Article 3. Architectural Design Standards
15.04.310 General architectural design.
Except as otherwise provided herein, any land surface and any work or improvements upon any real property within the Town shall be erected, removed, restored, altered or demolished in such a manner so as to maintain, protect and complement the existing character and qualities of buildings, structures and properties.
A. All construction is subject to the requirements of any building code adopted by the Town and any other applicable ordinances or provisions of the Town of Parachute Municipal Code.
B. Residential Architectural Design.
1. Principal structures should be of varied architectural styles, mass, materials and color.
a. Articulate walls on two (2) of the four (4) sides of the structure;
b. Include windows on all sides of the structure, with the highest percentage on the front, and side if on a corner lot;
c. Include two (2) materials in the facade; and
d. Include a minimum of two (2) colors, with three (3) colors preferred: three (3) colors could break down as main color, secondary color, and trim.
2. Garage and carport structures should be designed to be visually compatible with the architecture of their associated dwelling unit.
3. New additions to existing residential structures should blend with the existing structure.
C. Commercial Architectural Design.
1. Buildings should orientate to the primary street. They should be orientated with the longest side parallel to the street.
2. Building components should include roof, fascia or parapet wall, walls, windows and trim at a minimum.
D. The exterior walls of commercial and industrial buildings shall consist of nonglare and nonreflective material or finish. All exterior wall materials shall be certified by the manufacturer to withstand deterioration from any atmospheric elements for a minimum of ten (10) years.
E. No mechanical equipment except for emergency equipment is to be exposed on the wall surface of a building.
F. All roof mounted mechanical equipment and/or duct work, which projects vertically more than one and one-half feet (1.5') above the roof or roof parapet and is visible from an adjoining street, shall be screened by an enclosure painted consistent with the color scheme of the building.
1. Cyclone blowers, bag houses, tanks, etc., shall be painted to match the surface to which attached.
2. Incinerator vents should be located on the rear or side of the building, hidden from public view. (Ord. 711 §1 (Exh. A), 2017)