HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-10 07-326 ORDINANCEDate: October 10, 2007 ItemRo, 07 326
aem/subjecc Amending Bangor Center Revitalization Area Ordinal — Chapter 71
Responsible Department: Planning DWlsion
Cammentarlr:
This amendment M the Banger Center Revitalization Area Ordinance will add pordons or Me Waterfront
Development Districtmthe Ordinance's coverage and add specificrlebgn guloelinesmbe administered under
Me provisions of this Ordinance. The Design Guidelines proposed are from the design guidelines adopted by
the City Council for use in review of the development in dovmto m and waterfront areas.
/s/ lames D. We
Department Head
9 r�' City Manager
Associated Information:
Rnance Director
Legal Approval:
Clty Bolidtar
Introduced for
Passage
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Assigned to Councilor Palmer 0mWbev 10. 2007
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.)Ordinance7 AmendingBangorCenterRevitalizationAreaOrdinance-
Chapter 71
Be nareoirredbr the Cho oJea+ser, arjwmw'
THAT, Clasper 71 — Bangor Center Revitalization Area Ordinance be
amended as follows:
Chapter 71: BANGOR CENTER REVITALIZATION AREA
[HISTORY: Adapted by the City Coundl of the Cdy of Banger Lt 1-1880 (Ch. XIV
ARTICLE I Garland Provisions
§71.1. Title.
The chapter herein adopted as Chapter 71 of he Code of me Cly0 Bangor shall W lesson and may ba died an
the Ranger Carter Revitalization Area Ordinance 0the City of Ban{pr' are shall W referred b retain this rMis
chapter.
§ 71-2. Purpose.
unchanged
§ 713. Area designatetl an mate
The Bangor Center Revitalization Area (herelnafler'Area-) shall encdnpa is are include all progenies located
within the Intendants delineated on the Bangor Center Amralizallon Area Map atlecired hereto sea ExhibitA are
irrcorporeletl herein W reference.
§71i Compliance spatted.
Every Willing, struclure or land within the Area shall be rehabilitated by its owrrers, in accordance sham the
groewords contained herein, to wispy with the minimum propay rehabilitation standards sal form in his chapter.
In addifion, any exterior change (oher than rehabBHative maintenance which does net steer me architectural
design of me be WIN, structure or element hereof or emergency repairs) to any Wilding, svuctim or land wihln
the Area shall comply with the design property rehabdlta ted standards set ban In this draped.
§ 713. Connotes! of prodsiom.
The provisions of he chapter shall net be dortatrued to repeal abroges, annul be In any manner impel! or
Interfere with he avoided of other laws or ordinances,except moss apedlfvalry repeated "a chapter. Whare
the chapter imposes a greater reehdten upon lend, building per tendered than a iWomed by any other prem
or law or indicates, Ore povlslone 0 this chapter shell prevail.
§ 714. WON usage.
Unchanged!
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ARTICLE 11 Admintgtyatlon u
§ 71-7. Coda Enforcement ORlcar.
A. To adminsbalion and enforcement of Mia chafer shall be Me responsibility of Me Cade Entomment Dither.
B. Powers and duties. Ta Code Enforcement Officer sell a vested sign full authority and reaponsiblity for the
enforcement and admMsimggn of Ms chapter. The "a Enforcement OMcer may gram approval for all
designs, plans and/or sketches for all improvements, modifications, feature, installations, reinstallation or
painting. where Me fair marteevelue cost for Me mmeriala, suppose and/or labor for 8e vane is less than
$1,1 whkb affects Me exterior 0 existing buildings or structures, signs, awnings, exterior lighting, show
wedOws, Mh, rear yaMe or Open spas or Vacant New f0 macerate whether or not saki designs, plans anther
sketches for No contemplated work conform 10 Me requirements of this chapter. in Me event Mat Me Code
Enhancement Oficar does not approvea design, plan or sketch under his section, the applicant may request
an independent review of tie same by Me Design Committee.
§ 714. commit request.
No exterior of an existing building or structure, Maanont, display Windham. moi, Windom. awning, amounts, sign,
lighting, appurtenances a land Mcatetl within Me Ara shall be altered, improved, modified, repaired, reMbilihted
or pmrded and a permit therefor has been Issued by Me Code Enforcement Officer, incept as exempted In thus
section.
A. A permit shall not be requiretl for elrargancy or minor maintenance repairs which do nd materalty atter de
existing interior elements alta building orsactum.
B. No permit sail be sound! until Me proposed schwity compeer win Me pr vsions of this chapter.
C. No pi shall be sued for w Win an eemaled four market value cost of$1,0o0 or moa for materials,
supplies and/or labor unot Me proposed activity has been approved by to Revisisation Area Design Review
Committee (bemsaher"Design Commlke') pursuant fo No chapter. In mtuetions where a cedficate of
appmarateness is mituland am to Historical Preservation Commission, no worst under thus chapter shall be
Issued until ram candidates of appropMteness has been Issued by the Commission. Ta Issuance of such a
certifcade by tie Commission shall be determinative of Me compatibility WMa proposed design or plan win
the architecture of the bunk ing.
