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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-13 Ordinance Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356~5243 ORDINANCE NO. 00-3931 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan contains policies aimed at ensuring the long-term viability and stability of residential neighborhoods within Iowa City. including older, established neighborhoods located close to downtown; and WHEREAS, most of the City's older neighborhoods are located within the area defined by the Comprehensive Plan as the Central Planning District; and WHEREAS, many of the neighborhoods within said Central Planning District contain much of their original, single-family architecture and traditional neighborhood character; and WHEREAS, in order to meet market demands for multi-family housing near the University of Iowa, said Central Planning District contains many areas zoned for multi-family development, resulting in the periodic replacement of original residential structures with new multi-family buildings; and WHEREAS. in order to preserve the traditional character and quality of said older neighborhoods, the City desires to ensure that new multi-family buildings constructed within the Central Planning District are compatible in terms of their architecture, scale, and building materials to existing residential structures found within said older neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in order to achieve the desired level of compatibility and preserve the character of the city's older neighborhoods, the City deems it necessary to adopt and enforce design standards for new multi-family buildings, and alterations to existing buildings resulting in three or more dwelling units, when proposed to be located within said Central Planning District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, of the City Code is hereby amended by adding a new section 5N as follows: N. CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS: Except for properties located within the Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) Zone, all site plans submitted for City approval for new multi-family construction containing three or more dwelling or rooming units, or the addition to the exterior of an existing building which results in a total of 3 or more dwelling or rooming units, within the Central Planning District, as defined herein, shall be reviewed for conformance with the following design standards. For the purposes of this section, the Central Planning District shall consist of those properties located within the district boundaries as shown on the map at the end of this subsection N. Properties located within Historic or Conservation Districts shall comply with the requirements of the Historic Preservation Regulations in lieu of these provisions. Implementation of the design standards is necessary: 1) to safeguard the public health, safety, aesthetics, and general welfare of the City; 2) to help stabilize neighborhoods within the Central Planning District by protecting property values of existing residences, by ensuring the compatibility of infill development and surrounding properties, and, through design, by enabling new higher density development to coexist with existing lower density development; and 3) to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Chapter, the Comprehensive Plan as amended and other specific community plans. 1. Compliance with the provisions of both Section 3 "Mandatory Compliance Items," and 4 "Design Point Items," below must be demonstrated prior to site plan approval. Evaluation of proposed building plans under this sub-section shall be made by the Staff Design Review Committee (SDRC), which shall issue a written finding of approval prior to site plan approval and the issuance of a building permit. Prior to submitting a request for site plan review, the developer shall participate in a pre-application conference with the SDRC to discuss the application of the design provisions to the subject property. Decisions of the SDRC may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. Ordinance No. 08-3931 Page 2 2. When the following provisions differ from provisions prescribed by the Zoning Chapter, the following provisions shall apply. 3. Mandatory Compliance Items: Compliance with the following design standards must be demonstrated prior to the issuance of a building permit. a. Setback, Front: The front yard setback shall be consistent with properties on the same frontage. The building setback shall not deviate from the average setback of existing structures on its street frontage by more than 5 feet, and in no case shall a new building be located closer to the street than the existing principal building on its frontage with the shallowest setback. The setbacks of existing buildings shall be measured at the first floor wall of the main living area or commercial floor area of the building, excluding a covered or enclosed porch. If front porches are prevalent on existing structures, the new building may contain a covered front porch that extends into the front yard, provided it is located no closer to the street than the porch on its block with the shallowest setback. Not this Not This This b. Lighting: All exterior lighting, including balcony and porch lighting, shall be carefully placed, downcast and shielded in accordance with subsection 14-5H-5H of this Chapter, as well as Article 15-6S, Performance Standards, subsection B, Illumination Standards. In addition, no exterior light source should be located on poles more than 15 feet high. When lights mounted on buildings are intended to provide site lighting rather than corridor or exit lighting, they shall be mounted no higher than 15 feet. Lights intended to architecturally highlight a building or its features shall use a limited pattern of light that does not extend beyond the wall of the building. I~e ector , .i.\ ,\ , Poorly Shielded Well Shielded, Well Shielded 15' Maximum Light Fixture Downcast Light Decorative Light Height c. Parking: Parking lots, including detached garages and carports, shall not be located between the principle building and the street. Parking shall be located behind a building, below grade, or under a building, except on corner lots if it is not possible to locate parking as described above, or where the SDRC determines that the parking cannot be located in the rear of or under a building. Ordinance No. 00-393]. Page 3 On corner lots or where rear parking is not possible, parking may be located alongside the building, but not within a required front or side yard and no closer than 10 feet to the sidewalk. Landscaped screening consisting of densely planted evergreen shrubs, a hedge, a combination of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, or a decorative masonry wall in combination with landscaping shall be used to screen the parking from the street. The SDRC may consult with the City Forester to ensure that plant materials selected will do well in their selected locations. Alley '-----'n,...z"" Street May be permitted depending THIS upon site conditions jllllttlI "~8 ................... ~ Example of Masonry Wall and NOT THIS Landscaped Screening d. Parking Below Buildings: Where parking is located below a building, any exposed portions of the exterior walls of the parking area visible from a street and extending more than three feet above the ground shall appear to be a component of the facade of the building. The use of similar building materials, window openings, and providing facade detailing similar to the upper levels are examples of how this can be achieved. In no case shall a building have the appearance from the street of being elevated above a parking level, or "on stilts." I":::-'.;" ' "'.'