90-305 RESOLUTION NO. 90R-305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ADOPTING THE C-R DESIGN GUIDELINES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.48.080 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim has
heretofore adopted its Ordinance No. 5156 repealing former
Chapter 18.48 of, and adding new Chapter 18,48 to, the Anaheim
Municipal Code relating to the Commercial Recreation ("C-R") Zone;
and
WHEREAS, Section 18.48.080 of the Anaheim Municipal Code
as adopted by said Ordinance No. 5156 provides that the City
Council of the City of Anaheim shall adopt certain design
guidelines for the Commercial Recreation Zone of the City of
Anaheim which guidelines are referred to in said Section 18.48.080
as the "C-R Design Guidelines" of the City of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim
has heretofore recommended to the City Council the adoption of
said C-R Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim desires
to adopt said C-R Design Guidelines as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim as follows:
SECTION 1.
That the City Council hereby adopts those certain design
guidelines as attached hereto as the C-R Design Guidelines of the
City of Anaheim pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.48.080 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code which design guidelines are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in
this resolution.
SECTION 2.
That this resolution and said C-R Design Guidelines
hereby adopted shall become effective on the effective date of
Ordinance No. 5156
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Anaheim this 14thday of Au9~90.
~z~. CITY CLE OF ANAHEIM
JLW:lm
3744L/062190
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 90R-305 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the 14th day of August, 1990, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Daly, Ehrle, Kaywood, Pickler and Hunter
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER certify that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said
Resolution No. 90R-305 on the 15th day of August, 1990.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Anaheim this 15th day of August, 1990.
~/~CLE~RN OFTH~ANEIM
(SEAL)
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 90R-305, duly passed and
adopted by the Anaheim City Council on August 14, 1990.
~'CITY CLERK OF THE C~fY OF ANAHEIM
C-R AREA
DESIGN GUIDELINES
City of Anaheim
I. INTRODUCTION
A. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE 1
B. AUTHORITY OF GUIDELINES 2
DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. BUILDING APPEARANCE - NEW CONSTRUCTION 3
B. BUILDING APPEARANCE - RENOVATION 8
C. GENERAL SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES 10
D. GENERAL PARKING GUIDELINES 12
E. SIGN GUIDELINES 15
F. LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES 20
III, APPENDIX - GLOSSARY OF DESIGN TERMS 26
A. INTRODUCTION AND examples are intended as images which
communicate ideas and should not be viewed as
PURPOSE design solutions that are to be strictly adhered to.
The Design Guidelines provide numerous written A "Glossary of Terms" (Chapler Ill) is provided in
and illustrated design directions to guide basic the Appendix in order to help the reader more fully
quality of development in the Commemial understand the amhltectural and design
Recrealion (C-R) Area. terminology used throughout the Guidelines and
when actual design review is being discussed..
The C-R Area has evolved since 1955 as a major
tourist-serving commercial district. Some
buildings, which were well designed initially,
simply have not kepl pace with maintenance needs
or new trends in design. Most buildings were not
designed with the intent of relating to neighboring ",
buildings. The area is dominated by a collection of
vaded commercial buildings and signs which does
not result in the area displaying a distinct character
or memorable identity.
The purpose of these Design Guidelines is lo
establish the basic criteda by which good design is
fostered. Enhanced landscaping and well designed ,
buildings will help to ensure the area is coordinated
into a cohesive whole. The intent of lhese Design
Guidelines is to encourage good design that is ] '~'~
compatible with adjacent buildings without severely
restricting the building owner's preference or the
dictates of economics regarding materials or style.
A development applicant should understand thai
these Guidelines do not replace, but supplement, ,.- -. __ _
enhance, and sometimes graphically illustrate the ~.. . :.
requirements established in lhe City's Zoning Code
Each guideline should be considered relative to Signs create Incoherent $1reelscope.
how it applies 1o a given project. The illuslraled
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The guidelines contained in this document are B. AUTHORITY OF GUIDELINES
meant to serve three major purposes:
- To ensure sn orderly, high quality development The Design Guidelines are one of several tools
process. Each development project will occur at a available tQ the P ann ng Department of the City of
different time in t~e overall develepme~t process. As ~he Anaheim when reviewing development proposals
area experiences rehabilitation and new growth, it is within the C-R Area. These Guidelines will be
essential that each subsequent project reintorce the City's
special design and development program and cenidbute to used by City Staff in evaluation of development
the unique image and character of the area. These proposals within the C-R Area, depicted on the
Guidelines, coupled with the C-R Area Zoning Standards, City's Official Zoning Map.
will ensure that all development projects are of a high
quality by maintaining uniform cdtada for all owners and
tenants to fellow. In addition to these Design Guidelines, other
documents and ordinances govem development.
To protect and enhsnce public Investments In the All projects are subject to the standards of lhe
area. The Ci[y will b~ making a focused commitment to
the vitalizelion of the area through a program of City's Zoning Code. The Code shall prevail in any
enhancements to public facilities which will breathe conflict between the Code and these Design
vibrancy into the area. Guidelines. The C-R Area zoning standards were
prepared in conjunction with the Commemial
ConfonTiance with these Guidelines will ensure that pdvate
development will enhance and reinforce the Ci[y's Recreation Area Design Guidelines, While the
commitment to development and design of the highest authority for lhe C-R Area zoning standards are
quality. The Guidelines ensure private development which established by ordinance, the Design Guidelines
is in keeping with the public investment made. are established by resolution.
· Minimize development costs by eliminating guesswork
and reducing potential development problems. The : ~*~f '
City realizes that any major rehabilitation or new
construction project reopires pre~levelopment
expendi~Jres that are incurred prior to receiving project
approval. It is the intent of these Guidelines to minimize
guesswork as to the City's intent regarding all aspects of ~u_l~
development within the area, By offedng clear planning n-.
and design parameters. these Guidelines should ser,.,e to ~--~
reduce guesswork and reduce pre-development costs.
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A. BUILDING APPEARANCE -
NEW CONSTRUCTION
1. HEIGHT AND BULK GUIDELINES
The Guidelines in this section relate to the physical
appearance and configuration of multi-story
buildings in the C-R Area. The aspects of a
building which define its appearance include
numerous elements which are addressed by these
Guidelines, including height, massing, shape,
scale, and materials. The intent of these
Guidelines is to assure a harmonious relationship
between large (over forty feet high or three stories)
buildings in the C-R Area without defining an
'architectural theme'.
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A cluster of tall buildings at important "focal poinls"
can visually express the importance of the area
and begin to provide physical definition to the
streets in the C-R Area. Tall buildings can,
however, also oveq~ower the pedestrian if there
are no transitions between large and small scale
elements. Building height is also an important
factor in the provision of lighl and air and the
protection of public open spaces.
Building heighl is governed by the Anaheim Zoning Cede.
Desirable articulation of Undesirable adiculation
Buildings should be designed so that the height and building facade. of building facade.
messing contributes to human scaled pedestrian walkways
and major public spaces such as plazas.
