Chapter 24.12
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

Sections:

I. Overall Downtown District Vision/Concepts

24.12.010    Purpose.

II. Downtown District Area-Wide Policies, Standards and Guidelines

24.12.020    Policies.

24.12.030    Standards.

24.12.040    Guidelines.

III. Central Business District (CBD) Standards and Guidelines

24.12.050    Applicability.

24.12.060    Application of Standards and Guidelines.

24.12.070    Overall Central Business District (CBD) vision/concepts/policies.

24.12.080    Overall Central Business District (CBD) standards.

24.12.090    Central Business District Core Area (Downtown Core or Core Area) guidelines.

24.12.100    Central Business District Core Area (Downtown Core or Core Area) standards.

IV. Residential Areas Standards and Guidelines

24.12.110    Applicability.

24.12.120    Policies.

24.12.130    Standards.

24.12.140    Guidelines.

V. Transitional Areas Standards and Guidelines

24.12.150    Applicability.

24.12.160    Policy.

24.12.170    Standards.

24.12.180    Guidelines.

I. Overall Downtown District Vision/Concepts

24.12.010 Purpose.

In order to implement the Greater Downtown Plan, the following zoning overlay standards have been developed for the subareas of the Downtown District. Application of the standards and guidelines will begin to implement goals of the plan to:

(a)    Maintain and enhance the economic, cultural and social vitality of the Downtown District.

(b)    Promote downtown living by providing a wide range of housing opportunities.

(c)    Enhance the transportation system to accommodate automobiles, transit, bikes and pedestrians, and provide adequate, convenient parking.

(d)    Stabilize and enhance the historic residential neighborhoods.

(e)    Establish and promote a unique identity for each of the subareas of the Downtown District.

(f)    Preserve and restore significant historic structures.

(g)    Activate the edges of the downtown parks with mixed use and programmed/active use of the parks as urban open space rather than passive green parks.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

II. Downtown District Area-Wide Policies, Standards and Guidelines

24.12.020 Policies.

(a)    Maintain and enhance the economic, cultural and social vitality of downtown.

(b)    Promote downtown living by providing a wide range housing opportunities.

(c)    Enhance the transportation system to accommodate automobiles, bikes and pedestrians and provide adequate, convenient parking.

(d)    Stabilize and enhance the historic residential neighborhoods.

(e)    Establish and promote a unique identity.

(f)    Preserve and restore significant historic structures.

(g)    Activate the edges of the downtown parks with mixed use and programmed/active use of the park as urban open space rather than passive green parks.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.030 Standards.

Due to the constraints of many downtown properties and the City’s desire to promote improvement and redevelopment in the Downtown District, the Director may make reasonable exceptions to the provisions of the Zoning and Development Code and the Greater Downtown Overlay District to bulk standards (except for building height), landscaping, parking or other use-specific special regulations for properties that are within the Central Business District (CBD), Transitional or Residential subareas. The following criteria shall be used to consider exceptions from the bulk standards, landscaping, parking or other use-specific special regulations:

(a)    Hardship Unique to Property, Not Self-Inflicted. There are exceptional conditions creating an undue hardship, applicable only to the property involved or the intended use thereof, which do not apply generally to the other land areas or uses within similar zone districts, and such exceptional conditions or undue hardship was not created by the action or inaction of the applicant or owner of the property;

(b)    Special Privilege. The exception shall not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied to other lands or structures within similar zone districts;

(c)    Literal Interpretation. The literal interpretation of the provisions of the regulations would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in similar zoning districts and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant;

(d)    Greater Downtown Plan Goals. The proposal actually meets overall goals of the plan better than if standards are followed;

(e)    Conformance with the Purposes of the Zoning Overlay and the Zoning and Development Code. The granting of an exception shall not conflict with the purposes and intents expressed or implied in this Zoning Overlay District or the Zoning and Development Code; and

(f)    Conformance with Comprehensive Plan. The granting of an exception shall not conflict with the goals and principles in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.040 Guidelines.

(a)    Projects will include good, interconnected transportation choices for better access and better health.

