08-17-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning & Zoning Commission September 21, 2006 Page 2 of3 2. The use of pitched roofs or architectural elements with pitched roofs is required for all buildings. 3. Buildings and structures shall be finished on all sides. For areas hidden from public view, concrete block and other masonry materials may be used if painted to match the primary material on the front. 4. The basic design of a building shall generally consist of geometric forms of a distinguished, suburban, and traditional nature. 5. Permitted traditional decorative elements on building such as canopies, wrought iron, doors and trim shall be selected from earth tones. Earth tone colors include black, tan, olive, sand, forest green, beige, and gray. Accent colors shall conform to these colors. 6. Outside storage areas, loading docks and delivery areas shall be positioned out of view of adjacent property and public street rights-of-way whenever possible and shall be screened as may be required by the ordinance. Prohibited Exterior Materials: The following construction materials and details may not be on the exterior of a building: · Corrugated materials used as walls · Concrete cinder block, provided that painted cinder block may be used at rear of buildings not backing a street used by the public · Bright, glossy, primary colors on major building elements · Exterior neon lighting · Roof mounting mechanical or other equipment which is visible from the ground within a distance of 1,000 feet · Any back lit or internally lit panel or awning. Conclusions: The 2020 La Porte Comprehensive Plan shows a consensus by the citizens that all existing and future commercial developments are attractive, highly utilized, and without negative influence on adjacent residential uses. The appearance of visually intrusive structures should be minimized. This avoids visual blight, and allows an aesthetic experience that has intrinsic value and that also fosters an identity associated with the City as a community and reduces stress by maintaining an attractive visual environment within which to live, work, and recreate.