O-2017-4231 - 3/23/2017 1 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2017-4231
2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, CODE OF ORDINANCES
3 (2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING
4 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS; AND
5 PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
6 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
7
8 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
9 TEXAS:
10 I.
11 That Chapter 46, Section 46-5, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round
12 Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add the following new or revised definitions to be
13 placed in their proper alphabetical order in said section:
14 Sec. 46-5. Definitions
15
Architectural concrete masonry A block masonry product made from molded or cast concrete and
unit(CMU) having a split-face stone-face, or similar decorative finish. Smooth-face,
burnished scored, and fluted CMU do not qualify as architectural CMU
under this definition.
!Architecturally finished steel or A steel or metal product used for the exterior wall finish of structures that
metal is coated or otherwise finished by the manufacturer prior to sale and has
a minimum 20-year warranty. Typical products include corrugated,
ribbed, or flat panels.
Brick A masonry building product rated SW for severe weathering and
manufactured primarily from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurrinq
earthy substances, which is subjected to a heat treatment at elevated
temperatures known as firing, and which is applied unit by unit and set
in mortar. Thin brick veneer does not qualify as brick under this
definition.
I Corporate architecture A style of architecture intended to evoke a specific brand or company
and which is typically used for new construction or renovation of all or
most locations of the company regardless of geo rq aphy.
Masonry A type of construction or veneer made up of natural or man-made brick,
stone, or glass products laid unit by unit and set in mortar.
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Natural stone A naturally occurring, minimally processed block masonry product that
does not include panels or tiles which are sometimes referred to as
manufactured stone, simulated stone, or thin stone.
Public view A view to a subject property from an adjacent parking lot, drive aisle,
sidewalk, or at-grade public street(right-of-way.) er an adjaGeRt prepeFty,
that areis utilized by the general
public.
Simulated stone A manufactured cementitious masonry product a minimum of one and a
half inches thick set in mortar such as to appear as natural stone. Thin
veneer products applied to a lath or panel with adhesive or by a tonque-
and-groove system shall not qualify as simulated stone under this
definition.
Stucco An exterior wall finish made of an aggregate, a binder, and water which
is applied over a lath in a minimum of two coats.
Trim Portions of an exterior wall not finished by the primary exterior wall
materials doors, or windows. Also referred to as an accent feature.
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3 II.
4
5 That Chapter 46, Section 46-141(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
6 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
7 Sec. 46-141. C-1 (General Commercial) district
8
9 (d) C-4-(General commercia14 design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings
10 in the C-1 district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in
11 Round Rock. These standards supplement any diofriGt speGifin standards Alternative designs
12 staadafds may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator in order to permit mgc
13 flexible nr GFeative design:implement a specific, recognized architectural style not accommodated
14 by the design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to sites and projects
15 with existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously established.
16
17 (1) Exterior wall finish. a.-The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
18 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
19 Building materials shall be harmenieus and GOMpatible with adjaGent develepments.
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21 a. For all buildings, except for concrete tilt-wall construction:
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1 (i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
2 shall be natural stone simulated stone brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
3 masonry unit(CMU); and
4 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of stucco, fiber cement siding, architectural steel
5 or metal CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
6 except as modified by subsection (f) below.
7 b-. The exterior finish of all -buildings shall be masnnry exeent for dGGFS, windows
8 trim. MasGnFy shall mean StGRe, simulated StGRe, bPiGk, StUGGG, horizontally installed
9 Gement based siding, deG()rat*ve GenGFete rnaseRry unit(CMU), sta dard exteriGr
10
insul-afin—n and finish systems (EIFS) feF exteFieF finish above eight feet, and abuse-
11 resistant CIF=Q for exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials s„nh as , Gad
12 shingles or weed siding shall he limited to argent features.
13 b. For buildings utilizing concrete tilt-wall construction:
14 (i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
15 shall be natural stone simulated stone, brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
16 masonry unit(CMU), or stucco; and
17 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of fiber cement siding, architectural steel or
18 metal CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
19 except as modified by subsection U below.
20 c. New or emerging materials not explicitly permitted herein may comprise a maximum
21 of 25% of the total exterior wall finish if approved in writing by the zoning
22 administrator based upon the product's durability and longevity.
23 d. All CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
24 e. Where stucco exceeds 75% of the total exterior wall finish, a minimum four-foot (4')
25 wainscot of stone, simulated stone, or brick shall be incorporated.
26 f. Glass with steel framing shall not exceed 25% of the total exterior wall finish for
27 buildings less than three (3) stories tall. Buildings that are three (3) stories or taller
28 may consist of a maximum 50% glass with steel framing.
29 (2) Exterior color.
30 . Day-Glo,
31 luminescent neon, or similar types of color finishes are prohibited.
