88.0220 Architecture.

(a) Architectural plans will be subject to review by the City Architect, and approval of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. In addition to the Citywide Design Guideline requirements, the following standards will apply: (1) Building Massing: Buildings must be interesting and should display an integrity of design and style. Flat, unarticulated building faces are strongly discouraged. Simple, stucco-box structures with standard simple roofs and tack on highlights should be avoided. Building shapes and wall massing should be varied. Wall relief should be provided by introducing variables into the building equation. Rectangular box shapes should be avoided in favor of second floor tiering and increasing the number of major building faces.

(2) Unit Entry Areas: Entry areas should be utilized to articulate building faces and provide a recognizable, perhaps more formal entry way to units. Entry areas should be located on different faces of the building to avoid a “motellook.” Stairways and entries should be recessed, covered, or treated in such a fashion as to increase the sense of arrival and provide shelter from natural elements.

(3) Roof and Roof Lines: Wood-shake roof materials are prohibited in new multi-family development due to fire hazards. Roof lines should be varied and interesting. Long, continuous expanses of simple roofs should be avoided. Hips and gables should be provided when consistent with other architectural elements. Rooftop equipment should be screened from street view.

(4) Scale: Buildings should be in scale for the area in which they are proposed, and should be compatible with surrounding properties. Views of existing residences shall be protected wherever possible.

(5) Perimeter walls, fencing or other screening will be required where appropriate. In general, backyards and parking areas should be screened from street view.

(Amended by Ord. 465 § 8, 2025)