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Massin~ '~ Shape
Building massing, the overall volumetric /'/' A building's shape should take its cue from its
relationships of major building elements, function, the site and environmental factors
contributes significantly to overall building including sunlight and ventilation. It is not the
appearance and scale. How these elements are intent of these Guidelines, however, to restdct
assembled will largely define the relationship of the / unique or prominent building shapes.
building to its immediate visual environment and its
place on the skyline of the City. ii~i~~ Scale
Ovedy scaled elements which give the appearance Scale is the relationship between building size and
~:.~::~ii~:.~ the size of a person. Large scale buildings or
of undifferentiated massiveness and great bulk are ~[~ '.
generally unattractive and detract from the overall -:~:::?i??~11;~ building elements will look imposing to the
pedestrian if they are situated in a visual
pedestrian scale which is so important in the C-R Desiroble building mossing.
Area. (Stepped bock) environment of smaller scale.
There are several ways to reduce the appearance Buildings can be made to seem larger or smaller,
of excessive bulk in large buildings: / /%,. depending upon the relationships of the elements
of the building facade. Window patterns, wing
· Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth andor ,., walls, roof overhangs, siding, moldings, fixtures
direction. ../' and details define the scale of buildings and should
· Vary the height of the building so that it appears to be be carefully considered.
divided into distinct maseing elements.
· Articulate the different pats of a bui!ding's facade by use
of color, arrangement of facade elements, or change in
matedels.
· Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground
level to lessen the impact of an otherwise bulky building.
In order to assure a minimum of vertical articulation
in high-rise building facades, the following Undesirable building massing.
modulation guidelines should be applied to all
buildings over three stories high (forty feet or more):
· Changes of at least rive feet in apparent roof height at
approximately forb, foot horizontal intervals.
· Changes of at least five feet in the predominant vertical
wall plane at approximately forty foot intervals and treated
with an interesting architectural treatment or landscaped.
with otherwise ped~sf~on scele.
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2. BUILDING MATERIALS The following building materials are discouraged 3. STRONGLY DISCOURAGED DESIGN
and will require exceptional or unique design ELEMENTS
Exterior materials of all buildings should contribute solutions to make them work correctly.
to a cohesive physical environment and should Wall Air Conditioners are discouraged unless
convey a sense of permanence and belonging in Windows they are completely concealed from public view by
· mirror glass (particularly on §rst floor) architectural treatment.
this special urban district. · dark tinted glass (particularly on first floor}
Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and all Utility
Depending upon specific design applications, a Walls Equipment must be integrated within the design of
wide range of materials and finishes are · 'distressed' wood
appropriate within the C-R Area. Primary building white b~ck the building. Rooftop screening should be setback
sudaces can be brick, concrete with fine exposed lilt up concrete a sufficient distance from the roof edge so that it is
aggregate or sandblasted finish, metal, glass or · log cabin look concealed from public view. Buildings must have
· corrugated metal screening devices which are high enough or roofed
stucco. 'pecky' cedar
so that views from taller buildings are addressed.
The following materials are desirable: Roof Material
· wood shingles All utility equipment, pipes and vents must be
Windows · imitation rock work painted to match the color of the roof or wall to
· imitation masonry which they are attached. Buildings two stories and
transparent glass corrugated fiberglass
lightly tinted glass · comJgatad metal below should screen rooftop equipment on all
lightly reflective solar glass when used above the first floor sides and the top.
Walls
poured in place or precast natural concrete (sandalasted,
aggregate or textu~-~l)
painted concrete .~...-'"'
· natural stone materials (granite, marble. etc.) ' ~ ~'.
· brick,-~Unscreened rooftop equipment and utilities are prohibited.
Screening devices must be compatible Screened rooftop equipment and screened utility meters.
with adiacent buildings.
C-R AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES BUILDING APPEARANCE - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING The average maintained horizontal illumination for 5. GUIDELINES FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
a pedestrian walkway should conform to the STATIONS
Nighttime illumination of buildings is important in following standards:
creating an interesting and safe environment. tn In addition to the other guidelines discussed
addition, it can serve to highlight building design previously, the following should apply:
features, add emphasis to prominent entrances PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY LIGHTING
and plazas, and to create an ambience of vitality STANDARDS Screen Service Areas - Automotive service areas should
and security. not be located to be visible from ffie primary frontage.
Such areas should be located either behind the main
Average Areas: Secudty Areas: facade or in a wing perper~dJcuJar to the p~mary tasade.
· Exterior lighting should relate to the design elements of a (Footcandles) (Footcandles)
bullring. It should be designed ~3 highlight architactural
divisions, eJements, and details. Low Mount High Meunt Screen Auto Slorage Areas - Automobiles awaiting
Walkways (9' to 15') ( 15' to 30') repairs should be stored in areas screened frem public
- view by the building facade or by solid fencing and/or
All extador lighting should be designed as part of the Commercial 0.9 2.0 4.0 landscaping.
ovorati ara~Jtactaral concept. Fixtures, standards and all
exposed accessories should be harmonious with the
builcing design end the visual environment. Obfrasive
lighting elements which deb*act lrom the appearance of
their sotling should be avoided.
· For safety, identification, and convenience, the entrances
of buildings end parking areas should be well illuminated.
· Exterior lighting within private development should
complement and net oonlfict with pubtic lighting.
,~ Angled building '
Energy conservation should be an impcrtant consideration
in nighttime lighting plans. Plans for the design and
operation of ligh§ng and itiumination shoald be develdped
consistent with the latest technical and operational energy CO~Ur~EE~ C~A L .
· Exterior lighting also indudes lighting of pedestrien .
walkwayswithinprivatodevelopment. Thellluminating
illumination levels for pedestrian walkways. The standard
recommends lighting levels for pedestrian walkways
relative to the ldvel of security necessary aed the mounting
height of the luminaires. The standards shown below are
for the average situation. Higher lighting levels may be
used to crea~e a dramatic environment.
dscope selbocks
Desiroble service stofion orrongement.
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6. AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Awnings can be used to create an inviting space in ~,.~,~
front of a building where people may step away
from the flow of pedestrian traffic and find a shady
protected area. '~.
· Awnings con be continuous or broken to differenfiato
windows and display areas. Awnings can become an
important element in a storefront design as the~ may be
used to unify a storefront with the whole building. "~ "'
The shape of the awning should be designed to fit the .,.'.'
architecture. Awnings that are barrel-shaped, segmented
arches er round. ended create distinctive images, but
should be used spadegly and only when they de not
conflict with the building's architectural elements.
· The highest point of a first-fleer awning should not be
higher than the midpoint of the space between the second
sto~j window sills and the top of the first floor storefront
window, awning, canopy, or ~ansom. This altachmant
should leave a comfortable space between awning and
architectural elements which comprise the building.
First floor awnings enhance pedesMan scale.
Care should be taken so that the awnings do not obstruct
the views to adjacent businesses.
· Awnings should be a single color per building.
7. COLOR
The color theme for the C-R Area is that building
surfaces should be treated as light-hued
background color areas, and that color accents
should be used only in certain areas such as
doors, awnings, addresses, and light fixtures.
