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RESOLUTION NO.
92-135
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
3 DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE PASEO LAS PLACITAS SPECIFIC PLAN.
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WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino, California has adopted a
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General Plan by resolution on June 2, 1989 that established a new
6 framework of land use policies and a new official land use plan for
7 all incorporated property in the City of San Bernardino;
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WHEREAS, the General Plan requires the establishment of design
9 standards in the Development Code of the City;
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WHEREAS, Specific Plan 91-01, Paseo Las Placitas, and
Development Code Amendment 92-05 are adopted concurrently with
12 these design guidelines; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
14 SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND
15 ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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17 Development Code are amended to add section G19.10.050, SPECIAL
SECTION 1.
The Design Guidelines of the San Bernardino
18 PURPOSE DISTRICTS, DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES for development
19 and rehabilitation projects located within the boundaries of Paseo
20 Las Placitas Specific Plan, to read as shown in Exhibit "A"
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attached and
incorporated herein by reference,
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SECTION 2.
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"The provisions of this section shall apply to all commercial
development within the city, except within the downtown area,
CR-2 District, which is regulated by the Main street Overlay
District, and the area located within the Paseo Las Placitas
Specific Plan which is subject to the guidelines contained in
Chapter 19.10, Special Purpose Districts. Any addition,
remodeling, relocation, or construction requiring a building
permit within any commercial land use district subject to
review by the Development Review Committee shall adhere to
these guidelines where applicable." [See Exhibit B (Page 11-
119 and 119A of the Development Code) attached and
incorporated herein by reference.]
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the Development Code which incorporate the development standards
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This resolution shall take effect upon the
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1 RESOLUTION... ESTABLISHING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
REHABILITATION PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN... THE PASEO LAS PLACITAS
2 SPECIFIC PLAN.
3 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
4 adopted by the
5 Bernardino at a
6 6th day of
7 wit:
8 Council Members
9 ESTRADA
10 REILLY
11 HERNANDEZ
12 MAUDSLEY
13 MINOR
14 POPE-LUDLAM
regular meeting, thereof, held on the
April
, 1992, by the following vote to
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foregoing resolution is hereby approved this f
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City of 5 Bdno Res. 92-135 adopted 4/6/92
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS DESIGN GUIDELINES-G19.10
G19.10.0S0 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. GENERAL
The following design guidelines are intended as a reference
framework to assist the designer in understanding the city's
goal's and objectives for high quality development within
areas of approved Specific Plans. The guidelines complement
the mandatory site development regulations contained in this
chapter by providing good examples of appropriate design
solutions and by providing design interpretations of the
various mandatory regulations.
The design guidelines are general and may be interpreted with
some flexibility in their application to specific projects,
The guidelines will be utilized during the city's design
review process to encourage the highest level of design
quality while at the same time providing the flexibility
necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project
designers.
Unless there is a compelling reason, these design guidelines
shall be followed. If a guideline is waived by the
Development Review Committee, the Mayor and Common Council
shall be notified. An appeal, which does not require a fee,
may be filed by the Mayor or any Council person within 15 days
of the waiver approval.
2. APPLICABILITY
The provisions of this section shall apply to all commercial
development and rehabilitation projects within the areas of
approved Specific Plans. Any addition, remodeling,
relocation, or construction requiring a building permit within
any Specific Plan area subject to review by the Development
Review Committee shall adhere to these guidelines where
applicable.
3. DESIGN' GUIDELINES FOR PASEO LAS PLACITAS (MOUNT VERNON
CORRIDOR) SPECIFIC PLAN
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The pleasant, pedestrian-oriented environment envisioned for
the entire Paseo Las Placitas area is achieved by the proper
scaling, proportioning and detailing of both the public
streetscape and private courtyard spaces.
The Paseo Las Placitas Design Palette is inspired by spanish
Revival architecture with its variety of materials, forms,
fountains and landscape materials.
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The environment to be created is one of courtyards and
walkways defined by light colored or white, plastered walls of
one to 3 story structures. Clay roof tiles, wrought iron
fences, gates and railings and wooden trellis beams and/or
columns complete the major vocabulary of building materials.
A. Parking structures should:
1. Accommodate a 40' x 40' Entry Plaza.
2. Incorporate a major automobile entry off side
streets.
3. Provide a continuous, 18' colonnade with retail
storefronts adjacent.
4. Be separated from the adjacent residential area by
a 15' buffer.
