O-2006-1501-K5 exterior building design standards

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3. Side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced to zero if adjacent to railroad right-of- way, or rail service spurs. 4. See article V, division 4 of this chapter for additional requirements. 5. No sign shall be located in a required sight triangle in such a manner as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet and six feet as measured above adjacent road grade. 6. Height restrictions may be modified as a conditional use, provided that no modification of height restrictions may occur adjacent to property zoned residential or commercial. Provided further that no modification shall be permitted if said modification would pose a danger to life or property. 7. Shipping containers are permitted to be stacked up to four containers in height. 8. Shipping containers will be stacked in a 'pyramid' appearance along the front of the site. The initial row shall not exceed two containers in height, with each successive interior row gaining one container in height to a maximum of four containers in height. For the sides beyond the front area, the 'pyramid' appearance shall not be required. 9. Landscaping/screening will be required adjacent to residential area. 10. a) Minimum exterior wall standards shall be one hundred percent (100%) masonry or glass. Front and side walls, which may be seen from any public thoroughfare, excluding doors, windows, and window walls, shall be constructed of brick, stone, masonry, or pre-cast concrete panels. b) Existing buildings shall also conform to this requirement upon expansion of over one third (1/3) of an area of improvement/development. c) In case of structural damage to the front of the building due to fire, flood or other reasons, and the cost of redevelopment is in excess of 50% of the value, the structure shall conform to the above requirements. d) These provisions shall apply to all new developments and buildings located adjacent to and along the following thoroughfares, roadways, and collector streets: State Highway 146; State Highway 225; Fairmont Parkway; West Main Street; Barbour's Cut Boulevard; Spencer Highway; North and South Broadway Streets (Old Highway 146); Underwood Road; Bay Area Boulevard; Sens Road; Canada Road; and East Main Street. e) The following are exempt from the above requirements, unless otherwise required by applicable building codes.