D. All applications for a permit Malls accompanied by a design or plan, aocumdety drawn m a suirebs ares,
showing In suflkioM desel the entire building our structure elevation, staremeddeath, windows, comites,
colors (Including color pulse. M reversed), moderate CeCuding samples, dmuesred). signs, lighfing, awning
tl offer arcNlttNral %Mvp r, Sas plan or design shall a prepared fo acceptable standards as determined
by Me Code Enforcement Officer a Design Committee in addition, Me Officer or Committee he hereby
authorizetl fo require such additional information as may be deemed necesesry or appropriate for Me proper
administration and enforcement d this chapter. The Coe Emorcrment Officer may accept a sketch outlining
Me proposed work for projects which do not require Design Committee approval. For projects; which mita
Design Committee approval, Me Code Enforcement Officer sat refer no appk union Isthe Design Committee
worse 10 days dhis determination flout the appncatkn is In order.
E. Once that Design Committee hes approved M applitart under We chapter and the building orsmehre in
question conforms to Me repuaments of Ms chapter, further Design CcmmMwa review and approval will not
W required for Me following agNNes: repainting of exsricr demands title builling or Museum in accordance
all prevbusry approved Wa schemes: emegi repairs s acceptor elemens of the buurdsg, such as
replacement of glass orotar broken door or window esmans; renovation or repair of signs which does not
depart from Me design approved by Me Commillee: and minor mpam, as long as sail repairs do nor after Me
desgn approved by Me Committee, These Misner mora camed cut whhout a permit under his chapter,
mended Md modification of sped foodless Is flied, In wrifing. WM the Code Enforcement Officer
§T1A. Revitalization Am Design Review Committee. [Amended 331.1887 by Ond. No. B7d81
A. Establishment A Revitalization Am Design Review Committee is herebyestabliched In Me City of Bangor for
Mo purposes of reviewing ceaM apipbo dons under ees chosen to ensure compliance win the objectives and
reabilidetia standards contained! herein. The wads"Design Concedes," es," ween used in We Mother, shall be
continued to mean the Revalizabon Area Design Review Committee, which scall coast ofMe Bangor
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Hlstodc Preservation Commission as establlsMd under Chapter 140, Historic Preservation, § 14M of Mb
Code.
B. Duties and respmsibilities.The Design Committee shell havethefollewing duties and respomhNaes under
thnscnaper.
It) Review of all preliminary and finat designs another plans for all improvements, modifications, repairs,
Installations, rehabtitation or palrting (excopfor emagerxy or minor maintenance repairs or
rehatRtation wont wind an estimated fair makes value coat of men Man $1,000 he phenomena, supplies
andfor labor) which effects the ancestor 0 willing Windings or Orin ures, signs, awnings, sommor lighting,
show windows, tools, near yards or open spaces or meant lots to ascerbin whether or not said designs
or plans for Me contemplated work conform to the renu mmerrs of this chapter. Such review shall ba In
aadtlarwa with the positions of Me chapter.
(2) Apprmal of such designs or plana as the Design Committee determines to he In acoomanco with Me
provisions 0Mls chapter.
(3) Assistance b property owners in Me development of acceptable ramalitaticn designs or plans to bring
Mete properties into compliance with the provisions of MW chapter.
(4) Review d properiks wldn the Area and formulation of written mcommeMahons to Me property ox.ars
outlining suggestions as to such nonmandatory facade Improvements as may be deemed copropriam for
Me Wilding In nueston. EAIDrs Hm Fames Sac 5. Can s nes NpulnmaM¢and Raises PiaMun, as artwMW 10.
13-198aaYnN. Na. 8a329.vAkh inmafiXMy rclwtlCdwepu.rumMnef Sf11935 aYpd. No, 91.
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7140. Elements; of review.
In mraveng pmpertlas M determine compliance wall the provisions; of Mrs chapter and in reveWng designs or
Mans submitted in accordance berOvath, Me Design Committee or Me Coda Enforcement DMoer shall b0
ccnceme! wills M aspects affecting Me exterior apPesreme of the properties bcamd within We Area, Including
but not broiled to the hllowing:
A Matadors and calors dead on all viable exterior areas of Me buiaing(s).
B. Design dshmwwindnha, storefronk and enhance areas, including materials and hims of security devices.
C. Design of sips, methods of llumlmticn,oddm, materials antl meMotls d 0tteMment.
D. Design of awnings and canopies, colors, materials and methods of attachment.
E. Coraftan of padding areas, rear yerde open spaces and vacant Im,
§ Tb11. Standals of ralasv.
