§ 30-10.9. Village center accessory structures and uses.

(a)

Coordination with Principal Building. All accessory structures shall complement and coordinate with the principal buildings on the lot, both in architectural style and material selection. Accessory structures shall comply with the following design regulations:

(1)

Accessory structures shall be constructed of facade materials that reflect the general character and theme of the principal building.

(2)

Accessory structures shall apply the same facade articulation as the principal building.

(3)

Accessory structures that abut the principal building shall, to the extent possible, include horizontal design elements, such as knee walls and cornices, that match the character and elevations of those on the principal building.

(b)

Refuse Containers.

(1)

Refuse containers shall be located only to the rear or side of the building. No refuse containers shall be located within the front or side yard adjoining a street, or within five (5) feet of an adjacent parcel or on-site primary structure.

(2)

Shared refuse containers and enclosures among adjacent properties are encouraged.

(c)

Roof-Mounted Mechanical Equipment.

(1)

Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the all surrounding public sidewalks. The full enclosure of mechanical equipment within the building is encouraged.

(2)

Screening shall be accomplished by the roof structure, parapet walls, or other screening structure. The height of the screening shall equal the height of the tallest rooftop mechanical element installed on the building. Such screening shall be designed to blend in with and complement the architecture of the building.

(d)

Ground-Based Mechanical Equipment.

(1)

Ground-based mechanical equipment is discouraged. Wherever possible, mechanical equipment shall be contained within buildings or shall be roof-mounted.

(2)

All ground-based mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning units (HVAC), shall be located only in the rear of the building or interior side yard. No ground-based mechanical equipment shall be located within the front or side yard adjoining a street.

(3)

All ground-based mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning units (HVAC), shall be fully screened from public view in accordance with the screening regulations of Article 30-15 (Landscaping and Screening).

(Code 1993, § 20-10.9)