5. Be designed as three story garage with 2 levels of
covered parking and a roof-top level. Shade
elements, such as trellises should be used on the
roof level.
6. Be designed in a spanish Revival Style utilizing
the materials previously described.
B. Public Surface Lots will be provided as the first phase
of parking for the Maximum Development Plan. These lots
should be sized so that the lot dimensions will allow
future parking structures of efficient design.
C. Extensive use of potted plants, vines on trellises,
courtyard and wall fountains and appropriate, metal
crafted light fixtures and well-detailed signage of tile
or carved wood is recommended.
D.
Fountains
Placitas.
least one
are one of the maj or features of Paseo Las
Each courtyard segment is to incorporate at
freestanding and/or one wall fountain.
E. window boxes, hand painted signs and awnings can add
interest and color to the environment.
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F. A variety of designs of wrought iron fences and gates is
consistent with the Spanish Revival vocabulary.
G. The Gateways to Paseo Las Placitas should include the
Corner Plazas, Gateway Structures and special Entry
Intersection Paving.
1. The corner plazas should include fountains,
landscaping and tile accents.
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2. The gateways should incorporate the design theme of
Spanish Revival architecture including tile accent
and plaster finish.
H. Smaller building development as will be appropriate for
the Restaurant and Retail/Office complexes: These
guidelines, for these uses, also apply wherever the uses
are ultimately located.
I. Courtyards and outdoor dining areas should have a minimum
width of 15 feet. Fountains are encouraged in all
courtyards.
J. Towers should be used as vertical elements to relieve the
predominant horizontal lines of buildings.
K. Veranda style, open rail, second level balconies and
exterior stairways are encouraged to add interest to the
building massing and facades. Ceramic tile accent is
encouraged.
L. The massing of a building should:
1. Maintain low plate lines and profiles at street
fronts and property edges.
2. Stagger long linear walls horizontally to provide
interest by breaking long lines.
3. Not include large expanses of flat wall planes
vertically or horizontally.
4. Reduce apparent volumes by lowering roof lines.
5. Be varied in height to add variety and interest.
6.
Employ clean, simple,
coordinated massing that
while creating interest.
geometric forms
produce overall
and
unity
7. Embody the Spanish Revival architecture theme in
all structures-major and minor.
8. Incorporate awnings, moldings, pilasters and other
architectural embellishments whenever possible to
create comfortable, human and visually stimulating
facades.
9. Relate buildings with one another to create
acceptable compositional patterns that create a
sense of unity and overall harmony.
10. Integrate columns into the facade.
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11. Include facade articulation which reinforces a
sense of order through the interplay of light,
shadow and texture.
M. Entries - Recessed door, window and wall openings are
characteristic elements of the Spanish Revival theme.
1. Door and window openings in buildings should be
accented architecturally through indentation and
framing.
2. Articulation and color for identity and interest is
a recommended treatment for building entrances.
Integration with overall building form is required
for the building entrance.
4. Metal doors without articulation are strongly
discouraged.
3.
N. Windows
1. Fully recessed openings are encouraged, although
plaster projections and projecting windows may be
used to add articulation to wall surfaces.
2. High interior spaces should have operable windows
or exhaust vents to release built-up heat.
3. Color accented window frames are encouraged.
Metal window frames are allowed.
aluminum window or door frames
discouraged.
5. The following glazing materials are allowed:
4.
Factory finish
are strongly
A. Transparent glass
B. Lightly tinted glass
C. Lightly reflective solar glass (glass with a
reflective factor of 30 percent or less) above
the first floor
6. The following glazing materials are not allowed:
A. Highly reflective glass
B. Dark tinted glass
C. Glass of a pronounced color
O. Roofs
1. Principal roof forms should be gable or hip with
pitches from 3:12 to 6:12.
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All pitched roof materials should be clay or
concrete tile.
The use of double stacked roof tiles for additional
texture is encouraged.
Varying plate heights and ridge heights is
encouraged.
Large roof overhangs and exposed rafter tails are
encouraged.
The use of wood shingles, simulated wood shingles,
flat concrete tiles or other roofs should not be
acceptable unless approved in a specific case by
the Review Authority. Metal roofs are not
acceptable.
7. Roof lines should be broken and varied within an
overall horizontal context.
8.
Skylights
the roof.
relate to
are to be designed as an integral part of
Their form, location and color should
the building.
