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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
ADOPTING DESIGN CRITERIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
18.40.050 OF THE NEW REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18
ZONING ORDINANCE INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ON THIS
DATE.
WHEREAS:
A. The Redding 2000-2020 General Plan contains explicit policies and implementation
measures directing preparation and adoption of Design Criteria to guide the development of
residential, commercial and industrial projects.
B. It is intended that such criteria be administered in a flexible manner such that it may
respond to a variety of unique development situations.
C. A citizens' committee known as the Design Criteria Working Group was constituted
to develop and recommend appropriate criteria to the Redding Planning Commission and the
City Council.
D. At its meeting of August 13, 2002, the Redding Planning Commission reviewed and
asked for public comment on the criteria recommended by the Design Criteria Working Group.
After hearing testimony, the Commission recommended referring the Design Criteria to the City
Council for adoption.
E. Before the City Council on this date, for first reading, is an Ordinance repealing
Redding Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning; and adding a new Title 18, Zoning. Section
18.40.050 of the new Title 18 Ordinance requires the adoption of Design Criteria by resolution
of the City Council.
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, RESOLVES, DETERMINES AND
ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The matters set forth above are true and correct.
2. Attached and made a part hereof by reference are the following Design Criteria
recommended by the Planning Commission:
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ATTACHMENT A RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SMALL-LOT
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
ATTACHMENT B RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR ALL "RM"
DISTRICTS
ATTACHMENT C COMMERCIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR ALL "LO,"
"GO," "NC," "GC," "SC," "HC" AND "RC"
DISTRICTS
ATTACHMENT D INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
3. The City Council has reviewed the Design Criteria and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission concerning its adoption.
4. The City Council intends that the Design Criteria be applied to certain discretionary
projects as defined in the new Title 18 Zoning Ordinance.
5. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Design Criteria, to become effective on the
effective date of the new Title 18 Zoning Ordinance being offered for first reading by the
City Council on this date.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17th day of September, 2002,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Kight
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PAT KIGHT, Mayor
Attest: Form Approved:
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Connie Strohmayer, (.%, .lerk David E. Tranberg,Acting City tto ey
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ATTACHMENT A
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR
SMALL-LOT SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT
SMALL-LOT SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
Introduction. The City's Zoning Code includes new options for single-family development
that have not been available before. The "Small-Lot Subdivision" regulations (see Redding
Municipal Code Section 18.31.050) provide more choices for meeting changing demands in
the single-family residential market.
Purpose. These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist the project designer in
understanding the City's goals and objectives for quality residential development. The criteria
complement the mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Applicability. These criteria should be used in conjunction with approval of tentative subdivision
maps for new small-lot single-family residential developments of 5 units or more. They should also
be used with planned development proposals for single-family development.
It is important to understand the intent and limitations of the graphic illustrations contained in these
criteria. The photographs and drawings are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to
dictate design solutions, but simply to help the designer understand basic concepts and, where
appropriate, suggest possible solutions. To accomplish this, certain illustrations may be purposely
exaggerated or may include elements that are not consistent with other criteria as illustrated or
described in the document.
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DRAFT DESIGN CI1 1 ERIA—RESIDENTIAL
City of Redding
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SMALL-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
1. Site Planning. An important design goal of residential site planning is to create variety along
local streets. These criteria promote development where there is variation in building
placement and the street scene.
2. Varied Setbacks. Placement of homes and
garages close to or back from the street VARY SIDE YARDS
creates different patterns of visible open
space. The structures themselves, when
close to the street, also add diversity to the
view. Varying the distance between
adjoining homes, or between homes and
fences,results in different types of yards and
private patio areas.
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3. Varied Lot Widths. Making some lots —
wider and some narrower than the average ..,_ /I
can provide different amounts of open areas
between structures. It also allows
placement of different shapes and sizes of + 11 j 4 II
homes. On narrow lots, a variation of only i {
3 or 4 feet can make a perceptible
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4. Varied Garage Placement and Where appropriate to break up the monotony of long blocks of uniform
lots,small-lot single-family subdivisions should include features such
Orientation. Garages accessed by alleys or
as varied yards and lot widths that provide variety in the streetscape
shared driveways or set back behind the appearance and a perception of open spaces between houses.
front facade of the residence can
dramatically improve the street scene.