(b)    Traffic calming measures will be provided where appropriate, including pedestrian refuge areas, medians, landscaping and corner bulb-outs.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

III. Central Business District (CBD) Standards and Guidelines

24.12.050 Applicability.

The following standards and guidelines apply to the CBD area shown in Figure 7 (blue area). Further development and implementation of these concepts will be done in coordination with the DDA. The standards and guidelines are intended to apply to new development or redevelopment within the area.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

Figure 7

24.12.060 Application of standards and guidelines.

(a)    Unless otherwise noted below, the standards and guidelines shall apply under the following conditions:

(1)    Construction of a new building.

(2)    Addition. Construction of an addition to an existing building if the addition increases total building square footage by 100 percent or greater (baseline is building square footage of existing building on April 21, 2013). This expansion standard is cumulative after this date in 2013. Once square footage has exceeded 100 percent of the 2013 square footage, the standards and guidelines shall apply to all further expansions.

(3)    Substantial Exterior Remodel. Exterior building alteration that is greater than or equal to 65 percent of the value of the existing site and building. This increase shall trigger 100 percent site development compliance and 100 percent architectural standards compliance. This shall not trigger the requirement of minimum height. Value shall be the total actual value per the Mesa County Assessor or the appraised value based on an appraisal completed by a certified appraiser licensed to do business in the State of Colorado utilizing the “cost” approach.

(b)    The standards and guidelines do not apply to:

(1)    Construction of an addition to an existing building if the addition will increase the total building square footage by less than 100 percent (baseline is building square footage of existing building on April 21, 2013). This expansion standard is cumulative after this date in 2013. Once square footage has exceeded 100 percent of the 2013 square footage, the standards and guidelines shall apply to all further expansions.

(2)    Exterior building alteration that does not exceed 65 percent of the value of the existing site and building (value determined as set forth above).

(3)    Interior remodel of an existing building.

(4)    This zoning overlay does not prohibit rezoning to a form-based zone within the Downtown District and this zoning overlay shall not apply to properties within a form-based zone within the Downtown District.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.070 Overall Central Business District (CBD) vision/concepts/policies.

(a)    Activate the Downtown Core area streets through emphasis on higher pedestrian traffic, businesses on the ground level that are oriented towards attracting higher pedestrian volumes, and buildings that “turn the corner” (invite activity on both the primary and cross streets). Refer to the CBD Core Area map in Figure 8.

(b)    Maintain the prominence of buildings along the streets by minimizing building setbacks.

(c)    Encourage high quality, compatible design for all new buildings and establish a cohesive architectural character/theme that harmonizes new structures with the existing buildings through common materials, scale and basic architectural details as outlined in greater detail in the following standards and guidelines.

(d)    Typical building materials found in the CBD materials are traditional and weather well, allow a broad variety in appearance and ensure buildings are of high quality. To facilitate the creation of a cohesive architectural character/theme for new buildings, additions or exterior remodels in the Downtown Core, the following exterior finishes are most appropriate: brick, sandstone, stucco, metal cladding, tiles, wood, glazing and decorative concrete masonry units (CMU).

(e)    Encourage high density, mixed-use development and structures (e.g., retail at street level and residential or office above).

(f)    Encourage gradual scale transitions between the CBD and adjacent neighborhoods. Taller buildings will be located in the center and southern and western perimeter of the CBD, with shorter buildings on the northern and eastern edges of the CBD.

(g)    Encourage maximizing building scale and intensity/density by offering incentives to build above the required minimum height.

(h)    Minimize single use, surface parking throughout the CBD.

(i)    Maintain streetscapes dominated by buildings with parking located behind. Consider elimination of existing curb cuts as a performance benefit.

(j)    Encourage shared parking.

(k)    Encourage new infill development on existing, under-utilized surface parking lots.

(l)    Provide streetscape details and landscaping that compliment the architectural character of the CBD and exhibit urban character.

(m)    Create entries to the CBD at strategic locations as shown on the Wayfinding and Signage Map in the Greater Downtown Plan report. Enhancements may include landscaped medians, corner bulbs and special signs.

(n)    The DDA will assist in developing sign standards and guidelines for private signage placed on buildings or as freestanding signs for consideration and adoption by the City.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.080 Overall Central Business District (CBD) standards.

