§ 3.4.1. Purpose.  


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  • The architectural standards serve to support the development districts through the creation of great public spaces, climate responsive design and the establishment of a coherent, traditional and regionally appropriate scale and character for all new development within each of the different development districts as well as encourage a high caliber, lasting quality of development. These standards favor an aesthetic that incorporates a diversity of traditional architectural styles interpreted broadly. The intention is not to copy the past, but to utilize its discipline when designing new buildings. Structures created according to these standards will also demonstrate a clear relationship to the long-standing architectural traditions of the Midwest. Buildings designed to withstand the elements (gravity, sun, weather, and time) which also incorporate traditional rules of proportion and massing retain their appeal beyond a simple question of style.

(Ord. No. 6016-07-16, 7-19-2016)