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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3779
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AN UPDATE TO THE DESIGN
OBJECTIVES PLAN TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR QUALITATIVE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, on the 9th day of March 1992, the City Commission adopted Commission
Resolution No. 2854, adopting by reference its first Design Objectives Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Unified Development Ordinance, adopted on November 24,2003 by Ordinance
1604, incorporates by reference the City's Design Objectives Plan; and
WHEREAS, the passage of time, changed policy direction, and substantial development of the
community made it necessary to update the Design Objectives Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City hired a consultant in 2004 to work with the community to develop the
update to the plan; and
WHEREAS, two public workshops were held to discuss the project with the public and obtain
public input on the issues and draft document; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the adoption of the updated Design Objectives Plan was duly
noticed and held on December 20, 2004; and
WHEREAS, no objections to adoption of the updated Design Objectives Plan were raised at the
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission did vote to adopt the Design Objectives Plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2004, the Commission authorized and directed staff, to prepare
the necessary documents to proceed with adoption of the Design Objectives Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that the updated Design Objectives Plan, attached hereto as "Exhibit A", and by this reference
made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein, be adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular
session thereof held on the 7th day of March 2005.
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Clerk of the Commission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction to the Design Guidelines
Background 3
Purpose and Application 4
The Scope of the Guidelines 5
Organization of the Design Guidelines 7
Chapter 1. Neighborhood Design Guidelines
A. Green Space 11
B. Auto Connections 12
C. Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections 13
D. Street Character 14
Chapter 2. Site Design Guidelines
A. Natural Features 17
B. Vicws 18
C. Cultural Resources 18
D. Topography 19
E. Site Drainage 21
F. Building Placement 23
G. Outdoor Public Spaces 24
H. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Systems 26
1. Internal Automobile Circulation Systems 28
J. Parking Lots 30
K. Site Lighting 32
L. Utilities and Service Areas 33
M. Landscape Design 34
N. Buffers 35
Chapter 3. Building Design Guidelines
A. Building and Topography 39
B. Building Character 39
C. Primary Building Entrance 39
D. Street Level Interest 41
E. Building Mass and Scale 42
F. Roof Form 45
G. Building Materials 46
H. Building Complex 47
I. Service Canopies 47
J. Color 48
K. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment 48
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Chapter 4. Signs Design Guidelines
A. Sign Context and Position 51
B. Sign Type 52
C. Sign Materials 54
D. Sign Lighting 55
E. Sign Context 56
F. Wall Murals 56
Chapter 5. Corridor Specific Design Guidelines
South 19th A venue Corridor 59
A. Guidelines 61
B. Conceptual Character Illustrative 62
West Main Street Corridor 63
C. Guidelines 66
D. Conceptual Character Illustrative 67
North 19th Avenue/Oak Street Corridor 69
E. Guidelines 72
F. Conceptual Character II1ustrati ve 74
G. PUD Standards 75
North 7th Avenue Corridor 80
G. Guidelines 83
H. Conceptual Character Illustrative 84
Rouse Avenue / Bridger Drive Corridor 86
1. Guidelines 89
J. Conceptual Character Illustrati ve 90
East Main Street / East Frontage Road Corridor 96
K. E. Main Guidelines 97
L. E. Main Conceptual Character Illustrative 97
M. Frontage Rd. Guidelines 98
N. Frontage Rd. Conceptual Character Illustrative 99
Interstate 90 100
O. Guidelines 102
Appendix
Bozeman 2020 Community Plan
A. Community Design Introduction 105
B. Entryway Corridor Overlay District 105
C. Goals, Objectives and Implementation Policies 106
The Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance 108
Definitions lJO
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Acknowledgments
City of Bozeman
Mayor: Andrew L. Cetraro
City Commission Members: Andrew L. Cetraro, Lee Hietala, Steve
Kirchhoff, JeflKrauss, Marcia Youngman
City Staff: Chris Kukulski, Andrew Epple, Chris Saunders, Dave Skelton,
Susan Kozub, Allyson Bristor
Design Review Board Members: Chairperson - Dawn Smith, Vice Chair-
person - Bill Hanson, Carol Asleson, Randy Carpenter, Christopher
Livingston, Joseph Thomas, Brian Krueger, Scott Hedglin
Planning Board and Zoning Commission: Chairman - Harry
Kirschenbaum, President - Sarah Alexander, Mark Evans, Mike Hope,
Dave Jarrett, Jeff Krauss, Ed Musser, lP Pomnichowski, Dave Shepard
Special Thanks
A special thank you to all the community members who participated in the
workshops during the design guidelines process.
Consultant
Winter & Company
1265 Yellow Pine Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 440-8445
Photos: Photos were taken in 2004 by Winter & Company, except as noted.
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The Design Objectives Plan applies to all specially designated commercial cor-
In this Chapter: ridors within the City of Bozeman. Some of these are older areas where devel-
opment patterns are established and the adjoining neighborhoods are a part of
the design context. Others are newer locations where character is emerging and
· Background p.3 natural resources are a part of the scene. In each case, the character and func-
· Purpose and Application p.4 tional qualities of each area can greatly enhance the community. These corri-
· The Scope of the dors also serve as key entry routes into the core of the city and set expectations
Design Guidelines p.S for the quality of development downtown. For these reasons, the city seeks to
· Organization of the assure that development in the commercial corridors will result in dynamic,
Design Guidelines p. 7 attractive neighborhoods and also will reflect the overall goals for high-quality
design throughout the community. It is in this spirit that these design guidelines
are produced.
This section establishes the objectives of the design guidelines, links them to
adopted city policies and provides an overview of their organization. In addi-
tion, the process for developing them is explained.
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INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND In this document, a neighborhood is
The City of Bozeman seeks to protect its unique character, which is a combina- a collection of properties that may
tion of spectacular natural features and early building traditions. The commu- support a variety of uses, including
nity is fortunate to have a strong downtown with a rich architectural history and residential. commercial and
the community wishes to respect those design traditions in development along institutional.
the city's commercial corridors, while supporting their unique identities.
Relationship to other goals & policies
These design guidelines are the outgrowth of existing community design goals
and policies which are defined in other official documents. They demonstrate a
consistent commitment to promoting livability and protecting design traditions
of the region.
In 1990, The Bozeman Area Master Plan was adopted. This document recog-
nized the important role that certain major arterials have in the community. The
image of the community, as well as its economic vitality, are affected by the
safety, operations and appearance of these arterials.
The new master plan called for design review procedures that can be used to
guide development along the entry corridors. It suggested that particular char-
acteristics such as additional landscaping, fewer access points and enhanced
building design are to be reviewed when properties are developed or redevel-
oped. It also suggested that a degree of flexibility be used in the application of
any future standards.
Also in 1990, the Bozeman City Commission adopted a new Zoning Ordinance
that provided a number of standards to ensure higher quality development in
the city and its jurisdictional area. A chapter designating an "Entryway Overlay
District" was included. This chapter elaborated on the intent and purpose of the
overlay district, specified the location of entryway corridors and established a
review process. Further, the review process, conducted by the design review
authority, utilized special design criteria in evaluating proposed projects.
In 1992, the city adopted the first Design Objectives Plan, which has helped
enhance the character of corridors throughout the city. The Design Objectives
Plan contains both broader objectives and more specific guidelines. But neither
is intended to provide rigid, "hard and fast" rules. Rather, the objectives and
guidelines are intended to suggest aspects of the design to be addressed by the
applicant and the design review authority. The guidelines are meant to indicate
preferred conditions, but not without allowing for other equal or better solu~
tions to be considered.
In 1997, the city adopted the N. 19th Avenue/Oak Street Corridor Master Plan.
This plan focused on a single portion of the city. This plan int-roduced several
new concepts or planning strategies in Bozeman.
Introduction Page 3
In 2001, The Bozeman 2020 Community Plan was adopted, this plan replaced
The Bozeman 2020 Community the earlier Bozeman Area Master Plan. A portion of this plan defines the objec-
tives for the Entryway Corridor Overlay District.
Plan clearly establishes design
review policies for the corridors. A Lastly, on November 24, 2003 the Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance
summary of the goals, objectives
and implementation strategies of (UDO) was adopted and took effect on January 1,2004.
this document are located in the
Appendix. It should be expected that, over time, these documents will be amended with
both additions and deletions. Bozeman is a dynamic community and it is recog-
nized that policy will change over time. This will necessitate that plans reflect
the evolving nature of new development, community expectations and building
economics. Therefore this undertaking that addresses an update to the Design
Objectives Plan should be considered a "working tool" to guide the long term
quality of physical change along particular corridors.
Finally, dramatic improvements in the physical environment cannot occur over-
night. It takes years of small, incremental enhancements to cumulatively pro-
duce an eventual result that can be appreciated. This requires a long term com-
mitment by the city to encourage higher quality development. In many ways, it
is the next and future generations that will benefit from this sustained effort.
PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
This document applies to all development within the city's jurisdictional area
that falls within certain distances of eight corridors: South 19th, West Main
Street, North 19th, Oak Street, North 7th, Bridger/Rouse, East Main and 1-90,
as specified by the UDO (Chapter 18.30). In applying design guidelines to pro-
posals for development or remodeling, it is necessary for the city to recognize
the importance of three guiding principles: flexibility, appropriateness and clar-
ity of direction. In general, compliance with the guidelines is expected, to the
greatest extent feasible. However, there are cases in which some added flexibil-
ity may be appropriate. These relate to projects in which deviations from the
underlying zoning are requested and in which alterations to existing properties
are planned.
Deviations From Underlying Zoning
In some cases, property owners may apply for "deviations" from underlying
zoning requirements. The general design objectives and guidelines will be used
in the review of all development proposals, regardless of whether "deviations"
from basic code standards are being sought. However, for projects requesting
deviations, street frontage landscaping (trees and shrubs), pedestrian spaces and
amenities, and the criteria applicable to each corridor will be applied with par-
ticular emphasis. This is to ensure, as stated in Section 18.30.080 of the UDO,
that the proposed deviation produces "an environment, landscape quality and
character superior to that produced by the existing standards."
Application to Alterations of Existing Development
These guidelines apply to alterations of existing properties as well as completely
new redevelopment. However, in the case of improvements to existing proper-
ties, the degree to which the guidelines can be fully met may be limited because
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of existing constraints. For that reason, they will be applied with more flexibil-
ity in such situations.
When considering the application of the guidelines, the city recognizes that the
potential viewpoint of a project may influence the degree to which specific
guidelines may apply, particularly those that address the character of develop-
ment as seen from a public way. Most properties along the commercial corri-
dors are highly visible, but in a few cases, this exposure may be limited and, in
such a case, the guidelines addressing the character of the street edge may have
less emphasis.
In a similar manner, the speed of travel anticipated from primary viewpoints
also may affect the application of the guidelines. Properties that may only be
visible from the Interstate Highway, for example, will be perceived in a more
general way, and some of the guidelines addressing architectural character and
building details may be less relevant.
THE SCOPE OF THE GUIDELINES
These guidelines shall apply to all commercial corridors within the city, as des-
ignated in the Entryway Corridor Overlay District. When improvements are
proposed, then the city will consider the appropriateness of the project within
the context of these guidelines.