32 (3) Orientation requirements. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least
33 15 percent of the wall facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance
34 areas.
35 (4) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
36 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
37 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
38 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
39 substantial architectural interest and style. SUGh interest and style shall he nrn„ided
40 thFGugh, but net limited to the minimum of four(4) features from the following
41 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
42 a. Arcades/colonnades.
43 b. Decorative Gcornices.
3
1 c. Eaves.
2 d. Sloped or unique roof features (e.g., parapets, mansard).
3 e. OrnhkeGtUFal fGGal nein# ton entry ways WiRdGw treatments).
4 e. Variation of roof lines.
5 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
6 g. Arched windows.
7 h. Gable windows.
8 i. Oval or round windows.
9 j. Transom windows.
10 k. Stone coursing around windows.
11 I. Shutters
12 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
13 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
14 o. Decorative tile or metal.
15 p. Awnings.
16 g. Canopies.
17 r. Storefronts.
18 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
19
20 eXGess of 100 feet iR IeRgth shall iRGOrperate wall PIaRe prejeGtm.-,,- — ,-----es haviRg a
21 depth Gf at least twG (2) feet and extendiRg at least 20 peFGeRt of the IeRgth ef the f@Gade.
22 Ne uninterrupted length of aR fa Gale shall eveeerl 1001 hA-ri-nntal foot
23 (5) Building elevation variation. The following regulations shall apply to the primary facade
24 and all building elevations facing a public street(right of wav):
25 a. Changes in wall planes shall be provided with a minimum depth of 12 inches at
26 intervals of not more than 80 feet. A depth of 24 inches is recommended.
27 b. Buildinq elevations shall include a change in color, texture, and/or exterior wall finish
28 material at horizontal intervals of not more than 80 feet.
29 c. Building elevations shall include vertical articulation by means of a minimum of one
30 (1) change in color, texture, and/or exterior wall finish material for any structure
31 exceeding 20 feet in height.
32 (6) Signage. Signs should meet the requirements of chapter 30 of this Code and be in
33 harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral
34 design component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and
35 overall site development.
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38 III.
39
40 That Chapter 46, Section 46-142(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
41 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4
I Sec.46-142. C-1a (General Commercial - Limited) district
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3 (d) C 4a General commercial—limited3 design standards. The following design standards apply to
4 all buildings in the C-1a district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
5 environment in Round Rock. These standards s„pplemept ap„distript_SpeGifir standards.
6 Alternative designs standards may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator in order to
7 permit a mere flevihle er rreati„e desi„p.implement a specific, recognized architectural style not
8 accommodated by the design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to
9 sites and projects with existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously
10 established.
11
12 (1) Exterior wall finish. The faller wine requirements Shall apply to every side of a building
13 The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
14 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
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17 a. For all buildings, except for concrete tilt-wall construction:
18 (i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
19 shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
20 masonry unit(CMU); and
21 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of stucco, fiber cement siding, architectural steel
22 or metal, CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
23 except as modified by subsection (f) below.
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iRSU'atien and finish systerns (EIFS) fGF exterier finish abeve effight feet, and abuse-
28
29 shingles or weed siding shall he limited to annent features
30 b. For buildings utilizing concrete tilt-wall construction:
31 (i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
32 shall be natural stone simulated stone, brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
33 masonry unit(CMU), or stucco; and
34 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of fiber cement siding, architectural steel or
35 metal CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
36 except as modified by subsection (f) below.
37 c. New or emerging materials not explicitly permitted herein may comprise a maximum
38 of 25% of the total exterior wall finish if approved in writing by the zoning
39 administrator based upon the product's durability and longevity.
40 d. All CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
41 e. Where stucco exceeds 75% of the total exterior wall finish, a minimum four-foot (4')
42 wainscot of stone simulated stone or brick shall be incorporated.
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I f. Glass with steel framing shall not exceed 25% of the total exterior wall finish for
2 buildings less than three (3) stories tall. Buildings that are three (3) stories or taller
3 may consist of a maximum 50% glass with steel framing.
4 (2) Exterior colorG�GInr srhe=�a -ch..;_+l.. h_o_ h..;_+rmnnie s and nmmpatihle with adla^Genn
5 de ielepmentc Annent nnlers shall be nemnatible with the main nnlnr theme Day-Glo,
6 luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are prohibited.
7 (3) Glass. Except for photovoltaic cells, mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or
8 more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
9 (4) Orientation requirements. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least
10 15 percent of the wall facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance
11 areas.
12 (5) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
13 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
14 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
15 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
16 substantial architectural interest and style. Sinn interest and style shall be provided
17 A minimum of four(4) features from the following
18 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
19 a. Arcades/colonnades.
20 b. Decorative Gcornices.
