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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code Section 1325 – General Regulations Adopted: November 13, 2006 Page 2 of 9 separation of pedestrian, cycling, automobile; and delivery traffic, and the safe, convenient, and practical arrangement of parking spaces. B. Application. The standards in this Section should apply only to the building or site elements being developed or altered (i.e. a proposal for changes to a building would be required to meet only those standards that pertain to buildings while changes to a parking area would be required to meet the standards for parking areas but not for buildings). The design standards shall be applied proportionately to the degree of change proposed. Upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council may waive specific design standards based on the scale of the project. The City Council shall make the final determination on the compatibility and consistency with the design standards. C. Architectural Style and Building Character. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings. Site characteristics to be evaluated for this purpose include, but are not limited to, building and landscaping materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, building components, height, roof-line, and setback. Monotony of design, both within projects and between projects and its surrounding, is prohibited. Variation in detail, form, and arrangement shall provide visual interest. (revised 11/25/13) D. Building Materials. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, timeless, and well-detailed. Other new materials of equal or better quality to those listed may be approved by the Community Development Department. (revised 11/25/13) 1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials shall be of brick masonry, tile masonry, natural stone (or synthetic equivalent), decorative concrete plank, transparent glass or any combination thereof. (revised 11/25/13) 2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Metals shall have a matte finish and have visible corner moldings and trim when used on exterior walls. EIFS shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the ground line. (revised 11/25/13) 3. Undesirable materials shall include simulated brick, vinyl or aluminum siding, sheet or corrugated metal siding, plain concrete blocks or panels, brightly colored metal roofing or canopies, pre-cast tilt-up walls, mirrored or reflective glass, and materials that represent corporate colors or logos not in conformance with approved building materials. (revised 11/25/13) E. Building Design. The arrangement, massing, materials and colors shall work to create a high quality development that is responsive to