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I Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the <br /> building and the site to which it principally relates . <br /> 3 . The colors , materials and lighting of every sign shall be harmonious with the <br /> building and site to which it principally relates . <br /> 4 . The number of graphic elements on a sign shall be held to the minimum needed <br /> to convey the sign' s major d shall be compd i message an ose n proportion to the <br /> total area of the sign face . <br /> 5 . Freestanding signs shall not exceed 7 feet in height and shall not be pole - <br /> mounted . <br /> f) Maintenance, planning and design factors . <br /> 1 . Materials and finishes. shall be selected for their durability and wear as well <br /> as for their beauty . Proper measures and devices shall be incorporated for <br /> protection against the elements , neglect, damage , and abuse . <br /> 2 . Provisions for cleaning buildings and structures and control of dirt and refuse <br /> shall be included in the design . Configurations that tend to accumulate debris <br /> and dirt shall be avoided . <br /> g) Transportation Network Capacity <br /> 4 . 48 . 4 Specific Standards by use <br /> a) Sales & rental of goods - With outside display/storage of retail items <br /> 1 ) Outside storage and display of retail items shall be clearly delineated on the <br /> site plan . <br /> 2) Outside display and storage of retail may be located in a fenced or screened <br /> area. <br /> 3 ) Fenced areas must be enclosed on four sides by fencing or buildings , may be <br /> open to the sky, and the fence material must be as tall as the materials <br /> enclosed . <br /> 4) Outside displays may not encroach on pedestrian ways , fire lanes , required <br /> parking spaces , travel lanes , or landscaped areas . <br /> b) Office , clerical , research, and service — Outside permitted <br /> 1 ) Financial institution drive -up services shall be limited to 3 alleys per <br /> building . " <br /> 2) Sites will not have direct driveway connections to streets classified as arterial . <br /> 3 ) Drive-up windows shall not be located on the primary or pedestrian oriented <br /> facades . <br /> 4) Stacking space for drive -up areas shall be sufficient to not inhibit traffic flow <br /> on the site . <br /> c) Medical Facilities <br /> 1 ) Entrances used for ambulances and biomedical waste vehicles shall not be on <br /> the primary or pedestrian oriented facades . <br /> d) Manufacturing , processing , creating , repairing , renovating , painting , cleaning, <br /> assembling <br /> 1 ) Applicants shall provide expected traffic mix percentages for employees , <br /> delivery and service vehicles , and patrons . <br /> 2 ) Parking and accommodation areas for each type shall be appropriately sized <br /> and located . <br /> e) Recreation, amusement, and entertainment <br /> g:\crai g\edd\entrancesud\ 12=4-00\dg <br />