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5. Infill in Existing Neighborhoods. To the extent possible, new small-lot single-family
developments of 5 units or more in existing neighborhoods should consider the existing housing
units in the adjacent area as addressed below:
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appropriate consideration. Stepped setbacks Average of setback Average of
to match adjacent on both sides of setbacks of
buildings. street. adjacent buildings.
b. Building Form, Scale, and
Details. In general, new
development should consider
the form, scale, and where appropriate, details, of surrounding development. For
example, utilizing similar: building mass and height; finished-floor height; type and
location of doors, windows and porches; materials and decoration; roof style and pitch;
and parking locations, will usually make the new development appear more compatible
with the existing neighborhood. This is particularly important in neighborhoods
dominated by pre-World War II architecture.
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City of Redding
c. Facade and Roof Articulation. The
articulation of facades and the massing 1 . Roof Vent
Gable end
of structures give them richness and / ��� Typical brackets
scale. Long exterior walls should have Porch
"relief' to create an interesting blend
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with landscape,structures, and from the
casting of shadows. Roof vent
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Porch
For sloped roofs, both vertical and wemu.
horizontal articulation is encouraged. iIIIIII
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Roof articulation may be achieved by
changes in plane such as the use of Roof vent
gables,hips, and dormers. Flat roofs and _ � Brackets
A-frame-type roofs should be used only Po clh ends
when appropriate to the architectural
style.
6. Varied Structure Design. Design of residences should be varied in larger small-lot subdivision
developments to create variety and interest. A significant difference in the massing and
composition (not just finish materials) within each block should be accomplished.
7. Accessory Structures. The appearance of accessory structures should be compatible with the
main structure, particularly where visible from the street.
8. Garage Doors. Garage doors recessed into the walls are preferable to those flush with the
exterior wall. The design of the garage door should relate to the particular architectural style
selected for the home.
9. Open-Space Areas. Small-lot subdivision developments should be designed to provide views
into open-space areas at strategic locations where appropriate. Safe and attractive pedestrian
connections to public open space are desired. Providing access through narrow, fenced
connections is not appropriate because it will create security problems for users and adjacent
residences or businesses.
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ATTACHMENT B
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR
ALL " RM " DISTRICTS
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
ALL "RM" DISTRICTS
Purpose. These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist the designer in understanding
the City's goals and objectives for quality multiple-family residential development. These criteria
complement the mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Applicability. These criteria are advisory for permitted uses but will be used as a guide in
conjunction with projects subject to a site development permit, use permit, or other discretionary
approval.
It is important to understand the intent and limitations of the graphic illustrations contained in these
criteria. The photographs and drawings are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to
dictate design solutions, but simply to help the designer understand basic concepts and, where
appropriate, suggest possible solutions. To accomplish this, certain illustrations may be purposely
exaggerated or may include elements that are not consistent with other criteria as illustrated or
described in the document.
DRAFT DESIGN CRITERIA—"RM" RESIDENTIAL
City of Redding
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA: ALL "RM" DISTRICTS
1. Multiple-Family Site Planning. Multiple-family housing,because of its higher densities,tends
to generate large parking areas and decreases private open space. If not properly designed,
parking facilities can dominate the site, and open spaces may be relegated to leftover areas not
related to the structures or useful to the people who live there. Residential developments
surrounded by unattractive walls, parking lots, and rows of carports along public streets are
examples of practices to be avoided.
2. Privacy of Adjacent Neighborhoods. The development should consider its impact on the
private backyards of adjacent single-family developments when designing placement/
orientation of second-story windows and balconies.
3. Facade and Roof Articulation. Long,unbroken facades and box-like forms should be avoided.
Building wall and roof facades should be broken up to give the appearance of a collection of
smaller structures. To the extent possible, each of the units should be individually
recognizable. This can be accomplished with the use of balconies, setbacks, and projections,
which help articulate individual dwelling units or collections of units, and by the pattern and
rhythm of windows and doors.