21 c. Eaves.
22 d. Sloped or unique roof features (e.g., parapets, mansard).
23 e. Arnh'tentWFal f_Gal neintc (e.g., eRtFy fays w*ndGW treatments)
24 e. Variation of roof lines.
25 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
26 g. Arched windows.
27 h. Gable windows.
28 i. Oval or round windows.
29 j. Transom windows.
30 k. Stone coursing around windows.
31 I. Shutters.
32 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
33 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
34 o. Decorative tile or metal.
35 P. Awnings.
36 g. Canopies.
37 r. Storefronts.
38 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
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eXGeGG of 400 feet iR 18Rgth shall inGGFPGFate wall PlaRe prGjeGtiGRS OF FeGesses having a-
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1 depth Of at least MG feet and extending at least 20 peFGent Of the leRgth Of the f@Gade.
2 NO uninterrupted leRgth of an i faradP_ Shall exr eed 100 hGFiZlln+al foo+
3 (6) Building elevation variation. The following regulations shall apply to the primary facade
4 and all building elevations facing a public street(right of wav):
5 a. Changes in wall planes shall be provided with a minimum depth of 12 inches at
6 intervals of not more than 80 feet. A depth of 24 inches is recommended.
7 b. Building elevations shall include a change in color, texture, and/or exterior wall finish
8 material at horizontal intervals of not more than 80 feet.
9 c. Building elevations shall include vertical articulation by means of a minimum of one
10 (1) change in color, texture, and/or exterior wall finish material for any structure
11 exceeding 20 feet in height.
12 (7) Roofing materials. Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of 25-year
13 architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or fid-simulated
14 stone), non-reflective prefinished metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other
15 similar metals as approved by the zoning administrator. PGFtiGRS of the rnnf Shall be
16
17 SUGh flat areas are SGFeened by PitGhed seGtiGRS of the FGGf that meet the FGGf*Rg Material
18 on+S
19 (8) Commercial signs. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 of this Code and be
20 in harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral
21 design component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and
22 overall site development.
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24
25 IV.
26
27 That Chapter 46, Section 46-143(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
28 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
29 Sec.46-143. C-2 (Local Commercial) district
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31 (d) -C�Local commercial}design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings in
32 the C-2 (1=9G@l s9FRmeFGic-0 district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
33 environment in Round Rock.T hhh P_ standards supplement an„distFir.+ Snonifin Standards
34 Selection of materials color, building orientation, articulation, and windows shall reflect the design
35 themes established in the neighborhood which the proposed development borders. Alternative
36 designs standar-ds may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator in order to permit a
37 mnro flovih.. OF area+ive design implement a specific, recognized architectural style not
38 accommodated by the design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to
39 sites and projects with existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously
40 established.
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2 (1) Exterior wall finish. The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
3 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
4
5
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8 iRS61latiGR and fiRish systerns (EIPS)fGr exteriel:finish abEwe eight feet, arid ab6i
9 resistant EIFS fc)F texti-m6n-F fins;h belew eight feet. The use Gf materials SUGh as weGd
10 shingles er wGed siding shall be limiter! to argent features.
11 a. The exterior wall finish of all buildings shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick,
12 stucco, fiber cement siding (excluding flat, unarticulated panels), architecturally
13 finished steel or metal, glass with steel framing, or architectural concrete masonry
14 units (CMU), except for doors, windows and trim. The use of other materials shall be
15 limited to accent features.
16 b. Stucco, hgrl7gntallV installed gement based siding deGE)rati„earchitecturallV finished
17 steel or metal, or architectural CMU`aa,,=FS-_shall not
18 comprise more than 50 percent of the total exterior wall finish (breezeways are not
19 included in this calculation). However, 100 percent stucco may be permitted in
20 conjunction with a tile roofs_
21 c. Fiber cement siding shall not comprise more than 25% of the total exterior wall finish.
22 d. Architectural CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
23 (2) Exterior color.
24 developmeRtS. AGGess gglnr shall he ggmnatihle with the main reler theme DaV-Glo,
25 luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are prohibited.
26 (3) Glass. Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is ^gt, i:mRtteclprohibited
27 on the exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
28 (4) Orientation requirements.
29 a. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall
30 facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance areas.
31 b. Main entrances shall be visible to pedestrians from the street or a public plaza on the
32 primary frontage.
33 c. Buildings with multiple street frontages shall be designed with primary facades facing
34 each public street.
35 (5) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
36 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
37 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
38 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
39 substantial architectural interest and style. SuGh interest and tyle shall he pFevided
40 threugh, bUt Ret limited tP thp WlAw : A minimum of four(4) features from the following
41 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
8
I a. Arcades/colonnades.
2 b. Decorative Gcornices.
