Agenda - 11-14-2017 - D.2 - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Zoning Atlas Amendments

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Article 6: Development Standar Section 6.6:Additional Standards for Overlay Distric s (7) Exterior Finish Materials (a) Exterior finish materials must conform to and be in harmony h the exterior design of neighboring structures and the overall design of improvements described throughout these guidelines. (b) Building exteriors must be constructed of materials w► ch are sufficiently durable to guarantee low maintenance and a mass'able life span, and to withstand abuse by vandals or accidental dams• • from machinery. (c) Exterior materials must have an attractive to re, pattern or quality of detailing. Acceptable building materials inc ide those which appear natural in texture and color such as stone, unpainted brick, wood, and textured concrete. (d) ,iding must reflect in texture and co or that which is typical of the area a • region. (8) Roof Lines a d Materials (a) The roof .esign must be •nsidered as a component of the overall architectur. design the- e and must be taken into consideration during the initial desi. pha - for the structure(s). (b) Nearly vertical ro.,'s (A-frames) and piecemeal mansard roofs (used on a portion of the b. di . perimeter only) must not be utilized. Mansard roofs must wrap around the -ntire perimeter of the structure. (c) All rooftop mechanical es.ipment, vents, ducts,and communication antenn. and towers must .- screened from view or designed and insta -d in a manner using m. erials and colors compatible with the bu' ding architecture. All such es ipment must be located below the •ghest vertical element of the buil.'ng, with the exception of tower-type communication antennas which do n• exceed a height of 15 feet from base to top. Except for standing rib metal roofs and co..er roofs, corrugated metal, highly reflective surfaces, and illuminated ro• .ng must not be used: (e) Rooftop solar collectors, skylights, and other ref active rooftop building elements must be designed and installed in a man -r which prevents reflected glare. (f) Solar panels must be integrated into the roof design, flu with the roof slope. Frames must be colored to complement the roof. N. ral aluminum frames are prohibited. (g) Support solar equipment must be enclosed and screened from v-w. SECTION 6.6: ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS • 28 28 Language within this section is being moved to Section 6.21. This is due to the elimination of the Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District. These regulations are now general development standards and are being relocated accordingly. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-20