9. Solar panels should be integrate into the roof
design, flush with the roof slope. Frames should
be colored to complement roof. Natural aluminum
frames are prohibited. Support solar equipment
should be enclosed and screened from view.
P. Loading Areas
1. Loading and service areas should not be visible
from the Wide Sidewalk Pedestrian Promenade or the
courtyards. Loading docks and service areas should
be located on the rear side of all buildings
adjacent to the alley/buffer areas.
2. Loading docks should be articulated and painted to
match the building.
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Access to service ways should be from
with truck traffic avoiding main,
oriented streets, wherever possible.
side streets
pedestrian-
4. Generally, side-loading will be necessary.
Q. Trash
1. Refuse enclosures are required by the Development
Code. Gates should be painted to match adjacent
buildin,:!,s. Recommended enclosure locations include
inside parking courts, or at the end of parking
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bays. Locations should be conveniently accessible
for trash collection and maintenance.
2. Refuse collection areas should be located on an
interior side or rear yard.
3. Walls of refuse enclosures may be screened by
landscaping materials.
R. Building Materials
1. Exterior plaster should be a smooth trowel finish,
sand finish or float finish which simulates plaster
over an uneven adobe brick structure.
2. Exterior columns for trellises, porches or
colonnades should utilize materials and colors
which are compatible with the adjacent building.
3. The use of bull nose or beveled corners at plaster
walls is encouraged.
4. Exterior paving materials at courtyards, patios,
and pedestrian identification points should utilize
brick, interlocking pavers, quarry tile or
colored/textured concrete. Natural concrete should
not be acceptable in these locations.
5. Applied veneers on columns are discouraged.
Tile accent bands
acceptable.
7. Wood trimmed details for balconies are encouraged.
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on plaster
columns
are
8. Rough sawn lumber, preferably with uneven edges for
rafter tails, beams, posts and trim.
9. Rafter tails should be 4 inches or larger.
10. Thin posts, such as 4 inches by 4 inches wood or
metal pipe columns are unacceptable. Wood posts
should be 6 inches or larger.
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11. The use of fascia boards is discouraged.
12. The underside of eaves, porches and colonnades
should be wood planking or exterior plaster.
13. stucco or plaster walls with wrought-iron grilles
between pilasters are encouraged.
14. Use of wood lattice, if any, should be very
minimal.
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15. Bold trim and patterns are discouraged.
16. The crisp, clean and simple use of tile, brick,
stone and masonry are encouraged as design accent
and trim if used in an authentic expression of
Spanish Revival architecture.
17. Use of material such as vinyl or aluminum siding is
encouraged. Wood, masonite siding and stone should
be limited to specific cases as approved by the
Review Authority.
18. Patio trellises, arbors and other exterior
structures may be of stucco or wood. They should
incorporate forms typical of early California
architecture as defined herein.
19. Materials should not be used to form any high
contrasting or graphic pattern that would cauSe
visual distraction.
S. Landscaping Guidelines
1. The use of vines and shrubbery around columns is
encouraged.
2. The use of vines on trellis structures is
encouraged.
3. Vegetation should be mass planted in key areas,
define circulation patterns and create courtyard
environments.
4. Plant material, particularly vines and espaliered
trees, should be used to visually soften project
walls.
5. Plant material should be massed to:
a. Distinguish entries
b. Define circulation patterns
c. Unify the overall project
6. Buildings in most cases should be landscaped with
low-level plantings and trees to soften the impact
of the architecture and provide a more human scale.
7. Vegetation of varying heights and textures should
be placed along perimeter walls and fences to
soften hard planes and to create interest and
variety.
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T. Plant Palette - The plant palette encourages the use of
plant materials which are indigenous to Southern
California, or were imported and used extel}sively for
decades when Spanish Revival architecture "was initially
introduced to Southern California.
Drought tolerant species have been emphasized.