3 c. Eaves.
4 cdArnhitenti iral fonnl rointc (e.g., entry ways W'Rd9W treatmentS)
5 ed. Offset in building elevation.
6 e. Variation of roof lines.
7 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
8 g. Arched windows.
9 h. Gable windows.
10 i. Oval or round windows.
11 i. Transom windows.
12 k. Stone coursing around windows.
13 I. Shutters.
14 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
15 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
16 o. Decorative tile or metal.
17 p. Awnings.
18 g. Canopies.
19 r. Storefronts.
20 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
21 (6) Roofing materials. RGE)fiRg materials shall Gensist of 25 year aFGhiteGtuFal dimensional
22 shingles, tile (Glay, Gement, natural eF rnaRwfaGtYFed stene), nGR Fef!eGt*ve PFefiRished
23
24
25 rnP-r--haAiGal equipmeRt wells GF rGaf deGks, pFevided that SUGh flat areas aFe SGreened by
26 nitrhed sentionc of the reef that meet the roofing mote Fiiol Fequirements.
27 (6) Building elevation variation. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into
28 smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an
29 offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line, or change in
30 exterior wall finish.
31 (7) Ditnheef roof. Ditnhed roof Sentionc shall have a nitnh equal to or greater than a fniit to 17
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33 (78) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 and should be in harmony
34 with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
35 component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall
36 site development.
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38
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1 V.
2
3 That Chapter 46, Section 46-144(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
4 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5 Sec.46-144. OF (Office) district
6
7 (d) 8F40ffice}design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings in the OF
8 (9ffise)district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round
9 Rock. These standards supplerneRt an„ distr'nt_sner.ifin standards. Alternative designs standaFds
10 may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator in order to permit a more flexible nr
11 nreati�,e design:implement a specific, recognized architectural style not accommodated by the
12 design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to sites and projects with
13 existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously established.
14
15 (1) Exterior wall finish. The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
16 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.BY i4ding
17 .
18
19 trim. Masenry shall mean sterie, simulated StE)Re, bFiGk, StUGGG, hGFiZGRtallY insta
20 ---eRt based sidirig, deGE)Fative GORGFete masenry unit(CMU), standard exterior
21
22 resistant EIPS feF exteF49F finish below eight feet. The use of materials SUG- as;weAd
23 shingle nr WGGGI siding shall he limited to annent features.
24 a. The exterior wall finish of all buildings shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick,
25 stucco, fiber cement siding (excluding flat unarticulated panels), architecturally
26 finished steel or metal glass with steel framing, or architectural concrete masonry
27 units (CMU) except for doors, windows and trim. The use of other materials shall be
28 limited to accent features.
29 b. Stucco, h^rivnntally installer) ^ement_based siding, dennrative architecturally finished
30 steel or metal, or arch itectural^^nr.rete masnnr,i „nit (CMU), .Rd EIFS, shall not
31 comprise more than 50 percent of the total exterior wall finish (breezeways are not
32 included in this calculation). However, 100 percent stucco may be permitted in
33 conjunction with a tile roofs.
34 c. Fiber cement siding shall not comprise more than 25% of the total exterior wall finish.
35 d. Architectural CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
36 (2) Exterior color.
37 developmeRtS. A^^e s nnlnrs shall he rmmpatihle vVith the mein nnlnr theme -Day-Glo,
38 luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are prohibited.
39 (3) Glass. Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is notem tteaprohibited
40 on the exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
10
1 (4) Orientation requirements.
2 a. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall
3 facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance areas.
4 b. Main entrances shall be visible to pedestrians from the street or a public plaza on the
5 primary frontage.
6 c. Buildings with multiple street frontages shall be designed with primary facades facing
7 each public street.
8 (5) Building articulation. Architectural relief shall be used in building design to provide
9 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. Details that create shade and cast shadows
10 can be used to provide visual relief to the building. Horizontal and vertical elements of
11 exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide substantial
12 architectural interest and style. Seo" intERFERSt @Rd stye shall be prGyided thrGugh but nnf
13 limiter) to the fnlIGWing: A minimum of four(4)features from the following list shall be
14 incorporated into the building design:
15 a. Arcades/colonnades.
16 b. Decorative Gcornices.
177 c. Eaves.
18 d. Arnhitegtural frenal nnintc (e.g., entry ways, WindGW treatmentS)
19 de. Offset in building elevation.
20 e. Variation of roof lines.
21 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
22 g. Arched windows.
23 h. Gable windows.
24 i. Oval or round windows.
25 i. Transom windows.
26 k. Stone coursing around windows.
27 I. Shutters
28 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
29 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
30 o. Decorative tile or metal.
31 p. Awnings.
32 g. Canopies.
