Appendix A: Design Standard Details

Appendix A: Design Standard Details This Appendix provides written and visual guidance on examples of site design, architectural design, and landscape design in Douglas County. Compliance with these standards is required for all new non-residential structures; renovations of existing non-residential structures; new multi-family structures;

renovations of existing multi-family structures; and new residential structures in major subdivisions.

Compliance is encouraged for all other new construction in Douglas County. All projects shall be reviewed for compliance with these standards prior to the issuance of a building permit. For new residential structures in major subdivisions, an architectural pattern book should be submitted with the application for Final Plat, unless otherwise required as a part of a zoning action.

Section 1 – Residential Design Standards New residential development will maintain a cohesive neighborhood character. Character describes visual and physical features of the principle structure. Particular attention is paid to height; scale;

massing; roof pitch; exterior finish materials; window and door details; ornamental details; and surrounding landscape.

wooden half-timbering; plain or patterned wood shingle or fiber cement shingle; or patterned stick work, such as board and batten or reverse board and batten.

Side entry stairs area acceptable on certain asymmetrical and cross gabled structures to encourage diversity in style.

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All photos are used representatively to highlight different features identified in the guidelines above.

Specifically, each represents a mix of materials; different roof types; articulated front entry styles; and a variety of decorative elements. Individual details are highlighted below. A mix of sizes, styles, materials and architectural details which are appropriate to the time of construction and the context of the setting is encouraged.

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Section 2 – Non-Residential Design Standards New non-residential development will maintain an appropriate scale and character based on its context.

Context describes the predominant land use type of established development adjacent to the project.

Particular attention is paid to the building massing; corner/ entrance prominence and articulation;

variation of style and façade; exterior finish materials; and landscape, screening and vegetation.

Structures may be built within certain Overlay Districts, or are otherwise subject to architectural and landscape controls as conditions of zoning or other approvals. In such cases, approvals specific to the site shall govern, unless the guidelines outlined in this section are more proscriptive and keeping with the character of the area. In the event of a conflict, the Director shall determine the appropriate guideline.

Every 100 feet of linear landscape strip must include a minimum of 3 canopy trees, 3 understory trees, 2 evergreen trees, and 18 shrubs. Planting standards may be reduced up to 50% with the provision of a 5 feet tall earthen berm running the entire length of the landscape strip.

Canopy trees shall be no less than 3 inches in caliper and no less than 15 feet in height at the time of planting with a mature height of no less than 25 feet.

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• Mixed masonry materials
• Articulated front entry corner
• Ornamental details, including
decorative lighting, arches and
keystones
• Mixed façade materials that
correspond to a unifying architectural
control document approved through
zoning
• Mix of masonry materials on building
façade and canopy
• Brand signature colors used as accent
trim
• Painted facades/ murals approved
through Special Use Permit

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