§ 9-555. Building design.

(a)

The intent of this section is to promote better architectural design and to create visual interest by requiring minimum design treatments for commercial buildings and projects.

(b)

Both single and multiple-tenant buildings are required to provide a minimum of three (3) of the following building design treatments:

(1)

An arched, gabled, stepped or decorative parapet with cornice over the primary customer entrance that is integrated with the building's mass and style.

(2)

Canopies or porticos integrated with the building's massing and style.

(3)

Peaked roof forms.

(4)

Overhangs a minimum of three (3) feet in depth.

(5)

Arcades a minimum of six (6) feet in depth wide.

(6)

Arches or arched forms.

(7)

Display windows, a minimum of six (6) feet in height.

(8)

Ornamental and structural details that are integrated into the building structure.

(9)

Clock tower or bell tower.

(10)

Sculptured artwork (excluding corporate logos or advertising).

(11)

Any other treatment that, in the opinion of the building official, meets the intent of this section.

(c)

Exterior building colors have a significant visual impact. Accordingly, colors are restricted as follows:

(1)

Building color schemes that use colors that are electric, flourescent or neon ^{** []}shall not be permitted on the exterior of any building.

(2)

A maximum of three (3) colors may be used on the exterior of any building, plus one additional color for trim or cornice work. Where a clear break exists giving the appearance of a separate building, such color scheme may be repeated. These limitations exclude unpainted natural stone or roof material.

(3)

Graphics, color schemes, or murals shall not be permitted on a building except as may be permitted as a part of allowable signage consistent with chapter 31.5 of the Orange County Code.

(d)

Separate ancillary structures (carwash, cashier booths, canopies over gas pumps, etc.) shall have comparable pitch or parapets for roofs and shall otherwise have the same architectural detail, design elements and roof design as the primary structure, including the same cornice treatment, the same materials and colors, etcetera.

(Ord. No. 98-29, § 1, 10-20-98; Ord. No. 2001-14, § 2, 6-19-01; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.V., 12-18-01; Ord. No. 2003-11, § 6, 8-26-03)