33 r. Shopfronts.
34 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
35 (6) Roofing mategals. Roofing R;ateFials shall GGRSiSt Gf 25 year aFGhiteGtUral dirneRsienal.
36
37 metal Gr refleGWe metal SUGh ac gunner nr nther similar metal as annreyed by the
38
39 rnedh-A.AiGal equipment wells er FE)Gf deGks, PFGvided that SuGh flat areas are SGreened by
40 nitnhed SentinnS of the rnnf that meet the reefing material requirements.
11
1 (6) Building elevation variation. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into
2 smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an
3 offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural frames change in roof line, or change in
4 exterior wall finish.
5 (7) P#Ghed r-Gef PitGhed FGE)f seGti()RS shall have a pitGh equal to or greater thaR a four te 1-2
6 in,alT
7 (97) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 and should be in harmony
8 with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
9 component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall
10 site development.
11
12
13 VI.
14
15 That Chapter 46, Section 46-145(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
16 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
17 Sec.46-145. BP (Business Park) district
18
19 (d) Business park building design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings in
20 the BP (B iciness nary` district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
21 environment in Round Rock. .
22 Alternative designs standards may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator in order to
23 Permit a mnro flovihle or r•reaWe deSi„nimplement a specific, recognized architectural style not
24 accommodated by the design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to
25 sites and projects with existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously
26 established.
27
28 (1) Exterior wall finish. a.—The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
29 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
30
31 a. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be brick, natural stone, simulated stone,
32 stucco architecturally finished steel or metal, architectural concrete masonry units
33 (CMU), concrete tilt wall, or glass with steel framing.
34 ,
35
36 R661latiGR and fiRish systems (EIPS) fGF exteFier fiRish above eight feet, abuse
37 esistaRt El FS fGF GXte�OGF finish belew eig ht feet, GGRGrete tilt wall Gr similaF Material
38 appFeved in wFiting by the ZORing adMiRistrater.
39 b. Architectural CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
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1 (2) Exterior color. Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
2 developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
3 (3) Building articulation. Architectural relief shall be used in building design to provide
4 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
5 and cast shadow to provide visual relief to the building. AFGhiteGtUral fGGal peffintS SUGh as,
6
7 buildiRg des+ga-The following methods of providing building articulation shall be
8 incorporated:
9 a. All buildings shall have horizontal and vertical articulation. Any wall in excess of 100
10 feet in length facing a public right-of-way shall incorporate wall plane projections or
11 recesses having a depth of at least two (2) feet and extending a minimum of 20 feet
12 in length. No facade facing a right-of-way shall have an uninterrupted length
13 exceeding 100 horizontal feet.
14 b. Buildings that exceed 40 feet in height shall incorporate a change in material
15 application that creates an architectural delineation between the base of the building,
16 the upper levels and the roof silhouette. Such base delineation shall not be less than
17 30 percent or more than 40 percent of the overall height of the building.
18 c. Entries shall be recessed or covered with canopies.
19
20
21 VII.
22
23 That Chapter 46, Section 46-145, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
24 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended by adding new subsection (f) to read as
25 follows:
26 Sec. 46-145. BP (Business Park) district
27
28 (f) Business park site design standards. New business park developments shall be designed in a
29 manner that accommodates features such as plazas, courtyards, and similar pedestrian-oriented
30 open spaces between buildings. Each new business park development shall incorporate a
31 minimum of one such feature for every four(4) buildings, and each feature shall be adjacent to a
32 centrally located building.
33
34
35 VIII.
36
37 That Chapter 46, Section 46-146(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
38 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
13
1 Section 46-146. LI (Light Industrial) district
2
3 (d) Light industrial design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings in the LI
4 (Light Industrial) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment
5 in Round Rock. These standaFds supplement any dictr"et_speeifie Standards. Alternative designs
6 standaFds may be approved by the zoning administrator in erder to permit mere flovihlo nr
7 (+recti„e deli^n.to implement a specific recognized architectural style not accommodated by the
8 design standards below, excluding corporate architecture. Additions to sites and projects with
9 existing buildings may continue the design style that has been previously established.
10
11 (1) Exterior wall finish.FXept fop metal nentainersand aGGessory b iildines that ore made of
12 n4eta�, The exterior finish of all sides of buildings shall be constructed of brick, natural
13 stone, simulated stone, stucco, 2FGhiteGtUF@l concrete masonry units (CMU) having a
14 split-face, stone-face, or burnished finish, Split fare Generete hleeL er concrete tilt wall,
15 architectural steel or metal, other steel or metal, or similar material approved in writing by
16 the zoning administrator, except for doors, windows, and trim.
17 a. Architectural steel or metal shall not exceed 33% of the total exterior wall finish.
