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17.22.10 Design Standards

Exeter Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Exeter

  • A. Large buildings shall be designed to avoid the appearance of a box-like structure.

  • B. Rooflines shall not run in a continuous plane for more than 50 feet without offsetting or jogging the roof line.

  • C. Wall planes shall not run for more than 50 feet without a change in plane, color or material.

  • D. Where appropriate, the use of awnings is encouraged. Use simple awning shapes and profiles which reflect the facade composition and geometry of the building. Set individual awning between the vertical elements of the ground floor storefront such as piers, pilasters, shop divisions, second floor entries and the like.

  • E. The scale, appearance, architectural style, height, and building materials of surrounding residential neighborhoods should be given consideration when the neighborhood commercial buildings are being designed.

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Sections

  • 17.24.01 Purpose 17.24.02 Permitted Uses 17.24.03 Conditional Uses 17.24.04 Prohibited Uses 17.24.05 Site Plan Review 17.24.06 Development Standards 17.24.07 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities 17.24.08 Signs 17.24.09 Landscaping/Streetscape 17.24.10 Design Standards 17.24.11 Special Conditions

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  1. § 17.01
  2. § 17.02
  3. § 17.03
  4. § 17.04
  5. § 17.06
  6. § 17.08
  7. § 17.10
  8. § 17.12
  9. § 17.14
  10. § 17.16
  11. § 17.18
  12. § 17.20
  13. § 17.21
  14. § 17.22
  15. 17.20.07 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
  16. 17.22.08 Signs
  17. 17.22.09 Landscaping
  18. 17.22.10 Design Standards
  19. § 17.24
  20. § 17.26
  21. § 17.30
  22. § 17.32
  23. § 17.38
  24. § 17.40
  25. § 17.42
  26. § 17.44
  27. § 17.46
  28. § 17.48
  29. § 17.49
  30. § 17.50
  31. § 17.52
  32. § 17.54
  33. § 17.56
  34. § 17.58
  35. § 17.60
  36. § 17.62
  37. § 17.63
  38. § 17.64
  39. § 17.65
  40. § 17.66
  41. § 17.68
  42. § 17.69
  43. § 17.70
  44. § 17.72

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