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noMixed Use Districts <br />2. Mixed Use District C and D. <br />a. Building setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way and boundary lines of the <br />development area shall be 50 feet; except that building setbacks shall be 75 when <br />abutting One and Two Family Residence Districts <br />b. Parking setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way, private streets and boundary <br />lines of the development areas shall be 25 feet; except that parking setbacks shall be <br />50 feet along any boundary lines abutting One and Two Family Residence Districts. <br />C. Building Materials. The requirements of this section apply to all Mixed Use Districts where <br />there is construction of new non-residential buildings or where there is substantial <br />improvement proposed to existing non-residential buildings. <br />1. Materials. All non-residential buildings shall be composed of high quality materials and, <br />at a minimum, shall be comprised of 75% of the following: brick, stone (natural or <br />cultured), architectural pre -cast concrete, glass, high-density stratified wood board, fiber <br />reinforced concrete panels, stucco or architectural metal panels. Up to 25% of the <br />building may be comprised of the following: split face block, scored block, exterior <br />insulation finish system (EIFS), wood, vinyl, metal and other similar quality materials. If <br />EIFS is used, it shall not be within 36 inches of grade nor used in entryways or other <br />high activity pedestrian or service areas. Plain concrete block, smooth -faced tilt -up <br />concrete panels and wood sheet goods shall not be permitted. Building material <br />requirements may only be modified with the recommendation of the Planning and <br />Design Commission and approval by City Council. <br />2. Massinq. The articulation of a building shall reduce its perceived overall length and width <br />by dividing the building into smaller masses. The internal function of the building shall <br />provide the rationale for the division of massing. The overall mass of a building shall be <br />reduced by incorporating building undulations of clearly pronounced recesses and <br />projections, wall relief, colonnades, pilasters, piers, fenestration patterns or other <br />techniques as approved by the Planning and Design Commission and City Council. The <br />articulation of a building shall reduce its perceived height by dividing the building into <br />smaller scale elements to provide a "human scale" based on its location. The building <br />design shall incorporate a distinct base, middle and top. Features to clearly define the <br />top of a structure may be accomplished via a defined parapet or cornice elements; <br />distinct eaves; corbeled brick, masonry or stone; architectural roof forms and other <br />elements as approved by the Planning and Design Commission and City Council. Each <br />building shall have a clear, highly visible customer entrance(s) defining the major entry <br />points to the building. <br />3. Mechanical Screening. Buildings shall have architectural features to fully conceal rooftop <br />equipment, such as HVAC units, exhaust, vents, transformers, roof access, etc. from <br />public view. <br />D. Height. <br />1. Mixed Use District A. The maximum height for office buildings and hotels shall not <br />exceed seven stories and two stories for all other permitted uses. <br />2. Mixed Use District C. The maximum height for all buildings shall not exceed two stories <br />for all permitted uses. <br />3. Mixed Use District D. The maximum height shall be the lesser of: <br />Use Feet Above Grade Stories <br />Page 1149-3 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code <br />