(a)    Maximum building height in the CBD shall be 90 feet. A one-time increase of up to 25 percent per property may be considered by the Grand Junction Planning Commission.

(b)    Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street on Chipeta and Ouray Avenues.

(c)    The buildings will step down so that the front facade of the buildings that are directly across Ouray and Chipeta Avenues from residential buildings or uses are no taller than 40 feet. Minimum depth of the step shall be 10 feet.

(d)    Scale and massing of buildings or portions of buildings along Ouray and Chipeta Avenues will be compatible with residential scale.

(e)    If off-street parking is provided, it shall be located behind buildings on private property. If the property abuts an alley, the parking area shall take access from the alley. If the property has more than one street frontage, “behind the building” shall mean on the opposite side of the building from the front door or the main public door entrance to the building.

(f)    Maximize opportunities for on-street parking by minimizing curb cuts along the street.

(g)    All pedestrian level lighting shall be downlit and, if on poles, shall be in a historical style light standard.

(h)    The streetscape along Grand Avenue and 4th and 5th Streets north to Ouray Avenue within the CBD will continue in a design compatible with the existing improvements along Grand Avenue (e.g., decorative pavement and street trees).

(i)    Landscaping is expected to comply with the Zoning and Development Code per the requirements of the zone district. The Director may approve variations for new development or redevelopment in the CBD if: (a) street trees exist within the abutting public street; and (b) streetscape elements (plantings, low walls and/or street furniture) are proposed with the development consistent with the urban design character of the CBD.

(j)    The streetscape along 5th and 6th Streets north of Ouray Avenue to Chipeta Avenue within the CBD shall transition between the urban hardscape and a more residential streetscape character (e.g., detached sidewalk, landscaping in park strip between curb and sidewalk and street trees).

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.090 Central Business District Core Area (Downtown Core or Core Area) guidelines.

(a)    Facade detailing should be compatible with, but not be identical to, that of a neighboring historic building. New facades should have their own, unique design. To create continuity, horizontal lines should be in alignment with neighboring buildings.

(b)    Entrances are often the primary focal point of a building and, as such, should be designed to fit with the overall character of the area.

(c)    Doorways may be finished with paints, stains, metal and aluminum cladding set to match the existing trim colors.

(d)    Single, double, revolving and corner doorways are acceptable in new construction or substantial remodels.

(e)    On upper floors of street-facing facades on buildings taller than the traditional three stories in the CBD, consider stepping back the upper floors a minimum depth of 10 feet in order to enhance the traditional scale of the CBD and ensure adequate air and light at the sidewalk level.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.100 Central Business District Core Area (Downtown Core or Core Area) standards.

The following standards apply only to the Downtown Core shown in Figure 8 (within the yellow-black dashed line).

(a)    Building Height.

(1)    Minimum building height in the Downtown Core shall be two stories.

The following uses as allowed in the zone district and as defined by the Zoning and Development Code shall be exempt from the minimum two-story requirement:

(i)    Schools, colleges and universities;

(ii)    Vocational, technical and trade schools;

(iii)    Community activity building;

(iv)    All other community service;

(v)    Museums, art galleries, opera houses, libraries;

(vi)    Day care;

(vii)    Detention facilities;

(viii)    Hospital/clinic;

(ix)    Parks and open space;

(x)    Religious assembly;

(xi)    Funeral homes/mortuaries/crematories;

(xii)    Safety services;

(xiii)    Utility infrastructure and corridors;

(xiv)    Car wash, gasoline service station, quick lube;

(xv)    Industrial services, contractors and trade shops with indoor operations and storage.

Exemptions to this requirement for other uses of land or occupancies of a building not listed and that is not conducive to a vertical organization of operational space may be considered and approved by the Grand Junction Planning Commission with input from the DDA upon a review of a conceptual level development proposal.

