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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code <br /> <br /> <br />determination on the compatibility and consistency with the design <br />standards. <br /> <br />C. Architectural Style and Building Character. Evaluation of the <br />appearance of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on <br />its relationship to its surroundings. Site characteristics to be evaluated for <br />this purpose include, but are not limited to, building and landscaping <br />materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, building components, <br />height, roof-line, and setback. Monotony of design, both within projects <br />and between projects and its surrounding, is discouraged. prohibited. <br />Variation in detail, form, and arrangement shall provide visual interest. <br />Architectural style should not be restricted. <br /> <br />D. Building Materials. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are <br />enduring, timeless, and well-detailed. Other new materials of equal quality <br />to those listed may be approved by the Community Development <br />Department. <br /> <br />1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building <br />materials shall be of brick or tile masonry, natural stone (or synthetic <br />equivalent), decorative concrete plank siding, transparent glass, or <br />any combination thereof. brick, stone, decorative concrete plank, <br />transparent glass or any combination thereof. <br /> <br />2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, <br />split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Metals shall have a matte finish and <br />have visible corner moldings and trim when used on exterior walls. <br />EIFS and stucco shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the <br />ground line. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be <br />metal, wood, or EIFS. Other high-quality materials that increase the <br />variety and appeal of buildings may be considered as accents. Metals <br />shall have a matte finish and neutral or earth tone colors. Metals that <br />are used on exterior walls shall have visible corner moldings and trim. <br /> <br />3. Undesirable materials shall include simulated or veneer brick or <br />stone;, vinyl or aluminum siding;, sheet or metal, corrugated metal <br />siding;, plain concrete blocks or panels;, materials that have no <br />pattern or relief when applied to large walls, brightly colored metal <br />roofing or canopies;, and pre-cast tilt-up walls; mirrored or reflective <br />glass; and materials that represent corporate colors or logos that are <br />not in conformance with approved building materials. Extensive use <br />of mirrored or tinted glass on the first floor and materials that <br />represent corporate colors or trademarks that are not in conformance <br />with approved building materials are also undesirable. <br /> <br />E. Building Design. The arrangement, geometry, massing, materials and <br />colors shall work to create a high quality development that is responsive <br />to existing buildings, site features, and site design on adjoining sites in <br />the district. <br /> <br />Section 1325 General Regulations <br />Adopted: November 13, 2006 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br /> <br />