WS Item 4CITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
June 12, 2012
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Ken Baker, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Work Session, Item #4
The purpose of this item is to discuss proposed ordinance amendments that address
building colors /architectural standards for non - residential buildings. Staff will present the
proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance requiring certain colors for non-
residential buildings. Staff is requesting feedback from City Council on the proposed
change and direction on whether or not to begin the public hearing process (SPIN, PZ
Commission Public Hearing and City Council Public Hearing) on the proposed
amendments.
This discussion is as a result of a recommendation in the Southlake 2030 Plan (see
below). The item was placed on the Council's ordinance priority schedule to be
discussed in the third quarter of this fiscal year.
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Attached is the proposed change (red -line) to the zoning ordinance to address non-
residential building color (Ordinance 480 -JJJJ- section 33.21).
If you have any questions, regarding this item, please contact Ken Baker.
Attachment: Proposed revisions Section 33 of the Zoning Ordinance
Attachment (1)
SECTION 33
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -JJJ)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -NNN)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -UUU)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -VVV)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -YYY)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -FFFF)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -JJJJ)
33.21 BUILDING COLOR STANDARDS FOR NON - RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
a. Building colors shall be compatible with one another. Preferred colors of
buildings and accessory structures are earth tones (red, brown, tan, off -white
and green).
b. The use of florescent paint, florescent colors and the extensive use of bright
colors on buildings as commercial identity or signage shall not be permitted.
c. Service doors, down spouts, utility boxes and panels, and other similar
features on the buildings shall be painted to match the primary masonry
material on the building. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480 - JJJJ).