Simplicity of color choice is irnpodant in achieving
a good overall effect. One basic color tar the Awnings and canopies creole a pedestrian scale
facade, along with one or two accenl colors per as well as add interest to the buildings' articulation.
building is appropriate. Contrast colors may be
used to accenl building facade delails, if the colors
are compatible with each other and adjacent
buildings.
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B. BUILDING APPEARANCE- The highest point of a flint-floor awning should not be Poody crafted or'rustic' woodworking and finishing
higher than the midpoint of the space between the second techniques
RENOVATION storywindow sills and the top of the first-floor storefront 'Antique" or old brick with papal point, mottled light
window, awning, canopy, or transom. This attachment vadegatod bdck, oversized brick and white bdck mortar.
should leave a comfortable space between awning and Indoor-outdoor carpeting
1. EXISTING BUILDING RENOVATION architectural elements which compriee the building.
4. COLOR
· Care should be token so that the awnings do not obstruct
One of the major elements of the revitalization of the views to adjacent businesses.
the C-R Area will be rehabilitation to some of the The color theme for the C-R Area is that building
existing buildings. Renovation activity will take · Awnings should be a single color per building. sudaces should be treated as light-hued
place over an extended period of time by individual background color areas, and that color accents
owners and merchants. 3. BUILDING MATERIALS should be used only in cedain areas such as
doors, awnings, addresses, and light fixtures.
Reasons for undertaking private rehabilitation Exterior materials of all buildings should contribute Simplicity ol color choice is important in achieving
include improvement of exterior appearance, to a cohesive physical environment and should a good overall effecL One basic color for the
improvement of stmclural condition, increased convey a sense of permanence and belonging in facade, along with one or two accent colors per
security and maintainability, improvement of space this special urban district. building is the most appropriate. Contrast colors
efficiency, and expansion. may be used to accent building facade details, if
Materials appropriate to renovation in the C-R Area the colors are compatible with each other and
2. AWNINGS AND CANOPIES include: adjacent buildings.
Gloss
Awnings can be used to create an inviting space in · Wood
Stucco
front of a building where people may step away Roof tile
from the flow of pedestrian traffic and find a shady · "Architectural concrete' in warm colors (avoid dark groys
protected area. or uncolored concrete)
· Standing seam metal roofs
Light color bdck or dark bdck with matching mortar
" Awnings can be continuous or broken to differentiate · Other traditional materials as approved by Design Review
windows and display areos. Awnings can become an body
important element in a storefront design as they may be
used to unify a storefront with the whole building. Inappropriate materials which should be avoided
· The shape of the owning should be designed to fit the include:
architecture. Awnings that are barrel-shapod, sngrsentsd Imitation 'rock work"
arches or round-ended create distinctive images, but Imitation masonry of any kind
should be used sparingly and only when they de not Plastic molded imitations of any conventional building
conflict with the building's architectural elements. material
Corrugated metal
Mirror or metallized reflective glass
Silver or clear anodized aluminum sheets
Silver or clear aluminum extrusions for windews and
doorways
Imitation wood siding
Flat or molded plastic sheeting
· Coarsely finished, "rustic' materials such as wood shakes,
shingles, barnwood or stained fir plywood
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5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING The average maintained horizontal illumination for
a pedestrian walkway should conform Io the
Nighttime illuminafion of buildings is important in following standards:
creating an interesting and safe environment. In
addition, it can serve to highlight building design PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY LIGHTING
features, add emphasis to pmminen! entrances STANDARDS
and plazas, and to create an arabiarice of vitality
and security. Average Areas: Security Areas:
(Footcandles) (Footcandles)
· Exterior lighting should re~ate to the design elements of a Low Mount High Mount
building. It should be designed to highlight architectural
divisions, elements, and details. Walkways (9' te 15') (15' to 30')
Commercial 0.9 2.0 4.0
· All exterior lighting should be designed as part of the
overall architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all
exposed accessories should be harmonious with the
building design and the visual environment. Obtrusive
lighting elements which detract from the appearance of
their setting should be avoided.
For safety, identification, and convenience, the enhances
of t~Jildings and parking areas should be well illuminated.
Exterior lighting within private development should
complement and not conflict with public lighting.
· Energy censerration should be an important consideration
in nighttime lighting plans. Plans for the design and
operation of lighting and illumination should be developed
consistent with the latest technical and operational energy
conservation concepts.
· Extedor lighting also includes lighting of pedestrian
walkways within private development. The Illumioaring
Engineering Society has specified an ANSI standard of
illumination levels for pedestrian walkways, The standard
recommends lighting levels for pedestrian walkways
relative to the level of security necessary and the mounting
height of the luminaires. The standards shown below are
for the average situation. Higher lighting levels may be
used to create a dramatic environment.
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C. GENERALSITE · Earth berming is recommended in front setback areas· Harbor Boalavard from four hundred fer~ (440)feet south
where the minimum front building setback is in excess of of the centerline of Vermont SlTeet to Orangewood Avenue
PLANNING GUIDELINES thi.yfeet or greater. is planned as an urban pedestrian theme street and shall
have a minimum, fully landscaped frcnt setback of twenty
· Cerritos Avenue has been identified, from a design (20) feet.
1. SITE PLANNING CONCEPT pempect{ve, as a low profile arterial within the Commercial
Recreation Zone. This sb'eet shall therefore have a · West Street from Ball Road to six hundred fifty (650) feet
minimum, fully landscaped front setback of ten (10) feet; south of the centerline of KateliB Avenue is planned as a
Site planning guidelines for the C-R Area are except where a building is over three (3) stories in height. resort-oriented street and shall have a minimum front
formulated to develop a visual consistency a minimum, fully landscaped front sethack of thirty (30) setback of fifty (50) feet, with a minimum thjrt,/(30) foot,
throughout this special area and Io create an feet shall be provided. folly landscaped setback.
enhanced environment. The goals of the Site
Planning Guidelines are to guide building · The remaining arterials in the Commercial Recreation
Zone, including Ball Road, Clementine Street, Convention
placement, parking placement, treating setbacks Way, Freedman Way, Haster Street, Fatella Avenue.
which create an "urbanized pedestrian village" feel, Manchester Avenue, Orangewood Avenue, and Walnut
optimizing pedestrian circulation and comfort, and street shall have a minimum, fully fandsceped front
setback of thirty (30) feet.
establishing critical building mass along major
pedestrian routes.
