as a field materials for building
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fagades along public roadways, adjacent to public spaces, and
when visible from residential neighborhoods. Smooth face block
may be used as an accent material.
Untextured concrete panels and prefabricated steel panels are
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prohibited as field materials for building fagades, except when
used with a minimum of two other qualifying field materials and
meeting all other standard fenestration and material requirements.
Goal
Use colors that complement building materials and support innova-
five and good design practices. Applies to building fagades visible
5.20
from a public street, public spaces, and pedestrian environments.
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Use of subtle, neutral, or natural tones must be integrated with
at least one accent or field material.
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Use of intensely saturated colors or fluorescence is prohibited
as a primary material. May be used as an accent material.
Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as some metals
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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.
Integrate roll -up doors, will -call doors, drive -through doors, and
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loading docks into the building design, and locate them in a manner
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which does not create pedestrian, drive aisle, or roadway conflicts.
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Applies to fagades along arterial and collector roadways, and fagades
facing public spaces.
For commercial and traditional neighborhood districts, roll -up
and drive -through doors are allowed when integrated into the
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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.
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SIGNS & LIGHTING, NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS (SLS) 1
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environment and enhance safety.
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Use lighting on building exteriors to promote safe pedestrian
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environments along roadways, at intersections, and in public spaces.
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Lighting fixture spacing and height along streetscapes and
roadways must be placed to avoid conflicts with tree plantings.
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Use energy -efficient architectural lighting.
Use lighting fixtures that are consistent with other decorative
hardware on the building. For example, select lighting hardware
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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.
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