[Added by Ord. No. 02-11]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of design review for new business
buildings within transitional redeveloping districts is to ensure
architectural compatibility with existing residential structures in
the neighborhood. Many of these residential dwellings reflect a stick
or bungalow architectural style. Exterior material of these residential
buildings typically includes wood clapboard, aluminum and vinyl siding,
stucco, brick and stone. There are a variety of geometric window shapes.
Roofs are pitched with overhanging eaves.
B.
Design Standards. All new business buildings shall
comply with the following standards:
(1)
All building facades shall incorporate architectural
enhancements including but not limited to the following:
(a)
Use of exterior materials such as wood, aluminum
and vinyl siding, stucco, brick, stone, simulated brick or stone and
log.
(b)
Windows shall offer a variety of shapes and
patterns. Reflective glass, which can cause glare to traffic on Front
Street and adjacent properties, is prohibited.
(c)
Architectural shapes, textures, offsets, corners
and awnings, which will give variety to a facade.
(2)
A flat roof shall be concealed by a decorative parapet
wall with at least one shape. Other roof types may include gable,
gambrel, hip, mansard and salt box.
(3)
Roof materials shall include asphalt or wood shingles,
wood shakes, clay tiles, manufactured metal panels, slate or similar
materials.
(4)
Building facade colors shall be low-reflecting, earth-toned.
Building trim may feature brighter complementing colors.
(5)
A customer entrance shall be clearly defined and shall
include accent lighting.
(6)
All rooftop auxiliary structures shall be screened
by a parapet wall or other permanent barrier or painted the same color
as the roof.
(7)
A buffer between the building and the alley shall be constructed in compliance with Section 24-36B(5) of the City Code.
(8)
Signs shall emphasize design elements of the building,
through the use of similar materials, shapes and colors.
This Article shall apply to the following:
A.
The construction of all new business buildings in
a transitional redeveloping zone;
A.
A building permit shall not be issued for the construction set forth in Section 24-51.6 until a plan to comply with the design standards has been approved by the planning and zoning commission or the governing body of the City of Evanston pursuant to Section 24-11 of the Code. Construction shall be conducted in compliance with the approved design standard plan which shall be incorporated into the building permit.
