Architectural Guidelines and Standards. All developments in the Light Industrial District shall be evaluated during Site Design Review for conformance with the criteria in A-B

[Note: the example shown below is meant to illustrate typical building design elements, and should not be interpreted as a required architectural style.]:

Figure 2.5.9 Architectural Features (Typical)

1. Building Mass. Where building elevations are oriented to the street in conformance with Chapter 2.6.7 Building Orientation, architectural features such as windows, pedestrian entrances, building offsets, projections, detailing, change in materials or similar features, shall be used to break up and articulate large building surfaces and volumes.

2. Pedestrian-Scale Building Entrances. Recessed entries, canopies, and/or similar features shall be used at the entries to buildings in order to create a pedestrian-scale.

3. Building Design. In addition to applicable provisions contained elsewhere in this land use code, the development standards listed below shall apply to all development. In cases of conflict, the standards specifically applicable in Industrial districts shall apply. In order to receive approval, all new or substantially remodeled building designs shall incorporate the following:

a. Perimeter landscaping of either natural or man made, including landscaped lawns, courtyards, and/or plazas consistent with Chapter 3.3 Landscaping, Street Trees, Fences, and Walls.

b. Location of buildings shall be towards the front of the site with parking to the rear or sides of the site.

c. An overall them with a variety of building façade designs shall be achieved through a mix of building heights, roof pitches, window or entrance treatments, wall

articulation, overhangs, projections, and/or finish materials. All buildings that face a public street or residential district shall be ornamented to increase visual interest, using at least one of the following.

B. Screening. Loading docks, solid waste/recycling facilities and other service uses should be located in visually unobtrusive areas and screened from view from adjacent properties and streets.

C. Parking. Employee and visitor parking areas shall be internalized within the development and shall meet the parking standards in Chapter 3.4 Vehicle and Bicycle Parking. Parking lots shall not be located between a public street and a building unless no other feasible

alternative exists. A 10 ft. wide landscaping area shall be required. All parking lots shall have at least 5% of their area planted with interior landscaping; required perimeter landscaping shall not apply towards the required 5% interior landscaping.

D. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage, including merchandise display, equipment and materials storage, when permitted in any Industrial zone shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Fencing and Screening Required. Sight-obscuring fencing or screening is required around all portions of a lot utilized for outdoor storage of component merchandise, equipment and materials, except for component merchandise which is stored and displayed only during business hours. All fencing and screening shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:

a. Building Setbacks. All fencing and screening shall comply with the buffer or building setback requirements for the zone in which it is located unless specified otherwise.

b. Minimum Screening Requirements. When required, all outdoor storage areas shall be screened from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way by a wall, fence,

landscaping and/or structure. Such screening shall serve the purpose of concealing and obscuring the storage area from view. Landscape screening shall consist of plantings designed and installed in such a manner to provide year-round screening in terms of vegetation density and height within three years of planting, and shall be maintained in a healthy, growing condition. Landscape plantings installed to screen outdoor storage from public rights-of-way shall be installed on the right-of-way side of any wall, fence or structure.

c. Maximum Fence Height. Fencing and walls surrounding outdoor storage areas which are not part of a building wall shall not exceed a maximum height of eight feet.

d. Maintenance Required. Fences, walls and landscaping surrounding outdoor storage areas shall be maintained and kept free of litter, posters, signs, trash or stored items.

e. Outdoor Storage Height Limitations. Outdoor storage shall not exceed the height of required screening.

2. Exemption from Fencing and Screening Requirements. Fencing and screening is not required around those portions of a lot utilized for "complete" merchandise display, or the display of "component" merchandise when said merchandise is stored within a structure or fenced and screened area during the hours the business is closed.

3. Improvement and Maintenance of Outdoor Storage Areas. All outdoor storage areas and access to them shall be paved or otherwise surfaced and maintained so as to eliminate dust or mud. All outdoor storage areas shall be graded and storm drainage facilities installed to collect and dispose of all surface runoff in accordance with city requirements.

4. Outdoor Storage of Materials Prohibited. No outdoor storage of materials such as fertilizers, pesticides, etc. which potentially pose a threat to water quality, shall be permitted.

5. Outdoor Storage Prohibited in Required Parking Areas and Walkways. No outdoor storage shall be permitted to occur in required parking areas, access drives, or walkways.

6. Truck Parking and Loading/Unloading Areas. Truck parking and loading/unloading areas shall be considered a form of outdoor storage, and shall be screened from adjoining properties and public right-of-way in accordance with the fencing and screening requirements for outdoor storage

E. Outdoor Lighting. Building-mounted lighting and aerial-mounted floodlighting shall be shielded from above in such a manner that the bottom edge of the shield shall be below the light source. Ground-mounted floodlighting or light projection above the horizontal plane is prohibited between midnight and sunrise. All lighting shall be shielded so that the direct illumination shall be confined to the property boundaries of the light source.

F. Trash and Recycling Receptacles. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be screened from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way by an opaque visual barrier no lower than the highest point of the receptacles.