06-30-08 Joint Meeting/Special Called Meeting of La Porte City Council and Main Street Advisory Committee

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:.. ... .. .. ... . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . ... . ... . . . . . . . . .. . ... . Betluti'/iclltion ad Conservation . : Cluzpter 10 Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: OBJ.I0.2e: Policy 1 : Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: OBJ.I0.2f: Policy 1 : Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: Page 10-6 Consider amending the City's development regulations, as necessary, to require consistent, compatible, and cohesive perimeter fencing adjacent to subdivisions as well as nonresidential developments. Consider amending the City's development regulations, as necessary, to require perimeter landscape and open space easements around subdivisions and nonresidential developments, when adjacent to major thoroughfares, collector roadways, and public facilities and properties. Consider assurances for long-term care and maintenance of perimeter fencing and landscaping. Utilize standards and policies to guide the visual appearance of buildings and other facilities and improvements. The City should establish standards and guidelines to achieve a high quality sustainable built and natural environment that is consistent with the community vision and compatible with natural environment Consider design standards and/or architectural guidelines for multiple family dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings, and public facilities. Maintain a site plan review process to ensure conformance with standards and policies pertaining to architectural and site design. Utilize the planned unit development provisions to encourage special development features such as retention ponds, lakes, open space, and other visual attractions. Consider compatIbility standards for the design and appearance of commerci11 office and retail buildings when adjacent or in near proximity to single or two family residential development Consider enhanced sign controls in areas adjacent to major thoroughfares, collector roadways, residential neighborhoods, and other highly visible areas. The City should manage the appearance and location of signs, particularly adjacent to major thoroughfares, collector roadways and entrances to the City. Consider a corridor overlay district with enhanced regulations pertaining to the location, type, style, color, lighting, size, and scale of signage. Amend the City's sign ordinance to include provisions for submission of master signage plans for commercial centers. Require signage that visually blends with the development and is not out of character with the surrounding area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan, Update