Moreno Valley Municipal Code Art. I Introduction and Scope of Guidelines

A. The city of Moreno Valley design guidelines are intended to promote quality site planning and architecture without restricting innovation or creativity. These guidelines provide the city's policy with respect to the quality of design expected for all projects. However, it is recognized that each project represents a unique development opportunity which is intended to be enhanced by the guidelines, not stymied by them. Compatibility with surrounding development is emphasized to achieve a unified and sensitive appearance, but variety and distinctiveness in design and architectural styles are encouraged.

B. The design guidelines reflect the Moreno Valley general plan design policies and objectives, functioning as a tool for the general public, project developers, city staff and reviewing boards and commissions.

C. These guidelines will help apply the city's design standards to new development and to remodels, upgrading design citywide and implementing the general plan's policies.

D. Several design philosophies prevail throughout the guidelines. These include compatibility, sensitivity, human scale, variety, function and aesthetics. When combined and tailored for specific uses, these philosophies should yield high quality products that are consistent with the general plan's intent, practical and pleasing to the eye.

(Ord. 359 (Attach. 2), 1992; Ord. 426 § 3.1, 1994; Ord. 475 § 1.4, 1995; Ord. 694 § 1.1, 2005; Ord. 817 § 3.4, 2010; Ord. 826 § 3.6, 2011)