It is the general intent that the review process should apply to areas abutting the
roadway where development could affect the character and function of the cor-
ridor. This generally is the full depth of a parcel; however, in some circum-
stances where the parcel is quite deep and extends beyond the overlay district
boundary, the entire parcel will comply with the design guidelines. See the diagram that follows for an
illustration of the organizational
How the guidelines were developed structure of the design guidelines.
This document is an update to the Design Objectives Plan adopted in March
1992. The updated document reflects a dialogue from citizens interested in the
future of Bozeman who worked in coordination with City Planning staff, in a
series of public meetings, focus groups and work sessions. As part of the pro-
cess, participants defined key design objectives for the individual corridors.
How the guidelines are organized
The guidelines address four topics of design and a corridor specific section:
. Neighborhood Design
These focus on integrating individual projects with broader community
development objectives, which seek to link properties together into a
sense of "neighborhood." Even a commercial corridor is envisioned as
functioning as a cohesive unit, and in this sense is to be considered a
"neighborhood." It also defines the individual design objectives for each
corridor.
. Site Design
These address the manner in which a building is placed on its site and
in which site functions are organized. It inc1udes guidelines for land-
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scaping, parking and treatment of open space. Building setback require-
ments are also provided for each of the corridors.
. Building Design
These address the basic mass, scale and materials of buildings. They
address only broad-scale topics and do not dictate architectural styles.
. Sign Design
These address the overall sign design.
. Corridor Specific Design
These address the design principles specific to each corridor. They in-
clude a description of the desired character and design objectives for
the corridor. In some corridors, more specific design guidelines may be
provided.
. Appendix
This section includes a summary of the goals, objectives and imple-
mentation strategies from the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. as well
as references from the Bozeman Unified Development Code, and a list
of definitions.
Guideline format and compliance
In Chapters 1-4 each guideline topic is presented in a "hierarchical" format.
. First, a policy statement is provided.
. Secondly, specific guidelines are provided that respond to the policy
statement.
. Supplementary information which includes examples of how guideline
compliance could be achieved is then provided in a series of "bullets."
. This text is usually supplemented with an illustration.
In Chapter 5 the format for the design guidelines differs from the previous chap-
ters, because it focuses on the corridors themselves. Each corridor is presented
separately. They are presented in the following format.
. First, a summary description of the specific corridor is provided.
. Secondly, a bullet list of the existing character is provided.
. Third, a list of the design objectives for the corridor is provided.
. Fourth, supplementary design guidelines are provided that respond to
specific design objectives for the corridor.
. Finally a street section, and in some cases an illustrative that conveys
design policy for the corridor, is provided.
Note that all of these components constitute formal design policy and may be
used in determining the appropriateness of a proposal.
In many cases, compliance with a guideline can be achieved by meeting one of
the specific measures described in the "bullet" list. In a case where the specific
bullets do not apply, the guideline statement itself shall, and if that also does not
apply, then the policy statement shall be used. In this way, flexibility is pro-
vided within a consistent structure.
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It is understood that there is a dynamic interaction among the guidelines and
that, in some cases, one design guideline may not be met fully, in order to more
fully meet a guideline of higher priority. In order to indicate those guidelines
which are of highest priority, a plus symbol (+) is used at the end of certain
guideline sentences.
Organization of the Design Guidelines
This section presents guidelines that Chapter 1
address how individual properTies
should be designed to create a sense Neighborhood Design
(if neighborhood.
These guidelines address ways in Chapter 2
which individual parcels should be
planned to enhance appearance and Site Design
function.
These guidelines address basic Chapter 3
elements of architectural design. such
as mass and scale and materials. Building Design
These guidelines address how Chapter 4
individual signs should he designed.
Sign Design
These guidelines address issues Chapter 5
specific to individual corridors.
Corridor Specific
This section presents design policy Appendix
and standards from supporting city
regulations. Design Policy and
Standards
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NEIGHBORHOOD
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Properties should be planned to frame important views.
Chapter 1 Neighborhood Design Guidelines Page 9
This chapter focuses on urban design concepts that connect individual proper-
In this Chapter: ties and help knit them into the fabric of a neighborhood. They address concepts
that will help to link adjoining properties and plan for ways in which abutting
developments enhance each other and make use of opportunities for coordi~
A. Green Space p. 11 nated, cooperative site planning.
B. Auto Connections p. 12
C. Pedestrian and p.13 Objectives for Neighborhood Wide Design:
Bicycle Connections
D. Street Character p. 14 Each development should help to achieve a sense of neighborhood.
Projects should be planned to relate to adjoining properties in a positive way, by
promoting connections among properties where appropriate, by planning coop-
eratively to make joint use of natural features that span across properties, and
by using design treatments that convey a sense of visual continuity.
Highlight landscapes and views.
Properties should be planned to emphasize landscaped areas and frame impor-
tant views. This includes retaining significant existing landscape features, when
feasible, and planning development with abutting properties in mind, such that
opportunities to plan in a coordinated manner are maximized. Planning view
corridors such that they align with those on adjacent properties is also encour-
aged.
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CHAPTER 1
NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN GUIDELINES
Design Guidelines:
A. Green Space
Policy: Places that include mature stands of trees
are examples of important green space to
Green space that can be enjoyed, hoth visually and functionally, should be pro- preserve, whenfeasihle.
vided in a project, when feasible. The green space of an individual parcel should
be coordinated with that of adjoining properties as well, such that mutual ben-
efits can be maximized. In many cases. this will be provided in the required
setback area, but may occur in some settings, in other parts of the site.
Guidelines:
1. Preserve existing green space in a development whenever feasible.
(+)
. Places that include mature stands of trees and distinctive land for-
mations are examples of important open space to preserve.
. A reduction in the front setback requirement may be granted when Inappropriate: Natural resource
areas are
a significant amount of existing green space is preserved elsewhere not linked
on the site.
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2. Enhance high quality green space when it exists in key locations.
(+)
. Where opportunities exist, reserve green space where it will abut
that of adjacent properties to increase the visual impacts of these
areas.
. Coordinate green space with that of adjacent parcels such that they
are visually associated and are interpreted as a larger area. -.
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. Also position green space to link access points with those of ad-
joining properties. Appropriate: Natural resource areas are
linked between properties.
3. Organize uses to maximize natural assets of the site. (+)
. When a stormwater detention facility is to be provided. position it
in green space and design it to be an amenity.
. Locate service areas away from natural green space that is retained
on the site.
. Provide public access for green space. when feasible.
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B. Auto Connections
Policy:
Connections to auto circulation systems on adjoining properties and within prop-
erties that permit access without returning to the street, should be provided,
when feasible, to permit convenient access and to reduce traffic on abutting
public streets. The cumulative benefit of doing this will sometimes be contin-
gent upon cooperation with adjoining property owners.
Guideline:
1. Provide direct automobile access within or to an abutting property,
when feasible. (+)
. Even where an adjoining parcel is presently undeveloped, reserve
the opportunity to provide a connection in the future.
. A cross-property easement may be used to assure access.
. Individual parking areas on large parcels should be connected in-
ternally.
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tween properties tween properties
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Property A Property B Property C
Appropriate: A continuous, safe and convenient automobile circulation system should be provided between adjacent properties and
within properties when feasible. Connections should occur through parking areas.
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C. Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections
Policy:
Convenient pedestrian and bicycle access should be provided among properties
to achieve a sense of being an integrated neighborhood and to reduce depen-
dence upon automobiles. Access to regional trail systems also should be pro-
vided.
Guidelines:
1. Provide convenient pedestrian and bikeway connections among
abutting properties. (+)
. Create an internal walkway that will link to those of adjacent prop-
erties.
2. Provide convenient connections to regional pedestrian and bikeway
circulation systems. (+) Direct connection to adjoining
. Provide a clearly defined, direct connection to adjoining public side- Bidewalks
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. Also provide connections to regional trails when they abut a prop- Appropriate: Pedestrian
connections to
erty or are in close proximity. public sidewalks are provided and waiting
zones are provided at the sidewalk corner.
3. Provide a waiting zone at major pedestrian crossings. (+)
. Provide a clearly defined area where a pedestrian can take refuge Driveway connects
while waiting to cross a major arterial. properties
. This may occur as a small plaza that adjoins the sidewalk comer.
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Appropriate: Connections to pedestrian systems are pmvided.
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D. Street Character
In addition to the design features described in this section, special streetscape
elements may be selected when an area plan is developed. For example, a dis-
tinctive light standard may be chosen, along with a collection of benches and
waste receptacles.
Guideline:
1. The use of a coordinated set of street furnishings
is encouraged. ( +)
2. The use of a coordinated landscape design shall be
used along the
street edge to establish a single identity for the area and
to buffer
the view of cars in parking areas. (+)
. Use plant materials that are
similar to those on adjacent properties
Appropriate: The use of a coordinated to provide a sense of continuity in
landscape design.
landscape design shall he used along the . Landscape design may include: street
trees, shrubbery and decora-
street edge. tive walls and/or fences.
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Coordinated green edge
Appropriate: /n this development scenario a continuous "green edge" is shown with a coordinated landscape treatment along
several parcels. Automobile and pedestrian links also occur and site drainage is incorporated as an amenity.
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Chapter I Neighborhood Design Guidelines
SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Outdoor public places should be provided on major site developments.
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This section addresses the organization of uses on a site, the layout of pedes-
In this Chapter: trian and automobile circulation, the development of open space, the orienta-
tion of buildings and landscape design.
A. N atuml Features p.I7 Objectives for Site Design:
B. Views p. 18
C. Cultural Resources p. 18 Provide positive outdoor public spaces.
D. Topography p.19
E. Site Drainage p.2I Outdoor public spaces that can be enjoyed by people using a site should be
F. Building Placement p.23 provided throughout the corridors. In addition, space that can be appreciated by
G. Outdoor Public views from the public way are to be encouraged.
Spaces p.24 Provide landscaping that reflects the Bozeman region.
H. Pedestrian and Bicycle Landscaping, including plantings, earth forms, decorative paving and site fur-
Circulation Systems p.26
1. Internal Automobile niture, should convey the design traditions of the region. Plant materials should
Circulation Systems p.28 be used that convey the changing seasons, which are such a distinctive part of
J. Parking Lots p.3D life in the city. Plants that provide seasonal variations in color are particularly
K. Site Lighting p.32 appropriate.
L. Utilities and Service Provide landscaping that enhances views from the public way.
Areas p.33 Landscaping should contribute to the visual continuity of a commercial corri-
M. Landscape Design p.34 dor, while reflecting the identities of individual sites. It should provide visual
N. Buffers p.35 delight, while also serving to define functional areas within the site and to huffer
views of service areas.
Provide landscaping that enhances pedestrian activity within a site.
Landscaping should help to defme walkways and outdoor use areas. These shou]!
be designed to facilitate their use throughout the year.
Provide buildings that clearly establish the desired character for de-
velopment at major intersections.
Buildings at key intersections should strongly establish a pedestrian scale and
address the road edge. Such designs should be encouraged on corner parcels
throughout the entryway corridors.
