Item 7A
An amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to Building Color
480-JJJJ
480-JJJJ Presentation Overview
Background
Strategic Link
Proposed Ordinance
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 than uniform design and colors.
Section 4 – Definitions
NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING – Any building or structure used for non-residential use to include non-conforming uses. (As amended by Ord. No. 480-JJJJ)
NONRESIDENTIAL USE - Any use permitted in the "O-1," "O-2," "C-1," "C-2," "C-3," "C-4," "B-1," "B-2," "I-1," "I-2," "HC," "CS," "S-P-1," "S-P-2," and "Nonresidential P.U.D.," and uses
other than residential uses permitted in the “DT,” “TZD,” and “EC” zoning districts. (As amended by Ord. No. 480-JJJJ)
Section 33 – Supplementary District Regulations
33.21 BUILDING COLOR STANDARDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:
The use of florescent colors and the use of bright colors on non-residential buildings and structures, service doors, down spouts, utility boxes and panels, and other similar features
shall not be permitted.
Prohibited color range: Pantone Matching System Yellow C – Process Blue C; Yellow 0131 C – Green 0921 C; and, 801 C – 807 C; or any color deemed similar. (as shown in the Appendix)
Any non-residential building having a pre-existing prohibited color(s) prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be permitted to maintain that same color or similar.
Non-residential building colors that are approved as a part of PUD, S-P-1, S-P-2, TZD or EC regulations shall not be subject to these building color standards.
Section 33 – Supplementary District Regulations continued
e. City Council may grant variances to regulations set forth in Sections 33.21.a and 33.21.b. To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate one of the following:
A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; or
(b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project; or
(c) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties; or
(d) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-JJJJ)
Pantone Color Matching System:
Appendix of prohibited colors
P&Z ACTION
February 21, 2013; Approved (4-0) noting to consider amending proposed ordinance to ensure that the ordinance also includes structures as well as non-residential buildings. (Staff has
incorporated this recommendation)
Item 4C
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