§ 33-6.8.3.1. Architectural principles.

(a)

Buildings shall be compatible with the environment and exhibit the ability to provide protection from rain, sun, and high humidity.

In the picture to the left, a cantilevered roof is extended to protect the glass curtainwall from sun and weather, and the entrance is highlighted and protected from weather by a cantilevered portico. In the picture to the right, recessed ground floor entryways provide shelter from sun and weather, and a thickened façade allows for balconies but also protects glass walls from exposure.

(b)

Buildings shall maintain traditional architectural proportions. This may include, for example, smaller columns placed closer together for more vertical applications or the supports/columns having additional mass for horizontal applications. For clean, contemporary architecture, buildings must respond to human-scaled elements and elements specific to their context and our local environment.

In the picture to the left, the building utilizes contemporary design but does not give prominence to its first floor and therefore appears top-heavy, and it does not highlight entryways nor provide protection from the elements. In the picture to the right, the building's windows are not scaled properly to its overall size and window sizes are not suited to the building's commercial use.

(c)

Unless otherwise prohibited, pre-engineered industrial-style buildings devoid of scaling elements are allowed as long as they conform to all other standards and regulations.

The picture to the left is an example of a pre-engineered industrial-style building devoid of scaling elements. The picture to the right is an example of the same style of building but with scaling elements.

(d)

Multiple structures or buildings located on one property shall employ a consistent design vocabulary and use a unifying element such as material, color, or form.

In the picture to the left the multi-tenant building uses multiple architectural styles that do not employ a consistent design vocabulary. In the picture to the right, several buildings on the same lot use consistent design elements including materials and architectural details.

(Ord. No. 25411 , § 21, 8-23-17)