Master Plan & Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville

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• Siding is not allowed (vinyl, metal, wood) except as a complimentary use • Encourage the use of mostly brick or comparable alternative; minimum requirement of 50% of non -glazed wal area. Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines special pavements, interesting concrete tinting or scoring patterns, additional plantings, ornamental fencing and other features (note, however, that simpler is better and too much clutter is a negative). To promote consistency in the public realm, the I City will be responsible for designing and building streetscaping, with the costs borne by developers and/or abutting property • Metal and wood components are owners. acceptable as a complimentary use. • Accommodate changes in material as follows — return 8 foot minimum at side walls and avoid terminating in the same plane. • Encourage overhead projections, either as a specific building component or as permanent/temporary canopies. • Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of materials. • Include smaller scale elements, variety of materials and careful detailing to support street level activities and enhance the pedestrian experience. Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood • Provide gracious sidewalk design to invite pedestrian traffic. • Install street trees to frame the street and provide shade. • Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a unique character for this district. • Explore street light spacing, height and a variety of fixture type that would support proposed mix of uses and activities. • Explore a range of options for streetscape improvements including C. IV. Review and Approvals Process Development within the Downtown Area will generally consist of a subdivision and site plan. In these cases, the applicant will follow the normal subdivision and site plan requirements of the City subject to the submittal requirements contained herein. For subdivisions, expansion or fagade replacement of existing buildings, the review process will include sketch plan review, preliminary plat, and final plat. Existing businesses wishing to perform routine maintenance such as window or door replacement or renovate a minor portion of their structure without adding square footage are subject to existing codes and will not be required to adhere to the development guidelines. For site plans, the review process will include a preliminary site plan and final site plan January 4, 2006 Page 30 of 30