DESIGN GUIDELINES
Regulations vs Guidelines
 Very clear limited rules
 Allow exception and
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appeals
Staff review
User friendly
Less Flexible
Universal
One size fits all
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Broad Discretion
Individual
Open to Interpretation
Planning Board or
Design Review
Committee
 Uses Pictures for
Examples
 Critique tailored to
project specifics
 Greater potential for
abuse
Implementation
 Guidelines should be as objective as possible
with clearly stated goals and standards for
each requirement
 Guidelines should be complementary and be
incorporated into the zoning bylaw – overlay
 Staff must oversee the design review process
and either present to one of the existing
Boards or a Design Review Committee
Objective is to encourage High Quality
Building Design and in the downtown
area Prioritize the pedestrian
environment.
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Samples below but not exclusive
 Building and street orientation
 Parking
 Lighting and signage
 Building façade
 Historic preservation
 Contextual design
 And open space development
FINDING BALANCE
 Local character is often diverse and quirky
 Recognizable
 Defined sense of place
Control at Different Scales
 Street Type
 Block type
 Building massing in the area
 Architectural types in the area
 Details of architecture in the area
Building Materials
Green Element
Site Design Guidelines
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Site Planning/Building Siting
Design Guidelines
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Technical Guidelines
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Units/lots should be clustered
Integrate Parks & open spaces
Place buildings to create a street presence & enhance character
Project phases shall function independently
Edge and Boundary Treatment
Design Guidelines
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Treat major intersections & corners as project entryways
Entryway features should reflect architectural identity of development
Provide pedestrian, bicycle & vehicle linkages to adjacent projects
Cluster buildings
Provide fencing as appropriate between adjacent land uses
Topography and Grading
Design Guidelines
Integrate natural topography
Retaining walls should reflect architectural identity & be
innovative
Finished slopes should taper or terrace to match the existing
grades
Screen undesirable views with grade changes and berming
Technical Guidelines
Retaining walls should not exceed six feet in height
Grading plans should protect native trees
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Green Site Design
Design Guidelines
Surface water and pollutant runoff should be reduced
Technical Guidelines
Route roof drains through turf
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Access, Circulation, and Parking
Design Guidelines
Adequate vehicular access to the site, internal circulation, and
parking should be provided
Provide pedestrian & bicycle connections
Architecturally compatible paving materials
Provide emergency access
Technical Guidelines
Street and drive aisle widths, throat depths, and stacking distances,
and parking shall comply with current City standards
Multi-family projects may be required to provide bikeways
F. Service and Storage
Design Guidelines
Plan for services and storage
Technical Guidelines
Trash enclosures shall comply with current City standards
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Architectural Guidelines
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Design Guidelines
Overall character should be defined with consistent design concept
Consider architectural design concepts of neighboring projects
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Form and Massing
Design Guidelines
Use variation of wall planes, rooflines, and building form to create
visually engaging designs
Proportional relationship between adjacent buildings and between
the building and the street
Consider placement and configuration of parking
Technical Guidelines
Setbacks shall comply with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw
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Architectural Design Concept
Use of Exterior Building Materials and Color
Design Guidelines
Variation in color and materials
Architectural treatment should be applied to all elevations of a
building
Architectural features should enhance the façade or building form
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Public Space Guidelines
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Streetscape Design
Design Guidelines
Provide safe and comfortable pedestrian environments
Design projects to encourage walking & bicycling
Utilities should be screened
Loading, service, and storage areas should be screened
Technical Guidelines
Meet minimum landscape setback or i.e. 10-20 feet
Screen parking w/combination of landscaping, berming, and
screen walls to a height of at least three feet
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Public/Private Spaces and Separation
Design Guidelines
Visual and physical connection between private and public
space to encourage natural surveillance
Active use of outdoor spaces should encouraged
Landscaping
Design Guidelines
Landscaping should be used extensively throughout the project
Layered landscaping and a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees
Tree placement should provide maximum shading
Reduce water consumption w/native or drought-tolerant plants
Visual surveillance of common open space, parking areas, or entries
Landscape designs should consider and enhance adjacent sites
Technical Guidelines
Plant materials shall avoid conflicts with utilities
Plant selection should consider site geology and soil conditions
All required landscaping shall be continually preserved & maintained
Carports or trees should shade at least 30% of the paved parking
Allow for sufficient trees root space adjacent to paved surfaces
Planters shall be protected from vehicles w/raised curbs or wheel
stops
Trees should be a minimum of fifteen gallon size
Shrubs should be a mix or one gallon and five gallon
Landscape plans should be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect Slopes should not exceed 4/1
Treat protected zone of native trees w/appropriate groundcover
The top and toe of slopes shall be setback a minimum of two feet to
prevent drainage across services
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Design Guidelines
Provide adequate amount of site amenities, plazas, and play areas
Common outdoor gathering areas should incorporate a mix of active and passive
amenities
Recreational amenities should be provided in common outdoor space
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Defensible Space
Design Guidelines
Include CPTED best practices
Incorporate the concept of private space & control of access
Window placement should balance privacy w/natural surveillance
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Plazas, Parks, and Play Lots
Lighting
Design Guidelines
Pedestrian-scale lighting should be incorporated in outdoor areas
Pedestrian-scale lighting should be compatible & integrated into building and
landscape design
Lighting design shall enhance safety and security in the project
Energy efficiency & overall effect should be considered
Exterior lighting should reinforce architectural features & blend into landscape
Technical Guidelines
Lighting that is less than 10’ in height is considered pedestrian scale
Lighting sources shall have cut off lenses & should avoid light spillage & glare on
adjacent properties
Project addresses shall be clearly displayed and illuminated
Pedestrian-scale light fixtures shall be durable & vandal resistant
Streets, etc., shall have a minimum illumination of 1.0 footcandle
Pole mounted lighting should be energy efficient & no taller than 25’
Pedestrian walks should have minimum illumination of 0.5 footcandles
Public Art
Design Guidelines
Art features should be incorporated into public spaces
When provided, art features should enhance the quality and use of
the public space
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Technical Guidelines
Art features should be made of durable & vandal resistant material
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Signage
Design Guidelines
Thoughtfully integrated design themes and styles for project signage
that conforms to the Roseville Sign Ordinance are highly encouraged
Sign type and locations should be consistent throughout the project
and the sign materials and graphics should complement the project
design
Technical Guidelines
Building and site addressing shall comply with applicable City
addressing policies