WS Item 4Item 4
Discussion on Proposed Changes to Ordinance 480 –
Building Color for non-residential buildings
Presentation Outline
Purpose
Background
Strategic Link
Positives/Negatives
Ordinance Results
Proposed Ordinance Framework
Application Modifications
Council Feedback/Direction
Purpose
Background
Consider options for establishing architectural design standards for corridors,
including identifying a preferred color palette. Focus should be placed on
complementary design and colors rather uniform design and colors.
City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and
unrivaled quality in everything that we do.
Fulfill Our
Mission
Live Our Core Values
Promote
Learning
and Growth
Provide
Financial
Stewardship
Serve Our
Customers
Manage the
Business
Safety and Security
Deliver on Our
Focus Areas
Infrastructure
Quality
Development
Mobility
Performance Management
and Service Delivery
Partnerships
and Volunteerism
Integrity ● Innovation ● Accountability ● Commitment to Excellence ● Teamwork
Positives of a Building Color Ordinance
Maintain and enhance attractive corridors
Creation of an unified corridor theme
Maintain property values
Positive impact on development
Negatives of a Building Color Ordinance
Creation of non-conforming uses
Additional regulations
Additional application requirements
Ordinance Outcomes
Ordinance Outcomes
Ordinance Framework Building Colors
Earth Tones
Neon Colors
Ordinance Framework Building Colors
#1 - Jet Black #2 - Espresso #3 - Cappuccino #4 - Mossy Green #5 - Bordeaux #6 - Merlot Red #7 - Rust #8 - Creamer
Ordinance Framework Existing Buildings
After the effective date of this ordinance, when any color change is proposed on the exterior of any existing commercial building, the complete exterior color palette of that building
shall be brought into compliance
Existing commercial buildings may continue to utilize colors that are not on the approved color palette provided that repainting is done for maintenance purposes only
Ordinance Framework Residential Buildings
Provisions of this division or the Building Design Guidelines shall not apply to the following:
a. Single family, two-family (duplex), or multi-family residential construction; and
b. Temporary uses
Conflicts with Approved Districts
Where provisions of a planned development district, site plan district. employment center district or transition district specify exterior color requirements for a project, provisions
of that district apply.
Where a planned development district ordinance (and others) does not address exterior color requirements for a project, this division shall control.
Application Modifications
A site plan showing the building footprint and all site elements in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the ordinance:
Sample building materials and color details (including color samples); and
b. A table of vertical square footage and percentage of each building material or paint color for each facade
Feedback/Council Options
Have staff prepare an ordinance
Have staff prepare an ordinance w/ City Council members
Do not move forward at this time