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<br />Development Design Standards <br /> <br />roofing applications for Elk Ridge Center. Roofing applications will be re-.;ewed on an individual <br />building basis. Even though the product is approved, some colors will not be permitted on <br />buildings in Elk Ridge Center. <br />8.7.11 Low slope single ply membrane roofs are permitted. <br />8.7.12 Where sloped roofs are used, main roofs shall t::e 4:12 minimum to 14:12 maximum slope <br />with symmetrical gable or hip configuration. Eaves shall be continuous except at sheds and <br />dormers. Shed roofs shall be attached to main building wall or roof ridge, with a minimum 3:12 <br />slope. Eaves shall overhang at least 36 inches and shall be visibly supported by exposed rafter <br />ends, braces or brackets. <br /> <br />8.8 SIGNS <br /> <br />Intent <br /> <br />Signs are an important element that can be an integra! component of the building. Pedestrian- <br />oriented signs can be fairly small, and the design and uniqueness of the sign can relay the <br />character of the store. Hanging signs perpendicular to the building are attractive and easily read <br />by pedestrians. In order to reduce visual pollution and be sensitive to the surrounding <br />neighborhood, Elk Ridge Center will not allow individual free standing signage for each tenant. <br />Monument signs posted at prominent locations on the site will offer shared, offsite signage for <br />tenants. In addition to these monuments, on premise signage following City standards and the <br />following guidelines is allowed. Signs shall be designed and installed to enhance both the <br />building and the street. <br /> <br />Guidelines [see figures E, I, N, P & QJ <br /> <br />8.8.1 Signs should have a minimum clearance of eight feet above the sidewalk for pubiic safety. <br />8.8.2 !nternally illuminated signs are not allowed within- 150' of any residence. <br />8.8.3 Businesses shall be allowed a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) wall signs <br />per building _ only one (1) wall sign is allowed per fa\,ade. One (1) projecting sign is allowed. <br />8.8.4 Wall Signs: Maximum sign size shall be 5% of the facade to which the sign is affixed. <br />Maximum sign height shall be 18 feet above the sidewalk. Applied lettering may be substituted for <br />wall signs. <br />8.8.5 Awning and Canopy Signs: Maxjmum sign area shall be 10 square feet on main awning <br />face, and 4 square feet on awning valance. Lettering may appear but shall not dominate sloped <br />or curved portions, and lettering and signboard may be integrated along the valance or fascia, or <br />free standing letters mounted on top of and extending above the fascia. Awning and canopy <br />signs cannot be internally illuminated. Awning and canopy signs shall be induded as wall signs. <br />8.8.6 Projecting Signs: Maximum sign area shall be 6 square feet. Distance from the lower edge <br />of the signboard to the ground shall be a minimum of 7 feet. Top signboard edge shall be no <br />higher than the wall from which It projects. Maximum signboard width shall be 3 feet. <br />8.8.7 Monument Signs: Elk Ridge Center offers shared space on 3 site monument signs. <br />8.8.8 Signs sha1l be backlit, or lit with single or multiple shaded, focused sources. <br />8.8.9 Prohibited Signs: <br />Signs on roofs. <br />Billboards <br />Off-site advertisements <br />Flashing, blinking, moving, or mobile signs <br />Banners, except for the public events. <br /> <br />8.9 LIGHTING <br /> <br />Intent <br /> <br />Exterior lighting can be used in a subtle manner to emphasize distinctive architectural elements <br />on a bui!ding, the building entrances, and individual storefronts. The objective of the exterior <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br />ELK RIDGE CENTER <br />