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CHAPTER 2
SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Natural Features
Policy:
A significant natural feature on a property should be incorporated as an asset in
a site plan. For example, waterways and mature trees should be incorporated Appropriate: A building shall be posi-
into the development, when feasible. In addition, when adjacent properties are tioned to enhance naturalfeatures that ex-
developed, natural resources should serve as unifying elements. ist on a site.
Guidelines:
1. Preserve and enhance existing significant natural resources in the
area. (+)
. Enhance existing vegetation and landscaping, particularly mature
trees.
. Preserve and/or enhance existing drainage ways.
. Note however, that "noxious" vegetation which is inappropriate in
Bozeman, need not be preserved.
2. Minimize negative impacts on natural slopes. (+)
. Minimize excavation that may be visible from adjacent properties.
. Terrace cuts into landforms with retaining walls and plant materi-
als, for example.
Preserve existing drainage ways as amenities. AlthouRh a more natural planting scheme
is required today, the concept illustrated here, of making use of a drainage way as an
asset, is valid. See the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance 18.42.100.
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3. A building shall be positioned to enhance significant natural
features that exist on a site. (+)
. Locate an entry plaza such that it provides a view to a waterway or
rock foonation, for example.
B. Views
Appropriate: Views to natural features also Policy:
Views from the public way to natural features also should be maintained. There-
should be maintained. Significant views fore, view opportunities should be identified for all major site developments.
may occur from major public open .\paces,
street intersections, bridRes and roadway Significant views may occur from major public open spaces, street intersec-
overlooks. tions, bridges and roadway overlooks.
Guideline:
1. Enhance views from the public way to scenic natural features and
landmarks, when feasible. (+)
. Locate a building to maintain key views as they are seen from the
public way.
. Site buildings in relation to adjoining properties to frame a view as
it may be observed from public rights-of-way. Avoid completely
blocking such a view with a large building mass.
Appropriate: Cultural resources, which in-
clude properties of historic siRn(ficance C. Cultural Resources
and potential archeological remains, may
occur alonR the Entryway Corridors and Policy:
should be preserved when feasible. Cultural resources, including prehistoric archaeological (below-ground) and/or
above ground historical properties occur along the Entryway Corridors. These
are community assets that should be addressed. Negative impacts on these re-
sources should be avoided.
Guidelines:
1. Preserve historic buildings, when feasible.( +)
. Designating significant buildings and structures as historic sites is
encouraged.
. When feasible, preserve a historic building in place, through adap-
tive re-use incorporating it into a new development.
. When preservation is not feasible, document the building in photo-
graphs or drawings before altering, removing or demolishing it.
2. Leave archeological resources in place, when feasible. (+)
. Consider avoiding potentially significant archeological resources
when locating structures in a site plan.
. A void disturbing known archeological resources, if feasible.
. If archeological materials are discovered, consider evaluating and
documenting them when conditions permit.
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D. Topography --
Policy: Indigenous
Site work should be planned to protect the assets of the existing topography. planting5
3'-0"
Guidelines:
1. Minimize cut and fill on a site. (+)
. Divide large grade changes into a series of benches and terraces,
where feasible. -
2. A road or driveway shall follow existing contours, when
feasible. (+)
. Screen a road cut with a rock wall, plant materials or a building.
Appropriate: A retaining wall shall blend
3. Design a building foundation to conform to the existing with the natural features of the setting.
topography, rather than creating extensive cut and fill. (+)
. Step the foundation of a building to follow site contours, when
feasible.
. If stepping the foundation is not possible, disguise the cut with
building placement and/or building walls, and provide a landscape
buffer system at the top of cut.
4. Minimize the visual impacts of cut and fill on a site. (+)
. Regrade the site as a stable, "natural" slope, when feasible.
. Terrace parking lots on steep slopes, following site contours.
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Design a building foundation to conform to the existing topography.
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5. Where one must be used, a retaining wall shall blend with the
natural features of the setting. (+)
. Use native rock, or:
. Use other masonry that conveys a scale and texture similar to that
of traditional rock walls. Split face block and scored and textured
concrete are examples.
. Limit the height of a retaining wall to less than five (5) feet, when
feasible.
. Where greater heights in a retaining wall must occur, use a series of
terraced or stepped walls.
. The width of a retaining terrace should not be less than three (3)
Appropriate: Use native rock in retaining feet.
walls and to stabilize cut faces. . The Planning Director may vary the retaining wall height and width
requirements depending on site conditions.
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Inappropriate: excessive cut and tall re- Appropriate: Site is terraced. including parking areas, to reduce retaining wall heights.
taining wall
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E. Site Drainage
Policy: Limited u~,e of na"
Site drainage should be planned such that it minimizes negative impacts on tive rock and indig-'
enous plants line
natural site features. It also should be designed as an amenity that is incorpo- the drainage swale.
rated into the overall landscape scheme. In addition, planning site drainage to
be handled in a regional system is encouraged.
Guidelines:
1. Enhance significant natural drainage ways including flood pJains ,
and their tributaries in site design. (+)
. Incorporate a natural drainage way as an amenity into the site plan. Appropriate: Enhance sign~ficant
natural
. Avoid altering or obscuring natural drainage ways. drainage ways, includingflood plains and
. In order to support water quality policies, consider those systems their tributaries, in site
design.
that provide the following treatments: separation of grit and oil from
runoff, slow release ponds to prevent large storm surges in receiv-
ing waters, and overland flows through vegetative buffers to re-
move nutrients and pollutants.
. Larger detention basins may be designed for active public uses.
2. Incorporate drainage systems as a part of the site amenities and
landscape design. (+)
. Develop a storm drain as an open, landscaped feature that is lined
with native grasses and indigenous plants. This can be accomplished
while also meeting technical engineering standards.
. Minimize the use of riprap and other devices that do not appear
natural in character.
3. Parking areas should be designed to minimize storm water runoff. Appropriate: Incorporate drainage sys-
(+) tems as a part of the site amenities and
. Use biofjlters to maintain and convey shallow depths of runoff over landscape design.
vegetation.
. Overflow parking areas are discouraged, but if they are to be pro-
vided they should use porous paving materials that will optimize
infiltration of stormwater into soils.
Appropriate: Incorporate drainage systems as a part of the site amenities and land-
scape design.
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4. Where it is to be used, design a detention pond as a site amenity.
(+)
. Use landscape materials that convey the natural traditions of Boze-
man such as local stone, evergreens, and drought tolerant grasses.
. Include a detention area as part of the open space scheme for the
site when feasible.
. When a basin cannot be designed as a site amenity, utilize an un-
derground drainage system, when feasible.
Detention area
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Appropriate: Include a detention area as part of the green space scheme for the site
when feasible. Also, arrange buildings in a cluster to define outdoor space.
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F. Building Placement
Policy:
Buildings should be sited to respect development patterns that are identified in
the design objectives for the area, such as the orientation of structures to the
street, alignment of building fronts and setbacks, relationship to neighboring
properties, as well as the location of buildings at major intersections.
Guidelines:
1. Where two or more buildings will be located in a major site
development, arrange them in a cluster to define outdoor spaces.
(+)
. Define plazas and courtyards by clustering buildings.
. Clustering buildings to create active outdoor public space is appro-
priate.
2. Where a major intersection occurs, provide a building anchor at Appropriate: This commercial property
the corner. (+) provides a small plaza that adjoins
the
. Define the corner with a strong building presence. public sidewalk, encouraging
public use.
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also encouraged. For example, this may include human scaled de-
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sign features such as benches and planters.
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3. Organize the public edges of a site to provide visual interest to
pedestrians. (+) IIWIIIIIIIIII
. Incorporate display windows or other architectural features to pro-
vide interest. (See Building Design Guidelines.)
. Provide a landscape feature along the walkway edge.
. Locate a building at the walkway edge if it is a goal for that specific Appropriate: Locate
a building entry near
entryway corridor. If it is not feasible, use a planting strip, site wall the sidewalk
edge, when feasible.
or similar landscape feature to define the "building wall."
4. Locate a building entry near the sidewalk edge with an entry
plaza and landscape, when feasible. (+)
. This is especially important for commercial uses.
. Multifamily uses also should have some building entrances ori-
ented to the street, but may be set back farther where a larger yard
or landscaped area is planned.
5. A building shall be positioned to fit within the general setback
patterns specified for the corridor. (+)
. Exceptions to the setback requirement may be considered if an al-
ternative street edge treatment meets the intent of maintaining the
street wall, if a pedestrian place of refuge is provided and is de-
signed as a pedestrian friendly area, and/or if the site is constrained
such that the standard setback is not feasible. These exceptions will
be considered on a case-by-case basis. Appropriate: Enhancing
the comer with
6. Consider solar orientation and access when siting a building. (+) a pedestrian-friendly entrance that may
include human scaled design features
. Where feasible, the long axis of the building should be oriented such as planters.
east - west for maximum solar exposure and daylighting benefits.
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G. Outdoor Public Spaces
Policy:
The development of outdoor public spaces should be encouraged in order to
enhance the site as a place for pedestrians. Buildings and other site functions
should be planned to create outdoor public spaces, and the development of space
that can be shared among properties is encouraged.
Guidelines:
1 Provide an outdoor public space on a major site development
when feasible. (+)
Appropriate: Develop an outdoor public . Appropriate public spaces include
plazas, parks, covered arcades
space as a focal point for the site. and weather-protected areas.
2. Develop an outdoor public space as a focal point for the site. (+)
. Position this space such that it can be shared by
adjoining build-
ings, when feasible.
. Also, position outdoor public space on the site such
that it may
visually or physically connect with outdoor public
space on adja-
cent properties.
. Integrate natural features into outdoor public space,
when feasible.
. Orient outdoor public space to views of activities,
architectural land-
marks or natural features to provide visual interest.
Connect visually with
adjacent outdoor pub-
lic space
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Appropriate: Provide an outdoor public space on a major site development whenfea-
sible.
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3. Decorative surface materials and landscaping should be
integrated as design features. (+)
. Use hand-surfaced (concrete, or unit pavers, not asphalt) materials.
Consider colored and/or scored concrete as an option.
. Enhance with landscaping.
4. Connect an outdoor public space with major building activities.
(+)
. Use a public open space to connect the entrances of two buildings
on a site.
. See the guidelines for pedestrian systems in Section H: Pedestrian
and Bicycle Circulation Systems on the following page.
5. Design a public space to be actively used. (+)
. Plan site drainage to lead runoff away from active use areas.
. Also orient the space to face south and west for solar heating, to
extend its use throughout the year. Appropriate: Decorative
suiface materi~
. Provide outdoor seating that is usable for extended periods during als and landscaping should
be integrated
the year. Create a sense of enclosure when feasible. as design features.
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Walkway~ link properties
and join with a regional
trail or other pedestrian
facilities.
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Appropriate: Use a public open space to connect the entrances of two buildings on a
site.
Appropriate: Provide outdoor seating that
is usable for extended periods of the year.
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~.~-,~ H. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Systems
Policy:
Pedestrians and bicyclists should have safe, convenient access to the various
functions of a site; therefore, a coordinated pedestrian and bicycle circulation
system that fits the character of the site should be provided.