18 b. Other steel or metal, such as unfinished corrugated aluminum and similar products,
19 shall be prohibited on elevations that face public streets, access drives, or lots zoned
20 for residential uses.
21 c. Quonset style buildings and structures are prohibited.
22 (2) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 and should be in harmony
23 with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
24 component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall
25 site development.
26
27 IX.
28
29 That Chapter 46, Section 46-149(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
3o Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
31 Section 46-149. PF-1 (Public Facilities—Low Intensity) district
32
33 (d) PF-4-(Public facilities—low intensity4 design standards. The following design standards apply to
34 all buildings in the PF-1 (R blie faeilitieS_le e, These standards are intended to
35 ensure an attractive built environment in Round Rock. Tht8se standards supplement any rlistriet_
36 spesifis standards-Alternative designs sus may be approved in writing by the zoning
37 administrator to permit a mere flexible er nreati„e desinn to implement a specific, recognized
38 architectural style not accommodated by the design standards below, excluding corporate
39 architecture. Additions to sites and projects with existing buildings may continue the design style
40 that has been previously established.
14
1
2 (1) Exterior wall finish. a.—The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
3 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
4 .
5 a. The exterior wall finish of all buildings shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick,
6 stucco, fiber cement siding (excluding flat, unarticulated panels), architecturally
7 finished steel or metal glass with steel framing, or architectural concrete masonry
8 units (CMU) except for doors, windows and trim. The use of other materials shall be
9 limited to accent features.
10
11 trim. MaSGRFY shall mean stene, simulated stone, bFiGk, StUG 9, hGFiZORtally
12
13
%RSUlatiGR and finish systems (EIFS) for exterier finish abGve eight feet, and abuse-
14
15 shingles or, Ged siding shall be limited to ornont featm
16 b. Stucco, architecturally finished steel or metal, or architectural CMU shall not
17 comprise more than 50 percent of the total exterior wall finish (breezeways are not
18 included in this calculation). However, 100 percent stucco may be permitted in
19 conjunction with a tile roof.
20 c. Fiber cement siding shall not comprise more than 25% of the total exterior wall finish.
21 d. Architectural CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
22 (2) Exterior color. Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
23 developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
24 (3) Orientation requirements.
25 a. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall
26 facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance areas.
27 b. Main entrances shall be visible to pedestrians from the street or a public plaza on the
28 primary frontage.
29 c. Buildings with multiple street frontages shall be designed with primary facades facing
30 each public street.
31 (4) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
32 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
33 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
34 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
35 substantial architectural interest and style. SUGh interest and style shall be pFevided
36 :A minimum of four(4) features from the following
37 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
38 a. Arcades/colonnades.
39 b. Decorative Scornices.
40 c. Eaves.
41 d. Slo;edeR;;Fe reef features (e.g., parapets, mraRSard).
15
I d. Offset in building elevation.
2 e. AFGhiteGtUFal fnnal nninfs (e.g., onFni Ways, a inrJn ei treatments)
3 e. Variation of roof lines.
4 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
5g. Arched windows.
6 h. Gable windows.
7 i. Oval or round windows.
8 i. Transom windows.
9 k. Stone coursing around windows.
10 I. Shutters.
11 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
12 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
13 o. Decorative tile or metal.
14 p. Awnings.
15 q. Canopies.
16 r. Storefronts.
17 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
18
19 eXGess ef 100 feet OR length shall 'RGGFPGrate wall PlaRe prejeGtiGRS eF reGesses having a
20 depth of at least twe (2) feet and extendiRg at least 20 PeFGeRt Of the length ef the faGade.
21 MNG Ll RiRterFupted leRncgth of any fa Ga a shall eXGee ! 190 herizen#al font
22 (5) Building elevation variation. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into
23 smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an
24 offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line, or change in
25 exterior wall finish.
26 (6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 of this Code and should
27 be in harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an
28 integral design component of the building architecture, building materials,
29 landscaping and overall site development.
30
31
32 X.
33
34 That Chapter 46, Section 46-150(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
35 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
36 Section 46-150. PF-2 (Public Facilities—Medium Intensity) district
37
38 (d) P.F�Public facilities—medium intensity}design standards. The following design standards apply
39 to all buildings in the PF-2 (o hfin faGilities_medium intensity) district. These standards are
40 intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round Rock. ase sta Rdards supplement
16
1 an„ d'Strirt_sneoifir. standaFds Alternative designs standards may be approved in writing by the
2 zoning administratorte permit a more flexible or creative desip to implement a specific,
3 recognized architectural style not accommodated by the design standards below, excluding
4 corporate architecture. Additions to sites and protects with existing buildings may continue the
5 design style that has been previously established.