COMMON NAME
BOTANICAL NAME
STREET TREES - LARGE SPECIES
Green Ebony
Jacaranda Acutifolia
American Sweet Gum
Liquidamber Styraciflua
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia Grandiflora
Paper Bark Tree
Melaleuca Leucadendron
Canary Island pine
Mondell pine
pinus canariensis
pinus Eldarica
London Plane Tree
Plantanus Acerifolia
California Live Oak
Quercus Agrifolia
Holly Oak
Quercus Llex
Cork Oak
Quercus Suber
Trident Maple
Crape Myrtle
Acer Buergerianum
Japanese Privet
Lagerstroemia Indica
Lingustrum Japonicum
Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera
Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus Fortunei
ORNAMENTAL TREES
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Trident Maple
White Alder
Acer Buegerianum
Alnus Rhombifolia
Purple Orchid Tree
Canary Isle Date Palm
Bauhinia Variegata
Beaucanrnea Canariensis
Canary Isle Date
Beaucanrnea Canariensis
Lemon Bottle Brush
Callistemon citrinus
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st. John Bread Carob Ceratonia Siliqua
Carrotwood CUpaniopsis Anacardioides
Bronze Loquat Eriobotrya Deflexa
Mexican Blue Palm Erythea Armata (Brahea Armata)
Sweet Mock Orange Philadelphus Virginal is
Split Leaf Philodendrum Philodendrum Selloum
Red Photina Photina x Fraseri
Mock orange pittosporum Tobira
'Wheelerii' Dwarf Pittosporum Tobira
Mock Orange
Blue Cape Plumbago Plumbago Capensis
'Select Spreader' Podocarpus
Spreading Yew pine Macrophylla
Elephant's Food Portulaca
Carolina Laurel Cherry Prunus Caroliniana
Firethorn Pyrancanthus Species
Raphiclepis Indica
Chinese wisteria
wisteria Sinensis
Shiny Xylosma
Xylosma Congestum
SHRUBS FOR GROUND COVERS AND SLOPES
Glossy Abelia
Abellia Grandiflora
Lily of the Nile
Aganpanthus Africanus
'TWin Pe,aks'
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Bac9haris Pilularis
California Holly
Heteromeles Arbutifolia
crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia Indica
Paper Bark Tree
Melaleuca Leucadendron
Flax Leaf Melaleuca
Melaleuca Linariifolia
pink Melaleuca
Melaleuca Mesophylla
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Canary Isle Date Palm Phoenix canariensis
Canary Isle pine pinus Canariensis
Mandell pine pinus Eldarica
Alleppo pine pinus Halpensis
Chinese pistache pistacia Chinensis
London Plane Tree Plantanus Acerifolia
Yew pine Podocarpus Macrophylla
Gallery Pear Pyrus Calleryana
California Live Oak Quercus Agrifolia
Holly Oak Quercus Llex
Cork Oak Quercus Suber
California Pepper Tree Schinus Mole
Windmill Palm Trachycarpus Fortunei
Bougainvillea Bougainvillea Spp.
(Various Varieties)
Netal Plum Carissa Grandiflora
Day Lily or Bi-Color Hemerocallis Hybred
Best for Groundcover Jasminum Mesnyi
'Petites' Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia
'Petites' Nerium Oleander
Lily Turf Ophiopogon Vaponicum
African Daisy osteopermum
Fountai~ Grass 'Rubrum' Pennisetum Setaceum
'Green Globe' pittosporum
'Wheelerii' 'Ralphii'
Cape Plumbago Plumbago Auriculata
'Select Spreader' Podocarpus
'Red Leaf' 'Low Boy' Pyrancantha
Prostrate Varities Raphiolepis
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Cape Honeysuckle
star Jasmine
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS
Glossy Abelia
'Edward Goucher'
'Sprengeri'
Sprenger Asparagus
Coyote Bush
Barbery
Bougainvillea
Schefflera
Japanese Boxwood
Sasanqal Camellia
Sago Palm
Japanese Aralia
Daisy Bush
Gardenia
Chinese Hibuscus
Japanese Privet
Heavenly Bamboo
Oleander
GROUND COVERS
Compacta,
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Mitzuwa Gazania
Trialing Gazania
Cascade Gazania
Mondo Grass
Tecomaria Capensis
Trachelo-spermum
Abelia x Grandiflora
Abelia Hybred
Asparagus Densiflorus
Baccharis Pilularis
Berberis 'species'
Bougainvillea spectabilis
Brassaia Actinophylla
Buxux Microphylla Japonica
camillia Sasanqua
Cycas Revoluta
Fatsia Japonica
Camolepis Chrysanemoides
Gardenia Jasminoides
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis
Liqustrum Japonicum
Nandina Domestica
Nerium Olenader
xylosma-Congestum
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Periwinkle:
vinca Major
Vinca Minor
Aaron's Beard
African Daisey
Ice Plants, Trailing
Ivy's:
Hahn's
Needlepoint
u. Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings.
1. Existing entries should be be enhanced by the
addition of replacement doors and added porticoes
or trellises.
2.