Guidelines:
1. Link the various functions and spaces on a site with pedestrian
ways in a coordinated system. (+)
. Provide convenient connections for pedestrians and bicyclists be-
tween buildings on an individual site.
. Also provide convenient connections from parking areas to build~
ings on the site.
. Provide access to outdoor public space and green space along these
Drive pedestrian routes as well.
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parking lots.
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drives
Bike and pedestrian waY0 Building define0 0treet Automobile acce00 i0
are enhanced with edge coordinated throughout
landscape elements
Appropriate: Link site elements, including parking areas, buildings and outdoor public spaces in a coordinated system.
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2. Position any streetside and internal walkways to encourage
pedestrian use. (+)
. Locate a walkway such that key destination points, such as build-
ing entries, are clearly visible.
. Site a path in an area that will remain visible from active outdoor
public spaces.
3. Use hard surface materials for walkways to encourage use by
pedestrians. (+)
. Use materials that provide traction and facilitate general mainte-
nance and snow removal.
Appropriate: Use decorative or textured
4. Clearly define a key pedestrian entrance into a major site paving, signs and/or landscaping to iden-
development with distinctive landscape elements. (+) tify pedestrian crossing points in streets
and driveways.
5. Enhance a key pedestrian way at a street or drive crossing. (+)
. Use decorative or textured paving, signs and/or landscaping to iden-
tify the crossing point.
6. In major site developments, provide a clear, continuous,
convenient pedestrian route through a parking lot to a building
entrance. (+)
. Define the sidewalk with landscaping, paving, and pedestrian~scaled
lighting.
Appropriate: In large parking areas, pro-
vide a clear, continuous, convenient pedes-
trian mute through a parking lot to a build-
ing entrance.
Appmpriate: Provide conveniently located bike rack( s) based on the size and
function of the site.
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I. Internal Automobile Circulation Systems
Policy:
This section focuses on the design of streets and driveways within a major site
development. Related guidelines addressing how these systems link to those on
abutting properties appear in the Neighborhood Design chapter. Note that all
site plans must provide circulation systems which meet the city's street engi-
neering standards.
A continuous, safe, and convenient internal automobile circulation system should
be provided. The hierarchy of differing levels of use should be clearly apparent
in the roadway designs.
Guidelines:
1. Within a development, convey the hierarchy of internal streets
and driveways in the streetscape design. (+)
. Streetscape design elements shall convey the level of use of the
street. For example, major circulation routes should have a higher
degree of landscape materials.
. Those that are intended to attract intensive pedestrian use shall in-
clude decorative elements and furnishings that provide interest and
a sense of human scale.
2. Minimize the number of curb cuts onto a public street along a
property edge. (+)
. Share a driveway with an adjacent property, when feasible.
. Use connections to secondary cross-streets, when feasible.
Appropriate: This development is entered on a drive that is accented by a street median.
As the drive projects into the development it narrows and terminates at a roundabout,
where several access points leads to a variety of commercial developments.
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Policy:
Entry points for automobiles should be clearly defined on a site to facilitate safe
and convenient operation.
Guideline:
3. Identify a key entry point into a major site development with
special landscape design elements. (+)
. Use accent paving and landscaping to highlight primary entry points
into a site.
. Special signs that identify the entry point are also appropriate.
Policy:
Appropriate: Provide defined pedestrian
Automobile circulation should be planned as an integrated system throughout a circulation routes within a development.
property.
Guidelines:
4. Provide a continuous circulation
system within a
property. (+)
. Provide clear connections to external circulation systems.
. Link a road or driveway with the overall site circulation patterns of
adjacent parcels, when feasible.
5. Minimize the width of internal roadways when feasible. (+)
. Streets and drives must meet the minimum standards defined in the
city's engineering standards. It is preferred that the roadway not
exceed the minimum width standard.
Appropriate: Identify a key entry point into a major site development with special land-
scape design elements.
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J. Parking Lots
Policy:
The visual impacts
of parking areas should be minimized and large expanses of
parking lots should
be avoided. Using on-street and shared parking arrange-
ments should be
considered to accommodate some parking needs as well.
Guidelines:
1.
In all developments, minimize the number of cars parked on sitc.
(+)
. For major site developments, parking supply shall not exceed the
minimum requirements, unless provided in structured parking.
Appropriate: Provide landscape buffers at .
Provide pedestrian and bicycle connections, see previous section
parking areas.
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In order to reduce the land area for parking surface, use
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aJternative methods of meeting parking demand. (+)
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. Share parking spaces with complementary uses that have different
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peak periods of parking demand.
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. Facilitate access to the site by alternative modes of transportation,
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including walking and bicycle.
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. Develop structured parking that may also incorporate other uses.
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. Shared structure and surface parking is appropriate for large com-
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mercial projects exceeding 100,000 square feet of floor area.
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especially at a corner site
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Inappropriate:
Exposed parking without landscaping
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corner, with parking behind
ing 9creen5 parking
Appropriate: Buffer
parking areas with landscaping.
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Policy:
A parking lot should be designed so it will provide efficient vehicular circula-
tion and safe pedestrian circulation within the site, while minimizing the visual
impacts of cars.
Guidelines:
3. Minimize the negative visual impacts of cars parked on site. A
single parking area shaH not exceed one acre in size. If the total
parking area of a project exceeds one acre, it shaH be divided into
a series of separate lots. (+)
. Screen parking areas from view of public ways with
landscaping
(i.e., berm, low decorative wall, evergreen hedge)
a minimum of 4'
in height.
. Divide parking areas into smaller lots with planted
buffers between
them to minimize the perceived scale of the total
field of stalls. Appropriate: Islands located in parking
. Locating all or most of a parking lot to the side
or behind a build- areas should be generously sized and land-
ing, rather than in front, is encouraged because
it will reduce the scaped, because it reduces the negative im-
visual impact of the parking lot as seen from the
street. pacts of large expanses of a.\phalt and con-
crete.
4. Use shared drives to access parking areas, when feasible. (+)
. Avoid parallel road conditions, in which two abutting
properties 200' max.
have separate driveways.
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. Provide cross-property easements to share driveways
and reduce BIrs
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tional curb cuts, when feasible.
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K. Site Lighting
Policy:
Standards for outdoor lighting are provided in the Unified Development Ordi-
nance. This section addresses some of the qualitative aspects of lighting design
that should also be addressed.
Site lighting should be designed to facilitate safe and convenient circulation of
motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Light levels should be sufficient for safety.
However, light spill onto adjacent properties and into the night sky should be
minimized. The light level at the property line is a key design consideration.
This is affected by the number of fixtures, their mounting height, and the lu-
mens emitted per fixture.
Guidelines:
1. Use differences in lighting design to express varying site
functions. (+)
. Define road crossings and entry points with accent lighting.
Appropriate: Site lighting should be de- 2. Minimize the level of lighting across parking areas. (+)
siRned to facilitate safe and convenient cir- . Focus higher light levels at key crossing points and intersections,
culation of motorists, bicyclists and pedes- rather than uniformly across a lot.
trians. . In other parts of the lot, provide a lower level of lighting, while
also meeting safety needs.
3. Provide lighting for pedestrian ways that is appropriately scaled
to walking. (+)
. Mount lights for pedestrian ways on short poles or consider using
light posts (bollards).
4. Lighting shall be shielded to prevent any off-site glare. (+)
. Light fixtures should incorporate cut-off shields to direct light down-
ward.
. Luminaires shall not be visible from adjacent streets or properties.
5. Light fixtures should be in character with the setting. (+)
. Fixtures should be compatible with architectural and site design
elements.
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L. Utilities and Service Areas
Policy:
Service areas should be visually unobtrusive and should be integrated with the
design of the site and the building.
Guidelines: Appropriate: Orient the door to a trash en-
1. Orient service entrances, waste disposal areas and other similar closure to face away from the street, when
uses toward service lanes and away from major streets. (+) feasible. This enclosure is located within
. Screen service entrances with walls or plantings. a parking lot and is oriented away from
. When it will be visible from a public way, a service area screen the street face.
should be in character with the building and site it serves.
. As an alternative, consider incorporating the service area as a part
of the building design.
. Locate areas for outdoor storage, truck parking, trash collection or
compaction loading, or other such uses so as not to be visible from
abutting streets.
2. Position service areas to minimize conflicts with other abutting
uses. (+)
. Minimize noise impacts by locating sources of offensive sounds
away from other uses.
. Use an alley system to locate service areas, when feasible.
Appropriate: Service area screens should
be in character with the building and site.
Appropriate: Service areas should be visually unobtrusive and should be integrated
with the design of the site and the building.
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M. Landscape Design
Policy:
Note that these guidelines supplement the city standards in Title 18, BMC, that
define the minimum amounts of land area to be landscaped and of plant units to
be used. They address the character and quality of the landscape design.
In general, plant materials that are indigenous or well-acclimated and non-inva-
sive, should be used.
Guidelines:
1. Preserve and maintain mature trees and significant vegetation
Appropriate: Preserve and maintain ma- within all corridors. (+)
ture trees and sign!ficant vegetation within . Include existing vegetation as a part of a landscape design
scheme
all cOTTidors. where appropriate.
. In development areas, healthy trees and vegetation clusters should
be identified for preservation. Special consideration should be given
to mature trees, 6" or greater in diameter, and to vegetation clusters
with significant visual impact. Vegetation designated for preserva-
tion should be incorporated into new development site design to
the maximum extent possible.
2. Where new plant materials are to be used, employ indigenous
species into the plant palette. (+)
. Drought-tolerant plant species, native to the region and suitable to
the climate in Bozeman should be used.
. Reserve the use of high maintenance plants, if necessary, for smal1
Appropriate: Where new plant materials accent areas in the landscape.
are to be used, employ indigenous species
into the plant palette. Policy:
The landscape design within a site should help to establish a sense of visual
continuity.
Guidelines:
3. Use a coordinated landscape palette to establish a sense of visual
continuity in the design of a site. (+)
. Use a consistent plant palette throughout the property.
. The landscape design includes lighting structures, paving materi-
als, planting, public signs and street furniture.
. Also, consider how the design of streetscape furnishings can relate
to those in the public way that abut the property.
4. A landscape design should use elements to help provide interest
to pedestrians. (+)
Appropriate: Clustering (m-site plant ma- . Using concentrations of decorative planting to identify primary
terials such as trees and shrubs is encour- building entries is encouraged.
aged. . Clustering on-site plant materials such as trees and shrubs to sup-
port a coordinated landscape design is also encouraged in other
areas.
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N. Buffers
Policy:
Note that these guidelines supplemcnt the city standards in Title 18, BMC, that
define the minimum amounts of land area to bc landscaped and of plant units to
be used.
When site development such as parking, storage and equipment areas create an
unavoidable negative visual impact on abutting properties or to the public way,
it should be mitigated with landscaping that may buffer or screen it. Landscape
design should complement the existing natural character and context of the site,
as well as the building design. This section provides direction for landscape
buffers. Chapter 3, Item K., provides direction for building design screening
opportunities.
Guidelines:
1. Landscape buffers should be provided. (+)
. Provide a landscape buffer at the edges and between parking lots.
. Provide a landscape buffer between incompatible uses.
