§ 9-556. Roof treatments.

(a)

The intent of this section is to add visual interest, and to reduce massing and screen rooftop equipment, by requiring minimum roof treatments. This section shall apply to all principal uses and to free standing ancillary or secondary uses, such as kiosks, ticket booths, car washes, etcetera.

(b)

Both single and multiple-tenant buildings are required to have variations in the rooflines, and roof features that are consistent with the building's mass and scale. In addition, roofs shall meet at least two (2) of the following requirements:

(1)

Decorative parapets that are a minimum of three (3) feet in height above the finished roof or that are high enough to block the view of any mechanical equipment or fixtures that are situated on the roof.

(2)

A three-dimensional cornice treatment, a minimum of twelve (12) inches in height, having a minimum of three (3) vertical (not diagonal) changes in plane (no two (2) on the same plane), and a variety of thickness in relief ranging from the greatest at the top to the least at the bottom.

(3)

Overhanging eaves that extend at least three (3) feet beyond the supporting walls, with a minimum facia depth of six (6) inches.

(4)

Three (3) or more roof planes per primary facade.

(5)

A sloping roof height (measured from the top of the supporting wall vertically to the peak of the sloping roof) shall not exceed the average height of the supporting walls. The sloping roof height shall not be less than a pitch of 4:12. However, a pitch of 3:12 may be acceptable depending on the mass and scale and elevations and renderings showing the appropriateness and compatibility of the design.

(6)

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

(c)

Backlit awnings used as a mansard or canopy roof shall be prohibited in both single and multiple-tenant buildings.

(d)

Exterior rooftop equipment including any HVAC roof refrigeration equipment or other mechanical rooftop equipment, fixtures or structure (such as hill house, penthouse, or trailer type) shall be concealed from eye-level view from any public right-of-way and from any adjacent properties by a roof or parapet wall extension with caps as an extension of the building.

(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, § 7, 8-26-03)