2. SITE SETBACKS
, i!i!~ ~ ~i~ [:ii~ ~;i~:.~i~'~ii~i~ili~i~!~iCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
Building, parking and landscape setback areas are
required along frontages and along interior parcel
lines. All setbacks are designated in the C-R
zoning code. ~ SLOCK
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discouraged ie favor of variable setback arrangements or
separate detached structures elsewhere on the site, -- No parkir~g within -- --
required fro~l selbock area
· Landscape buffers are to be provided between different
(commerciaJ vs. residential) land uses. These bu/fers will
be designed to provide transition between high and low
intensity land uses. The first buffedng tier consists of a six PUBUC STREET
foot high block wall. The second tier is dominated by a
dense fifteen fcot landscape b(J~fer (see graphic) ~
addition to the wall. Both tiers are recommended. ~ ...~. ~.~,~
· Extensive vehicular parking is discouraged between the
building and street Ironrage hewever, on Harbor Boulevard
such parking is prohibited. In cases where little or no
opportunity exists to place parking anywhere else, the
finished grade elevation of the vehicular parking could be COI, lMLIIClAL I I RESIDENTIAL
thirty-six inches lower than the public sidewalk ~ building .
elevatien. eUFFER
Buffer sepor~ion between two different uses.
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3. GENERAL SITE PLANNING
GUIDELINES
· Locate all buildings to conceal all service areas and
storage areas from publicview. Incorporate these service
areas into ~he main building whenever possibie.
· Orient/screen any auto related facJlif~es (i.e., working bays,
storage, etc.) from public view to the maximum extent
possible. SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES
· Buildings should orient their public entrances toward major
street frontages as much as possible.
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· Direct pudesl~*ian access should be provided from public I" __!. , L~- .! ~UILDINGS SHOULD SE LOCATED ON
walkways tO the buildings. 'ISLANG$'OFTURFOROTi~ERLANOSCAPE MATERIAL
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· Pedestrian circulation between actacent commercial
properties should be encouraged through provision of I C~RCULA'm AROUND ~1E STRUC"~J RE ,/~iTHOUT
watkways end/or other pedes~en amen/f~es. s'rEm,~NG II~TQ VEHICULAR DRIVES.
U~i,~ties and power sewice Ik~es should be located ~UJ ARE ENCOUP. AG~D.
underground.
Reciprocal access agreements between adjacent
properties for shared driveways and paff, ing aisle ,; -
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MAJOR STREET Orient building enfrances towa?d the major sfreef.
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D. GENERAL PARKING
· Whenever possible, parking should not be permitted to be
GUIDELINES ~ecated between the dght-of~way and building s~uctum
when located within one hundred feet of a street
intereec~on. The rationale for this guideline is te
Parking lot design can be a critical factor in the encourage beJlding architecture at intersections versus
success or failure of a commercial use. In parking lots.
considering the possibilities for developmenl ot a
parking area, a developer should analyze the Provide special paving to accentuate pedestrian sidewalk
crossing at parking int entry points. '
following factors: ingress and egress; avoidance of I :i:i?: :
pedestrian and vehicular conflicts; conflicts with · All parkthg spaees should be clo~y and parmanenUy ! :: !:?=
street traffic; and the overall configuration and outJined ee ff~e surface of the parking facility per City
appearance of the parking area. Engineering Standards. :: ~ i
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Ensure ,hat handicapped padeng static cieee to the !...' _~'.~
1. GENERAL GUIDELINES building entrance are provided.
Shared parking should be accommodated between
adjacent parcels when appropriate. ~.._..~ ~'~ ?~.~.__,~ .--'- ' -...--'--
· All °if-street parking facilities including access aisles and ~ ~'~;"~ ~ ALL PARKING SPACES SHOULD BE CLEARLY AND
driveways should be a paved surface as required by Code. PERMANENTLY OUTLINED ON THE SURFACE OF
Such surfacing as well as sthping and direc~onal markings .~ THE PARKING FACILITY.
shou,d be maintained in good condition at a, times. AJ, * ~,~ ~.
off-street parking facilities should be suitably sloped and -~->~ ~-.,~1~ ~ ' ~'~ PARKING SHOULD B E SEPARATED FI~OM BUiLDiNGS,
SIDEWALKS. PLAZAS AND LANDSCAPED AREAS WITH
drained and shall be of strength adequam for the traffic .~,~,~ ~ ~*~ ~ A MINIMUN SIX INCH CURB.
expected. ~) ~ -- DESIGN PARKING SO THAT PEDESTRIANS WALK
~ ~ .~-- ~ ~ PARALLEL'roMO~SGCARS.~,/tI~M~Z1ET~IENEED
· If future expansion is expected, space should be reserved __ ~.~ ~. _~
for flJture parking and shown on the approved plans. ~} ._~ {~'-~_ ' r~- ~ {-.~ LANDSCAPE PARKING ISLANDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE.
· Whenever a driveway is abandoned, the owner should '~.~-- '_ .'~[~.~] ~ ~.~l {~ PROVIDE GPEC1AL PAVING TO
remove all driveway pavement, curb and gutter to City ACCENTUATE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING.
Standards, replace the curb and gutter, and landscape the .~ ~"-~ ~,5~'~ .~ ~:~ ENSURE THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING STALLS
area to match the adjacent landscaping, as required by
Cods. Ii ", ~ ~. _
Parking areas should be separatad from buildings, I ~ ~1.?~-.~.~'~.~.~>. ~'~ ,~)1 I I I I I ~ ~
concrete walkway or landscaped strip, with a minimum six " '~~"'--~ ,'.~:~ I t~1- ~' ~ ;~
inch curb, as required by Code. Situations where parking
W~enever passibl., and where acceptable ,o the City ' ' ' ~::r~) ~1[~! ! II [~ ~-
Traffic Engineer. nalTow parcels should share a common., ~
centrally located driveway access.
General porkfAg guideline di(3grc~ms
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Locate parking areas to the rear and secondarily to the · Design parking areas so that pedestrians walk parallel to
sides of buildings whenever possible. moving cam. Minimize the need for the pedestrian to
cross parking aisles. Design the parking lot so that ddve
· Parking facilities should be dasigned in such a manner that alslas are parpendicular to the main or anchor building i. _.~1 .~~i.~i..i .=i" [...._
any vehicle on the property will be able to maneuver as wherever feasible (see graphic).
necessary so that it may exit from the property traveling in Drive aisle
a forward direction. · Vehicular circulatiee through a parking fadlily should be
directed away from fire lanes (typically adjacent to fr~e
· Ensure that the proposed project will accommodate hack of buildings) to the outer edge of the parking lot I I II II I I I111
individuals with physical disabilities, via the provision of where there is less pedestrian traffic.
handicapped par.ng stalls (see City Engineering
Standerds). · The parking area should be designed in a manner which
links the building to a sidewalk system as an extension of
Off-street parking facilities should be designed so that a the pedestrian environment. This can be accomplished by
car within a parking facility will not heve to enter a street to using design featuras such as walkways with enhaneed
move from one location to any other location within the paving, I~'ellises, and/or landscaping tma~nents. I I
same parking itclilly.
· Parking areas should have a minimum number of
· A six inch continuous raised curb should be provided on all entrances and exits to minimize (~onflicts at en~es and 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I
parking stalls (except parallel parking) heading into a reduce possibls congestion at street intemectioas.
sidewalk, planting area, or street. Discouraged parking aisle orienlafion
· The fimt parking stall or aisle which is perpendicular to a
· Parking areas which accommodate a significant number of driveway. or flint aisle juncture, should be at least forty feet
vehicles (over 50) sbeuld be divided into a series of back from the ultimate curb location. This previdas an
connected smaller lots. Landscaping, walkways. plazas, on-site queuing area so that if a vehicle is parking or
and offsetting pa~ons of the parking lot are effective in leaving in the stall nearest the street. there is room for at
least one vehicle to queue while waiting for the other
reducing the visual impact of a large amount of parking. vehicle to pa~k. Without this provision, vehicles will queue Building
into the street (see graphic).