?.2"':~" ""' ""; ........' .......: , :...'.-.--%::'-:'-',~ .,'-'..-..::"?. ...........'i"':.'--:", This Not This Not This Ordinance No. 00~3931 Page 4 e. Garages: Garage doom should not be located on any side of a building facing a street. When located on a side wall or on a rear wall on a corner lot, landscaping, masonry walls, or elements of the building should be used to help screen the garage doom from view from the street. Where it is demonstrated that rear or side access is not possible, front access may be permitted, provided that there shall be no more than one double or two single garage doors per building, not to exceed nine feet or 18 feet in width, respectively, and that the garage door(s): 1 ) occupies no more than 50% of the linear face of the building, 2) is recessed behind the wall of the building, and 3) is a color or tone that does not contrast significantly with the main color of the buildin.q. f. Building Orientation: Orientation of the "front" of the building shall be to the street in a manner similar to existing buildings in the neighborhood, including an entrance door with some architectural emphasis provided on the front of the building, Architectural treatments which emphasize the entrance include, but are not limited to, front porches, transom and sidelight windows, decorative trim and moldings, and/or arches. Ordinance No. 00-393] Page 5 g. Pedestrian Access: A sidewalk shall be provided that connects the entrance door or porch to the public sidewalk. -: : -- It II/IIEI ,, = ', · __ =___tI_ This Not This h. Balconies/Decks: Balconies and decks should be designed so that they are integrated into the overall design of the building. Methods of integrating balconies into the building design may include, but are not limited to, fully or partially recessing them into the facade of the building, placing them under a roof that is integrated into the overall roof plan. utilizing supports that are compatible with the rest of the building in terms of materials and design, and utilizing supports that reach to the ground rather than appended on the exterior of the building. When designed in such a manner, balconies and decks may encroach into the required front yard, provided they are located no closer to the street than any porches on the street frontage. Within the RM-12, RNC-12, RM-20, and RNC-20 zones balconies shall be placed adjacent to the front or rear yard rather than the side yard when the building is located adjacent to a residential use containing fewer than three dwelling units. ~ Not This E] ~ This This Not This Ordinance No. 0fi-3931 Page 6 i. Mechanical Equipment/Utility Meters: Outdoor dumpsters, mechanical equipment and meters shall be placed at the rear of the property whenever possible. If this cannot be achieved, they may be located along the side of the building provided that extensive landscaping, a decorative masonry wall, a combination of the two, or another approved material is used to screen these items. In no case shall these items be located along the street side of a building. _- .Yes ,:;::j..~? .:-.,, .. ;: ;: N ,,,2_,,,','~,,,,,,,,:,,,,,::;;.;,,._~,,s . Example Of masonry wall and landscaped screening 4. Design Point Items: A total of 30 points from the following design options must be obtained prior to site plan approval. a. Vehicular Access: The use of alley access to the parking area, thus minimizing paving within front yards. This may necessitate the improvement of the public alley in order to provide a suitable access to the site. (3 points) ~ , ~ , . , , Alley Alley i ; ~ I .' i j I f j I Preferred Discouraged b. Paving Materials: The use of textured paving, such as colored and pa~erned concrete, exposed aggregate, brick, or cobblestone pa~erns, to improve the appearance of paved areas and to designate pedestrian walkways. (0-3 points) c. Setback, Side: The provision of a side yard of 10 feet or more in the RM-12, RNC-12, RM-20 and RNC-20 zones. (5 points) Ordinance No. 00-3931 Page 7 d. Porches: The incorporation of a covered front porch or porches of an appropriate size and scale in areas where porches are prevalent on existing structures within the surrounding neighborhood. A front porch helps provide a transition between the public street and the private residential use of the interior of the building, and can help a building fit within an existing neighborhood by adding detail and interest to the facade of the building. Front porches must be covered by a roof that is compatible with the roof over the rest of the structure. The evaluation of a proposed porch shall take into consideration its compatibility with the design of the proposed structure, its "usability", and its compatibility with other porches in the surrounding neighborhood. (0-10 points) e. Building Styles: The incorporation of design elements from existing architectural styles found within the surrounding neighborhood, such as building form, rooflines, window patterns, building materials, entranceways. and architectural detailing, to help a new building fit within the context of an existing neighborhood. Architectural styles typically found within older Iowa City neighborhoods that can be used to help guide the design of a new building include Italianate, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Prairie, Foursquare, Greek Revival, and Tudor. (0-10 points) Ordinance No. _ 00-3931 Page 8 Italianate '~' Queen Anne , _ ... ~ ~ ~...i~ Prairie Craftsman Tudor Greek Revival f. Building Height/Mass: Incorporating measures into the design of a new building that help to reduce its "visual mass" and overall height, Examples include the following: (0-7 points) 1. holding the height of the eave line down by making the upper floor of a building a "half' story and utilizing dormers to accommodate the use of floor area; BEt B'B8 B B 8~B B E]B ~8 B BB F" Full three story building Upper floor as a "half" story lowering eave height and visual mass Ordinance No. 00-393'l Page 9 2. stepping the height of a taller building down to two stories at ends adjacent to existing buildings that are two-stories or lower in height; and B EtEa LR B 3. providing significant variations in the roofline and front building plane which help to reduce the scale of the building along the streetscape. g. Building Height: The provision of a building height along the street elevation of 27 feet or less. (5 points) h. Roofline: Incorporation of a roofline that reflects the predominant roof type, orientation, scale and pitch of existing buildings within the neighborhood. (0-5 points) Ordinance No. 00-3931 Page 10 i. Building Modulation: Varying the street elevation setback such that no continuous wall plane or surface exceeds 35 feet in length, and such that variations between wall planes or surfaces are at least 18 inches in depth. Variations in wall planes should be accompanied by corresponding changes in the roofline or other architectural elements of the building. When building modulation as described above is incorporated into the design of the building, portions of the building may be permitted to project into the required front yard by one-half (~) of the depth of the modulation in the front plane of the building or one foot, whichever is less. (0-5 points) BBEiE"~BBB 8' Ft I <35' i <35' I <35' I = .D min. 18" 1' max. j. Windows/Fenestration: The placement of windows and doom on street elevations that are consistent with the window and door patterns found on other properties in the surrounding neighborhood, and that are of a similar size, scale and proportion to the windows of other buildings in the neighborhood. (0- 7 points) :]E]~ BB~ B13BI3E1E] E1 E1 ~ B B 13 BJ~B 13 B B Preferred fenestration based upon existing Existing neighborhood structures structures within surrounding neighborhood Discouraged - Fenestration pa~erns not related to existing structures in surrounding neighboffiood. Ordinance No._ 00-3931 Page 11 The use of trim and moldings that are similar in width and character to surrounding buildings. (0-3 points) Traditional window trim details Utilization of double-hung windows, or windows similar in appearance to double-hung windows. Where other types of windows, such as side-by-side sliding sash, are used, a permanent horizontal muntin can be used to create the appearance of a double-hung window. (0-3 points) / I' ] I Standard Slider window with slider window traditional trim and horizontal muntin k. Architectural Details: The provision of architectural details to add interest to building elevations visible from the public street, including but not limited to the following: Quoins, dentils, cornice moldings, brackets, arches, corner boards, keystones, decorative lintels and sills, soldier courses, belt courses. bay windows and other decorative features as appropriate for the design of the overall building and materials being used. In awarding points under this guideline, the use of these elements shall be reviewed in the context of the overall building design, and not simply based on the provision of these architectural details. (0-10 points) Examples of ~ d/~ decorative intels  ~ Quoins, ~_~ ~ '~ '~ ~' dentils and ~ brackets ' .............. . .. ~ ' Soldier ~nnn~ :::::::::::::::::::::::::: l /Be t comer Ordinance No. (')0-3931 Page 12 I. Building Base/Exposed Foundation: Incorporating a raised foundation or a "base" into the design of a new building. The utilization of a material that differs from the primary exterior building material at the base of the building, such as stone, brick of a different color or size than that used for the overall building, or other durable masonry material, can be used to give the appearance of a raised foundation. (0-2 points) m. Building Materials: The use of quality exterior building materials historically used within Iowa City's older neighborhoods is preferred. 1. Building materials will be evaluated as follows. The diagram provided below may also be consulted to determine potential point ranges for proposed materials or material combinations. Materials Point Range All Masonry 7 to 10 Mostly Masonry with !~ i~ 5 to 10 Wood or Stucco ,.,..-.: :. ..: ...................... Mostly Wood or Stucco 3 to 8 .................... ~.~ ................ with Masonry ~,~ .......-,.,_.m.q;=~ :~' '~ .......'~1 All Wood or Stucco ~""""' Mostly Mason~ with Vinyl 3 to 5 or Metal ' Mostly Vinyl or Metal with 0 to 2 Mason~ Other Materials or 0 to 5 Combinations .... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ALL MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other mason~ product(s) as the exterior finish material for the entire building, with the exception of trim and decorative elements that may consist of alternative but compatible materials. For the purpose of this section, mason~ shall not include concrete block or poured concrete materials, except when rusticated concrete block or decorative concrete is used as a base or exposed foundation material. The use of these materials as exterior finish materials can be considered under subsection 2 below. (7-10 points) PREDOMINANTLY MASONRY WITH STUCCO OR WOOD: The use of brick, stone, or other mason~ product(s) as the prima~ exterior building material in combination with the less substantial use of stucco, wood, or fiber cement siding. (5-10 points) PREDOMINANTLY STUCCO OR WOOD WITH MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other mason~ product(s) as a seconda~ exterior building material in combination with prima~ materials consisting of stucco, wood, or fiber cement materials as discussed below. (3-8 points) ALL STUCCO OR WOOD: The use of stucco or other similar material(s) that conveys a stucco appearance, or wood or fiber-cement products that are wood-like in appearance, as the exterior finish material for the entire building. Acceptable wood or fiber-cement products include shakes, shingles, or painted horizontal clapboard siding composed of three (3) to eight (8) inch wide boards. (3-7 points) Ordinance No. 00-3931 Page 13 PREDOMINANTLY MASONRY WITH VINYL OR METAL: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the primary exterior building material in combination with the less substantial use of vinyl or metal lap siding. (3-5 points) PREDOMINANTLY VINYL OR METAL WITH MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as a secondary exterior building material in combination with primary materials consisting of vinyl or metal lap siding in a clapboard pattern. (0-2 points) 2. Materials or material combinations not listed above may be approved, provided that the materials are determined to be high quality, durable materials that will add interest to the facade of the building and that will be compatible with or similar in appearance to materials found on other buildings within the neighborhood. (0-5) 3. The following guidelines shall be used to evaluate building designs that incorporate more than one exterior finish material: Material changes to the vertical plane of the building should be separated by a belt course, soldier course, or some other trim to provide a transition from one material to the other. "' ~ Stucco :" ":' Stone belt course Material changes to the horizontal plane-of the building should not occur along flat planes of any street facade of the building, but rather at interior corners or at major reveals. Where a material change from masonry to a different material is proposed at a front corner of the building, the masonry shall be extended onto the secondary facade at least 2 feet. Not This This / / / 2' rain. 5. Alternative Designs: Alternative design solutions or exceptions to the mandatory standards will be considered if it is demonstrated by the applicant that strict compliance with a specific standard is not practical, and/or the alternative being proposed will help in achieving a development that is compatible with its surrounding neighborhood or would provide some environmental benefit· Ordinance No. 00-3931 Page 14 CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT DDDD , !