The following design techniques are examples of measures that can facilitate building
articulation. Similar measures that are consistent with the intent of this section may also be
considered.
a. Varying front setbacks within the same structure.
b. Staggered and jogged unit planes.
c. Use of reverse building plans to add variety.
d. Maximum of 2 adjacent units with identical wall and roof lines.
e. Variety of orientations to avoid the monotony of garage door corridors.
f. Balconies and porches.
g. Cross gables.
h. Curvilinear driveways.
i. Landscape.
j. Clustering of units.
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and wall articulation and breaking up of residences into smaller units.
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City of Redding
4. Clustering of Units. Clustering of multiple-family units should be a consistent site planning
element.
5. Project Entries. Project entry areas provide the resident and visitor with an overview to the
project. They should provide an open window with landscape, recreational facilities, and
project directories, where appropriate. Special attention should be given to hardscape and
landscape treatments to enhance the overall project image.
6. Entry Drives. The principal vehicular access into a multiple-family housing project should be
through an entry drive,rather than a parking drive. Colored and/or textured paving treatment,
monuments, landscape features, or similar treatments at entry drives is encouraged.
7. On-Site Parking and Drives.
a. In higher-density projects, large monotonous parking lots or undivided parking lots are
undesirable. When cost considerations preclude parking within residential structures,
dispersed parking courts are a good alternative.
b. Parking drives, when located on the periphery of a project, isolate the development from
its surroundings. Unless the adjacent uses are considered incompatible, the extent of
perimeter parking drives should be minimized.
c. Parking areas should be visible from, or in reasonably close proximity to, the residential
units which use them.
8. Parking Courts.
Maximum 2 aisles
a. Ideally, a parking court of any length
- • should not consist of more than
. • 2 double-loaded parking aisles (bays)
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adjacent to each other or create a
.• long dead-end situation.
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•• .. b. Parking courts should be separated
f,: - • . • from each other by dwelling units or
Maximum of 2 aisles in parking court. Minimize number of by a landscaped buffer if possible.
spaces per parking court bay.
• 9. Carports. Where carports are utilized,
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they should follow the same criteria for
spatial arrangement as parking courts.
_: Carports may be incorporated with patio
• walls or used to define public and private
open space. Incorporating carports into
Use landscape bulbs to break up continuous parking rows. exterior project walls adjacent to streets is
strongly discouraged except when used as
a buffer between incompatible land uses or
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City of Redding
activities. In such instances, the carports need to be carefully designed so as not to dominate
the streetscape.
10. Pedestrian Access from Parking. For large projects/buildings, landscape "bulbs," wherever
possible,should align with major building entrances to provide pedestrian access from a parking
court or drive. Bulbs that align with entrances should be wide enough to include a pathway
as well as a vertical landscape or architectural element, such as a trellis.
11. Open Space. Residents of housing projects should have safe and efficient access to usable open
space, whether public or private, for recreation and social activities. The design and
orientation of these areas should take advantage of available sunlight and should be sheltered
from the wind, noise, and traffic of adjacent streets.
Common open spaces should be
Children's play area conveniently located for the majority of
Recreation area units. Private outdoor spaces should be
contiguous to the units they serve, have
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direct access from the unit, and be screened
from public view. Security of open spaces
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is 12. Planted Areas. All areas,excluding natural
�OS=,�M open space, that are not covered by
Entry drive structures, drives, parking, or hardscape
should be appropriately landscaped. Trees
Orient project entry toward Open parking and carports should and tall shrubs are needed in addition to
open space/recreation be clustered into parking courts.
area. grass and groundcover. Trees can also be
used to provide shading and cooling of
nearby units and can moderate prevailing
winds.
13. Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal. Recommended locations include inside parking courts.
Locations should be conveniently accessible for trash collection and maintenance.
14. Support Facilities. Support structures such as laundry facilities, recreation buildings, and
sale/lease offices should be consistent in, or complementary to, architectural design and form
with the rest of the complex and be conveniently located.
15. Private Storage. Where garages are not provided, opportunities for private storage should be
considered in the design of the overall project.