·Parking lots should be landscaped in accordance with the
C-R Area zoning starK:lards and the guidelines contained
in this manual. . 20' MIN, ~ ,
~ y9i0~dPaa~ci~gorS.~taal~eS~rcec~Od~rr~lig¢ neds~JUe to re°re Parking ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Depth of entry drive (Throat) Preferred parking aisle orientation
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4. SERVICE AND LOADING AREAS · Refuse caifection areas are to be visually screened with a
solid wall (six to eight feel high) using materials and colors
Service areas (including storage, special equipment, compatible with those of the adjacent b*Jildings. Refuse
maintenance, and loading areas) should be screened with collection areas should be located an an interior building
landscaping and architectural elements such as wing walls side or rear yard which is accessible for pickup and in
conformance with requirements of the Depari~nent of
or garden walls. The purpose is to hide these areas from Maintenance Standards.
adjacent buildings, streets, sidewaiFs, and driveways.
· All service and leading areas should be positianed so Service, storage, and maintenanca areas should be
service vehicles will not disrupt ~affic flow to or from the constructed and maintained acoar~ng to the following
site or parking lot operations. criteria:
Loading areas should be entirely on-site including space -- No rearerlois, supplies or equipment should be stored
for 'a'uck maneuvem. Off-site vehicle loading is prohibited. on-site except inside an enclosed building to prevent
visibili~ from oaighbodng properly and streets.
-- All storage areas should be screened by solid wails
· Loading and service areas should not be visible from (six to eight feet high) and should be located an the
sb'eet frontages, freeway corridors, or adjacent properfins. side or rear portions of buik~ings.
Loading docks and service areas should be located on
-- Architectural soreening should be constr~cted of the
interior side or rear yards and cenceaiud fl'om public view. same materials and finishes compatible with the
aa)~cent buildihg, and should be designed and LANDSC^~'~ SETBACK SERVICE YARD
· Utility equipment and communication devices (antennae, placed to complement the building design.
dishes, etc.) must be screened so that the site will appear -- No service, storage, rnaintenanse, parking or loading J REAR OR SIDE SETBACKS
free of all such devices. Utility equipment for electrical and area should extendinto a requiredlandscape area.
communication must be instailed undergreued, as required
by Code.
Parallel docks use less space.
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E. SIGN GUIDELINES
1. PURPOSE
Signage is one of the most visible design factors in
the C-R Area, The purpose of establishing sign
guidelines solely for the C-R Area is to:
· reinforce identity
encourage graphic excellence
reduce conflicts between signs
· improve appearance of ~e C-R Area ~.
create consistency among signs
promote sign legibility c~
· promote smeoff~ flow of traffic as people are able ~
identify sites
The following section presents guidelines which
establish positive criteria for the design of desirable
signs and which complement the other commercial CANOPY/AWNING
building elements in the C-R Area.
PROJECTING
FREESTANDING MONUMENT WINDOW IDENTIFICATION WALL DIRECTIONAL
TYPES OF SIGNS
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2. GENERAL SIGN GUIDELINES
The following 'general' guidelines should be
considered prior to developing signs for any
development in the C-R Area.
· Use a brief message. The fewer the words, the more ,, ....
effective the sign. A sign with a briel~, succinct message is ~ 'tHE CR
simpler and faster to read, looks cleaner and is more
a~active.
Avoid hard-to-read, overly InCHcate typefaces. These
[ypefaces are difficult to read and reduce the sign's ability
to communicate. ~ I I I
· Avoid faddish and bizarre typefaces. Such typefaces Awning/Canopy sign
may look good today, but soon go out of style. The image
conveyed may quickly become that of a dated and
unfashionable business.
· Slgncnlomsndmeterlals. Colors should be salec~ed to
contribute to legibili[y and design integrity. Even the most
carefully thought out sign may be unat'a'acfive and a poor
communicator because of poor color seleclJen.
Use sign#lean! contrast between t~e background and
letter or symbol colors. If them is little contrast between
the brightness or hue of the message of a sign and its
background, it will be diffioult to reed.
overwhelm the basic function of communication. The
colam compete with content for the viewer's attentien.
CHANNEL LETTERS
while large areas of comge§ng colera tend to confuse and
disturb.
Place signs to indicate the location of access to a
business. SignsshouIdheplacedutorneartheenlrance -in~i~rn~ce~.
to a building to indicate the most direct access to the
business. ant sign above
· Sign size should be proportionate. The size and shape econdo
of a sign should be proportionate with the scale of the above enfrance.
structure.
Preferred sign locations.
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Place signs consistent with the proportions of scale of
building elements within the facade. Within a bui~ing
facade, the sign may be placed in different areas. A
particular sign may fit well on a plain wall area, but wsuld
overpower the finer scale and proportion of the lower
storefront. A sign appropriate near the building enl]7 may
look tiny and out of place above the ground level.
· Place wall signs to establish facade rhythm, scale and
proportion where facade rhythm deesn't exist. In many ~ v ,,..
establish or continue approp~ate design rhythm, scale,
and preportion.
· Use widely recognized logo's rather than print/text
whenever possible. -.-- ' ! '~ : .... ~.;
· Avoldslgnswlthstrangeahapes. Signs that are i i ~ ] I :
unnecessarily narrow or oddly shaped can restrict the '
legibility of the message. If an unusual shape is not Employ a consistent sign paffern.
symbolic. it is probably canfusing.
Carefully cons[der the proportion of letter area to
overallsign background area. If letters take up too
much sign, they may be harder to read. Large letters are
not necessarily more legible than smaller ones. A general
rele is that letters should not appear to occupy more than
75% of the sign panel area.
themselves to creative and exciting artistic expression. _?~.
The use of neon signs inside (approx. twelve inches back
fram display window) a storefront can be used to attract
attention andcreateaspecialambienceforabusiness. ~J'~"'~"'~T ~1~'~'L"~r"~SIGN SIGN I '"1
The pedesttian-orieeted sign [s usually read frors a
distance of fifteen to twenty feet; the vehicle-oriented sign i
is viewed from a much greater distance. The closer a
sign's viewing distance, the smaller that sign need be.
Inconsistent sign pafierns create
· Design the sign to be appropriate to the building on contusion. Signs within or above
which ills placed. The siga is an integral part of the roof area are prohibited.
building facade The style of a sign should be appropriate
to the style of a building's design.
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(
3. FREESTANDING SIGN GUIDELINES · Freestanding monument signs may be located in the
designated sixty foot intersecEon zones on private property
in accordance with all other rec~Jirements (see II.F.4 of
Freestanding monument signs are intended to these guidelines).
provide street addresses, and identification for the
freestanding building or commercial developments
as a whole.
