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 Appendix I. ZONING
 Article XV. HIGHWAY 280 OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS

  § 3.0. Building design and orientation.  

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  • The following standards shall apply to all development in the corridor, except single family detached dwellings:

    A.

    Minimum building setback from the Highway 280 right-of-way shall be fifty (50) feet. Minimum front building setback from other public street rights-of-way shall be forty (40) feet. Minimum side and rear building setbacks from other public street rights-of-way shall be twenty-five (25) feet.

    B.

    Service and loading areas, outdoor storage areas, trash receptacles, utility equipment, mechanical units and similar appurtenances shall be located so as to minimize visibility from off the premises and shall be visually screened from view from public property. Trash receptacles shall be located within a four sided structure which completely conceals the trash receptacle. The color and architecture of the structure shall be compatible with that of the building which it serves.

    C.

    The outdoor display of sales merchandise, except automobiles, live plants, Christmas trees and vending machines; and outdoor storage when permitted; shall not be visible from public property.

    D.

    Mechanical units shall be ground mounted when feasible. Roof mounted units shall be screened from view from public property.

    E.

    Building orientation shall be such that loading and service areas do not face Highway 280, except in the case of double frontage lots, where such areas may be located in a rear or side yard which faces the highway. All loading and service areas shall be screened from view from off the premises.

    F.

    In order to ensure the permanency of buildings, reduce the need for periodic maintenance and maintain a character which is commensurate with the public interest, the following materials shall be used as primary exterior building wall finishes on portions of the building which are visible from the Highway 280 right-of-way: brick, stone, glass, wood, stucco, imitation stucco, pre-cast concrete, poured concrete, and/or split-face concrete block.

    G.

    Awnings shall not project more than seven (7) feet from the building wall, shall not be lower than eight feet nor higher than fourteen (14) feet above grade and shall not be internally illuminated.

(Ord. No 99-1719, § 1, 2-7-00)