(2)    The following criteria shall be used by the Planning Commission to consider exemptions from the bulk standards, landscaping, parking or other use-specific special regulations:

(i)    Hardship Unique to Property, Not Self-Inflicted. There are exceptional conditions creating an undue hardship, applicable only to the property involved or the intended use thereof, which do not apply generally to the other land areas or uses within similar zone districts, and such exceptional conditions or undue hardship was not created by the action or inaction of the applicant or owner of the property;

(ii)    Special Privilege. The exception shall not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied to other lands or structures within similar zone districts;

(iii)    Literal Interpretation. The literal interpretation of the provisions of the regulations would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in similar zoning districts and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant;

(iv)    Greater Downtown Plan Goals. The proposal actually meets overall goals of the plan better than if standards are followed;

(v)    Conformance with the Purposes of the Zoning Overlay and the Zoning and Development Code. The granting of an exception shall not conflict with the purposes and intents expressed or implied in this zoning overlay or the Zoning and Development Code; and

(vi)    Conformance with Comprehensive Plan. The granting of an exception shall not conflict with the goals and principles in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

(b)    Building Setbacks/Site Placement, Scale, Massing and Street Encroachment.

(1)    Maximum building setback from the abutting street shall be two feet or compatible with the mean setback of the immediately adjoining lots on both sides of the subject lot but in no case greater than 20 feet.

(2)    When building setbacks are not determined as in subsection (b)(1) of this section, setbacks of up to 10 feet from the abutting street may be allowed if there is a designed function for the space such as limited outdoor display, seating, outdoor dining areas or a small street park, whether for private or public use.

(3)    Architectural features on stories above street level may encroach on the public right-of-way, provided all safety considerations have been met. A revocable permit for such encroachments shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director or a permanent easement for such encroachments may be reviewed and considered for approval by City Council.

(4)    Awnings that overhang windows or entries on street level facades are encouraged and shall be constructed of canvas or heavy cloth or metal (no plastic), utilizing primarily neutral colors.

(c)    Architectural Character. The facade(s) of a new building, addition or substantial exterior remodel that abut the streets within the Downtown Core shall have articulated architectural features and patterns that are designed to reflect the desired vision for the CBD described in GJMC 24.12.070. In order to do so, the facade(s) of a new building, addition or substantial exterior remodel within the Downtown Core shall exhibit a minimum of four of the following nine architectural design elements:

(1)    On corner parcels, facade design of ground floors “turn the corner” to induce activity and interest in the streetscape on the north-south streets within the Downtown Core.

(2)    Facades are articulated and have ornamentation such as varied brick patterns, change in material or color accents and window headers or columns that create shadow lines are examples of acceptable ornamentation.

(3)    The street level front facade of the building is “active” with at least 50 percent of the facade in windows, with doors spaced no more than 50 feet apart. Side facades shall meet a minimum of 50 percent of this requirement.

(4)    Facade features that emphasize the primary building entrance through projecting or recessed forms, detail, color or materials.

(5)    Building facades are articulated on any street-facing side. Larger buildings are articulated in a hierarchy of smaller volumes and masses that better relate to other buildings and the scale of streets. This is accomplished through establishment of building bays that are distinguished by recessed or protruding elements or a variation in materials or color to break up the facade and reduce the overall scale of large buildings.

(6)    Higher levels of fenestration are required for buildings along both sides of the streets within the CBD Core Area. At a minimum, fenestration shall be concentrated on the street level facade and diminish on upper floors (e.g., window size decreases as the floor level increases).

(7)    Buildings include a facade cap. The cap is be defined by a distinct roof line or parapet. The design uses ornamentation of these features to enhance the building’s identity and support the architectural character of the CBD. The facade cap is in three dimensions that projects and casts a shadow and relates proportionately to the overall building design.

(8)    Building design minimizes the visual impact of mechanical equipment located on the roof as viewed from the adjacent streets.

(9)    Other architectural features that achieve the goals of the overall Central Business District (CBD) vision/concept as outlined in GJMC 24.12.070 as determined by the Director.