The following Guidelines relate to all freestanding
monument signs in the C-R Area.
· All freestanding signs must be monument (on grcund) ~.;;;.~:: .................................
sign. Pole c~' pylon signs are prohibited. · ·
· The sign area for each tanant on a freestanding monument 'sign
sign should be allocated to individual tenants in proportion
to their stem area (larger states have larger signs. smaller I
stores have smaller signs). i
sign shall be limited by the C-R Area Zoning Code. In no
case shall a freestanding monument sign identify more
than three tenants.
· A minimum of 10% of the sign area of truestanding
monument signs should be devoted to idenfificaEon of the Freeslanding monument sign. Freestanding monument sign showing plaza
street address. MulE-store developments should display name and address for multi-tenants.
the range of store addresses for that davelopment on their
· Freestan~ng monument signs should be placed
perpendicular to the street. The ground sign should not exceed 40 $.F.
Freestanding monument signs should be located so that :::::: :::;.:::::::;::: :.':::::: :.:.:.'-:.: .... or reverse b~cklif,
vehicular sight distances at enl~y driveways are net
Location of any sign should be set back from public
right-of-way a minimum of seven feet.
Typical landscape border around ~ sup i I sup i
Freestanding monument signs may be internally freestanding monument sign. ~: .' jl ..~ I I v,~ i.
illuminated, however, the sign copy is the only portion '"
which may be translucent, the sign background or field
should be opaque.
Automotive service station sign.
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4. WALL OR BUILDING SIGN GUIDELINES
The following guidelines relate to all wall or
building signs.
· Direct and indirect lighting me~ods are allowed provided
that they are not hamh or unnecassadly bright. The use of __ . ------~-~ ~~~=
can-type box signs with white or light colored ~anslucent
backlit panels are not reccmmerx~ed on any sEucture.
· Sign colam am required to be compatible with all other
s ig ns on that building and all free standlog signsee that S~"~
parcel.
· The use of backlit in~ividually cut letter signs is allowed
and s~ongly encouraged.
· The identification of each builcing or store's address in six
inch high numbera over the main ent)'y doorway or within
ten feet of the main eel~y is recommended. The use of permanent coma-on signs Is prohibiled.
The use of logos, corporate insignias, and corporate colam
is allowed co wall signs provided that they do not occupy
more than 25 percent of the sign area for the individual
sign upon which they are included.
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F. LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES . GENERAL LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES The following are common planting design concepts that
should be used whenever possible:
The purpose of these Landscape Guidelines is to - Specimen trees us°din informal grouping and rows
1. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT establish a landscape framework that provides at major fona/ points
continuity and enhances the area's aesthetic - Extensive use of trees, vines, and ground cover both
The primary objective of the Landscape Guidelines quality while allowing a vadety of distinct theme on garden wails and along butid~hg/parking structure
is to promote a pleasing and unified environment statements. A high degree of landscape qualify waifs
-- Pots, vases, wails or raised p/ant°rs
within the C-R Area. should to be maintained throughout the C-R Area. - The use ofplan#ng to create shadows andDart°ms
against wails
An orderly relationship between street and on-site ^ simple design character that is easy to maintain and is -- Trees to ereate canopy and shade, espesia#y in
landscaping has been designed with specifically unique rala~e to other commercial areas is sought_ The parking areas
designated perimeter setbacks. These setbacks overriding goal is to provide a positive visual experience -- The use of fiowedng trees in informalgroups to
will contain trees, shrubs, groundcover, and annual for all Demons, visiting the C-R Area. provide color
-- Informal missing of colodul plantings
color.
-- Trees, both in sta~ tines and informal masses should -- Use of dl~tinctive plants as focal points
be utilized to enciese exteder spaces and provide -- Barres, plantings, and low wails to screen parking
On-site landscaping should be consistent or physicai protec~ion from the sun and wind in paved areas from view of public righas-of-way while ai~wing
compatible with the perimeter setbacks. In areas. filtaredviewsoflargarbuildingsbeyond
addition, the on-site landscaping should enhance - Conb~uous parcels or aroa~ with parcels reserved for
future expansion should provide installation of the
the building environment, screen parking and required landscape areas adja~cant te the street at the · LandscaDe plant materials sheuld be "long-lived" varieties.
service areas, and provide protection from time the first phase of development occurs. 'Short-lived" mated°is such as flowedng annuals arid
perennials may be utilized to accent or augment .the
'longer-lived' elements which form the landscape
exposure to the sun. · Landscaping and open spaces should be designed as an framework.
integral part of the overall site plan design. Landscaping
2. AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS and open spaces should enhance the building design,
enhance public views and spaces, provide buffers and Landscape elements within the front building setback
visible from the public right-of-way should blend and
The following should be considered by the t~ansitions, and provide screenir, g. connect with street edge landscaping.
developmenrs landscape architect when preparing
Landscape design should accent the everall architectural
concepts and designs for a site in the C-R Area. design theme through the use of structeres such as arbors · Landscaped setback areas should incorporate plantings
and trellises which are appropriate to the particalar utilizing a three tier system; 1) grasses and ground covers,
· Creating a strong front set'oack thematic planting. architectural style of adjacent buildings. 2) shrubs, and 3) trees. Trees are requested at one Der
five hundred square feet of area minimum. They may be
clustered for emphasis.
· Enriched entry areas and visitor parking. · Landscape design should incorporate xeriscape concept
landscape materials whenever possible.
· Consideration of a theme that is recognizable and usable
in vadous media forms. · Tree planting is encouraged on the south and western
exposure of buil~ngs to promote ccolthg and shade.
· Creating an image that attracts families and childran
through the use of safety features and festival accents.
· Special lighting in public/private open spaces.
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· Where parking areas ocour adjacent to the public · Landscape areas should have plant material selected and · The spacing of trees and shrubs should be appropriate to
~ght-of-way, such area should be screened from view by a plant mefimds used which are suitable for the soil and. the species used. The plant materials should be spaced
combination of low walls (thiriy-six inch maximum height), climatic conditions of the site. In areas other than parking so that they do not interfere with the adequate lighting of
banns and landscape materials. The objective is to screen lots, the sizes of the plant materials should generally the premises or restrict access to emergency apparatus
automobiles up to the height of the windshield (sen conform to the fallowing mix to create a sense of such as fire hydrants or fire alarm boxes. Proper spacing
graphic). Trees should be spaced at intervals of no more esteblish'ment and variety: should also insure unobstructed access for vehicles and
than twenty-five and ane half feet (every third parking pedestrians in addition to providing clear vision of the
spaca) apart between the proparty line and adjacent Trees intersections from approaching vehicles.
parking area. Where practical, lewedng the grade of the
parking lot from the a(~acent strent elevation can also help 30%, 24 inch box · All groundeover should be healthy, densely feliated, and
to obscure views of automobiles while allowing views to 60%, 15 gallon; and wall rooted cuttings, or one gallon container plants.
the buildings beyond (see graphic). 10%, 5 gallon Herbaceous and fiat plant groundcovers should be planted
no mare than eighteen inches on center and woody, shrub
· Parking lets shenld be landscaped with the following groundcover should be planted no more than four feet on
ol~ectives in mind: Shrubs center.
