Architectural Design Standards

September 23, 2009

 

ADS 4.2 Compatibility Within a Multiple-Building Development

Commercial, Mixed-Use, Civic
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ADS 4.2.1 Intent.

Multiple-building developments shall be designed as a distinct place or district. The cohesive identity of the development shall differentiate one commercial area from another.

Standard:

ADS 4.2.2 Similar Building Materials.

All buildings in a multiple-building commercial development, including pad site buildings, shall be constructed of building materials and colors approved as part of the development application. Applications shall include illustrations and examples of building materials and/or colors.

ADS 4.2.3 Similar Architectural Details.

Similar architectural details should be used for all buildings in a multiple-building commercial development; pad site buildings shall not be exempt.

ADS 4.2.4 Individualized Building Entrance Details.

Entrances to buildings are appropriate locations to express individual building character or identity within a multiple-building commercial development.

Do This:
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These entrances show the appropriate locations to express individual character within a development
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These multiple-building development uses similar building materials on all of the buildings.

Effective on: 1/1/1901