~ ' (,' Ordinance No. 00-3931 Page 15 SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. lP_.ed and appro~~_.day of June ,20 00 . ppdadrn/orcl/central.doc O~inanceNo. 00-3931 Page. 16 It was moved by Champion and seconded by O' Donne'l ] that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kanner X Lehman X O'Donnell X Pfab X Vanderhoef X Wilbum First Consideration 5/2/00 Vote for passage: AYES: Vande~'hoef, 14ilbu~'n, Champion, KanneP, Lehman, O'Donne]l, Pfab. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 5/16/00 Vote for passage: AYES: Vande~'hoef, ~lilbut'n, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None, Date published _- ,: 6/21/00 Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner. 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, 81TE PLAN REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan contains policies aimed at ensuring the long-term viability and stability of residential neighborhoods within Iowa City, including older, established neighborhoods located close to downtown; and WHEREAS, most of the City's older neighborhoods are located within the area defined by the Comprehensive Plan as the Central Planning District; and WHEREAS, many of the neighborhoods within said Central Planning District contain much of their original, single-family architecture and traditional neighborhood character; and WHEREAS, in order to meet market demands for multi-family housing near the University of Iowa, said Central Planning District contains many areas zoned for multi-family development, resulting in the periodic replacement of original residential structures with new multi-family buildings; and WHEREAS, in order to preserve the traditional character and quality of said older neighborhoods, the City desires to ensure that new multi-family buildings constructed within the Central Planning District are compatible in terms of their architecture, scale, and building materials to existing residential structures found within said older neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in order to achieve the desired level of compatibility and preserve the character of the city's older neighborhoods, the City deems it necessary to adopt and enforce design standards for new multi-family buildings, and alterations to existing buildings resulting in three or more dwelling units, when proposed to be located within said Central Planning District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, of the City Code is hereby amended by adding a new section 5N as follows: N. CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS: Except for properties located within the Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) Zone, all site plans submitted for City approval for new multi-family construction containing three or more dwelling or rooming units, or the addition to the exterior of an existing building which results in a total of 3 or more dwelling or rooming units, within the Central Planning District, as defined herein, shall be reviewed for conformance with the following design standards. For the purposes of this section, the Central Planning District shall consist of those properties located within the district boundaries as shown on the map at the end of this subsection N. Properties located within Historic or Conservation Districts shall comply with the requirements of the Historic Preservation Regulations in lieu of these provisions. Implementation of the design standards is necessary: 1 ) to safeguard the public health, safety, aesthetics, and general welfare of the City; 2) to help stabilize neighborhoods within the Central Planning District by protecting property values of existing residences, by ensuring the compatibility of infill development and surrounding properties, and, through design, by enabling new higher density development to coexist with existing lower density development; and 3) to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Chapter, the Comprehensive Plan as amended and other specific community plans. 1. Compliance with the provisions of both Section 3 "Mandatory Compliance Items," and 4 "Design Point Items," below must be demonstrated prior to site plan approval. Evaluation of proposed building plans under this sub-section shall be made by the Staff Design Review Committee (SDRC), which shall issue a written finding of approval prior to site plan approval and the issuance of a building permit. Prior to submitting a request for site plan review, the developer shall participate in a pre-application conference with the SDRC to discuss the application of the design provisions to the subject property. Decisions of the SDRC may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. Ordinance No. Page 2 2. When the following provisions differ from provisions prescribed by the Zoning Chapter, the following provisions shall apply. 3. Mandatory Compliance Items: Compliance with the following design standards must be demonstrated prior to the issuance of a building permit. a. Setback, Front: The front yard setback shall be consistent with properties on the same frontage. The building setback shall not deviate from the average setback of existing structures on its street frontage by more than 5 feet, and in no case shall a new building be located Closer to the street than the existing principal building on its frontage with the shallowest setback. The setbacks of existing buildings shall be measured at the first floor wall of the main living area or c.ornmercial floor area of the building, excluding a covered or enclosed porch. If front porches are preval,e, fl~ on existing structures, the new building may contain a covered front porch that extends into the front yard, provided it is located no closer to the street than the porch on its block with the shallowest setback. Not th is Not This This b. Lighting: All exterior lighting, including balcony and porch lighting, shall be carefully placed, downcast and shielded in accordance with subsection 14-5H-5H of this Chapter, as well as Article 15-6S, Performance Standards, subsection B, Illumination Standards. In addition, no exterior light source should be located on poles more than 15 feet high. When lights mounted on buildings are intended to provide site lighting rather than corridor or exit lighting, they shall be mounted no higher than 15 feet. Lights intended to architecturally highlight a building or its features shall use a limited pattern of light that does not extend beyond the wall of the building. / ' . Re~lector l ""-5 ,. -- : 'i \. A '1 Poorly Shielded Well