. In some cases it may be desirable to provide a landscape buffer
between a recreation trail and/or open space. These should comple-
ment the natural character of the site.
. Finally, it may be desirable to provide a landscape buffer at ground
mounted equipment, service and/or storage areas.
Appropriate: Where new plant
materials are to be used, employ
indigenous' species into the
plant palette.
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BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES
Innovative new designs that draw upon regional design traditions are preferred.
Chapter 3 Building Design Guidelines Page 37
This section provides policies and guidelines for the design of buildings in the
In this Chapter: Commercial Corridors. In general, they focus on promoting buildings that will
be compatible in scale and appear to "fit" in the community by using materials
and forms that are a part of Bozeman's design traditions. As such, they address
A. Building and only broad-scale topics and do not dictate specific architectural styles or build-
Topography p.39 ing details.
B. Building Character p.39
C. Primary Building Objectives for Building Design:
Entrance p.39
D. Street Level Interest p.41
E. Building Mass and Achieve high quality design.
Scale p.42 Buildings in the commercial corridors should convey a high quality of design,
F. Roof Form p.45 in terms of their materials and details, as well as through a consistent organiza-
G. Building Materials p.46 tion of fOnTIS and elements. This quality should establish a standard for design
H. Building Complex p.47 throughout the community.
1. Service Canopies p.47
J. Color p.48 Reflect the design traditions of Bozeman.
K. Utilities and Buildings should reflect the design traditions ofthe region, in terms of building
Mechanical and roof forms. Distinctive roof forms are a key part of this tradition. Sloping
Equipment p.48 roofs, in gable, hip and shed varieties are historical precedents to promote and
they also help reduce the apparent bulk of larger buildings and help to shed
snowfall. Flat roofs with varied parapet lines and cornices are also a part of the
city's design traditions and should be encouraged.
Buildings that appear to be in scale with those seen traditionally also should be
encouraged. Where a new building would be larger than those existing in the
area, it should establish a transition in scale, to reduce the impact of building
scale on the adjacent property, as well as on the neighborhood. There are excep-
tions to this in the Rouse and East Main Corridors where larger mill and grain
storage facilities can be found.
Promote buildings that fit with the natural setting.
Structures should use native building materials, be sited to fit with the land and
incorporate colors seen in the natural setting.
Promote buildings that reflect pedestrian scale.
Each automobile trip along the corridor begins and ends in a pedestrian mode.
With this change comes a shift in the scale of perception. As a pedestrian, finer-
grain details are more noticeable, which is particularly relevant to architectural
design.
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CHAPTER 3
BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Building and Topography.
Policy:
A building should respect the natural topography of the site.
Guidelines:
1. Step a buiJding foundation to follow the slope of the site when fea-
sible.
. In general, an exposed building foundation should not exceed three
feet in height.
B. Building Character
Policy:
Buildings should reflect the regional urban character.
Guideline:
t. Innovative new designs that draw upon regional design traditions
are preferred.
. Standardized "franchise" style architecture should be strongly dis- Appropriate: Innovative
new designs that
couraged. draw upon regional design traditions are
preferred. as shown in these two images.
C. Primary Building Entrance
Policy:
The primary entrance of a structure should orient to a street, major sidewalk,
pedestrian way, plaza, courtyard or other outdoor public space.
Guidelines:
1. Design the main entrance to be clearly identifiable.
. Provide a sheltering element such as a canopy, awning, arcade or
portico to signify the primary entrance to a building.
. Where more than one user shares a structure, each individual en-
trance should be identified.
Appropriate: Provide a sheltering
element to identify the primary entrance.
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2. Orient the primary entrance of a building to face a street, plaza or
pedestrian way.
. Focusing an entrance toward a parking lot without also addressing
the street is inappropriate.
. Consider using a "double-fronted" design where the entrance to
parking and to the street is required. That is, provide a door to the
street and another to the parking lot.
. Consider locating a pedestrian plaza at the entrance; this may be
enhanced with landscaping and streetscape furnishings.
Although the primary entrances of these -~.,- - ~~
buildings are oriented to the parking
areas, they present display windows and
architectural features to Oak Street
which provides interest for motorists and
pedestrians.
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faces parking to the
side.
Primary entrance
faces the street.
Appropriate: Use a "double-fronted" design where an entrance to parking is needed
in addition to a primary entrance that faces the street.
Appropriate: Combining two pad uses in an L-shape
form helps to create an outdoor open space and break
up the mass of the building.
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D. Street Level Interest
Policy:
When a building is located close to a street or walkway, it should be designed to
provide interest to pedestrians. For example, commercial buildings with store-
fronts are of interest to passersby, while porches, courtyards and decorative
wall surfaces add interest to multifamily housing designs. These features en-
courage pedestrian activity and should be used whenever feasible.
The overall mass of a building should appear to be in scale with buildings seen
traditionally. This will help new structures fit with the Bozeman context. At the
same time, newer structures may be larger than those seen before; they should
simply be articulated in their form and materials such that they convey portions
that are similar to those seen traditionally.
Guidelines:
1. Develop the street levcl of a building to provide visual intcrcst to Appropriate: This building was
pcdestrians. (+) enhanced with a new canopy, storefront
. All sides of a building should include interesting details and mate- assembly and adequate ~pace
for
rials to avoid presenting a "back side" to neighboring properties. outdoor dining. These improvements
For example, the sides of restaurants and specialty stores should created a pedestrian~friendly building.
incorporate windows and display cases over at least a third of the
facade area.
. A large expanse of blank wall is inappropriate on any street ori-
ented facade.
Appropriate: Develop the street level to
provide visual interest to pedestrians. In
the photo, architectural details (roof
articulation and arcade) and landscape
treatments provide interest to those
approaching from the public sidewalk.
Appropriate: The same building (top right photo) also provided a new series of
building entrances on the backside that face the adjacent neighborhood. In some
cases, the entrance incorporates an outdoor dining area.
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E. Building Mass and Scale
Policy:
A building should appear to have a "human scale." In general, this can be ac-
complished by using familiar forms and elements that can be interpreted in
human dimensions.
A building should step down in scale to a residential neighborhood and historic
Inappropriate architectural treatment resources.
Guidelines:
In order to reduce building scale, each major building project shall provide all
of the following:
1. Divide a building into modules that express dimensions of struc-
tures seen traditionally.
. In general, a primary facade plane should not exceed 100 feet in
Appropriate use of vertical articulation length.
. If a building exceeds this dimension, provide ajog in the facade to
divide it into subordinate elements that will be less than 100 feet in
length each (the jog should be a minimum of 20% of the facade
plane height).
2. Buildings shall employ all of the following design techniques: (+)
. Change material or color with each building module to reduce the
Appropriate UBe of horizontal articulation perceived mass,
Break large buildings into modules to . Change the height of a wall plane or building module. The change
reduce perceived scale. in height shall be at least 20% of the vertical height,
. Change roof form to help express the different modules of the build-
ing mass and,
. Change the arrangement of windows and other facade articulation
features, such as columns or strapwork, that divide large wall planes
into smaller components.
Appropriate: A variation in roof heights
and architectural articulation
Appropriate: This building is divided into modules that express dimensions of
structures seen traditionally.
Inappropriate: This project could have anticipated neighboring development by
enhancing the facades with secondary entrances and openings, as well as providing
pedestrian access through the site from this side.
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3. Express facade components in ways that will help to establish a
human scale.
. Establish a pattern and rhythm on exterior walls to establish a hu-
man scale. Windows, columns, and other architectural treatments
used repetitively can create this effect.
. Using windows and doors that are similar in scale to those seen
traditionally also can help establish a human scale.
. Also, recess these elements, even if slightly, and articulate them
with headers, sills, columns, and/or mullions.
4. The primary entrance to a building shall have a human scale.
. Provide a one-story element at the building entrance to help estab-
lish a sense of scale.
Appropriate: Some building materials
(e.g., standard-sized brick) help to
establish a sense (~f human scale.
Appropriate: Varied building forms
Appropriate: Change the material of each building module to reduce
the perceiv~d mass of the building; however; use a continuous palette of
building materials throughout the project.
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5. Express the position of each floor in the external skin design of a
building to establish a human scale.
. Use belt courses or other horizontal trim bands of contrasting color
and materials to define floor lines.
. Articulate structural elements, or change materials as a method of
defining floors.
6. Use building materials that help establish a human scale.
. For example, use brick in a standard module to express a human
scale.
. A void using large surfaces of panelized products or featureless ma-
terials.
. A large surface of stucco or similar material that lacks articulation
or detailing should be avoided.
7. New construction should relate to adjacent residential and historic
Appropriate: A cornice or molding resources.
should define the top of a parapet. . Where a new project abuts a residential neighborhood or an his-
toric structure, step the building down at the property edge to mini-
mize abrupt changes in scale, or increase side yards to reduce the
impact.
Appropriate: Express the position of each floor level to convey a human scale; this
can be accomplished by providing belt courses or other horizontal trim bands (~f
contrasting color and materials to define floor lines.
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F. Roof Form
Policy:
The primary roof fOnTI of a structure should help reduce the perceived scale of
the building. For that reason, sloping roofs should be used in most contexts.
These also will help the building fit into the mountain backdrop. Varied roof
forms in the appropriate context are also encouraged.
Guidelines:
1. Using sloping roof forms to reduce the perceived scale of a building
is encouraged.
. Varying roof forms is encouraged.
. Providing variety in ridge line height is encouraged.
2. All roof forms shall have no less than two of the following
features:
. A flat roof with parapet
. A cornice or molding to define the top of a parapet
. Overhanging eaves
. Sloping roofs with a minimum pitch of 6: 12 Appropriate: Provide a variety of ridge
. Multiple roof planes line heights, in order to reduce the
perceived scale of a building.
Appropriate: Using sloping roofforms to
reduce the perceived scale of a building
is encouraged.
Appropriate: Varying roofforms is encouraged
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G. Building Materials
Policy:
Materials that reduce the perceived mass of a building and appear to blend with
the natural setting should be used. Traditionally, brick and stone were used, and
wood and stucco also appeared. This tradition should be continued. Alternative
materials may also be considered, when they convey a human scale in their
detailing.
Appropriate: Use masonry materials, Guideline:
including brick, stone and rusticated 1. Use traditional building materials for primary wall surfaces.
block. . A minimum of 75% of the surface area of a wall (excluding glass)
that is visible from a public way shall be composed of the follow-
mg:
Brick, stone and wood siding are preferred.
- Other new materials that convey the texture, scale,
matte finish
and color similar to modular masonry materials are
also appro-
priate.
- Stucco or similar synthetic material that mimics
stucco, when
it is detailed to express visual interest and convey
a sense of
human scale, is also appropriate. For example, use
reveals or
scoring lines to create panels to establish a rhythm
and texture
along a wall, or provide moldings and frame openings
that es-
tablish shadow lines and visual relief.
- Other materials, such as metal, may also be acceptable
upon
review and approval by the design review authority.
Using these materials on other wall surfaces, including
sec-
ondary ones, is also encouraged.
- Synthetic materials, such as vinyl siding, are discouraged.
Appropriate: Stucco, when it is a tinted earth tone color and detailed to express
visual interest and convey a sense of human scale, is also appropriate.