For those many deslanated In Me Vassal Diamfopment District within thns Banner Carter Revitalization Area
Map Me sande 1 A Man apaolv
For all dicer areas the following standards and considerations shall the used by Me Design Committee or Me
Coda Enfamement OM[er in misaw Og applications to datarmim vmalher or not the proposed activity conforms to
Me renuhaments of this Hasler and mandate Me intent and purpose hexed:
K Materials, techniques and colors should, where practical, conform to and immoral WM the wM sedum of
Me Wilding. To Mat end correct Moral sash, doors. mmiws, well materials and signs Mount W comtlered.
B. RehabP4ation work shall not destroy Me distinguishing qualities or character of the on MIN anal is
envrronrrsnt The removal a alteration of any unique arMhectual features smuld be held to a minimum.
C. Deteriorated amhladurel features should be repaired rather Man replaced, arlsomer possible. In Me event
that replacement Is necessary, Me new materials should, where pracri math the materiae being rePlemd
In comlloeaon, design, texture and other visual quditiea.
D. Removal of present day facades whits are imppmpdata and MmmpshDb wit Me existing s0uctures; or
neighWrin9 pepentes Mall be was aged.
E Cords shall be appropriate to Me period and style of Me Wilding end Mould harmonies with adjacent
properties.
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& Driva-Maj uses; Mail W woesuce" W Me primary use d Me butdinve and desemcd and located not
dominate the stremocase or impair derfeeman imments.
B. Where ped. .
W
menthatic appeal with Me dedlisman access prinnarry.
r Yll h. _r,form public AM4. WGINIAGESenate staill Ohre W maintain the easily of rummals used In the dialhich.Sienese Man W shaded and Illuminated! for a secession onerous.
17142. VhuWions and propose;
sa
My person, firm or corporation being the actual urmnstrucl ownerof any building or prsmb na Mich Is
adjudged N be In vlolatlon of any of No provisions ofthis chapter chat be guilty of a civil vblatlon and, on
conviction, shell befiretl not less Nan $10 moment than $100. Each day such a violation is amended W most
after retirement shall am rnmet a reforms oRam. Any$nas Imposed pursuant me chapter shall Inure to the
bens of Ne City of Bangor
$y1-1$. Legal actions.
The City Sofcibr of his representative is hereby authorized and directed to Instrute any awl of actions and
pmreetlings, either in Isar or in equity, Na may be appropriate or necessary to obtain completion, win the
povisims of this chapter.
ARTICLE III Properly Rehabilitation SbMarda
S 714e. Applkabitlly.
The provisions of Nis arala shag appy W all anterior Improvements to edmng properties within to Area. N is
required! Nat all sector improvements shall as made in accordance with the provisions and objectives of me
chapter. Ova and More the codes and ordinances of the City of Bangor, Ne provisions containetl in this article
shall be appEed m all properties modern the Area, whether occupied or vacant
§ 714a General requirements. [Amended $d0-1$$$ by Ord. No. W106]
All work pedOmsd in compliance Win this chapter shell be done in a workmanlike manner and according to
accepted standards of the buildini; trades. Materials used in mature rapier shall ba of a quality suitabls for the
impose and of a kind nomslly used he accomplish are required tapairs. All mutlmm and huts must meet Ne
minimum property standaNs. In addition n the mane ery minimum property aendards, any application for
iTIMM in..
& Driva-Maj uses; Mail W woesuce" W Me primary use d Me butdinve and desemcd and located not
dominate the stremocase or impair derfeeman imments.
B. Where ped. .
W
menthatic appeal with Me dedlisman access prinnarry.
r Yll h. _r,form public AM4. WGINIAGESenate staill Ohre W maintain the easily of rummals used In the dialhich.Sienese Man W shaded and Illuminated! for a secession onerous.
17142. VhuWions and propose;
sa
My person, firm or corporation being the actual urmnstrucl ownerof any building or prsmb na Mich Is
adjudged N be In vlolatlon of any of No provisions ofthis chapter chat be guilty of a civil vblatlon and, on
conviction, shell befiretl not less Nan $10 moment than $100. Each day such a violation is amended W most
after retirement shall am rnmet a reforms oRam. Any$nas Imposed pursuant me chapter shall Inure to the
bens of Ne City of Bangor
$y1-1$. Legal actions.
The City Sofcibr of his representative is hereby authorized and directed to Instrute any awl of actions and
pmreetlings, either in Isar or in equity, Na may be appropriate or necessary to obtain completion, win the
povisims of this chapter.
ARTICLE III Properly Rehabilitation SbMarda
S 714e. Applkabitlly.
