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I a r,�<a'-I d, "'I e c lr a t I o ".)I s t III,I c,t D. Four-Sided Building Design: Building design shall provide consistent architectural treatment on all building walls.All sides of a building must display compatible materials,although decorative elements and materials may be concentrated on a street-facing faqade.All faqades shall contain window openings."this standard may be waived by the Zoning Administrator for uses that include elements such as service bays on one or more facades. E. Maximum Building Length:Building length parallel to the primary abutting street shall not exceed 200 feet without a visual break such as a courtyard or recessed entry,except where a more restrictive standard is specified for a specific district. F. Special or Object-Oriented Buildings:In some cases, a uniquely designed building may be proposed that is considered outside of these stated Standards due to its purpose,use,design,and/or orientation (e.g.a memorial, special civic function,etc.). If such a building is proposed, then it may shall be considered independently of these standards and would be subject to final approval of by the City Council. G. Garages Doors and Loading Docks:Garage doors shall be located to the side or rear of the primary building facade to the extent feasible.Loading docks must be located on rear or side facades.Garage doors of attached garages on a building front shall not exceed 50%of the total length of the building front. H. Waste and Recycling Areas:Trash storage areas shall be enclosed.Enclosure walls shall be of a block or masonry material and designed to match the building where it is located.Trash enclosures within developments of two-story or more shall incorporate a trellis cover or a roof design to screen views from above.The enclosure should be accessible, yet located away from main entries and residential uses. I. Buffer Strip: All new active uses (including dugouts, sports fields,park shelters,play structures and other active park uses),maintenance structures,and parking lots,shall be separated from residential uses by a minimum 20-foot wide landscaped buffer. A buffer strip that lies between a parking lots,maintenance structures and/or access road and a residential use shall include screening of headlights to a minimum height of 42 inches utilizing a combination of native plants,coniferous/deciduous trees,shrubs,solid board-on-board fencing and/or landscaped berms. A buffer strip that lies adjacent all other uses shall include sod and/or a combination of native plants,coniferous/deciduous trees, shrubs,and/or solid board-on-board fencing. DRAFT 11/02/2010 3