Shielded, Well Shielded 15' Maximum Light Fixture Downcast Light Decorative Light Height c. Parking: Parking lots, including detached garages and carports, shall not be located between the principle building and the street. Parking shall be located behind a building, below grade, or under a building, except on corner lots if it is not possible to locate parking as described above, or where the SDRC determines that the parking cannot be located in the rear of or under a building. Ordinance No. Page 3 On corner lots or where rear parking is not possible, parking may be located alongside the building, but not within a required front or side yard and no closer than 10 feet to the sidewalk. Landscaped screening consisting of densely planted evergreen shrubs, a hedge, a combination of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, or a decorative masonry wall in combination with landscaping shall be used to screen the parking from the street. The SDRC may consult with the City Forester to ensure that plant materials selected will do well in their selected locations. Alley / ! : -- __ __ - Street May be permit~'ed depending THIS . upon site conditions ::~,: ................... ~ : Example of Masonry Wall and NOT THIS Landscaped Screening d. Parking Below Buildings: Where parking is located below a building, any exposed portions of the exterior walls of the parking area visible from a street and extending more than three feet above the ground shall appear to be a component of the facade of the building. The use of similar building materials, window openings, and providing facade detailing similar to the upper: levels are examples of how this can be achieved. In no case shall a building have the appearance from the street of being elevated above a parking level, or "on stilts." This Not This Not This Ordinance No. Page 4 e. Garages: Garage doom should not be located on any side of a building facing a street. When located on a side wall or on a rear wall on a corner lot, landscaping, masonry walls, or elements of the building should be used to help screen the garage doors from view from the street. Where it is demonstrated that rear or side access is not possible, front access may be permitted, provided that there shall be no more than one double or two single garage doors per building, not to exceed nine feet or 18 feet in width, respectively, and that the garage door(s): 1) occupies no more than 50% of the linear face of the building, 2) is recessed behind the wall of the building, and 3) is a color or tone that does not contrast significantly with the main color of the building. f. Building Orientation: Orientation of the "fro,nt" of the building shall be to the street in a manner similar to existing buildings in the neighborhood, including an entrance door with some architectural emphasis provided on the front of the building. Architectural treatments which emphasize the entrance include, but are not limited to, front porches, transom and sidelight windows, decorative trim and moldings, and/or arches. This Not This Ordinance No. Page 5 g- Pedestrian Access: A sidewalk shall be provided that connects the entrance door or porch to the public sidewalk. Z ~, LI~ - ,. ,. : . ,___ - L._ ' This Not This h. Balconies/Decks: Balconies and decks should be designed so that they are integrated into the overall design of the building. Methods of integrating balconies into the building design may include, but are not limited to, fully or partially recessing them into the facade of the building, placing them under a roof that is integrated into the overall roof plan, utilizing supports that are compatible with the rest of the building in terms of materials and design, and utilizing supports that reach to the ground rather than appended on the exterior of the building. When designed in such a manner, balconies and decks may encroach into the required front yard, provided they are located no closer to the street than any porches on the street frontage. Within the RM-12, RNC-12, RM-20, and RNC-20 zones balconies shall be placed adjacent to the front or rear yard rather than the side yard when the building is located adjacent to a residential use containing fewer than three dwelling units. Not This ' E]F' This This Not This Ordinance No. Page 6 i. Mechanical Equipment/Utility Meters: Outdoor dumpsters, mechanical equipment and meters shall be placed at the rear of the property whenever possible. If this cannot be achieved, they may be located along the side of the building provided that extensive landscaping, a decorative masonry wall, a combination of the two, or another approved material is used to screen these items. In no case shall these items be located along the street side of a building. N~~ ...... T,, ;;,~ ~! ..... ' ~ ~ ~' ~ Example Of masonry wall and landscaped screening 4. Design Point Items: A total of 30 points from the following design options must be obtained prior to site plan approval. a. Vehicular Access: The use of alley access to the parking area, thus minimizing paving within front yards. This may necessitate the improvement' of the public alley in order to provide a suitable access to the site. (3 points) Alley_ Alley Preferred Discouraged b. Paving Materials: The use of textured paving, such as colored and patterned concrete, exposed aggregate, brick, or cobblestone patterns, to improve the appearance of paved areas and to designate pedestrian walkways. (0-3 points) c. Setback, Side: The provision of a side yard of 10 feet or more in the RM-12, RNC-12, RM-20 and RNC-20 zones. (5 points) Ordinance No. Page 7 d. Porches: The incorporation of a covered front porch or porches of an appropriate size and scale in areas where porches are prevalent on existing structures within the surrounding neighborhood. A front porch helps provide a transition between the public street and the private residential use of the interior of the building, and can help a building fit within an existing neighborhood by adding detail and interest to the facade of the building. Front porches must be covered by a roof that is compatible with the roof over the rest of the structure. The evaluation of a proposed porch shall take into consideration its compatibility with the design of the proposed structure, its "usability", and its compatibility with other porches in the surrounding neighborhood. (0-10 points) e. Building Styles: The incorporation of design elements from existing architectural styles found within the surrounding neighborhood, such as building form, rooflines, window patterns, building materials, entranceways, and architectural detailing, to help a new building fit within the context of an existing neighborhood. Architectural styles typically found within older Iowa City neighborhoods that can be used to help guide the design of a new building include Italianate, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Prairie, Foursquare, Greek Revival and Tudor. (0-10 points) Ordinance No. Page 8 Italianate ~ Queen Anne Craftsman Tudor Foursquare ~~ ~ ~ Greek Reviva 1. holding the height of the eave line down by