The provisions of Nis arala shag appy W all anterior Improvements to edmng properties within to Area. N is
required! Nat all sector improvements shall as made in accordance with the provisions and objectives of me
chapter. Ova and More the codes and ordinances of the City of Bangor, Ne provisions containetl in this article
shall be appEed m all properties modern the Area, whether occupied or vacant
§ 714a General requirements. [Amended $d0-1$$$ by Ord. No. W106]
All work pedOmsd in compliance Win this chapter shell be done in a workmanlike manner and according to
accepted standards of the buildini; trades. Materials used in mature rapier shall ba of a quality suitabls for the
impose and of a kind nomslly used he accomplish are required tapairs. All mutlmm and huts must meet Ne
minimum property standaNs. In addition n the mane ery minimum property aendards, any application for
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repairs, replacements of reconstruction of Me exterior of am/ buildings or Madams within the Area, buyer Man for
maintenance of Me existing exerms, atoll conform to Me minimum design standards.
§ 1'1-16. Exterior walls (fron6 side and rug. [Annealed 3.83-1898 by ON. No. 9&138]
A Minimum property standards.
(1) All of Me visible exterior walk of sl abudums loomed In Me Area shall be Included in Mis requirement.
(2) Al esposed and aside surfaces Mall a repaired, cleaned or painted to present an acceptable
appearance.
(3) AA detective structural and decorative elements a Wilding hone and aides aWiMng on or visible hoer
streets shall W repaired or replapd in a workmanlike manner o maintain as closely as possible to
amhfieclu al character of tat building. All damaged, sagging or otherwise unimprektl dorefronM
signs, show windows or enhances dull a repaired or replaced.
(e) All mcecellanecua unused semen on Me exterior walk of Me structures surd as empty electrical
boxes, conduits, pipes, unused sign dad:ee, es.. Mall be removed.
(5) All brick and doncrele walk shag be cleaned, repaired and repainted or painted as required! by the
Design Comments or Me Code Enforcement Officer. Unfinisbed con cele dock wails shall a painted.
(8) Al natural Mine wells shall a cleaned, repwred and painted as required by Me Dal Committee or
Me Code Enforarnent Officer.
(7) All swan surfaces shag tw deaned and replied we required by Me Design Committee or the Cade
Enfomement Officer. Repaired end new sudoo surfaces shall have a coMlnuous and even finish, with
no patching visible.
(8) No new fortndmw finishes shall be hearted. All deledrve fonnalone finishes shall be restored or
removed and Me walk behind Mem moored.
(9) Exiling wood siding materials, in Mound condition and permissible under Me pmvkons d Chapter 113,
Building Combustion, of Mk Cade, sell be clamed, stripped and painted Ifneolasary.
(10) All guerre and minwatar Imders musts In good conditon and Shall be repairetl or replaced an
necessary end shag be newly loosed and smurely installed. In no was Mall dalnal"in such
Wilding elements flow over We public rghtof-way.
(11) All comices, upper floor windows and an Met pontoons of a Wilding containing metal orwood Mm shag
W made structurally sound. Roger, rusted orweakened porkions Must a removed and repaired or
replaced to maintain as doselywe possible the original architecture. All exposed meld or wood 0911 be
painted or stained or oMemda treated for prelecdon.
B. Minimum design standards.
(1) Al of the vklble exterior wags s all structures located in the Area shall the nomad! in Mls requirement
(2) All colors and dor schemes used In the Area shall be compatible with Me buidings M We Area.
(3) AI exterior wags which have not been w1v* or tamely rmurfaatl or Will over shell be repaired and
cline! or pa'vatl in an acceptable manner. Brick walk sag be Or ed wfiare necessaryto Wish
emkkiag bond Painted masonry"" s shall have Isms meads renewed and he painted a single odor,
roducts
anile employing application methods Met mor Win or decommm debate wlych il present early lamoadon. teemed thit stunner poor Surfaces Mill hewage shall matwth ch the
smoking adjacent surfaces m In materials, polar, boa and Joining. Cleal d masonry"Is by means
of anddaMng shall not be pmmiatl.
(a) Brick walls shag tion her preserved M Mev reWrel sate or paned a door compafide arm nsghbWrg
Signatures,
(5) Real or simulated wood shakes ere not considered to a compatide wit We renewal area, and new
applksinis of Masa materials will nal he parmiMed.
(8) Guars and downspouts shsl be prepainted, baked mems, nonferrous material or painted and shall be
compa0bk who oMx building colors.
(g) The removal of common work without prompt repkcenne rt will not a permitted, New cornices Mall a
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compatible with Me architecture of the building.
$ TI47. Reefs. INnsnded 343.1998 by One. No. 98,11361
A Minimum property standards
(1) Rods and W kept Mae of bash, debris or any otar element which ua not a permanent par of the
Wilding or a functioning element of its mechanical or elecNcat system.
(2) Al chlmnays, elevator gMhmses or star auxiliary structures on Me mofs shall be cleared and in good
repair. NI deerionned masonry chimneys May either W removed or restored.
B. Minimum design standards.
(1) Tdeviaon and radio antennas shall be located an as to W as ownpicuous as possible from Me
aitleuak amoestre aVeat.