16. Security. Multiple-family projects should be designed to provide the maximum amount of
security for residents and visitors. Parking areas should be well-lit and visible from residential
units. Landscape should be planned and maintained to provide views into open-space areas.
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City of Redding
17. Dwelling Unit Access. The use of long, monotonous access balconies and corridors which
provide access to 5 or more units should be avoided. Instead, access points to units should be
clustered in groups of 4 or less. To the extent possible,the entrances to individual units should
be plainly visible from nearby parking areas. The use of distinctive architectural elements and
materials to denote prominent entrances is desirable.
18. Exterior Stairs. Stairways should complement the architectural massing and form of the
multiple-family structure.
19. Solar Panels. Solar panels should be integrated into the roof design,flush with the roof slope.
Frame colors should match roof colors. Natural aluminum finish is strongly discouraged.
20. Mechanical and Utility
Equipment. All screening
devices should be compatible -
with the architecture and color
of the adjacent structures. (See ,; • ! i
Redding Municipal Code :. i �'��
Section 18.40.130.) •
21. Multiple-Family in Existing • •• . • • �tv�
Neighborhoods. • �f .'
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a. Front-Yard Setbacks.
Front-yard setbacks for new ,
multiple-family projects
should reflect the setbacks Utility meters and other outdoor equipment
established on parcels should be screened from view. Screening devices should be
within the same block. compatible with adjacent structures.
Utilizing the average
building setback within the
block is often appropriate.
b. Building Form and Scale. New multiple-family development in existing neighborhoods
generally should consider the form and scale of surrounding development, where
appropriate. For example, utilizing similar building mass, roof style, and pitch can make
the new development appear more compatible with the existing neighborhood.
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ATTACHMENT C
COMMERCIAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR
ALL " LO , " " GO , " " NC , " " GC , "
" SC , " " HC " AND " RC " DISTRICTS
COMMERCIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
ALL "LO," "GO," "NC," "GC," "SC," "HC," AND "RC" DISTRICTS
Purpose. These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist the designer in understanding
the City's goals and objectives for quality commercial development. These criteria complement the
mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Applicability. These criteria are advisory for permitted uses, but should be used as a guide in
conjunction with uses subject to a site development permit, use permit, or planned development
proposal.
It is important to understand the intent and limitations of the graphic illustrations contained in these
criteria. The photographs and drawings are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to
dictate design solutions, but simply to help the designer understand basic concepts and, where
appropriate, suggest possible solutions. To accomplish this, certain illustrations may be purposely
exaggerated or may include elements that are not consistent with other criteria as illustrated or
described in the document.
Statement of Design Intent. To assist City staff in fully understanding a proposed development and
the manner in which the Design Criteria are being addressed within the context of the development,
it is suggested that applications include a statement of design intent describing the project and its
architecture. It is also suggested that perspective drawings, defining and illustrating the project,be
submitted. These materials, while not required in all cases, will facilitate project review and will
serve to streamline the review process.
DRAFT DESIGN CRITERIA—COMMERCIAL
City of Redding
COMMERCIAL DESIGN CRITERIA: ALL"LO," "GO," "NC,""GC,""SC,"AND"RC"
DISTRICTS
1. Site Planning Principles. Placement of structures should consider topography of the site; trees
to be saved, if appropriate; and the location of adjacent incompatible land uses.
a. Clustering of buildings should be considered in larger, multi-building developments.
Clustering creates plazas or pedestrian malls and can prevent long"barracks-like"rows of
structures. When clustering is impractical, a visual link between separate structures
should be established. This link can be accomplished through the use of an arcade system,
trellis, or other open structure and by pavement and landscape treatments.
b. Public plazas and landscape areas
should reflect careful planning and
not simply be "left-over" areas. 41 Ag, ' I
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shade, benches, fountains, etc. -
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c. Freestanding, singular commercial '" ^� " '
structures should be oriented with ' r � 1' f
their major entry toward the street " 8 *a
where access is provided, as well as `` - r
having their major facade parallel ,. I
to the street. Where this is not �+ ` ,
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practical, the facade facing the s'
street shall incorporate windows,
trellises, wall articulation, In
landscape, or other features to -lessen the impact of an otherwise
blank wall. Clustering of buildings provides synergy between uses
and enhances the opportunity to provide public plazas.
d. Consider orienting buildings to pedestrians in the "Limited Office" and "Neighborhood
Commercial" Districts. This can be done by placing buildings closer to the street and
incorporating a storefront appearance with ample windows,transparent doors,and similar
storefront techniques.
