Chapter 18.95
BIG BOX STORES, DISCOUNT CLUBS, AND DISCOUNT SUPERSTORES
Sections:
18.95.020 Facade treatment (appropriate).
18.95.030 Facade treatment (inappropriate).
18.95.060 Property maintenance.
18.95.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures and standards for the site planning and architectural design of big box stores and discount clubs. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).
18.95.020 Facade treatment (appropriate).
Architectural elements shall be incorporated into the facade of the building creating visual interest and achieving compatibility within the design of the surrounding commercial structures. To that end the following shall apply:
A. Building forms shall be designed to create visual interest on all sides of the structure and the architectural concept shall be consistent on all sides of the building.
B. Second- and third-story volumes shall be stepped, sloped or grouped with one-story volumes to reduce the apparent mass to human scale.
C. Entries to individual building and public spaces between buildings shall be emphasized with highlighted massing and articulated roof forms.
D. Building facades shall be recessed or projected at a minimum of every sixty feet.
E. The building height/roof pitch shall be varied.
F. Building facade colors shall be earth-toned; muted colors, building trim may be accented with brighter and contrasting colors. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).
18.95.030 Facade treatment (inappropriate).
The following architectural elements and treatments are deemed inappropriate:
A. Large-scale uninterrupted walls, not otherwise articulated by form fenestration, or materials.
B. Massive building elements, such as timber beams and/or columns that are out of scale with the architectural style.
C. False facades and other applied ornamentation unrelated to the rest of the building or structure.
D. High-contrast color, brightly colored glazed tile or highly reflective surfaces.
E. Bold application of colors such as stripes, accents or supergraphics.
F. Use of the following materials is inappropriate:
1. Heavy textured stucco, such as Spanish lace, swirl or heavy trowel.
2. Vinyl, corrugated metal or aluminum siding.
3. Common plywood or Masonite siding.
4. Standard concrete block.
5. Rustic materials utilized as primary wall surfaces and dark earth-tone colors.
6. Overapplication of bright accents or trim colors. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).
18.95.040 Building entrances.
Commercial structures subject to this chapter shall provide customers with at least two building entrances in order to break up large-scale walls. Said additional entrances can be located at one of the two sides of the building and/or the rear of the building. Where a large retail establishment directly faces more than two abutting public streets, this requirement shall apply only to two sides of the building, including the side of the building facing the primary street, and another side of the building facing a second street. If multiple entries are not practical the structure shall have the appearance of having two entries. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).
18.95.050 Pedestrian linkage.
The site plan shall reflect and facilitate safe pedestrian access linking the building to sidewalks adjacent to project street(s). To accomplish that, the following shall apply:
A. The site plan shall reflect the off-street parking requirements per Chapter 18.76.
B. To avoid the appearance of a vast expanse of parking lot paving, no more than sixty percent of the total required parking shall be located between the front facade of the building and the street frontage, unless the configuration of the site in question precludes this parking arrangement.
C. Pedestrian walkways connecting the building entrance to the parking lot shall be provided.
D. Lighting within the parking lot shall be shielded and designed so as not to spill over to the adjacent properties.
E. At least five percent of the total interior area devoted to parking shall be landscaped.
F. Landscaping shall be provided at a minimum of every eight parking spaces.
G. Landscaping shall be provided at the building entrance between the parking lot and the front of the building.
H. All landscape requirements in Chapter 18.78 shall be met.
I. Landscaping shall be maintained and replaced as needed. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).
18.95.060 Property maintenance.
Commercial properties supporting a big box store as defined by this chapter whether occupied or vacant shall be maintained so that the structure and surrounding property are not allowed to fall into a state of deferred maintenance and neglect. This includes the building exterior, parking lot maintenance and landscaping on the property. (Ord. 836 § 1, 2019).