6
7 (1) Exterior wall finish. a.—The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
8 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
9
10 a. The exterior wall finish of all buildings shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick,
11 stucco fiber cement siding (excluding flat unarticulated panels), architecturally
12 finished steel or metal glass with steel framing, or architectural concrete masonry
13 units (CMU) except for doors windows and trim. The use of other materials shall be
14 limited to accent features.
15 b. The exterior finish of all h„IldiRgs shall be
16
17
18 0 Rsulatien and finish systems (EIFS) fer exte-Fier fi.nish. abeve eight feet, and abu
19 resistant CICS far ovforinr finish holo of eight foot The use of materials s,,rh as,moor{
rc.�rrca,�rcnvrvrc'crcnvrrmrorrvc,v�v eight --.-- -.-.-... ---- ..--_--
20 `Engles er,n,onrl siding shall he limited to agrent feat„res
21 b. Stucco architecturally finished steel or metal, or architectural CMU shall not
22 comprise more than 50 percent of the total exterior wall finish (breezeways are not
23 included in this calculation). However, 100 percent stucco may be permitted in
24 conjunction with a tile roof.
25 c. Fiber cement siding shall not comprise more than 25% of the total exterior wall finish.
26 d. Architectural CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
27 (2) Exterior color. Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
28 developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
29 (3) Orientation requirements.
30 a. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall
31 facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance areas.
32 b. Main entrances shall be visible to pedestrians from the street or a public plaza on the
33 primary frontage.
34 c. Buildings with multiple street frontages shall be designed with primary facades facing
35 each public street.
36 (4) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
37 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
38 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
39 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
40 substantial architectural interest and style. SUGh iRterest and style shall he nreviderl
17
I : A minimum of four(4)features from the following
2 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
3 a. Arcades/colonnades.
4 b. Decorative Gcornices.
5 c. Eaves.
6 d. SlGped nrvrz,r ique•-Feet-frea+tc res (ems-�c-g., paFapets,, mansard).
7 d. Offset in building elevation.
8 e. rnrnhitcnt„ral fnral nnints (e.g., cntni ways e iindew treatments)
9 e. Variation of roof lines.
10 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
11 g. Arched windows.
12 h. Gable windows.
13 i. Oval or round windows.
14 i. Transom windows.
15 k. Stone coursing around windows.
16 I. Shutters.
17 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
18 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
19 o. Decorative tile or metal.
20 p. Awnings.
21g. Canopies.
22 r. Storefronts.
23 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
24 (5) ArGhiteGtUFaI offsets. T-G preGlude a bex design, aRy Wall f2Ging a PUbliG right Of Way iR
25 eXGess ef 100 feet in IeRgth shall inGGFp9mte wall plane pFGjeGt"eRS GF FeGesses having a
26 depth ef at least�Ne (2) feet and extendiRg at least 20 perGeRt ef the length ef the faGade.
27 n'nteFrupted length of any fanade shall eXGee l 100 hnrizental feet.
28 (5) Building elevation variation. The lenqth of walls facing public streets shall be broken into
29 smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an
30 offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line, or change in
31 exterior wall finish.
32 (6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 of this Code and should
33 be in harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an
34 integral design component of the building architecture, building materials,
35 landscaping and overall site development.
36
37
38 XI.
39
40 That Chapter 46, Section 46-151(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
41 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
18
1 Section 46-151. PF-3 (Public Facilities—High Intensity) district
2
3 (d) P—F=— Public facilities—high intensity}design standards. The following design standards apply to
4 all buildings in the PF-3 ion bre faeilit•eo_high ipteRs4y)district. These standards are intended to
5 ensure an attractive built environment in Round Rock. These stand@Fds suppleMeRt ap„dictriet_
6 cpeeifie standards. Alternative designs standaFds may be approved by the zoning administrator ie
7 order to permit a mere flexible er r,ro;ti,ie de ig4;.to implement a specific, recognized architectural
8 style not accommodated by the design standards below, excluding corporate architecture.
9 Additions to sites and projects with existing buildings may continue the design style that has been
10 previously established.
11
12 (1) Exterior wall finish. a—The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
13 maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
14 .
15
16 a. For all buildings, except for concrete tilt-wall construction:
17 1i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
18 shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
19 masonry unit(CMU); and
20 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of stucco, fiber cement siding, architectural steel
21 or metal, CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
22 except as modified by subsection (f) below.
23 ,
24 trim,-rMasenFy'-shalctrl-mean steno, simHlated St e, b•-"l `t e, h„ pall„
25 ,
26 , aPA
27 abuse Fesistant -PIPs fA-.r exteFier finish belew ight feet.The use ef materials SuGh as
28 ej shingles e weed si.diRg shall be limiter) to a ept feetwFes
29 b. For buildings utilizing concrete tilt-wall construction:
30 (i) at least 75% of the total exterior wall finish, except for doors, windows, and trim,
31 shall be natural stone, simulated stone, brick, stone-face or split-face concrete
32 masonry unit(CMU), or stucco; and
33 (ii) no more than 25% may consist of fiber cement siding, architectural steel or
34 metal, CMU other than split-face or stone face, or glass with steel framing,
35 except as modified by subsection (f) below.