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2. Materials that are highly reflective or that do not convey a human
scale are inappropriate as primary building materials.
. Large expanses of high gloss, shiny metal panels and mirror glass
panels, for example, are inappropriate as primary materials.
3. Use roof materials that reflect the design traditions of Bozeman.
. Appropriate materials on pitched roofs include: standing seam (low
profile), wood shakes/shingles and composition shingles.
H. Building Complex
Appropriate: Matte finished panelized
Policy: products can be used when they provide
Buildings within a development should exhibit a unity of design. a sense (4 human scale. In this case, the
product is wrapped horizontally and
Guidelines: vertically, recalling traditional
horizontal foundations and vertical
1. Coordinate design features among sets of buildings in a single de- siding treatments.
velopment.
. Use similar rooflines, materials, window arrangements, sign loca-
tion and details.
I. Service Canopies
Policy:
A gas station service area should appear as a subordinate element in the site
design.
Guidelines:
1. Minimize the visual impacts of a service area canopy.
. Use a low profile section for the canopy itself, or use forms such as
gabled roofs, that relate to buildings in the area.
. Screen lights under the canopy.
. Use a muted color on the perimeter of the canopy.
. Break up the mass of the canopy area by stepping the form or by
dividing it into a set of smaller individual canopies.
Appropriate: Use a low profile section for a service canopy.
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J. Color
Policy:
Building finish colors should help a structure blend with the natural setting and
reduce its perceived scale.
Guidelines:
1. Use muted colors and earth tones.
. This applies to roof materials as well.
. Bright colors are appropriate only for accents.
. A minimum of 75% of the exterior walls seen from a public way
should have muted colors.
K. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment
Appropriate: Integrate equipment into Policy:
the building design. The screen design in Utilities and mechanical equipment that serve properties may include telephone
this case, uses similar detailing as found and electrical lines, gas meters, air conditioners, telecommunication systems
elsewhere on the project. and security systems. For new construction, adequate space should be planned
in a project from the outset and should be designed such that visual impacts are
minimized.
Guidelines:
1. Minimize the visual impacts of utilities and mechanical equipment.
. Integrate equipment into the building design. For example, roof-
top mechanical equipment may be incorporated into the roof form.
. Visual impacts may also be minimized by jogging the building,
creating a space where the equipment may be set and in some cases
screened with building materials.
. Equipment should have a matte or non-reflective finish and be in-
tegrated with the building colors.
. Provide adequate space for utilities. They should not simply be put
into "left over" space that abuts the public right-of-way.
. Locate utility or mechanical equipment at the rear or sides of a
property and screen them with landscaping if visible from the street.
2. Screen a satellite dish from view.
. Use landscaping to screen a satellite dish that is mounted on the
ground.
. A small satellite dish mounted on the building should be located
away from the front of a structure to the extent feasible.
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The purpose of this section is to provide guidance in the design and evaluation
In this Chapter: of signage throughout Bozeman's commercial corridors. It is the goal of the
city to improve the quality of existing signage and to assure that signage re-
sponds to and enhances the local architecture and community character. An
A.Sign Context and effective code seeks to eliminate sign clutter from public environments, while
Position p.SI allowing for and fostering commerce and creative expression. These guidelines
B.Sign Type p.S2 address the relationship between adjoining uses and the general context of the
C. Sign Materials p.54 sign with respect to natural features, views, proximity to residential uses, orien-
D. Sign Lighting p.55 tation to pedestrian activity, or other important aspects that can shape the nature
E. Sign Content p.56 of sign design.
F. Wall Murals p.56
The commercial corridors are each unique and require individual evaluation for
appropriate signage. Other important factors to consider when designing appro~
priate signage for a property are the relationship of sign size to the site location
and street speeds, the types and numbers of signs provided on site, as well as the
integration of the different sign types: street sign, building face, or the interior
of a site. The use of corporate logos and franchise design as advertisement, as
well as the use of murals or artwork as advertisement, are also important con-
cerns for commercial uses.
All signs are subject to Chapter 18.52 of the Unified Development Code.
Objectives for Sign Design:
Provide signs that convey the overall design objectives of the corri-
dor.
Signs should adequately convey information while remaining subordinate to
the site and the surrounding area.
Reduce sign clutter.
Signs should be subordinate in scale and should be positioned such that they do
not obscure important views. By minimizing clutter, the ability to perceive well-
designed signs is enhanced.
Provide signs that complement building and site designs.
Sign materials and design should be compatible with buildings on the site.
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SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Sign Context and Position
Policy:
Design a sign to be coordinated with the overall character of the property. All
new signs should be developed with the overall context of the building and of
the area in mind.
Guidelines:
1. Develop a master sign plan for the entire property; this should be
used to guide individual sign design decisions. (+)
. This is especially important where some parcels include multiple
businesses, sometimes even in more than one building.
. A master sign plan should specify the location, number and size of Appropriate: Preserve an
historic sign
all signs on the property. The materials, methods of illumination where it exists, when feasible.
and graphics standards should also be defined.
. A unified graphic design approach is expected.
2. Position a sign to he a part of the overall building composition. (+)
. Locate a sign on a building such that it will emphasize design ele-
ments of the facade itself.
. Mount a sign to fit within architectural features. Use the shape of
the sign to help reinforce the horizontal lines of moldings and tran-
soms seen along the street.
. A sign should be in proportion to the building, such that it does not Appropriate: Position a
sign to be a part
dominate the appearance. of the overall building composition
3. Where applicable, a sign should not obscure or compete with ar-
chitectural details of an historic building facade. (+)
. This is especially important for a building with historic significance.
. A sign should be designed to integrate with the architectural fea-
tures of a building, not distract attention from them.
4. Where a corporate logo or color scheme is incorporated into build-
ing design it shall be recognized as a sign. (+)
. This is often seen in canopies, roof material and, in some cases,
building style or design.
. The portion of the building that will be recognized as part of a
corporate design, and therefore a sign, shall be determined at the Appropriate: Where applicable,
a sign
discretion of the design review authority. should not obscure or compete with
architectural details of an historic building
facade.
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B. Sign Type
Policy:
A sign should be of a type appropriate for the commercial corridor where it is
located.
The placement or location of a sign is perhaps the most critical factor in main-
taining the order and integrity of the commercial complex. Consistent place-
ment of signs according to building type, size, location and even building mate-
rials creates a visual pattern that the dri ver, or in some cases pedestrian, can
Appropriate: A monument sign may be easily interpret and utilize to the mutual benefit of merchants, tourists and cus-
tomers.
ronsiril'rPfL
Guidelines:
1. A monument or pole mounted sign may be considered. (+)
. A freestanding sign may be used in areas where the primary use is
set back from the street edge.
. A freestanding sign may be used in the front yard of a residence
with an accessory commercial use.
2. A flush-mounted wall sign may be considered. (+)
. When applicable, place a wall sign such that it aligns with others
on the building and within the commercial complex.
3. A window sign may be considered. (+)
. A window sign may be considered in addition.
Appropriate: A pole mounted sign may be . It may be painted on the glass or hung just inside a window.
considered.
4. A projecting sign, which projects from the building front, may be
considered, particularly on a more pedestrian-oriented corridor.
(+)
. A small hanging sign is easier for a pedestrian to read than other
sign types and is encouraged.
. A small hanging sign should be located near the business entrance,
just above the door or to the side of it.
. A hanging sign should be mounted perpendicular with the building
facade.
Appropriate: A flush-mounted wall sign . A hanging sign should provide clearance between the sidewalk
sur-
may be considered. face and the bottom of the sign.
Appropriate: A window sign may be
considered.
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5. Awning and canopy signs may be considered, where appropriate.
(+)
. These arc most appropriate in areas with high pedestrian use, such
as within a commercial complex or along a more pedestrian-ori-
ented corridor.
. Consider a canopy or awning sign where a flush-mounted sign would
obscure architectural details.
6. An awning compatib]e in materia] and construction to the style of
the buiJding is encouraged (+)
. Operable awnings are encouraged, especially on historic buildings.
. Use colors and materials that are compatible with the overall color
scheme of the facade.
7. A directory sign may be considered. (+)
. Where several businesses share a building, coordinate the signs.
Align several smaller signs, or group them into a single panel as a
directory.
. Use similar forms or backgrounds for the signs to tie them together
visually and make them easier to read.
. The manner in which a directory sign is mounted to a building,
either tlush to or projecting from a wall, will determine the maxi- Appropriate: Where several
businesses
mum allowable sign area. share a building, coordinate the signs.
Appropriate: A flush mounted directory
sign complements the building composition
and material.
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C. Sign Materials
Policy:
A sign should exhibit qualities of style, pennanence and compatibility with the
natural and built environment.
Guidelines:
1. Signs that are out of character with the corridor context and that
would alter the character of the corridor are inappropriate. (+)
. Animated signs, except time and temperature, are prohibited.
. Any sign that visually overpowers the building or obscures signifi-
cant views or architectural features is inappropriate.
2. Sign materials should be compatible with that of the building fa-
Appropriate: A simple sign design is cade. (+)
preferred. . Permanent, durable materials are encouraged.
. Highly reflective materials that will be difficult to read are inap-
propriate.
. A painted sign on a blank side or rear wall may be considered.
3. A simple sign design is preferred. (+)
. Typefaces that are in keeping with those seen in the corridor are
encouraged. Select letter styles and sizes that will be compatible
with the building front.
. Changeable copy readers boards are discouraged.
Appropriate: Using a symbol for a sign is
encouraged.
Appropriate: A sign should exhibit qualities of style, permanence and compatibility
with the natural and built environment.
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D. Sign Lighting
Policy:
Prevent excessive sign lighting that causes glare and/or spills on surrounding
properties, roadways and pedestrian/bike ways. Signs should present a soft-
light appearance to the night sky.
Guidelines:
1. Indirect lighting is preferred for a sign. (+)
. Light should be directed at the sign from an external, shielded lamp.
. A waOll light, similar to daylight, is appropriate.
. Light should not shine directly in the eyes of drivers or pedestrians.
2. If internal illumination is used, it should be designed to be subordi.
nate to the overall building composition. (+)
. Intemal illumination of an entire sign panel is discouraged. If inter-
nal illumination is used, a system that backlights sign text only is
preferred.
. Neon and other tubular illumination may be considered. However,
use neon in limited amounts so it does not become visually obtru-
sive.
. Internal illumination of ,ill awning is inappropriate; however. lights
may be concealed in the underside of a canopy.
. Internally illuminated signs should present a soft-light appearance
to the night sky.
. Light background colors on internally illuminated signs are dis-
couraged and a white background is inappropriate.
Appropriate: Sign materials should be compatible with the use of materials on the
building. Using similar building details is appropriate as well.
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E. Sign Content
Policy:
Sign content should be designed to be visually interesting and clearly legible.
The shape of the sign should be defined to increase legibility as well.
Guidelines:
1. Using a symbol for a sign is encouraged. (+)
. A symbol sign adds interest to the corridor. can
be read quickly and
is remembered better than written words.
2. Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the build-
ing front and building materials. (+)
Appropriate: Use colors for the sign that . Also limit the number of colors used
on a sign. In general, no more
are compatible with those of the building than three main colors should he used, though
accent colors may
front and building materials. also be appropriate.
. Glazing, vibrant colors are discouraged.
. Dark edging should be provided to define the sign
shape.
3. Select letter styles and sizes that will be compatible with the build-
ing front, and are easy to read from an automobile. (+)
. Avoid hard-to-read or overly intricate typeface styles.
F. Wall Murals
Policy:
While murals are permitted along commercial corridors, it is generally discour-
aged that the mural should be used as advertising.
1. In cases where a sign is in close proximity to a mural relating to the
business, or where the business name is incorporated into a deco-
rative mural, that mural shall be considered a sign. (+)
. Murals relating to the business that do not incorporate
advertising
shall not be considered as a sign.
Appropriate: Although this
mural was designed for
another community, it is an
appropriate example (~f' one
that does not incorporate
direct advertising. A mural
that does not incorporate
advertising shall not be
considered as a sign.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
East Main Street Context
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This chapter provides guidelines for individual corridor overlays. They apply in
In this Chapter: addition to the guidelines in the preceding sections and they provide more de-
tailed guidance that relates to specific design objectives for each corridor.
South 19th p.59 The material for each corridor is organized in the following fashion. First, a
A. Guidelines p.61 general description of the corridor and supporting images are presented, fol-
B. Conceptual Character lowed by the existing design character description. Next, the design objectives
Illustrative p.62 and design guidelines follow; policies for these guidelines are set forth in Chap-
ters 1 through 4. Each corridor section is enhanced with several illustratives,
West Main p.63 including a map of the corridor, a defined street section, and in some cases, an
C. Guidelines p.66 axonometric sketch of the desired character for that corridor.
D. Conceptual Character
Illustrative p.67 The map illustratives show the current configuration of the entry way overlay
districts; it is anticipated the corridors will extend as the city grows.
North 19th/Oak p.69
B. Guidelines p. 72
F. Conceptual Character
Illustrative p. 74
G. Specifc PUD
Standards p. 75
North 7th p. 80
H. Guidelines p. 83
I. Conceptual Character
Illustrative p.84
RouselBridge p.86
J. Guidelines p.89
K. Conceptual Character
111ustrative p.90
East Main!
East Frontage p.96
L. E. Main Guidelines p.97
M.B. Main
Conceptual Character
Illustrative p.97
N. Frontage Rd.
Guidelines p.98
O. Frontage Rd.
Conceptual Character
111ustrative p.99
Interstate 90 p.100
P. Guidelines p.102
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CHAPTER FIVE
CORRIDOR SPECIFIC
DESIGN GUIDELINES
SOUTH 19TH A VENUE
Description: View looking northfrom South 19th.
This area extends along 19th Avenue, from Main Street on the north end to the
city limits, currently at Kagy, at the south end. This is designated as a Class n
entryway corridor. There are a number of transition areas along the corridor. A
mix of commercial and residential buildings, generally positioned at the street
edge, appear in the portion nearest to Main Street. Where 19th Street extends
south beyond College, the land is more open, with less development at present.
As a result, a sense of open space remains, although an increase in development
is anticipated.
For this corridor, the overall goal is to establish a greensward as the foreground,
to provide a sense of connection with the agricultural heritage of the area and to
maintain view opportunities to the mountains beyond. This green area will be
more "refined" than historical faml lands, but nonetheless will help to provide a
reference to that heritage. Pathways and sidewalks are to be provided within
these green setback areas, which should serve as a part of the regional pedes-
trian and bicycle circulation systems.
In general, primary access to most developments will be by automobile, al-
though the area should continue to be enhanced with pedestrian and bicycle
use, especially linking to established systems. The potential for efficient transit
operations also should be anticipated. Pedestrian circulation will be focused
more internally, within larger developments.
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Landscapes should reflect the region in their materials and should enhance the
appearance and function of the corridor, while also providing a sense of visual
continuity among properties.
Buildings should be subordinate to the broad landscapes and vistas ofthe corri-
dor and should reflect the regional design traditions of farming and ranching,
yet in creative, contemporary ways.
Signs should be subordinate to the overall landscaped, "green" character of the
corridor. Because signs are to be in proportion to the properties, the uses will in
An existing commercial building located fact be easier to locate and identify.
adjacent to the South 19th Avenue is
subordinate to the broad landscape and At key points, "gateway" features should be established to signal arrival, such
vista of the corridor. as at the intersection of 19th and Kagy. Public art and plazas also should be
promoted to provide visual accents along the corridor. Connections to abutting
neighborhoods and the university, both for pedestrians and bicyclists, should be
provided and they should be designed to invite use year-round.
While automobile traffic will be a major part of the character of the highway
itself, the related impacts should be minimized. For this reason, curb cuts should
be limited in number to the extent feasible. Parking lots should be located to the
interiors of lots to the extent feasible and should be screened with landscaping
where they are exposed to the road.
Existing Character:
Circulation
. Primarily serves as an auto circulation corridor.
. No sidewalks exist presently.
. Increasing volumes of automobile and pedestrian traffic.
Setting
. This area is in transition, changing from a predominantly agricul-
tural character to one of developed lands with a mix of uses.
. The corridor is emerging with a relatively high density of residen-
tial and commercial developments close in, and several indepen~
dent parcels with a variety of uses are seen as the corridor extends
south.
. University properties are adjacent to this corridor.
. Views to the mountains in the background are dramatic, especially
as one approaches and/or departs the city core.
Other features
. Monument signs have helped to reduce visual clutter and maintain
view opportunities.
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. Enhance the sense of this being a "green" corridor.
. Rows of trees should be continued with urban development along
the corridor.
. Landscaping should be used to enhance key intersections.
. Continue pedestrian, bicycle and automobile circulation systems
by extending street connections and/or bike paths and sidewalks.
. Development that occurs at the intersection of 19th and Kagy should
provide an entryway statement.
Site View looking south from South 19th.
. A sense of the natural setting should be conveyed, while accommo-
dating compatible new development.
. Enhance view opportunities, especially to the mountain backdrop,
across properties.
. Facilitate the potential expansion of public transit service by site
planning that will accommodate its use.
Buildings
. Architectural forms should be simple and the dominant colors should
be subdued to blend with the background.
. Development south of Kagy and adjacent to 19th should be low
and unobtrusive to preserve views to the mountains.
A. Guidelines for South 19th Avenue
1. Existing agricultural site features and/or resources should be inte-
grated into a newer development when feasible.
. This primarily refers to agricultural buildings (farm houses) and
hedgerows.
. A reduction in the required setback area may be granted when sig-
nificant site features are retained.
2, A pedestrian and bicycle boulevard trail shall be provided in the
setback area,
. It should have an informal, meandering plan and be located away
from the road edge.
. It should be enhanced with trees and other landscaping, where fea-
sible.
3. The following streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees - these should be installed in the MDT (Montana De-
partment of Transportation) right-of-way when feasible.
. Bicycle racks.
. Anticipate improvements for future transit stops.
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4. Trailhead connections should be provided at points where regional
trails abut major developments.
. Provide a landscaped area with a shelter and map display.
B. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for South 19th
Avenue
Street Section:
. Four travel lanes (two in each direction, and a center turn lane).
. Limited curb cuts and access from properties directly onto the cor-
ridor.
. Detached pedestrian/bike boulevard trail.
. Bike lane.
. 25' building setback.
The preferred street section for the South 19th Entryway Corridor includes detached
pedestrian/bike boulevard trails on each side of the road.
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WEST MAIN STREET
Description:
The West Main Commercial Corridor is oriented in an east~west alignment. It
includes a portion of West Main Street, which stretches from the intersection
with North 7th Avenue at its eastern end, and continues on as Huffine Lane to
Cottonwood Road on the western edge. The City of Bozeman has designated a
portion of the corridor as Class 1 and a portion as Class II along its length. It is
primarily commercial in use, although some mixed use development, which A variety of building types can he found
also includes residential, has appeared more recently at the western end. In on West Main Street.
some places, large parcels of agricultural land remain, although these may rede-
velop in time.
For the bulk of this corridor, especially the western portions, the overall goal is
to establish a greensward as the foreground, to provide a sense of connection
with the agricultural heritage of the area and to maintain view opportunities to
the mountains beyond. This green area will be more "refined" than historical
farm lands, but nonetheless will help to provide a reference to that heritage.
Pathways are to be provided within these green setback areas, which should
serve as a part of the regional pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems.
In general, primary access to most developments will be by automobile, al-
though the area should continue to be enhanced with pedestrian and bicycle
use, especial1y linking to established systems. The potential for efficient transit
operations also should be anticipated. Pedestrian circulation will be focused
more internally, within larger developments.
Landscapes should reflect the region in their materials and should enhance the
appearance and function of the corridor, while also providing a sense of visual
continuity among properties.
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North
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View Looking toward the
Bridger Mountains from
West Main.
Buildings should be subordinate to the broad landscapes and vistas of the corri-
dor and should reflect the regional design traditions of farming and ranching,
yet in creative, contemporary ways.
Where West Main extends from N. 7th to 19th Avenue, a more varied street
edge is envisioned, in which the landscaped setback occasionally gives way to
buildings positioned closer to the public walkway, in an interpretation of more
traditional "urbanized" streets, where display windows help to define the street
edge and provide visual interest. Thus, some buildings will be set back farther,
while others will come closer to the street. Street trees and detached sidewalks
are also envisioned in this area.
Signs should be subordinate to the overall landscaped, "green" character of the
corridor. Because they are in proportion to the properties, they will in fact be
easier to locate and identify.
At key points, "gateway" features should be established to signal arrival. A
welcome sign and related landscaping would be appropriate in the vicinity of
Ferguson and Main, for example.
Public art and plazas also should be promoted to provide visual accents along
the corridor. Connections to abutting neighborhoods, both for pedestrians and
bicyclists, should be provided and they should be designed to invite use year-
round.
While automobile traffic will be a major part of the character of the highway
itself, the related impacts should be minimized. For this reason, curb cuts should
be limited in number to the extent feasible, and providing landscaping in a me-
dian should be considered, to visually divide the expanse of roadway. Parking
lots should be located to the interiors of lots to the extent feasible and should be
screened with landscaping where they are exposed to the road.
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Existing Character:
Circulation
. Primarily auto corridor with some pedestrian related accents.
. Primarily attached sidewalks along the most densely developed
areas; further west along this corridor there are not sidewalks.
. Connections between developments is very limited.
. Ongoing establishment of boulevard trails and interconnecting side-
walks is anticipated.
Setting
. Varied topography, especially the north side of West Main.
. Primarily backs to residential and developing areas. Inappropriate: Pedestrian crosswalks
. High density commercial developments close in, and several inde- should be enhanced along the corridor.
pendent parcels with a variety of uses are seen as the corridor ex-
tends west.
. Furthest western reaches of this corridor contain several large open
agricultural parcels.
. Varied lot size.
. Views.
Overall Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. In the vicinity of Cottonwood and Main, a sense of entering the Inappropriate: Sidewalks should be
city should be provided, with a bold landscape feature incorporat- detached along the corridor.
ing a "Welcome" sign.