(2) Rooftop mechanical equipment shag ha located In such away as to minimize is vislul mixed, Functional
equipment may W retained body major repair or replacement of We equipment become necessary, a
which time It dull W repositioned asM W. AN mechanical equipment stall the pointed win agot paint in
e door 000palowiM the color of the front of the buBdMg upon whits it nosh to minimize visiWhy.
(3) My new mechanical equipment placed on a mof shall be m exceed! as to be hidden from Me slyest In so
far as pregkal and De as inconspicuous as possible from other viewpoints. New equipment shall be
screened WM suitable elements da permanent nature finished as to be compatible with Me rest tithe
Wilding. Mere con screening o unfenilNe, equipment shall W installed in a neat, presentable manner
and shall be panted in such a manner as to minimize its vWbilty.
(4) More posidbe, maul chimneys shell be ocated w Most May oamat be seen from Me sidewalk across
Me street either in front of or to we aide of Me building.
(5) Donner; shell W compatible with Me design of Me busting%street facade, The finished malenals and
cow; shell be compatible with the mor and famde of Me building,
(6) Olber elements added to the roof, such as skylghts and soler panels, shell ba as inconspicuous as
possible.
§ )148. Window;. IAmamded 3.23-1896 by Ord. No. 98-1381
A Minimum property abundance
11) Windows not in to front or side of Me Wilding smell nd kept property repairer or, with Fie Debarment
approval, may this cased, in whlon case sills, house and names must W removes and the opening
properly closed to me" Me materials, design and Milan tithe adjacent wall,
(2) At windows most be tgM-(Ming and have sashes of proper sae and design. Bashes min mush wood,
broken Miss or loose mullions or muntins shall be replaced Al broken and missing windova stag be
replace! with guars or approved clear gleam. Al exposed wand shell be repaired and painted.
(3) Window openings in upper floors of the more and al ftW noes d Me Wilding shall not be Sled
boarded up or coverall by any signs. WlMows in areas of Me upper Wore may be backed by suitable
contains, blind;, Interior wood shutere or other approved maenals, Window glass aany Mw shall not be
painted, except as share" peonaea herein.
(4) The lintels over window shall be preserved or restored Rotten wood goods shat be replaced Bnck
arclnvork and stone linins Mall be noslae!.
(5) All windows, homes and mullions May be kept in good repair and properly painted.
B. Minimum Mason standards.
(1) Tho use dedendr shutes shat W be abroad! in dams where Moths vnwd not W compatible OM
the architecture of bre Wilding.
(2) Al of the windows in a single facade shall W of metering desgn. Al window openings Mail have Me
same height and width May did 9 M time the Me wall in which Me openings are Ionated use orginalty
Wilk Filling in Mem openings at Me top, Whom or noes is not permited. Tho following additional
requirements Mall apply for all new windows:
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(e) At seediness shall have names, swell and mullions of a malarw, design and calor appmglale to We
architecture of the Wilding. Wherever possible, the original number of wiMoa lights all W
rehdred or Me similar proportion and arab of all in a all shag W retained.
(b) Omemmental windows, grillas and Nationalists may be incorporated se a deceative or secvrny
dance.
(c) Windowsills shall be preei replaced and restored to maintain to original design of Me
buildmg.
(d) Installation of eAtaust fans, vents and air units m front windows is diswmaged. However, where
Mere is our other alternative, Me any should be painted in a color Mat makes 8 as Inconspicuous se
possible or shalt oMerwise be suitably screened.
(3) Howmi compliance wBn Me requirements ofSubsections(2) above can be waved by the Design
C mMerewhere:
(a) Slrvdurel change to a level of to binding wcuM make We matching of windows influential.
(b) Tneoriginaldesgnof Mabuildlrgaamajw MapWbndoasatmea mquirement
§i1-19. Sterefrents.IAmantled 3Z 19911 by Ord. No. 981381
A. Minimum property standards.
(1) A storeftmnt as a pad of the building pool shall bB defined to include:
(a) Thebuidingfawand MeenbanwarealeWingWOed .
(b) The ill side lights, transom, stow wiedws, display plettmm, devices, inducing lighting and
signing, designed M Wviewed from the pudic rgMcf-wey anchor Me areas Emigned to W visible
to Me public prior to entaing Me interior portion of Me structure.
(2) At emnsous and unused nardware, signing and equipment shall W removed.
(3) NI broken, roam or damaged elements shall be removed and replaced All damaged, sagging or
otherAlw deterioated dwrfronM, sieve wintlome or entrances shall be opened or replaced TM practice
of pa"ing or laying mmfts one on top of Me older is not wmtl8ed. Damaged pmts shall De replaced
so as to W unattaemble as replacement posh.
(e) Soft awnings. Tom, started, tided or tidy earnings shell ba recondigoned, ropeired, cleaned or replaced.