2. Parking and Circulation. Parking lot design and the location of loading facilities can be
critical factors in the success or failure of a commercial use. In considering the possibilities for
developing parking and loading areas, a developer should analyze ingress and egress with
consideration to possible conflicts with street traffic,pedestrian and vehicular conflicts,on-site
circulation and service vehicle zones, and the overall configuration and appearance of the
parking area. (See Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.41, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations.)
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City of Redding
a. Well-thought-out vehicular and
pedestrian circulation systems should
be an integral part of the site BUILDING
planning process. Pedestrian
linkages between uses in commercialc4 .'
developments/buildings should be `"'
considered, including distinct
pedestrian access from parking areas
in large commercial developments, BUILDING ,. ;, f BUILDING
such as shopping centers. —
b. Parking aisles should be separated — -�:• :
from vehicle circulation routes c,
whenever possible. `"'' s
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c. Common driveways which provide
Driveway aisles arranged perpendicular to the main building allow
vehicular access to more than one for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation. The
site and shared parking facilities are use of enhanced paving or similar techniques helps identify
pedestrian paths which cross a parking lot.
encouraged.
d. When it is not possible to locate loading facilities at the rear of the building,loading docks
and doors should not dominate the frontage and screening needs to be considered,where
appropriate. Loading facilities should be offset from driveway openings to provide safe
maneuvering areas for vehicles accessing the property.
e. Parking areas should be separated from structures by either a raised concrete walkway or
landscaped strip,preferably both. Situations where parking spaces directly abut structures
should be avoided.
f. Parking access points, whether
located on front or side streets
Enhanced paving at main entrance
should be located as far as
possible from street
� intersections so that adequate
stacking room is provided. The
LIN number of access points should
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amount necessary to provide
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adequate circulation.
g. Design parking areas so that
pedestrians walk parallel to
moving cars,where appropriate.
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h. Walkways from building entries
should be provided for pedestrian
Stone paving
access to public sidewalks.
i. Consider dividing parking for larger
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that typically accommodate flow lna
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j. With larger centers, parking stalls •
which are perpendicular to a
driveway or first aisle juncture should
be set back a sufficient distance from Automobile entries should include special paving,
the curb to avoid traffic obstruction. signage,and landscape treatments.
(See Redding Municipal Code
Section 18.41.140D.)
k. Utilize an opaque wall or
landscape to screen any parking
at the street periphery. Consider
a combination of walls, berms,
Wall
and landscape material. Consider
using topographical differences to
Berm assist in screening parking where
/1 appropriate. Differences between
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LANDSCAPE SCREEN prominence of parking areas.
1. Where a development abuts a residential district, consider appropriate pedestrian links
between commercial and residential uses. "Pass-throughs, paseos, and similar links can
facilitate pedestrian movement between the districts. Where appropriate, incorporation
of plazas and/or business entries on the paseo is encouraged.
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City of Redding
3. Landscape.
Commercial Residential
a. Landscape for commercial and
office uses should define entrances
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to buildings and parking lots, ' �— wall
define the edges of various land '`'
uses, provide transition between 0 • 0 •. .
neighboring properties (buffering),
and provide screening for loading \1
and equipment areas.
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b. Landscape should be protected
from vehicular and pedestrian 4611y ' ` ,
encroachment by raised planting , .M
surfaces, walks, or the use of curbs.
Buffer separation between two different use
c. The use of vines and climbing (See also Section 18.40.020,Buffer Yards)
plants on trellises and perimeter
garden walls is strongly
encouraged.
d. Plants in boxed, clay, or similarly durable containers should be used for enhancement of
sidewalk shops, plazas, and courtyards.
e. At maturity, trees should provide a shade canopy for parking areas.