(d)    On-street parking shall be located and designed to maintain and support a safe pedestrian environment on streets located within the Downtown Core (yellow-black outline in Figure 9). This includes coordinating crosswalks with parking location and eliminating visual and physical obstructions to the pedestrian travel way.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

Figure 9

IV. Residential Areas Standards and Guidelines

24.12.110 Applicability.

The following standards and guidelines apply to the residential areas shown in Figure 10 (orange areas). The standards and guidelines are intended to apply to new development or substantial redevelopment within the area. Substantial redevelopment is any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvements to the existing structure(s) on a site where the value of the improvement exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the building(s) before the start of construction.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.120 Policies.

(a)    The existing historic residential neighborhoods within the Downtown District will be stabilized and enhanced.

(b)    The existing historic residential neighborhoods within the Downtown District will be preserved for residential uses, with no further encroachment by nonresidential uses.

(c)    Where existing residential zoning allows, provide a diversity of housing types through development of multifamily housing that is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood (refer to multifamily development, GJMC 24.12.130(c)).

(d)    Enhance access to and improvements within existing public open spaces (e.g., parks and school grounds) within the downtown residential core.

Figure 10

(e)    Maintain and enhance the historic character of the streetscape with emphasis on the following elements: street trees, landscaping rather than parking or other uses in the park strip between sidewalk and curb, street signs that identify the neighborhoods, lighting and detached sidewalks.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.130 Standards.

(a)    Architectural Considerations.

(1)    Building Style and Character. Maintain the existing character of the house styles within the residential neighborhoods in the Downtown District. New construction and alterations shall be compatible with key architectural characteristics and site elements of the area.

(2)    Accessory Structure Setbacks. The setback for accessory structures is a zero-foot setback from the alley and three feet from neighboring property line(s). Garages with overhead doors facing the alley must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the far edge of the alley or the zoning setback, whichever is greater.

(3)    Building Mass/Scale and Proportion. New buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be visually compatible with the area. Visually compatible means compatible with adjacent and neighboring buildings including mass and scale, shape, windows, doors, openings, roof shape, roof pitch and orientation.

(4)    Roof Shape. The roofs of new buildings shall be visually compatible with adjacent buildings.

(5)    Fenestration. The pattern of windows and doors on structures shall be visually compatible with buildings in the area. Visually compatible includes the relationship of width to height, and the spacing of windows and doors. For example, tall evenly spaced rectangular windows are typical of many of the residential styles in the downtown area.

(6)    Materials. The exterior materials of all new buildings, additions and alterations shall be similar in size and appearance to area buildings.

(7)    Setbacks. On a corner lot, the front yard setback for that part of the yard that extends to and along the side property line on the street side may be reduced to 10 feet on properties within the Downtown District residential subareas. On corner lots where an existing parkway strip exceeds 10 feet in width between a sidewalk and the curb, the front yard setback on a side street may be reduced to five feet.

(b)    Repealed by Ord. 4723.

(c)    Multifamily Development. Infill of new multifamily buildings may occur where zoning allows within the residential neighborhoods of the Downtown District. However, the site design and structures for this type of development must maintain a scale and character compatible with the residential neighborhoods in the Downtown District. In addition to the architectural considerations listed in subsection (a) of this section, multifamily development shall follow the standards below.

(1)    Incorporate forms typical of the single-family residential architecture of the Downtown District including sloping roofs, porches, roof dormers and other architectural details.

(2)    Break up the mass of larger buildings into forms that are similar in scale to the residential character.

(3)    Facades must be composed of smaller sections, similar in scale and material finish to residential structures.

(4)    Off-street parking for multifamily development shall not be located in the front yard setback. Parking shall be in the rear or side yards. If the property abuts an alley, the parking area shall take access from the alley. If the property has more than one street frontage, “behind the building” shall mean on the opposite side of the building from the front door or the main public door entrance to the building.

(5)    Develop pedestrian links between the front sidewalk and building entrances and between parking and rear or side entrances.

(Ord. 4890, 11-20-19; Ord. 4812, 9-19-18; Ord. 4723, 10-21-16; Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.140 Guidelines.

(a)    Demolition of existing historic homes in order to construct new residential structures is strongly discouraged.

(b)    Maintain and enhance the pattern of landscaped front yards that gives the residential neighborhoods within the Downtown District a distinctive, friendly appearance.