Unused awning Maras will hardware shall W removed.
(5) Shaw windows shall rot W pall for eventual payment.
(8) No lemwrery or permanent sign affixed or places against Me inside Will of a allow window shell
exceed 25% of Me arca of that show visible.
D. MMimum design standards.
(1) A slorehont as a part of Me Wilding facade shell W defined M incluse:
(a) The building We and the entrance area bedmg to the door.
(b) TW door, sidelights, trereoms, show windows, deplay plasmas, devices, including lighting and
signing, ceaigiaa M Im Arrived! from the pubic rightof-wey anchor Me areas designed M be visible
M Me pul lb prior M anteing Me interior portion of Me cinctures.
(2) AB elements of We worebont including awnings, show windows, entrances, signs, Bill sun
protection, security grille& etc., Nell be canpallbb wild tla architecture of the bWlding, except in Mose
cases where a cevietiod sturebont possesses mdependenl historic or architectural value. All such
ela rams shell W located no higna Man one Ian Metal th uwnd story windowsill Ilse.
(3) At each time assign panels covering or replacing stere wmices are removed, Me cornice shell Im
resiled or replaced wild oompatibie material.
(a) Mal is used on woreironts shall De cronpatlbla win Me architecture and materials used on Me
building hseB.OMer before, such as durability, ecce of maintenance and hlsMricel compail lly 0
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maters, shall ba considered in relation tofuNre material installations. Fwmstone, real or simulated
wood ghakee wary other holding not approved by Me Design Committee shall not be permitted foo any
future use. All such materials now in use shall be kept in good repair or Mat be removed.
(5) Soft earnings.
(a) Uning mountable awning haves or Med awning radiative on storefronts shall be recoxotioned
M accommodate an awning abich shall w compatible with Me building design. Cmervnse, horn
and hardware shall be removed.
(b) Awnings, ndesired, are to be ahataged along the full Wdth a"ION awning bolts and names
aria on upper flcora ovi wiMowa Dory.
(c) The nab mus the fiamep=M, and the wbr of Me matenal and any graphics or scoping
shell be compatible with Me budding arcrdacfure.
(d) Rigs] or Med aanirgs, sunscreens or pemmnmt canoples are not pannitted on any porton drum
building front unless Me Design Committee determines, in adddon to Me other requirements of
this chapter, that Me proposed awning, sunscreen or permanent campy b:
111 CompetlhbwiM Ura mpograPM sits area.
121 Custx aMinddentsbtiiactivdybebghwsedinhebuildingorappropnatefwths
location due to unique dreumstames.
13j Compatlbb with similar elements a adjacent properties.
(e) Awnlngs shall rot be designed so es to prevent vehicular movement at the curb cob uterfie with
impmvemenba to the public ngaof-coir, such as atraet ghts, bndicaping add good handles.
Awnings shell not W lower Man seven feet above Me sidewalk and one W Inside Me curb and
shall whervdx conform M Me provisions of City ordinances.
(f) Street bas awnings shall terminate against Me buIN ng at a height nor u exceed one inch bide
Me second ncor windowsill or rot higher Man Me bdom of a first floor comlce, unbar It arbls as
a peva the cornice.
(S) Solk! or permanently enclosed or covered sorefroMs or panted show windows or alhowwindows
replaced by sold materials shall nor be committed unless treated architecturally as an integral pit a Me
building facade and compatible with these standards. Where Me willow mountain of Me firal Poor b b
W mod dl these neo window openings shall not ba smaller in s¢e Man the openings of gra second or
third floor windows. Triage one, windows shall be compaibb aim Me upper windows in Me structure.
(y) Naw atarafmnts Mat project beyond the property lines a Me sores are cutpiement; innovated,
hwrever, Met such a soramont projection may be permitted 0authwked by all locoed within an
identifiable iluitable property Interest of megtl. Where Me original front Is behind the property line and
e1mm a naw protecting front waud not be Moisture M adjacent sores and is compatible wilt Me
buiding architecure, a new front may he installed up to Me propily line.
(9) AX new storefronts shall provide, where practical. a stromisde hose wen to provide water for aumlmnt
all sidewalk deaning and W aid in wowing armed made.
(9) Show wirdoes may be painted for Wasufication athe place of business when authomed by Me Design
Committee, provitleq however, that Old Identification shall not exceed 10%a Me area of Mat slum
ai loco.
(10) Decalcom roas one glass s foot or leas in area may be sexed M shoo amdoas or enhance door
em lows when the same are supplied by credit card companies and carry no tart or message other Men
Me Identification of such companies
(11) Downs and enhances. In cases wham there are doorways a bulltlings Mat are not Incorporated! in
Me storefront, the clfemder of Me original doorway sinal be preserved, where possiNe The original
style of there daiweys, if possible, shall be incorporated into the design of the remodeled storefront.