making the upper floor of a building a "half' story and utilizing dormers to accommodate the use of floor area; BEt BB8 BB , B B B~B 8 Ell] BBB 8B . I "'1 Full three story building Upper floor as a "half' story lowering eave height and visual mass Ordinance No. Page 9 9 2. stepping the height of a taller building down to two stories at ends adjacent to existing buildings that are two-stories or lower in height; 3. providing significant variations in the roofline and front building plane which help to reduce the scale of the building along the streetscape; and g. Building Height: The provision of a building height along the street elevation of 27 feet or less. (5 points) h, Roofline: Incorporation of a roofline that reflects the predominant roof type, orientation, scale and pitch of existing buildings within the neighborhood. (0-5 points) Ordinance No. Page 10 i. Building Modulation: Varying the street elevation setback such that no continuous wall plane or surface exceeds 35 feet in length, and such that variations between wall planes or surfaces are at least 18 inches in depth. Variations in wall planes should be accompanied by corresponding changes in the roofline or other architectural elements of the building. When building modulation as described above is incorporated into the design of the building, portions of the building may be permitted to project into the required front yard by one-half (%) of the depth of the modulation in the front plane of the building or one foot, whichever is less. (0-5 points) / 1<35' i!~, <35' 1<35'1 '~ ..... F' '" ...... 'C~.,.~ ,~ ~ , --, .D min. 18" 1' max. j. Windows/Fenestration: The placement of windows and doors on street elevations that are consistent with the window and door patterns found on othE'~,properties in the surrounding neighborhood, and that are of a similar size, scale and proportion to the wind<SWs of other buildings in the neighborhood. (0- 7 points) Preferred fenestration base8 upon existing Existing neighborhood strudures strudums within surrounding neighborhood [] F'IET] [] [] "EZI [] '.,, Discouraged - Fenestration patterns not related to existing structures in surrounding neighborhood. Ordinance No. Page 11 The use of trim and moldings that are similar in width and character to surrounding buildings. (0-3 points) Traditional window trim details Utilization of double-hUhg windows or windows similar in appearance to Clo/uuble-hung windows. Where other types of windows, such~a~s side-by-side sliding sash, are used, a permanent horizontal muntin can be used to create the appearance c~f,a double-hung window. (0-3 points) // Standard Slider window with slider window -,. traditional trim and horizontal muntin k. Architectural Details: The provision of architectural details to add interest to building elevations visible from the public street, including but not limited to the following: Quoins, dentils, cornice moldings, brackets, arches, corner boards, keystones, decorative lintels and sills, soldier courses, belt courses, bay windows and other decorative features as appropriate for the design of the overall building and materials being used. In awarding points under this g~ideline, the use of these elements shall be reviewed in the context of the overall building design, and not simply based on the provision of these architectural details. (0-10 points) (--~.F'~J Examples of / _,~_~ decorative intels ~t 'i and sills a.o,ns, dentils and  'L~' ;,,;:;;;,,;;,,~,.;:;,,,,,,,.;::,.,,:,, i' ~jE~ ~2~ ~ Soldier ': ': ' :': ': ': ': ': ': ': ': ': ': ' /Belt course, corner board ,,, ;;;;:;f;:;',; :; ;; ;; ;; ;; ',;;;; Ordinance No. Page 12 I. Building Base/Exposed Foundation: Incorporating a raised foundation or a "base" into the design of a new building. The utilization of a material that differs from the primary exterior building material at the base of the building, such as stone, brick of a different color or size than that used for the overall building, or other durable masonry material, can be used to give the appearance of a raised foundation. (0-2 points) m. Building Materials: The use of quality exterior building materials historically used within Iowa City's older neighborhoods is preferred. 1. Building materials will be evaluated as follows. The diagram provided below may also be consulted to determine potential point ranges for proposed materials or material combinations. Materials Point Rancle All Masonry 7 to 10 Mostly Masonry with 5 to 10 Wood or Stucco Mostly Wood or Stucco .- 3 to 8 with Masonry All Wood or Stucco 3 to 7 Mostly Masonry with Vinyl_ 3 to 5 or Metal " Mostly Vinyl or Metal with 0 to 2 Masonry Other Materials or 0 to 5 Combinations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ALL MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the exterior finish material for the entire building, with the exception of trim and decorative elements that may consist of alternative but compatible materials. For the purpose of this section, masonry shall not include concrete block or poured concrete materials, except when rusticated concrete block or decorative concrete is used as a base or exposed foundation material. The use of these materials as exterior finish materials can be considered under subsection 2 below. (7-10 points) PREDOMINANTLY MASONRY WITH STUCCO OR WOOD: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry prodUct(s) as the primary exterior building material in combination with the less substantial use of stucco, wood, or fiber cement siding. (5-10 points) PREDOMINANTLY STUCCO OR WOOD WITH MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry 'product(s) as a secondary exterior building material in combination with primary materials consisting of stucco. wood, or fiber cement materials as discussed below. (3-8 points) ALL STUCCO OR WOOD: The use of stucco or other similar material(s) that conveys a stucco appearance, or wood or fiber-cement products that are wood-like in appearance, as the exterior finish material for the entire building. Acceptable wood or fiber-cement products include shakes, shingles, or painted horizontal clapboard siding composed of three (3) to eight (8) inch wide boards. (3-7 points) Ordinance No. Page 13 PREDOMINANTLY MASONRY WITH VINYL OR METAL: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the primary exterior building material in combination with the less substantial use of vinyl or metal lap siding. (3-5 points) PREDOMINANTLY VINYL OR METAL WITH MASONRY: The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as a secondary exterior building material in combination with primary materials consisting of vinyl or metal lap siding in a clapboard pattern. (0-2 points) 2. Materials or material combinations not listed above may be approved, provided that the materials are determined to be high quality, durable materials that will add interest to the facade of the building and that will be compatible with or similar in appearance to materials found on other buildings within the neighborhood. (0-5) 3. The following guidelines shall be used to evaluate building designs that incorporate more than one exterior finish material: Material changes to the vertical plane of the building should be separated by a belt course, soldier course, or some other trim to provide a transition from one material to the other. " "l~ STUCCO :', , Stone belt course ;,:.:,:,:,;,:,:,:,;,,,:,;,;.;, ~.