(c)    Each new building and addition should be located so that it aligns with existing buildings in the area. “Aligns” means elevation (e.g., horizontal lines of peaks of roofs, cornices and window sills) and plan (e.g., setbacks from the street and rear property lines and spacing between structures/setbacks from side property lines).

(d)    Main entrances should open onto a street and should align with those of adjacent residential buildings. For example, on many of the downtown homes, raised foundations and steps that define the main entrance are prevailing characteristics. Door styles should be similar to those found on residential buildings within the area.

(e)    New buildings and additions should have the same number of stories and a height which is compatible with buildings in the area.

(f)    Park strips will be landscaped in a traditional style, including street trees, grass, and low plantings or a combination thereof. Park strip landscaping should include some live material – use of all nonliving material such as rock is discouraged. Use of drought-tolerant plants is encouraged.

(Ord. 4812, 9-19-18; Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

V. Transitional Areas Standards and Guidelines

24.12.150 Applicability.

The following standards and guidelines apply to the Transitional areas shown in Figure 11 (yellow areas). The standards and guidelines are intended to apply to new development or substantial redevelopment within the area. Substantial redevelopment is any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvements to the existing structure(s) on site where the value of the improvement exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the building(s) before the start of construction.

(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.160 Policy.

The peripheral areas of the CBD provide a mix of established residential uses and low intensity, nonretail, neighborhood service and office uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses and neighborhoods. New development or reuse of existing structures will maintain compatibility with building scale and appearance in the area.

Figure 11

(Ord. 4812, 9-19-18; Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.170 Standards.

(a)    Land Use and Development Intensity. Nonresidential uses within the transitional subareas shall not open earlier than 7:30 a.m. and shall close no later than 8:00 p.m.

(b)    Architectural Considerations. New construction, including additions and rehabilitations, in the transitional subareas shall be designed to have a residential character consistent with existing buildings in the area. “Consistent” means the operational, site design and layout, and architectural considerations described below.

(1)    New principal buildings shall be located to align with existing buildings in the area. “Aligns” means elevation (e.g., horizontal lines of peaks of roofs, cornices, window sills) and plan (e.g., setbacks from the street and rear property lines and spacing between structures/setbacks from side property lines).

(2)    Building entrances shall face a street or architectural features shall be provided that visually suggest an entrance. Door styles shall be similar to those found on residential buildings.

(3)    Each new principal building, its mass in relation to open spaces and its windows, doors, and openings shall be visually compatible. “Visually compatible” means compatible with buildings in the area, including mass, shape, window, doors, openings, roof shape, roof pitch and orientation. For example, a large building shall be compatible with surrounding smaller dwellings by dividing its mass into smaller components to create a building elevation that is more like the size and proportion of the buildings in the area.

(4)    The roofs of new principal buildings or additions to principal buildings shall be visually compatible with buildings in the area.

(5)    Window and door spacing on structures shall be visually compatible with structures in the area. Visually compatible includes the relationship of width to height, and the spacing of windows and doors. For example, tall evenly spaced rectangular windows are typical of certain residential styles near the transitional subareas.

(c)    Signs.

(1)    Flush wall signs and monument signs shall be the only sign type allowed.

(2)    Signs shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front property line. Total sign area shall not exceed 25 square feet per street frontage. The sign allowance for one street frontage may be transferred to a side of a building that has no street frontage but cannot be transferred to another street frontage. Monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.

(d)    Parking and Site Development.

(1)    Non-single-family uses in the transitional subareas shall be designed and utilized not to increase on-street parking in front of single-family dwellings in the neighborhood.

(2)    Service entrances, loading areas and dumpster areas shall be located only in the rear or side yard. If the property has more than one street frontage, the rear or side shall mean on the opposite side of the building from the front door or the main public door entrance to the building; and each loading area shall be screened from each abutting residential use.

(Ord. 4812, 9-19-18; Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)

24.12.180 Guidelines.

(a)    New buildings should have the same number of stories and a height which is compatible with those of buildings in the area.

(b)    The exterior of all new buildings, additions and alterations should be similar in size and appearance to buildings in the area.

(c)    Sign materials should be visually compatible with materials used on the building facade.

(Ord. 4812, 9-19-18; Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)