The following additional requirements shat appy to all doorways and ¢near :
(a) Sloan and grain dols and hardware Ague from Me whites, shall be compatible Wall Me
anulus dors.
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(b) Airy Ethos. bas and grates abrading dome or windows shall W designed b be as compatible with
the architectural of Me Wilding as possible.
(c) DwnvaysandentrawesuhannbedesignedwtMw demobnbrthen%&of Mehandk pped
and the elderly.
§ 711-21).9ga. [Amended 123-1998 by Ord. No. 99-138; 943-2800 by Ord Na 110418]
All stir must complyarm the regulation permanent In Cipanter M, Signe.
A. Minimum mopery standads.
(1) No sign, billboard, advertising display or souctum, poster or device shall he elected, hung, affixed,
moved, a0ered, enlarged reconstructed, replaced or displanned in to Area except as expressly pemni0ed
Mean.
(2) Signs shag W maintained he good rewir
(3) Temporary sale signs reef W displayed within sboteurs windows, provided that Mese ague shalt not
rover mom Man 25% of the area of gas windows in which May am displayed and ere on display not mom
Man 45 consecutive days.
(4) No signs ower Man thou annoying Me property wbem they are Installed or idenfffng Me use
wriducbd themin shell as permitled. Athammng by material or product manufacturers and suppliers
shall not be pemgded. A logo, decomb a inflal, hademedr, symbos, etc, may also as used as pad of Me
sign.
(5) Rooftop ague, signs More Me pampet of Winding, billboaNs an! other ouboor advernal signs
pointed or mounted on structures other Nan billboards. except as otWnwse herein provided, shall net be
pvmitlrJ. At existing rooftop and made -mounted sign precious and hardware shall be remamc.
(6) Flashing or moWng Signs other Man barber new and time andlar temperature signs shall net W
permitted.
(7) Peinted signs on brining surfaces am prohibited except an may oche aura be provided herein.
(8) Frage or banners may be die0ayed as ong As the poses am maintainetl in good condition, Mal of
Me page or banners shall not be faded. bra orireyed.
e. Minimum design standards.
(1) Ste. shape, letter stylets), colors ,sludge, "aillumination anchor real of instalmon of ml new and
nursing aligns shag be wmi agble with the am alecture of the Willing. Design of signs by graphic
desgnere Is enwuaged.
(2) Materials employed far construction of signs shall W duaue and weetWrresislMg. Use of plastics or
unmor memorials A discouraged.
(3) Signs shall be desgned hl a manner an that may &net ante&re with lmp9ant archltecbal deals
(e.g., wmias, carved flea er or arches) of Me burning,
(4) Plaromeu Murray on a Fat potion of the fora& or on an smaengreywiMin the anfmae of an opening
and tined up with arohitecurel deMge or elements is required.
(5) Signs idnnoying Me occupant shall be permitted at rear entrance and deflaq opera but shall rot
named tiro s0uare feet In area and may be illuminated.
(6) No new maauees shall her showed on Windings other Man operating Moslem or hotels or when
muonses are customary and inu&nml to has operation of Me aWWy being Warned In the building.
When subordinated, an emsong marques shag be designed so that 46 wmpaobk with me
amhimcum of the Winag.
(7) Signs in the form oflegem, symbols or other graphics may Wancoryoatetl in the design of May awning
included in the dough of a storefront, provide! that seen signs am compatible wall the Mongoose of
the Wilding and Me awning.
(8) Signs may be painted on Me made surface of the show widow, and permanent high panels may be
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hung inside the show window but must W designed to W oompatiWewion the architecture of the bands
and Me out relater! to the bunnees. Signs painted on the inside glass and sign panels shall be limited to
Widening no greater Man six inches in height. Men Mau signs are Me only idenbying sign he Me
property, May can use twelve -inch altering.
(8) (Reserved)
(10) Signs which am an integral pert of the Wilding structure and mmpMbk with the original architecture of
Me building are psimitled.
(11) Flat signs shall be lncorpaated In the design of Me sforemoM if Me storefront desgn Includes
comlu, Me sign may the Incorpm mol N Me wmke deem.
(12) Neon Who signs am pMmded In the form of a neon graphic where a light symbol is supplied by neon
WIN which is bare to fom, teltera, symbols and other shapes, permitted only as single Wales on flat sgns
above a show wintlow and on Me inside of and behind show enemas as provi led for herein and as
provided for in § 7141 8(4)(f) of MIs chapter.
(13) Peryendkupuf signs and Meir hanging haMware Mali be compatible with Me architecture of Me Wilding
to which effected and coordinatetl with neighboring sMwWres.
(14) Flags are banners shall We wmpOWe with the architecture of Me building m which attached are
neighboring structures. Banners shwld the dlspamn! only Rom buildings at least own anodes hgh and
shall not be less than 10 feet above the sgewalk.