. . . . . . _ _ f. Landscape should not obstruct
visibility at drive-aisle
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4. Walls and Fences.
., •''' ., `•"':? :%•• ' a. When used, walls should be
. designed to blend with the site's
• • architecture.
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b. Security fencing and long
expanses of fence or wall surfaces
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should include offsets or
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. landscape or architectural features
E'.•• that break up the mass and
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5. Screening.
a. Storage Yards. Where allowed, exterior storage should be confined to portions of the site
least visible to public view. Where screening is required, consider using a combination of
elements, such as solid masonry walls or similar opaque, durable material; berms;
landscape;and elements of the building extending into screening. Chain-link fencing with
wood or metal slatting is not appropriate
when visible from the public right-of-way. Parapet wall
b. Outdoor Equipment. Screening for outdoor
equipment, whether on a roof, side of a Ai r�FI,l 111
structure, or on the ground should be moi`
architecturally integrated with the adjacent
structure in terms of materials,color,shape, Equipment
and size.
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6. Building Massing. l'''%,,,'
a. Height and scale of new development • -�:�,.I_VI '�,
should consider adjacent development in . . . :-�
their design. Some techniques that may be ••
appropriate to enhance compatibility of
adjacent development include increased building setbacks and height transitions.
b. Large "box-like"structures can be unattractive and detract from the overall scale of a
commercial district. The following are ways to reduce the appearance of large-scale,bulky
structures.
(1) Vary the planes of the
exterior walls in depth
4and/or direction.
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u+� ,el t 1 I buildings so that it appears
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ry massing elements.
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r Fir (3) Articulate the different parts
_ ��""" of a building's facade by use
f ;5`,, ,� • of color, arrangement of
Variation in wall plane and height,together with
facade articulation,adds visual interest. facade elements,or a change
in materials.
(4) Avoid blank walls at the ground-floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall
articulation, arcades, change in materials, landscape, or other features to lessen the
impact of an otherwise bulky building.
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(5) The rear and side elevations should incorporate some of the architectural features
of the main facade.
c. Scale.
Scale is the relationship between the size of the new structure and the size of adjoining
permanent structures and should be considered, particularly in newly developing areas.
Large-scale building elements can appear imposing if they are situated in a visual
environment which is predominantly smaller in scale. Some techniques that will lessen
building-scale disparities include the following:
(1) Building scale can be reduced through the proper use of window patterns,structural
bays, roof overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures, and other details.
(2) The scale of buildings should be carefully related to adjacent pedestrian areas
(e.g., courtyards) and other structures.
(3) Large dominating structures should be broken up, where appropriate, by:
(1) creating horizontal emphasis through the use of trim; (2) adding awnings,eaves,
windows,or architectural ornamentation; (3) using combinations of complementary
colors; and (4) using landscape materials.
d. Criteria Applying to Shopping Centers and Retail Buildings/Developments of
25,000 Square Feet and Larger:
(1) Building Location. In shopping :1:7 .14,....-0094 I
centers and similar large retail , 0' o
developments, the primary street '
frontage should not be dominated r ITTcrtz-
by parking. Consider the use of
one or more of the following
elements along the street frontage:
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(f) Low walls.
(g) Bus shelters.
Placing some structures along the street frontage of a shopping
center can serve to frame the street corner and break up
views of the parking lot.
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(2) Facade Articulation. Buildings with non-street-fronting facades (including back and
side facades) should consider incorporation of one or more of the following
techniques to avoid long blank walls:
(a) Wall plane projections or recesses.
(b) Windows.
(c) Variation in roof height.
(d) Arcades or trellises.
(e) Material changes.
(f) Landscape.
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windows and canopies,creates a pleasing facade.
(3) Flat/Parapet Roofs. Flat roofs should consider incorporating parapets and/or cornice
treatments to conceal the roof and roof-mounted equipment. Cornice treatment
suggestions include caps, color changes, molding, and similar treatments.
(4) Street Orientation. Blank and
opaque walls should not "back up
to" streets or driveways. Some
options for developments that abut -`" ='
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stores, to the secondary frontages; �- - --. 1
and (4) using plazas, arcades, or Large wall can be softened with trellises,landscape,and similar treatments.
similar measures to simulate an
active-use area.
