a. Breaking up large buildings (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet) with multiple bays is required, and each façade should provide a meaningful purpose such as individual entrances to the larger building. On large buildings the façade should be broken up every fifty feet (50') with color, change of building materials, depth, height, or other architectural characteristics. On smaller buildings, the break in façade should be every thirty feet (30'). Appropriate detailing, scale, and proportion area elements that can be addressed through façade design shall be used.

b. Orient buildings to the main street. If a building is on a corner lot, it may have a corner orientation.

c. All building elevations shall be architecturally detailed, including nonstreet facing elevations.

d. Differentiate between the ground floor and upper floors by providing for depth and variation in a façade through the use of different colors, materials, and other details.

e. Building articulation is important to visually engage the populace. This can be accomplished through façade modulation, use of engaged columns or other expressions of the structural system, horizontal and vertical divisions through differing textures and materials.

f. Variation in rooflines is appropriate through the use of dormer windows, overhangs, arches, stepped roofs, gables or similar devices.

g. Avoid flat looking walls/façades and large, boxy buildings. Break up the flat front effect by introducing projecting elements such as wings, porticos, bay windows, trellises, pergolas, port-cocheres, awnings, recessed balconies and/or alcoves, cornices, or other offsets, changes in plane, and changes in height. Staggered bays will also contribute to a greater definition of a façade.

a. Masonry building materials, such as brick, stone, and colored decorative concrete block, are highly preferred for use as the primary building material (sixty percent (60%) or greater) of commercial development. Fenestration can also be used to count toward the sixty percent (60%) of the recommended building materials. Many varieties and colors of brick or stone are available and acceptable for use. Other materials may be considered for use as a primary building material, based on review by the land use authority.

b. Secondary building materials may include brick, stone, colored decorative concrete block, stucco, wood/cement fiber siding and timbers and other materials as approved by the land use authority.

c. Concrete tilt up construction is permitted when stamped, stained, or textured panels are used to add character and appeal to the building; wainscot is also recommended to break up the façade; use change of color or change of material to break up large walls of cement; plain cement panels without decorative features are not permitted; windows can also be used to add character and break up the wall area.

d. No buildings shall have blank, flat walls.

e. Use primary building materials for façades that front onto public ways. Secondary building materials may be used as accents on these façades or on less visible façades.

f. All roof drains, conduit and piping for any mechanical system shall be located in the interior of the building.

a. Avoid large areas of the same color and/or materials with no relief. Conversely, avoid the use of too many materials and/or colors, which may create busy or incongruous façades.

b. Earth tones are generally preferred over harsh or loud colors, except where more vibrant colors are used as accents to the primary colors. A color palette of Utah earth tones as found in the Lindon City Commercial Design Standards is to be used as a reference guide to color selections in developments.

c. Simplicity is encouraged regarding color. Excessive amounts of different colors should not be used. Brighter colors are recommended for use as accents only.

d. Vary colors and materials to break up the monotony in larger developments.

a. Building entries shall have one (1) or more of the following treatments: canopy, overhang, awning or arch; recesses or projections in the building façade including display windows surrounding the entrance; peaked roof or raised parapet structures over the door.

b. Windows at the ground level should generally be of clear glass, and placed at a height that relates visual connection of indoor and outdoor environments.

c. Avoid blank façades with no fenestration.

d. Avoid the use of dark-tinted or reflective glass windows. Where possible, awnings, balconies, eaves, arbors, landscaping, and other shading devices are effective, and can be far more visually interesting.

e. Materials for framing windows shall be compatible to the primary exterior material. Aluminum or similar framing materials that do not match are discouraged.

f. Consider the use of canopies or awnings on windows that directly abut pedestrian walkways to provide protection from the elements.

g. The ground floor of the primary façade shall be sixty percent (60%) fenestration at the pedestrian level.

h. A significant amount of the primary ground story façade facing public streets, easements and other right-of-way corridors should be transparent glazing, to enhance the pedestrian environment, to connect the building interior to the outside, and to provide ambient lighting at night.

i. Dark and obscure glazing should not be used at the ground level, except where harsh solar conditions cannot be controlled with other devices.

a. Materials for trim and details shall be compatible with the primary exterior material. Detailing should be authentic with the characteristics and capabilities of the materials.

b. Excessive ornamentation is not recommended.

c. Avoid use of pasted-on details that do not reflect internal pattern of building or are not proper use of materials.

d. Exterior materials, massing, modulation, etc., should relate to the indoor function and use of the structure.

e. Some form of detailing or fenestration should be used every fifteen feet (15') to twenty-five feet (25') along each side of small building (every thirty feet (30') to forty feet (40') for large buildings). Windows, doors, art or architectural detailing at the first floor level are all options for a blank wall.

f. Enhance buildings with usable details and accents, such as a covered porch or walkway.

g. Utilize colors, textures, and changes in building material to give definition to the façade.

a. Use no more than two (2) roof types in a single structure; i.e., a primary and secondary roof type.

b. Variations in rooflines through dormer windows, overhangs, arches, stepped roofs, gables or other similar devices promote visual interest.

c. Parapets require cornice treatments.

d. Roof materials visible from the street (i.e., sloped roofs), should be harmonious in texture, color, and material with other building materials.

a. Mechanical, electrical, and communications equipment such as heating and cooling units, transformers, control boxes, and antennas should not be located on primary façades.

b. Rooftop mechanical units are desirable where possible, and should be screened from view with integrated architectural elements (walls, parapets, etc.).

c. Ground mechanical units must be screened from view with wing wall, landscaping, or a combination of both.

d. Appropriate vegetative buffers shall be placed to screen and buffer all utility boxes and pedestals.

e. Meters, stacks, and service pipes should be located conveniently for service and use, but not on primary façades.

f. Loading docks should be located near parking facilities, in alley ways or private drive aisles, and designed or screened in a way that minimizes their visual impact. (Ord. 2017-11 §1, adopted, 2017)