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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.1 Cohesive Design
E-2.1.1 Notes:
E-2.1.1.1. Residential building designs are encouraged to create their own identity and character as an
appropriate contribution to the organized development of attractive neighborhoods.
E-2.1.2 Objectives:
E-2.1.2.1. To encourage visually aesthetic residential building designs that promote quality
architectural character and establish built environments that are compatible with existing adjacent and
planned uses.
E-2.1.3 Guidelines:
E-2.1.3.1. Building designs 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
neighborhood development.
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~ '~~:E-2.1.3.2. Design building facades that express architectural character and incorporate the
ase--e€ fundamental design principles, including but not limited to composition order balance
rhythm, repetition proportion and scale to create a unified buildin design
" . Design all appropriate sides of buildings including fapades that face roadwa sand
drive aisles, public and common spaces other buildings and adjacent uses to create an attractive
~pearance and umfv the buildm design with the consistent use of materials elements and color
E-2.1.3.43. Building designs should enhance public and common spaces, articulate aesthetic
character, and provide human and pedestrian scale.
E-2.1.3.43.1. Design buildings to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of developments, define street
presence, public and common spaces, and contribute to neighborhood identity.
E-2.1.3.43.2. Incorporate human and pedestrian scale as integral components of the building design to
enhance the attractiveness and appeal of buildings and residential areas.
E-2.1.3.34. Where appropriate, use building design and architecture to promote '
aesthetically pleasing mixed-use developments within neighborhoods.
E-2.1.3.34.1. Building designs are encouraged to use vertically integrated mixed-use structures and/or
horizontal mixed-use forms to create compact developments_ -~~'~°-° ~ ~a°-~••~~~ , '+ ~,
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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.4 Architectural Elements
E-2.4. l .Objectives:
E-2.4.1.1. To promote attractive residential units that enhances the quality of neighborhoods and
developments by integrating architectural elements and details with building designs.
E-2.4.2. Guidelines:
E-2.4.2.1. Use architectural elements and detailing on all appropriate facades, including, but not
limited to, fenestration patterns, awnings, balconies, entries, porches, materials, ate-decorative or
ornamental detailing, exposed trusses roof brackets window trim arches and cornices to articulate
facades, add interest and contribute to an aesthetic building character. This guideline ap lies to
building facades facine roadwavs and perimeter of the subdivision where the rear and side facades are
viewed from the ad~ommg roadways
E-2.4.2.1.1. Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions, divisions, detailing,
materials, textures, and colors that appropriately integrate these elements with the building design.
E-2.4.2.1.2. Provide architectural elements and detailing that emphasize human scale throughout the
building design as appropriate.
E-2.4.2.1.3. Use architectural elements to articulate the fenestration of facades to create balance and
order that contribute to the quality and architectural character of the building.
E-2.4.2.1.4. Create visually balanced facades. Symmetry is not necessary to achieve a balanced
design; however, balance is achieved through the thoughtful placement and design (size, scale,
proportion and detailing) of windows, doors, and other openings in the facade.
E-2.4.2.2. Clearly define and articulate building entries and connect them to roadways and pedestrian
walkways. Where appropriate, primary building entries should face roadways or adjacent public
space.
E-2.4.2.3. Residential buildings adjacent to roadways and public space should strategically locate key
elements as focal points within the design to enhance architectural character.
E-2.4.2.3.1. Focal elements should emphasize building corners, entries, adjacent public spaces, or
other such features that enhance the building character or adjacent pedestrian environments.
E-2.4.2.4. Where appropriate, windows should be placed on all elevations and detailed to provide
articulation and avoid blank walls. The placement, size, proportions, and details of windows should
contribute to the architectural character of the building.
E-2.4.2.5. Multifamily stairwells should be integrated with the building design and provide residents
protection from the weather. Use durable materials that contribute to the architectural character.
E-2.4.2.5.1. Multifamily structures are encouraged to use internal circulation and stairwells to access
individual residential units.
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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.5 Materials
E-2.5. l .Objectives:
E-2.5.1.1. To ensure that materials used for residential development promote and establish an
architectural character that contributes to the aesthetic qualities of neighborhoods and protects
adjacent property values.
E-2.5.2. Guidelines:
E-2.5.2.1. Buildings with facades that face multiple roadways and/or public spaces should use
consistent material combinations, quality, and detailing to unify the building design.
E-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive building design.
Use materials from the following basic groups: wood (simulated wood material), masonry, concrete,
metal, and glazing.
E-2.5.2.2.1. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials that weather and age gracefully,
adding to the architectural character over time. Avoid non-durable materials that deteriorate quickly
and require frequent maintenance or replacement.
E-2.5.2.2.32. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distinguish field materials
from accent materials to create interest and variety in facade design and establish an attractive
architectural character.
E-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.)
E-2.5.2.4. Incorporate material and color changes as integrated details of the building design;
maintain architectural integrity and promote a quality appearance and character.
E-2.5.2.4.1.. When lame wall areas are proposed architectural embellishments should he used to
reduce monotonv
E-2.5.2.4.,1-2. Vinyl sidins may be appropriate €er-aese~s-awe if it creates interest in the design
using a mix of material patterns (e a board and batten horizontal and vertical lap shake or shingles,
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E-2.5.2.4.3. The use of masonry as a material accent should be applied to 50 percent of the available
wall length at a minimum height of 24 inches. (Available wall length does not include garage
openings.)
E-2.5.2.5. Use colors that complement the use of building materials and support innovative and good
design practices.
E-2.5.2.5.1. The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones of field materials should complement accent
colors and materials. The use of deep earth tones or saturated colors to distinguish building facades
should enhance the building design and be compatible with adjacent structures.
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E-2.5.2.5.2. The use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well as widespread use of saturated
hues without complementary colors, materials, and accents, is discouraged.
E-2.5.2.5.3. Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as metal or reflective glazing should be
reviewed with the Planning Staff to minimize glare on roadways, public spaces, and adjacent uses and
determine appropriateness.
E-2.5.2.5.4. Residential structures should use a cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two
field colors, a trim color and a front door color. Garage door colors should coincide with this scheme
or the material palette of the structure.
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