36 c. New or emerging materials not explicitly permitted herein may comprise a maximum
37 of 25% of the total exterior wall finish if approved in writing by the zoning
38 administrator based upon the product's durability and longevity.
39 d. All CMU shall have an ashlar pattern.
40 e. Where stucco exceeds 75% of the total exterior wall finish, a minimum four-foot (4')
41 wainscot of stone, simulated stone, or brick shall be incorporated.
42 f. Glass with steel framing shall not exceed 25% of the total exterior wall finish for
43 buildings less than three (3) stories tall. Buildings that are three (3) stories or taller
44 may consist of a maximum 50% glass with steel framing.
19
1 (2) Exterior color. Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
2 developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
3 (3) Orientation requirements. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least
4 15 percent of the wall facing the street consist of windows and/or pedestrian entrance
5 areas.
6 (4) Building articulation. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
7 interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
8 and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and vertical
9 elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and projection to provide
10 substantial architectural interest and style. tea" ;Rte st and style shall be nrevided
11 : A minimum of four(4) features from the following
12 list shall be incorporated into the building design:
13 a. Arcades/colonnades.
14 b. Decorative Gcornices.
15 c. Eaves.
16 d. Sloped or unique roof features (e.g., parapets, mansard).
17 e. ArnhitontUral fGGal nnints (e.g., eRtni Ways, window Ve@tMeRt-S1
18 e. Variation of roof lines.
19 f. Arched and/or recessed entryway.
20 g. Arched windows.
21 h. Gable windows.
22 i. Oval or round windows.
23 j. Transom windows.
24 k. Stone coursing around windows.
25 I. Shutters.
26 m. Stone or brick accent wall.
27 n. Decorative stone or brick band.
28 o. Decorative tile or metal.
29 p. Awnings.
30 q. Canopies.
31 r. Storefronts.
32 s. Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
33 (5) ArGhiteGtUral offsets. Te PreGlude a box design, aRy Wall faGiRg a publiG Fight of Way
34
35 depth Of at least twe feet and exteRdiRg at least 20 peFGeRt of the length Of t. e faGade.
36 NO unirniterpupted length Of aRY faGade -Shall exr-Rel 100 hnriZGRtal feet
37 (5) Building elevation variation. The following regulations shall apply to the primary facade
38 and all building elevations facing a public street(right of wav):
39 a. Changes in wall planes shall be provided with a minimum depth of 12 inches at
40 intervals of not more than 80 feet. A depth of 24 inches is recommended.
20
I b. Building elevations shall include a change in color, texture, and/or exterior wall finish
2 material at horizontal intervals of not more than 80 feet.
3 c. Building elevations shall include vertical articulation by means of a minimum of one
4 (1) change in color, texture and/or exterior wall finish material for any structure
5 exceeding 20 feet in height.
6 (6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 30 of this Code and should
7 be in harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an
8 integral design component of the building architecture, building materials,
9 landscaping and overall site development.
10 (7) The use of a steel framed fabric tension structure or a tensile fabric membrane structure
11 shall be allowed for community recreational facility buildings which contain a minimum of
12 40,000 square feet of enclosed area. The provisions contained in subsections (d)(1)
13 through (5) of this section shall not apply to such buildings.
14
15
16 XII.
17
18 That Chapter 46, Section 46-154(d), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
19 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby deleted as follows:
20 Section. 46-154. OS (Open Space) district
21
22
23
24 permit a mere flexible OF creative design
25
26 (4) -Xterinr inial) mafe rials The building materials of a prni
27
28 ,
29
30
31 ,
32
33 similar materials appreved in wFiting by the Inning arlminict at
34 b, Daeesser i b iildipgs net exceeding 500 square feet in grecs fleer area are
35 exempt from this regi iremept
36
37
38 r•nnta ip a minimum of 40,000 square feet of ep Glesed area The pr-
39
40
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1 XIII.
2 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
3 expressly repealed.
4 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
s invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
6 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
7 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
8 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
9 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
10 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
11 Government Code, as amended.
12 Alternative 1.
13 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
14 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
15 days was dispensed with.
16 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
17 12017.
18 Alternative 2.
19 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
20 1 U I(�� }� , 2017.
21 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the �7J day of
22 V 141�— , 2017.
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2 i
3 ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
4 City of Round Rock, Texas
5
5 ATTEST:
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9 SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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