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(5) Building Entries. Each principal building on a site should have clearly defined,highly
visible customer entrances. A combination of some of the following techniques
should be considered:
(a) Canopies or porticos.
(b) Overhangs.
(c) Recesses/projections.
(d) Arcades.
(e) Peaked roof forms.
(1) Arches.
(g) Architectural details,such as tile work and moldings,which are integrated into
the building structure and design.
(h) Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places
for sitting.
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This photograph •exhibits a number of desirable components,including: varied height,
window transparency,articulation of walls,public plaza,water feature,and topographic
separations of parking lot and street. Decorative street/parking lot lights further
highlight the uniqueness of the development.
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(6) Main Driveway Location. Design the main driveway to minimize turning-movement
conflicts at the driveway entry and to enhance the safety of pedestrians as they
access the building entry from the parking lot.
(7) Public Areas. Public areas should be provided to offer opportunities for creating
areas for public uses, such as outdoor seating, outdoor cafes, performance space,
kiosk area, and similar activities. Amenities, such as benches, water features,
landscape, shade structures, or similar elements, are desirable.
(8) Outdoor Sales and Storage.
(a) Loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash
compaction, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the site
design so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully
contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets to the
extent determined feasible by the approving body. Screening materials should
be similar to the principal materials of the building and landscape.
(b) Areas for the storage and sale of seasonal inventory should be permanently
defined and screened with walls and/or fences. Materials, colors, and designs
of screening wall and/or fences should conform to those used as predominant
materials and colors of the building. (See Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 18.43, Standards for Specific Uses).
(9) Roofs. The roofline at the top of the structure should consider offsets and jogs to
reduce the monotony of a large, uninterrupted roof plane to the extent consistent
with the stated design intent.
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while still providing views of merchandise.
(10) Awnings. When more than one awning is used on a single structure, they should be
harmonious. Awnings should complement the architectural style of the building.
A minimum 8-foot vertical clearance must be maintained.
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(11) Signs.
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Where several tenants
occupy the same site,
individual wall-mounted Employ a consistent sign pattern.
signs are appropriate in
combination with a DON'T DO THIS
monument sign
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(2) The use of backlit,
individually cut letter Inconsistent sign patterns create confusion.
signs is encouraged. Signs within or above roof area are prohibited.
Exposed raceways should
not be used.
(12) Lighting. Lighting is an important consideration in project design. Not only should
the lights be compatible with the structures, they should not glare upon other
properties or public streets. (See Redding Municipal Code Section 18.40.090.)
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
Purpose. These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist the designer in understanding
the City's goals and objectives for quality industrial development. These criteria complement the
mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Applicability. The criteria apply principally to those uses located in an established businesses or
industrial parks and those industrial uses visible from arterial and collector streets, frontage roads,
and State highways. These criteria are advisory for permitted uses,but should be used in conjunction
with uses subject to a site development permit, use permit, or planned development proposal to
encourage quality design, while at the same time providing the flexibility necessary to encourage
creativity on the part of project designers.
It is important to understand the intent and limitations of the graphic illustrations contained in these
criteria. The photographs and drawings are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to
dictate design solutions, but simply to help the designer understand basic concepts and, where
appropriate, suggest possible solutions. To accomplish this,certain illustrations may be purposely
exaggerated or may include elements that are not consistent with other criteria as illustrated or
described in the document.
DRAFT DESIGN CRS ERIA—INDUSTRIAL
City of Redding
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRITERIA
1. Site Planning Principles.
a. The main elements of sound industrial site design include the following:
(1) Controlled site access.
(2) Service areas located at the sides and rear of buildings.
(3) Convenient access, visitor parking, and on-site circulation.
(4) Screening of outdoor storage,work areas, and equipment.
(5) Landscaped open space.
b. Structures should be located on "landscape islands," where the office portion of the
building does not directly abut paved parking areas. A landscape strip should be provided
between parking areas and the office portion of a structure, where feasible.
c. Where industrial uses are adjacent to non-industrial uses,appropriate buffering techniques
such as setbacks, screening, and landscape can mitigate negative effects of industrial
operations.