Existing windows and walls should
the superimposition of plaster
replacement of window walls.
be enhanced by
frames or the
3. The colors and materials of the additive elements
should conform to the design palette and materials
contained in the guidelines for new construction.
4. Accessory structures, built in former parking
areas, should conform to all the design guidelines
for paseo Las Placitas.
5. All trash and utility systems should be upgraded to
comply with the new construction guidelines where
possible.
6. If possible, existing signage should be replaced
with new signage constructed in accordance with the
signage requirements.
7. To the extent feasible, existing roofs and
rooflines, if not consistent with the Design
Guidelines, should be modified to harmonize with
the. new construction guidelines contained herein.
V. Parking Lot Design
1. Surface parking lots are prevalent in the Minimum
Development Plan and in limited portions of the
Maximum Development Plan.
2. Tree well and planter areas wi thin paved parking
areas should provide a minimum clear planting
dimension of 5 feet (from inside face of curb).
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Parking should be screened from
combined use of berming and/or
landscape.
4. Vehicular access to building service areas and off-
street parking lots should be located to minimize
curb cuts over sidewalks and onto any street.
3.
-;treets through
low walls and
W. Noise Abatement - The impact from significant noise
sources should be mitigated thro'lgh noise abatement
techniques which include the fOllowing:
1. Solid masonry €~closure-minimum 6 feet high around
noise emitting ~ource.
2. Solid masonry or concrete walls at interface of
noise sources.
3. Ground mounted air-conditioning or other equipment
which should be located away from entries, windows
or adjoining property lines.
4. Roof mounted air-conditioning equipment which
should be mounted on isolators to reduce vibration.
x. Signs
1. Sign materials should complement the building with
materials, colors and textures which reflect those
of the overall Specific Plan area.
2. Signs should utilize lettering styles reminiscent
of the Spanish Revival Style rather than that of
contemporary signage.
3. The use of tile wall signs and wood signs is
preferred for individual tenant identification.
4. sign colors should not be overpowering but should
be an accent to the building on which it is
mounted.
5~ Signs generally may not be painted on exterior
walls. However, extremely well-designed, painted
signs which offer a special accent, may be approved
by the Review Authority.
Graphic examples and illustrations of these design guidelines are
contained in the document entitled "Paseo Las Placitas, Specific
Plan and Environmental Impact Report for the Mount Vernon corridor"
on file in the Department.
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COKMERCXAL DESXGN GOXDELXNES-G19.06
G19.06.060 COKMERCXAL DEVELOPMENT DESXGN GOXDELXNES
1. GENERAL
The following design guidelines are intended as a reference
framework to assist the designer in understanding the city's
goal's and ~bjectives for high quality development within the
commercial land use dist~icts. The guidelines complement the
mandatory site development regulations contained in this
chapter by providing good examples of appropriate design
solutions and by providing design interpretations of the
various mandatory regulations.
The design guidelines are general and may be interpreted with
some flexibility in their application to specific projects.
The guidelines will be utilized during the City's design
review process to encourage the highest level of design
quality while at the same time providing the flpxibility
necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project
designers.
Unless there is a compelling reason, these ~esign guidelines
shall be followed. If a guideline is waived by the
Development Review Committee, the Mayor and Common Council
shall be notified. An appeal, which does not require a fee,
may be filed by the Mayor or any Council person within 15 days
of the waiver approval.
2. APPLXCABXLXTY
The provisions of this section shall apply to all commercial
development within the City, except within the downtown area,
CR-2 District, which is regulated by the Main street Overlay
District, and the area located with the Paseo Las Placitas
Specific Plan which is subject to the guidelines contained in
Chapter 19.10, Special Purpose Districts. Any addition,
remodeling, relocation, or construction requiring a building
permit within any commercial land use district subject to
review by the Development Review Committee shall adhere to
these guide~ines where appliCable.
3 . CENERAL DESXGN PRXNCXPLES
A. DESXRABLB ELEMENTS OP PROJECT DESXGN
The qualities and design elements for commercial
structures that are most desirable include:
1. Richness of surface and texture
2. Significant wall articulation (insets, canopies,
wing walls, trellises)
3. MUlti-planed, pitched roofs
4. Roof overhangs, arcades
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5. Regular or traditional window rhythm
6. Articulated mass and bulk
7. Significant landscape and hardscape elements
8. Prominent access driveways
9. Landscaped and 3creened parking
10. Comprehensive sign program
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