90%, 5 gallon; and
-- ut#ize uniform tree specie and container size/n the 10%, 1 gallon
intedor of the lot
-- visually break up large paved areas with landscaping Groundcover
-- maximizedisbSbutionoffandscaping 100%cever~ ·,within 1 year
-- shade 50% of the asphalt area ~thin five years from
time of installation ~ ~.
· Tree branches should not be lower than six feet from
grade elevation.
· A minimum [we foot landscape harder sun'ounding a ~ ~L~//////~;~ ~ [~ ~-.-~:~:~.~
manument sign should be provided (see graphic).
Pc~rking gr~3de differential screening.
2 Mlo. ,,
Three tier fondscope screen.
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Plant material should generally conform to ~he following
spacing standards:
A minimum of twenty feet from the propedy comer at
a street intersection to the center of the firsi ~ree or
large shrub (see graphic).
-- A minlmum of fifteen feet between conter of trees and
large shn~bs to light standards.
--A m~imum of tittoen feet between conter of trees ar
la~ge shrubs and tire hydrants.
-- A minimum of ten feet between center of trees or
large shrubs and edge of driveway.
· Plant material higher than twenty-four inches should eet
encroach into an area of sight distance as shown on City
Engineering Standards. ,'/~
· Parking structures should be landscaped ~,resgh
incorperal~on of clfr~ging vines planted at the wall base es
well as 'on sto~-'ture' plan~ng sentaieers along the
spandrels or horizeetal beams.
All trees should be planted 7 feet away from right-of-way.
"r/ "------I-
e,~..~-2, 20' minimum Iree setbook c~t comer.
Incorporate landscape malerials on perking struclure.
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4. SIXTY FOOT INTERSECTION ZONE General Design Criteria
(PRIVATE PROPERTY)
· Palm tree backdrop (ten feet on center) (min. twenty foot
Applicable Intersections clear ~unk)
· Palm I~'ee uplights
· Sueburnt Honeylo~Jst foreground (ten foot on center)
As required by Code, the following intersections · Turf (not to include turfblock) and paving (exposed
: are referred to as focal points, and as such should aggregate)
· Annuals
receive unique attention in terms of slreetscape · Consistently colored sign hardware
materials. In addition, new developments or
subslantially rehabilitated development on these
intersections are required to provide PUBUCSIDEWALK
landscape/hardscape improvements within the
sixty foot triangular intersection zone (see graphic) EXPOSER AGGeEGATE
· Harbor Boulevard at Katella Avenue
· Harbor Boulevard at Freedman Way
· Coeven~ion Way at Harbor Boulevard
· Convention Way at Clementine Street
· Coevenfion Way at Haster Street
· Katella Avenue at West Street TURF
Katella Avenue at Haster Street
· Katella Avenue at Walnut Street
Cerdms Avenue at West Street SUNBURST
· Cerritos Avenue at Walnut Street
West Street at Ball Road
· Walnut Sffeet at Ball Road
· Orangewoad Avenue at Harbor Boulevard
Ball Road at Harbor Boulevard
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,5. PLANT PALE'rI'E 6. HARDSCAPE GUIDELINES · Walls are generally discouraged unless needed for a
spedfic s~eening or safebJ purpose. Wllere they are
needed, color, materials, and variation of the
These trees were selected for their abilities to For purposes of these Design Guidelines, verticalShorizontal plane are needed to blend with the site
thdve in urban conditions such as heat, smog, hardscape elements include all paving matedal on and building design.
compaction and drought tolerance. The trees on private property including sidewalks, paths,
Wa((s and fences are to be eanaistenFcomplimentary te
this list are evergreens. Deciduous trees will be walkways, courtyards, and plazas. the building architecture.
allowed as accent trees at building entry.
· Paving materials for pedestrian walkways may include Along street frontages wall planes should be generally
broom finished concrete, bomanite, colored concrete, articulated per the following guidelines:
pavers, and bdck,
Selections for private properties in the C-R Area
should be made from the following: Pedestrian paving materials should be: -- Length: No wall should make a continuous
unarticulated plane of morn than fifty feat. The wall
-- textured enough to avoid slipping on when wet should makn a jag which measures a mkTimum of
TREES: - flat enough to avoid ankle sprains eighteen leahas deep by night feet fang eveq/
B~achychiton populneus Bottle True (in turf or groundcover -- dark noloted enough to avoid stains feet.
areas only) -- durabfe enough to go unmaintai,~ed for a number of -- Pilasters: Pilastersshouidbeplacedam~imumot
Caledandmm caperise Cape Chestout years e~ry change in wall direction.
Cedms deodara Deadar Cedar -- pleaaJ~g te look at -- Height: Wall height shouid not exceed thidy-six
Cinnamonmum camphera Camphor Tree* -- fade resistant inches.
Cupaniopsis anacardioides Cart'or Wood
Ficos benlamina Benjamin Fig* -- non reflective Landscaping must be inoorper-ated as pa~t of the overall
Ficus mbiginosa Rusty Leaf Fig* wall design. Where appropriate. clinging vines should be
Ficus r. 'nitida' indian Laurel* · Discouraged paving materials include: utilized to break up flat wall sudaces. Planters recessed
Geijera parvifiora Ausfa'alian Willow -- "turfbfoc~" into the wall or mounted on its sudaee can also be
Harpephyl~urn earfrom Kaffir Plum -- loose gravel effective in reducing the visual impact of fiat wall sudacus.
Hymenosporum flavum Sweet Shade
-- paving with large, gapping joints
Lagerstreamia indica Crape Myrde
Magnolia g. 'Majesfic Beauty' Majestic Beauty -- bomaniteorpaverwithacobb,'esfeneorreanded Decorative black walls or wrought iron fences are
appearance encouraged. Wood or chain link fences am discouraged.
Magnolia g. 'Samuel Sammet' Samuel Seminar
Magnolia g. 'Russet' Russet Magnolia -- white or very fight colored paving
Magnolia g. 'St. Mary' St. Mary Magnolia -- decomposed granite Walls sbeuM not encroach into areas of sight (~stance as
Mettrek:lores tomantusus New Zealand indicated in City Engineering Standards.
Christmas Tree · Asphalt is not considered a suitable paving material for
Pinus canariansis Canary Island Pine pedeslfian walkways. Color of walls/fences sheaid coordinate with color
Pinus halepenais Alappo Pine buildlag.
Schinus tembinthifolius Brazilian Pepper 7. WALLS
Tdstan~a eanferta Brisbane Box
SHRUBS: Walls and fences are an integral part of the ~ 8'
Hibiscus 'White Wings' landscape and must be property designed to
Raphiolepis i. 'Enchant'ess' reduce potential negative impacts. ~ ~
Pitiespotato t. 'Vadagata' 18' Pilaster
Buxus j. 'Green Beauty' C~ Landscaping
Camellia sasanqua []
* These trees should be planled in root barriers.