2. Parking and Circulation.
a. The parking lot and cars should not be the dominant visual elements of the site. Where
practical,large,expansive paved areas located between the street and the building should
be avoided in favor of multiple lots separated by landscape and buildings.
b. Site access and internal circulation should be designed in a manner which emphasizes
safety and efficiency. The circulation system should be designed to reduce conflicts
between vehicular and pedestrian traffic, combine circulation and access areas where
possible, and provide adequate maneuvering and stacking areas and consideration for
emergency-vehicle and loading-facility access. Circulation routes and parking areas
should be separated.
3. Loading Facilities.
a. To alleviate the unsightly appearance of loading facilities for industrial uses, these areas
should not be located at the front of buildings where it is difficult to adequately screen
them from view. Such facilities are more appropriate at the rear or side of the building
where special screening may not be required.
b. When it is not possible to locate loading facilities at the rear of the building, loading docks
and doors should not dominate the frontage and must be screened from the street or
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residential district. Loading facilities should be offset from driveway openings. (See also
RMC Chapter 18.41 pertaining to loading and screening.)
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4. Landscape. For industrial uses, landscape should be used to define areas by helping to focus
on entrances to buildings and parking lots and defining the edges of various land uses;
providing transition between neighboring properties (buffering); and providing screening for
outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas.
5. Walls and Fences.
a. Walls will serve a major function in the industrial landscape and will be used to screen
automobiles, loading and storage areas, and utility structures. However, if not required
for a specific screening or security propose, they should not be utilized. The intent is to
keep the walls as low as possible, while performing their screening and security functions.
b. Where walls are used at property frontages or screen walls are used to conceal storage and
equipment areas, they should be designed to blend with the site's architecture and
landscape.
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c. When security fencing is required, it should be
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d. Long expanses of fence or wall surfaces should
be designed to prevent monotony. Examples
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(3) Change of materials.
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determined by the height of the material being cgrathiek , - .
screened. Exterior storage should be confined to
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particularly arterial and collector streets,
frontage roads, and State highways.
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yard combination of elements should be
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used, including solid masonry walls (or
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landscape. Chain-link fencing with
wood or metal slatting is an acceptable
Landscape screen screening material for areas of a lot not
visible from an arterial street or a State
1 highway. (See Redding Municipal
• Code Section 18.40.130, Screening of
c:':311111111 Mechanical Equipment.)
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7. Building Massing.
a. Industrial structures often present unattractive and monotonous facades as viewed from
main streets and adjacent residential areas. There are a variety of design techniques that
can help overcome this situation. Some examples include:
(1) Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction.
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(2) Vary the height of the building, so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing
elements.
(3) Articulate the different parts of a building's facade by use of color, arrangement of
facade elements, or a change in materials.
(4) Avoid blank walls at the ground-floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall
articulation, arcades, change in materials—textured and/or colored block or similar
finished surface, landscape, or other features to lessen the impact of an otherwise
bulky building.
(5) Define entries within the architecture of the building.
(6) Incorporate,if at all possible,some of the key architectural elements used in the front
of the building into rear and side elevations where seen from a main street or
residential district.
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materials,windows,and similar treatments to enhance
the look of the building from the street.
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given its unarticulated wall and roof forms
and monotonous materials.
b. Use berms in conjunction with landscape at the building edge to reduce structure mass
and height along facades, where appropriate.
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8. Roofs.
Piecemeal roofs (used on a portion of the building perimeter only) should not be utilized;
instead, roofs should wrap around the entire perimeter of the structure.
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9. Lighting.
a. Use lighting for security and safety of on-site areas, such as parking, loading, shipping,
receiving, pathways, and working areas.
b. Illuminators should be integrated within the architectural design for the buildings.
c. As a security device, lighting should be adequate but not overly bright. All building
entrances should be well-lighted.
d. All lighting should be shielded to confine light spread within the site boundaries. (Also
see RMC Section 18.40.090, "Lighting.")
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