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82 Article 6: Development Standards • <br /> Section 6.5:Architectural Design Standards <br /> (b) Building exteriors must be constructed of materials which are sufficiently <br /> durable to guarantee low maintenance and a reasonable life span, and to <br /> withstand abuse by vandals or accidental damage from machinery. <br /> (c) Exterior materials must have an attractive texture, pattern or quality of <br /> detailing.Acceptable building materials include those which appear <br /> natural in texture and color such as stone, unpainted brick,wood, and <br /> textured concrete. <br /> �(d) Siding must reflect in texture and color that which is typical of the area <br /> and region. <br /> (8) Roof Lines and Materials <br /> ­ <br /> EGGAGMIG n eln ent niStri..tS• <br /> (a) The roof design must be considered as a component of the overall <br /> architectural design theme and must be taken into consideration during <br /> the initial design phase for the structure(s). <br /> (b) Nearly vertical roofs (A-frames)and piecemeal mansard roofs(used on a <br /> portion of the building perimeter only) must not be utilized. Mansard roofs <br /> must wrap around the entire perimeter of the structure. <br /> (c) All rooftop mechanical equipment, vents, ducts, and communication <br /> antennas and towers must be screened from view or designed and <br /> installed in a manner using materials and colors compatible with the <br /> building architecture.All such equipment must be located below the <br /> highest vertical element of the building, with the exception of tower-type <br /> communication antennas which do not exceed a height of 15 feet from <br /> base to top. <br /> (d) Except for standing rib metal roofs and copper roofs, corrugated metal, <br /> highly reflective surfaces, and illuminated roofing must not be used) <br /> (e) Rooftop solar collectors, skylights, and other reflective rooftop building <br /> elements must be designed and installed in a manner which prevents <br /> reflected glare. <br /> (f) Solar panels must be integrated into the roof design, flush with the roof <br /> slope. Frames must be colored to complement the roof. Natural <br /> aluminum frames are prohibited. <br /> (g) Support solar equipment must be enclosed and screened from view. <br /> 6.5.2 Efland Cheeks Highway 70 GeffideF Overlay DistFiGt s7 <br /> (A) . tk�e <br /> design he permitted <br /> ,G <br /> Overlay DiStFiGt shall be required tG design the IGe <br /> with these guidelines. <br /> 96 This change is to necessary to reflect the change in geographic applicability. <br /> 97 After using the UDO for a few months, staff is suggesting that this Section be relocated to Section 6.6.2. Doing <br /> so will put all of the design standards for the ECOD overlay district in one section within the UDO,making it less <br /> complicated for users. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Paige 6-27 <br />