BUILDING PLAN/ELEVATIONS

Submission. Building plans and elevations drawings shall include the following:

1.

All information required on the site plan application for submittal to the city.

2.

The elevations shall be drawn to scale and shall include the following minimum information:

a.

Proposed exterior wall materials and colors.

b.

Design of proposed fascia treatment including materials and color, if applicable.

c.

Design of proposed window and door openings.

d.

Design of proposed wall signage, if applicable.

e.

Design of any proposed unique architectural features.

f.

Proposed roof design and proposed roof materials.

g.

Typical front wall cross section.

Guidelines.

Exterior building materials. The following materials are recognized by the city council and the architectural board of review as meeting the standards of the masonry requirement of the district:

1.

Brick (excluding concrete block brick).

2.

Stone, granite, marble, and other built up panels of these materials.

3.

Glass in conjunction with the above materials.

Tilt or poured in place concrete walls, or stucco or any other similar synthetic plaster such as Synergy or Drivet, or 100 percent glass materials are generally discouraged for use within the district.

Roof design. The following roof designs are recognized by the city council and the architectural board of review as meeting the standards of the Overlay District:

1.

Hip roof.

2.

Gable roof.

3.

Mansard roof.

Visible flat roof designs are generally discouraged within the Overlay District; however, screening elements on all sides would be considered.

Generally, typical residential roofing materials such as wood shingles and composition shingles are discouraged from within the district for nonresidential uses.

Evaluation. Evaluation of the proposed building plans and elevations shall include the following factors:

1.

Does the proposed building comply with the city's existing ordinances?

2.

How well does the proposed building blend with the existing development architecturally?