(15) Super graphics or murals are a special form of outdoor ad, and the Doing Committee may permit Meir
application on wall surfaces Menace precominarmy blank except where it would demand from to
architectural sgnAns nca or hialmic value of the Wilding or adjawM proper8es upon suMnissgn and
approval of Wllc llor Meanings of Me intended super graphic or mural.
§ 7131. LgMIng. (Amendetl 33}1888 by Ord. No. Si
A. Minimum popery stendaMs. The fdiovdng lgM1ting methods are not permitetl he signs and Widings:
(1) Exposed fluorescent lgh8ng.
(2) Exposed quartz or mercury vapor lamps.
(3) Exposed inoahoesceM bmps other Man low wattage, purely dewretive lighting; and neon as pounded he
favor.
IS Minimum design stanntads.
(1) Exterior Nikegshall We Minted to lighting Mures designed to he in harmony with Me character of Me
Wilditgs. Fleociighting, wwou lett above a shopfrore wmice, may be used to light Me facades of
Wildirgs. LighSng M Me shops Mi be encouraged during Me evening hours of times agreed upon by Me
merchents,
(2) L' M g of the facades of Me Widings may he scmmplisFad with projecting Mures at Me=11me or at
Me shop"M connive line. Such Mures shel his inconspkums and compatible with Wilding archikcWre.
(3) A lighting and elaNical elements such as wires, o ndutls, lunclian boxes transformers, balloons,
switches and panel boxes, shall W conoeeled Rom view where Wool.
(4) The following fighting magenta are peornMed he signs and buildings:
(a) Fully recessed fluorescent downlghts or well wafters in a valanm Wv. The Wx most ten Me Wfl
length of Me sixreRont st Me rep 0 M sign area.
(b) Internally illuminated box signs and individual le m or backlit Mosso) letters.
(c) Fully houndetl downllghts or waltweshera in a paijecang most Marc Tba box must run Me length of
Me doretroM at Me top of the sign area.
(d) Shielded fluorescent pumps with diffusers in a proleWing metal box. Thebe must run to WB length
of Me adverse at Me top of Me sign area.
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(e) Gooseneck Incandescent, porcelain enamel resector on bent mail Who arm. Tire housing moat
prevent glare at Wesslan eye IevN.
(fi Neon tube illumination in the brtn of a neon Mina graphic where a light source is supplied by a numn
tuba which ft berrtb form afters, symbds or other shapes in varcue coleus as parmiUed as flat
signs above a show window when enclosed m a sign box and protected by a glass hand and on Me
ImMa of sMw wstlowa.
§ 7141 Parking areae, yards and vacant was. ]Amentled 3-28-1998 by Ord. No. 98-138)
A. Minimum property standards,
(1) Parking areas. At driveways, pmkmg area, walks and pFaas shall be subaby surfaced WM a half,
dust -hose materiel and shall be maintained in a most and clean manner.
(2) Yards and vacent loft. All yams and vaant lows what:
(a) Be graded In such a way as M pNvlie satisfactory drainage and an evM, smooth surface.
(b) Bekeptcleanofatibashan ldebds.
(c) Be landscaped and provide) with trees and shrubbery in a manner diamond appropriate by the
D gn Oommmee for Me purpose of sorleving Me goals of Ms chapter or screened from public
wave by taming material or deme damage compatible with neighboring pmperliea.
(d) Be maintained in a clean and need manner.
S. Minimum design stantlems. At work acne b parking moss, yams and scent bis shall be done in such
manner saw Is comply wow Me minimum property atardams.
§7143. Extortor eppurNnans". [Amended 3-234998 by Om. No. 98-136]
A. Minimum property standards. Exxlerkor appurtenances and aocesecry structures which serve no useful purpoee
or those in a tlaterbretetl condition which am not economlGWy repairable shelf W removed. Such structures
include porches, terrecea, entrance platform, garages. carports walls, knows; and miscellaneous auxiliary
entbnes
B. Minimum design slandams. AB wank clone M exterbr appurtenances shelf be clone in such a manner as no
comply with Me minimum popedy standards.
§ 71231 Pre escapes. [Amentled 343-1998 by Ord. No. 98-1361
A. Minimum property sterWame. All exsfingfire escapes which am not required by law or ominance kr WilizaUon
of Me upper Boom of buntings located within Me Ares shall be removed All remaining flus sisal shall be
pained antl maintained in a manner compatible with Me Wilding upon which Me same are knoted. with Me
intern M minimize Mew visual Impact.
B. Mmmum coags atandams. All wort clone b fire escapes shall Da dem in such a manor as W comply with
the minimum propwry skr S.Basis Nm: wmwr At.1,sec.+, IMepn Property mr+amum wastes. as amore.
Webb mmfEldtlY brwNtl wo Victim, was Y 3aN as W us. NO Saki0.
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ID CITY fAODCih =
October 10. 2007
First Reading avd Referred
touspoatation and Infrastructure
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October 22, 2007
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