50'
Wall adiculation minimums.
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8. IRRIGATION GUIDELINES 9. MAINTENANCE
The intent is to provide adequate irrigation Landscape installation should be permanently
coverage with the most efficient use of a limited maintained to meet the highest quality standards at
water resource. The following suggestions are all times. Maintenance will include:
consistent with these goals.
· Irrigation
Turf Areas - Utilize a low gallan spray head typical of Mowing
Rainb~rd 10 series with a six inch pop-up body. This Trimming
equipment with triangular spacing is an efficient means of " Weed Control
iffigatJon in tur~ areas. · Fertilization
· Edging
Shrub Areas - A head typical of the Rainbird 12 sedes is Pest Control , i.
very applicable for its low gallonage characteristics. Ddp
irrigation should be considered for some shrub areas. AS plants decline, they should be immediately j ' ' ':.?' '~'
Indlvidual Shrubs - A pressure compensation bubbler has replaced with plants of similar quality and size.
low flow characteristics and is compatible with other Replacement plants should be as large as
irrigation systems suggested. possible, depending on rate of growth. Plants may
Irrigation Application - The best practica in il~rigation is for not be removed unless they hinder the health of
many short applications. This will reduce sheet runoff and the general plant community. Trimming will be '
allow the water to absorb into the soil. Watering at night encouraged over removal.
and eady morning is best because of reduced evaporation.
When low gallon spray heads are used, longer
applications may be allowed.
· Care should be taken in design of lawn and planting areas
to provide methods of holding excess water on site.
Nuisance water must be retained on site and off public
right-of-ways. Irrigation spacing should avoid spraying
sidewalks, roadways, and building walls.
Approved back flow prevention devices should be installed
to service any and all spdnkJer irrigation systems.
Well maintained parkway.
Pressure reducers should be installed with backflow
devices in cases of extreme water pressure.
Backflow devices should be placed out of site and/or
should be screened with shrub material.
To minimize negative visual impact, all automatic
valves should be installed in valve boxes, and the
pop-up variety of head used whenever application
allows.
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III. APPENDIX
GLOSSARY OF DESIGN TERMS
The following glossary of relevant terms is Mass - Mass describes three dimensional forms, Pattern - The pattern of material can also add
provided to help the reader understand of lhe lhe simplest of which are cubes, boxes (or texture and can be used to add character, scale,
technical terminology used throughout this "rectangular solids"), cylinders, pyramids, and and balance to a building. The lines of wood siding
document. Not all terms listed here are cones. Buildings are rarely one of these simple and the many types of brick bonds are examples of
necessarily used in the document. Additional forms, but generally are composites of varying how material can be placed in a pattem to create
words are defined here to assist the reader in types of masses. This composition is generally texture. The natural texture of rough wood
understanding other related terms which they may described as the "massing" of forms in a building. shingles exhibit texture by the nature of the
encounter in working with this and other similar Buildings which are contiguous such as linear material and by the pattern in which the shingles
documents. developments appear mere two-dimensional than are placed.
buildings which stand alone (freestanding
Articulation - Describes the degree or manner in buildings). Proportion - Proportion deals with the ratio of
which a building wall or roofline is made up of dimension between elements. Proportion can
distinct parts or elements. A highly articulated wall During the design process, massing is one of many describe height to height ratios, width to width
will appear to be comprised of a number of aspects of form considered by an architect or ratios, width to height ratios, as well as ratios of
different elements, usually made distinct by their designer, and can be the result of both exterior and massing. Lack of consistent proportions is one
change in direction (projections and recesses) interior design concepts. Exterior massing can reason an area may appear as a mixture of
and/or changes in materials or colors. identify an entry, denote a stairway, or simply unrelated forms. Landscaping can be used to
create a desirable form. Interior spaces (or lack of establish a consistent rhythm along a streetscape
Asvmmetry - The balanced arrangement of mass) can be designed to create an intimate space which will disguise the lack of proportion in building
different elements witbout a common axis. or perhaps a menumental entry. Interior spaces size and placement.
create and affect exterior mass, and exterior mass
Balance - Is another important aspect of rhythm. can affect the interior space. Rhythm - The regular or harmonious recurrence of
Balance can be described in terms of symmetrical lines, shapes, forms, elements or colore, usually
and asymmetrical elements. An impodant feature Landscape architects also use massing in design within a proportional system.
of balance is that it is very often achieved by such as in grouping of plants with different sizes
matching differing elements which, when perceived and shapes. These areas are intended to be Scale - Scale is the measurement of the
in whole, display balance. perceived as a whole rather than as individual relationship of one object to another object. The
trees or shnJbs. Plant masses can be used to fill a scale of a building can be described in terms of its
Emphasis - describes the use of elements which space, define the boundary of an open area, or relationship to a person. All of the components of
call attention to themselves. Emphasis is an extend the perceived form of an architectural a building also have a relationship to each other
important feature in creating balance when using element. and to the building as a whole which is the "scale"
dissimilar elements. Canopies and balconies are of the components. Generally, lhe scale of the
examples of elements which, when emphasized Movement - The apparent directional emphasis of building components also relate to the scale of the
properly, can assist in presenting a balanced look. a building facade as indicated by ils proportions. entire building.
Slatic movement is based on square proportions,
dynamic movement is based on rectangular
proportions.
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The relationship of a building, or portions of a Sudace Malerials - can be used to create a texture
building, to a person is called its relationship to for a building - from the roughness of stone or a
"human scale". The spectrum of relationships to ribbed metal screen to the smoothness of marble
human scale ranges from intimate to monumental. or glass.
Intimate usually refers to small spaces or detail
which is very much in keeping with the human Symmetry_ - The balanced arrangement of
scale, usually areas around eight to ten feet in equivalent elements about a common axis.
size. These spaces feel intimate because of the
relationship of a person to the space. The distance Texture - Texture refers to vadaticns in the exterior
of eight to ten feet is about the limit of sensory facade and may be described in terms of the
perception of communication belween people roughness of the sudace material, the patterns
including voice inclination and facial expression. inherent in the material or the patterns in which the
This distance is also about the limit of an material is placed. Texture and the lack of texture
up-stretched arm reach for human beings which is influence the mass, scale and rhythm of a building.
another measure of human scale. The Texture also can add intimale scale to large
components of a building with an intimate scale are buildings by the use of small detailed patterns,
often small and include details which break those such as brick masonry.
components into smaller units.
At the other end of the spectrom, monumental
scale is used to present a feeling of grandeur,
security, timelessness, or spintual well-being.
Building types which commonly use the
monumental scale to express these feelings are
banks, churches, hotels, and civic buildings. The
components of this scale also reflect this
grandness, with oversized double door entries, 18
foot glass storefronts or two-story columns.
Landscape elements can also bring human scale
to a large building by introducing features such as
a tree canopy, leaf textures, and fragrance. Plants
can complement the scale of the architecture, as
when large trees are used next to tall buildings, or
small trees to accent a building component such as
an entry.
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