~.~ Masonry :; :;:::~ :: '.: :: :: :'. :~:: :: :::::: Material changes to the horizontal plane of the building should not occur along flat planes of any street facade of the building, but rather at interior corners or at major reveals. Where a material change from masonry to a different material is proposed at a front corner of the building, the masonry shall be extended onto the secondary facade at least 2 feet. Not This This 5. Alternative Designs: Alternative design solutions or exceptions to the mandato~ standards will be considered if it is demonstrated by the applicant that strict compliance with a specific standard is not practical, and/or the alternative being proposed will help in achieving a development that is compatible with its surrounding neighborhood or would provide some environmental benefit. Ordinance No. Page 14 SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,20 MAYOR ATTEST: ,, CITY CLERK ppdadm/ord/central.doc Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. 00-3932 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE A, ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE, BY INCORPORATING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIRED YARD PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER WHEN IN CONFLICT WITH CITY CODE SECTION 14-{iH-~iN, CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has determined it necessary to adopt design standards for new multi-family buildings when constructed within the Central Planning District (hereinafter, "design standards"); and WHEREAS, the design standards, to be contained within Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, rely on characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood, including existing setbacks and the existence of front porches, to help new buildings fit within the fabric of their surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in some instances, the design standards require and/or permit development that would not be in strict compliance with or would be contrary to the front yard requirements contained within the Zoning Chapter; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to permit the approval of front yard modifications associated with the enforcement of the design standards by the Staff Design Review Committee, concurrent with the approval of building plans being reviewed under the design standards, in lieu of review and approval of a special exception by the Board of Adjustment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope, is hereby amended as follows: a. By amending Section 14-6A-3 as follows: 14-6A-3: INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Chapter, such provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare. This Chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, except if this Chapter imposes a greater restriction, this Chapter shall control. Where provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with subsection 14-5H-5N, Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards, the provisions of 14-5H-5N shall apply. b. By amending Section 14-6A-1C as follows: 14-6A-4: SCOPE: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the use of premises and structures in the City shall be in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter established: Ordinance No. 00-3932 Page 2 C. Except as may be altered by subsection 14-5H-5N, Central Planning District Multi- Family Residential Design Standards, no structure shall be installed, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered, except in conformance with the yard regulations for the zone in which the building is located. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION Ill. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 13th day of June ,20 00 . 'MAYOR ATTEST: ~.-~,,E,~.,.) ~. C -o p~admin~rd~nimzone.d~ Ordinance No. 00-3932 Page 3 It was moved by Champ i on and seconded by Va-nderhoef that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kanner X Lehman X O'Donnell X Pfab X Vanderhoef X Wilburn First Consideration 5/2/00 Vote for passage: AYES: 14'i'lburn, Champion, Kanner', Lehman, 0'Donne'l], Pfab, VandeY'hoef. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 5/16/00 Voteforpassage: AYES: W'i'lburn, Champ'ion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donne'l'l, Pfab, Vanderhoef. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 6 / 21 / 00 Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE A, ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE, BY INCORPORATING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIRED YARD PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER WHEN IN CONFLICT WITH CITY CODE SECTION 14-5H-5N, CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has determined it necessary to adopt design standards for new multi-family buildings when constructed within the Central Planning District (hereinafter, "design standards"); and WHEREAS, the design standards, to be contained within Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, rely on characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood, including existing setbacks and the existence of front porches, to help new buildings fit within the fabric of their surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in some instances, the design standards require and/or permit development that would not be in strict compliance with or would be contrary to the front yard requirements contained within the Zoning Chapter; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to permit the approval of front yard modifications associated with the enforcement of the design standards by the Staff Design Review Committee, concurrent with the approval of building plans being reviewed under the design standards, in lieu of review and approval of a special exception by the Board of Adjustment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope, is hereby amended as follows: a. By amending Section 14-6A-3 as follows: 14-6A-3: INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Chapter, such provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare. This Chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, except if this Chapter imposes a greater restriction, this Chapter shall control. Where provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with subsection 14-5H-5N, Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards, the provisions of 14-5H-5N shall apply. b. By amending section 14-6A-1C as follows: 14-6A-4: SCOPE: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the use of premises and structures in the City shall be in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter established: C. Except as may be altered by subsection 14-5H-5N, Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards, no structure shall be installed, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered, except in conformance with' the yard / regulations for the zone in which the building is located. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordi~ance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,20 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK A y ~ity A/tt' ' rn(~~~~ ppdadmin\ordXanimzone.doc Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN . STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. WHEREAS, the Applicant, Craig H. Syrop, has requested that the City vacate a portion of the WooIf Avenue right-of-way from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet; and WHEREAS, the subject right-of-way is currently undeveloped, and does not appear to be a necessary component of the neighborhood street system; and WHEREAS, a sanitary sewer easement and a storm sewer easement will be retained over a portion of the right-of-way and no structures will be permitted to be constructed or trees planted within these easements; and WHEREAS, the City intends to dispose of the subject right-of-way via sale of the vacated property to the applicant and/or other adjacent property owner(s). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. VACATION. Subject to the retention of public sanitary sewer and storm sewer easements, the City of Iowa City hereby vacates the portion of the WooIf Avenue right--of-way from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet, legally described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Block Four (4), Manville Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; thence south along the easterly right-of-way of WooIf Avenue 240 feet; thence west to a point on the westedy dght-of-way of WooIf Avenue that is 240 feet south of an extension of the southerly right-of-way of McLean Street; then north 240 feet to an extension of the southerly right-of-way of McLean Street; then east to the Point of Beginning. Said legal description is meant to describe a 240-foot section of the entire WooIf Avenue right-of- way south of the southerly right-of-way of McLean Street, according to Manville's Addition to Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Ordinance No. Page 2 Passed and approved this day of .20 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK ppdad m/ordANoolf. doc Ordinance No. Page. It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kanner Lehman O'Donnell Pfab Vanderhoef Wilbum First Consideration 5/2/00 Voteforpassage: AYES: Pfab, Vande~'hoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donnel'l. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 5/16/00 Vote for passage: AyES : Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wi'lbur'n, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donne'l]. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published Prepared by: John Yapp, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 ORDINANCE NO. 00-3933 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW IDENTIFICATION BANNER SIGNS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. WHEREAS, banner signs in large shopping center parking areas can add color, identity, and a unifying appearance to large parking lots; and WHEREAS, the content of the identification banner sign will be limited to seasonal and non-profit community event messages, and the name of the shopping center and a logo; and WHEREAS, to help ensure the banner signs stay in good condition, the signs are required to be constructed of an all-weather durable material. Permits for the identification banner signs will be given for one (1) year which may be renewed if the banner signs are in good condition or are replaced; and WHEREAS, the size and location of the banner signs will be limited to avoid the sign creating a cluttered appearance; and WHEREAS, requiring a consistent style of sign throughout the shopping center parking lot will help create a unifying appearance. Banner signs will be permitted to have the name of the shopping center, not individual stores. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. APPROVAL. Chapter 6, entitled ~Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," be amended as follows: 14-60-2, Definitions, be amended to include the following: IDENTIFICATION BANNER: a sign of canvas, nylon, or other durable material that is permanently affixed to a light pole by structural members on the top and bottom of the sign (or two opposite sides), which identifies a multi-business shopping center. Identification banner signs may contain the name and logo of the shopping center they are used for, and may also contain a seasonal or non-profit community event message. Identification banner signs may not contain advedising or business-related event messages. Ordinance No. 00-3933 Page 2 14-60-5C(2), Provisional signs in the CO-1, CN-1, and R/O zones, be amended to add the following: 14-60-5C(2)(d): Up to two identification banner signs affixed to each shopping center parking area light pole, spaced no closer than 80 feet apart, provided the parking area contains a minimum of 200 parking spaces, each banner sign is no more than three (3) feet wide and six (6) feet tall, each banner sign is consistent in appearance and size, the bottom of the sign is no less than ten (10) feet and the top of the sign is no higher than twenty (20) feet above grade, and the permit for the banner sign is given for no more than one (1) year. The permit will be renewable if the banner signs are in good condition or are replaced with new banner signs. 14-60-5D(2), Provisional signs in the CH-1, CC-2, and C1-1 zones, be amended to add the following: 14-60-5C(2)(e): Up to two identification banner signs affixed to each shopping center parking area light pole, spaced no closer than 80 feet apart, provided the parking area contains a minimum of 200 parking spaces, each banner sign is no more than three (3) feet wide and six (6) feet tall, each banner sign is consistent in appearance and size, the bottom of the sign is no less than ten (10) feet and the top of the sign is no higher than twenty (20) feet above grade, and the permit for the banner sign is given for no more than one (1) year. The permit will be renewable if the banner signs are in good condition or are replaced with new banner signs. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or pad of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 13th day of CITY CLEI~K / Ordinance No. 00-3933 Page 3 It was moved by O' Donnel 1 and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS:ABSENT: X Champion X Kanner X Lehman X O'Donnell X Pfab X Vanderhoef X Wilbum First Consideration 5/2/00 Voteforpassage:AyES: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donne]], Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wi'lburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 5/16/00 Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donne'l'l, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wi]burn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 6/21/00