. Over time, a "green edge" should be created along the outside edges
of West Main.
. Consider a landscaped median to soften the hardscape on the east-
ern reach of West Main.
. Invite the pedestrian and bicyclist to use the corridor; encourage
the development of buffered detached sidewalks and bike lanes,
and enhanced crossings on both sides of the street.
. Obtain and install street trees.
Site
. Encourage new development to incorporate artwork and landscap-
ing.
. Encourage shopping centers and restaurants to include outdoors
public spaces.
. Encourage shared curb cuts.
. Enhance view opportunities (limited opportunities).
. Enhance residential neighborhood pedestrian connections.
. Anticipate public transit.
Buildings
. As this corridor has already established itself as commercial in na-
ture, strong architectural forms should be encouraged, creating a
gradual transition into downtown.
. Encourage the use of building-mounted signs and lower freestand-
ing signs to preserve the dramatic view of the mountains.
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C. Guidelines for West Main Street:
1. Existing agricultural site features and/or resources should be inte~
grated into a newer development when feasible.
. This primarily refers to agricultural buildings and hedgerows.
2. A building should fit within existing topography when feasible.
. Use a stepped foundation, or divide a development into several
buildings that step with the site.
. Also consider locating parking underneath the building or provid-
ing a double-fronted building at the street edge (one-story at the
street and two-story to the interior of the site).
3. Provide an infill building adjacent to the sidewalk in new and es-
tablished developments.
. This will provide visual interest to the pedestrian, as well as buffer
parking areas.
4. A pedestrian and bicycle boulevard trail shall be provided on the
furthest reaches of West Main.
. It should have an informal, meandering plan and bc located away
from the road edge.
. It should be enhanced with trees and other landscaping, where fea-
sible.
In the furthest reaches of West Main a landscape boulevard is appropriate.
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5. The folJowing streetscapc elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees - these should be insta11ed in the MDT (Montana De-
partment of Transportation) right-of-way when feasible.
. Landscape accents, including a landscaped median.
. Simple furnishings.
. Bicycle facilities.
. Provide regional boulevard trail connections, landscaped area with
shelter and map display.
. Anticipate improvements for transit stops.
D. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for West Main
Street
Street Section:
. Four travel lanes with turn lane and some refuge/parking lanes.
. Landscaped median with mature plantings.
. Limited curb cuts/access.
. Detached sidewalks.
. Bike lane.
. 25' and 50' building setback.
West Main Street Section, between North 7th and 19th Avenue.
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Design Illustrative:
Big box rehabilitation element0:
mass is reduced by providing
.'1 wrap at a iower level; 0cale
is reduced by providing build-
ing materials that delineate
structural sY0tems; pedes-
trian-friendly image is achieved
by providing canopies and en..
tries and display window0 that
are integrated into the build..
ing 0Y0tem. Building presents a pedes-
Pedestrian WaY0 link parking trian.-friendly facade to mul.-
area0 with buildingt; cmd out- tifamily development
door public 0pace in a coordi.
nated system.
Multifamily abuts re0idential
neighborhood
Neighborhood connections
New infill building
defines the street
edge
Landscaped parking
Shared drive
Pede0trian-friendly
building facade de- Pa rking to rear
fi ne0 the street
edge
The vision for the development of West Main is that it has a strip of green, landscaped open space along the highway and then, an
edge of buildings generally defines the inside edge of the greensward. These are buildings that present facades to the public walk
that are visually interesting. They may include display cases, storefronts, public art and other decorative features that provide
interest and establish a sense of human scale. Parking is primarily located to the interior of the property. Other pedestrian routes
within the site define walkways from parking areas to building entrances, as well as to other abutting properties and adjoining
residential neighborhoods. Internal driveway systems permit circulation between properties without returning to the highway.
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Description:
This set includes two intersecting corridors: The North 19th Avenue corridor
serves as a connector between the highway and Main Street. The Oak Street
entryway corridor serves as a connector between North 19th Avenue, North 7th
Avenue, and North Rouse Avenue. These include portions of Class I and Class
II ratings along their length. Although Oak Street is primarily an arterial and
serves as a substantial automotive connection, it also provides for an important
east-west pedestrian/bicycle connection along boulevard trails and bike routes
to be constructed in conjunction with development. View looking north on North J
9th Avenue.
The North 19th Avenue portion is the most heavily traveled road in town, and
for this reason, it is particularly important that development occur in a manner
that supports the overall goals for the corridors. For this corridor specifically,
the goal is to establish a greensward as the foreground, to provide a sense of
connection with the agricultural heritage of the area and to maintain view op-
portunities to the mountains beyond. This green area will be more "refined"
than historical farm lands, but nonetheless will help to provide a reference to
that heritage. Sidewalks or trails are to be provided within these green setback
areas, which should serve as a part of the regional pedestrian and bicycle circu-
lation systems.
In general, primary access to most developments will be by automobile, al-
though the area should continue to be enhanced with pedestrian and bicycle
use, especially linking to established systems. Opportunities to do this are espe-
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cially noteworthy along Oak Street. The potential for efficient transit opera-
tions also should be anticipated. Pedestrian circulation will be focused more
internally, within larger developments, although the walkways within the set-
backs will be important links in the regional circulation systems.
Landscapes should reflect the region in their materials and should enhance the
appearance and function of the corridor, while also providing a sense of visual
continuity among properties. Buildings should be subordinate to the broad land-
scapes and vistas of the corridor and should retlect the regional design tradi-
tions of farming and ranching, yet in creative, contemporary ways.
Signs should be subordinate to the overall landscaped, "green" character of the
corridor. Because signs are to be in proportion to the properties, the uses will in
fact be easier to locate and identify.
Connections to abutting neighborhoods, both for pedestrians and bicyclists,
should be provided and they should be designed to invite use year-round.
While automobile traffic will be a major part of the character of the highway
itself, the related impacts should be minimized. For this reason, curb cuts should
be limited in number to the extent feasible. Parking lots should be located to the
interiors of lots to the extent feasible and should be screened with landscaping
where they are exposed to the road.
View of trail boulevard along North 19th
Existing Character:
Circulation
. This is primarily an auto-oriented corridor.
. Connections between developments is very limited.
. The system of sidewalks and pedestrian and bike trails is fragmented.
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Setting
. This area is in transition, from agriculture to developed lands with
a mix of uses.
. Large chain commercial developments have appeared north of Oak
Street.
. Smaller scale commercial developments and mixed~use projects
occur along the majority of this corridor. The exceptions are areas
adjacent to the county fairgrounds, and several residential enclaves.
. Parkway setting.
. Views to the mountains and to open fields that presently remain are
key features. Appropriate: Developments that mix uses
. The topography varies, providing opportunities for views and for and assure compatible designs are
site designs that make use of the slopes. encouraged along the corridor.
. Several developments have large areas of paving, for circulation
and parking.
Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. This corridor should provide a "green edge" approach into the city,
with an emphasis on landscaping.
. Enhance residential neighborhood and community pedestrian and
bicycle connections.
. Invite the pedestrian and bicyclist to use the corridor; encourage
the development of boulevard trails and bike lanes, and enhanced
crossings.
Site
. Large expanses of parking should be strongly discouraged.
. Signage should be visually subordinate to the landscape and should
be integrated with the developments with which it is associated.
. Aggregate signs on larger developments when the outcome is less
than the total sign impact.
. View opportunities should be enhanced.
. Promote developments that anticipate public transit in their layout.
Buildings
. The portion of this corridor north of Baxter and east of N 19th Ave
should be considered for the development of low-key, unobtrusive
warehousing distribution and light industrial uses.
. Planned unit developments that mix uses and assure compatible
designs are encouraged.
. The southerly portion of this corridor should continue to be resi-
dential in character.
. Neighborhood and regional commercial development, consistent
with the Bozeman growth policy, should present a low-key charac-
ter that blends into the surrounding area.
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E. Guidelines for North 19th Avenue & Oak Street:
1. Existing agricultural site features and/or resources should bc inte-
grated into a newer development when feasible.
. This primarily refers to agricultural buildings and hedgerows.
. A reduction in required setbacks may be granted where significant
existing site features are retained.
2. Create a "green edge" along the front of the property.
. In order to enhance the parkway setting, a significant landscape
Appropriate: Provide planting areas that strip shall be provided at the front of the property. This
should be
define pedestrian paths and enhance the primarily planted materials.
property line.
3. Minimize the impact of parking lots.
. Along street frontages, earth berms, hedges, plant groupings, or
similar means should be installed to reduce the visual impact of
parking lots.
. Use of a diversity of plant materials for seasonal color and visual
interest is encouraged.
4. A detached pedestrian and bike boulevard trail shall be provided
in the setback.
. It should have an informal, meandering plan and be located away
from the road edge.
. It should be enhanced with trees and other landscaping, where fea-
sible.
5. Provide safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle circulation
within and between projects.
. Paths should be integrated with landscape design, including
berming, stonework and other diverse features.
6. The following building materials are encouraged in this corridor:
. Wood and masonry are preferred over other materials for exterior
wall finishes.
Appropriate: Neighborhood commercial development, should present a low-key
character that blends into the surrounding area.
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7. The following streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees -these should be installed in the MDT (Montana De-
partment of Transportation) right-of-way when feasible.
. Simple furnishings.
. Bicycle facilities.
. Provide regional boulevard trail connections, landscaped area with
shelter and map display.
. Anticipate improvements for transit stops.
A planted median
is a design
objective for the
Oak and J 9th
Avenue corridor.
8. The following sign type is appropriate in this corridor:
. Low monument sign.
. Directory sign; the sign design shall be integrated with the devel-
opment it serves.
. Building mounted.
9. The following sign design attributes should be demonstrated:
. The sign shall not disrupt views to the mountains.
. The sign shall have subdued lighting and colors.
. It is appropriate to aggregate signs in a development with more
than one retail or office use.
Low monument signs would be appropriate in this corridor.
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F. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for North 19th
Avenue & Oak Street:
Street Section:
North 19th between Interstate Highway 90 and Oak, and Oak North
19th to North 7th
. Four travel lanes with turn lane.
. Landscaped median with mature plantings.
. Limited curb cuts/access.
. Detached pedestrian/bike boulevard trail with generous planting
strip.
North 19th Avenue Street Section, between Inter,~tate Highway 90 and Oak.
. 50' building setback.
Oak Street and North 19th Avenue, between Oak and Main, Oak
east of North 7th and west of North 19th
. Four travel lanes with turn lane.
. Landscaped median with mature plantings on N 19th.
. Limited curb cuts/access.
. Sidewalk with planting strip.
. Bike lane.
. 25' building setback.
North 19th Avenue Street Section, between Oak Street and Main Street.
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G. Specific Development Standards for PUD N. 19th
& Oak Street
Section A. PUD Review Procedures.
Approval of a development proposal located in the North 19th Avenue or West
Oak Street entryway corridor shall be subject to the planned unit development
review procedures and shall consist of the three procedural steps as required by
Section 18.36.040, BMC, pre-application review, preliminary plan review and
final plan review.
Section B. Developmental Guidelines Submittal Requirements.
Applications for PUO review in accord with this section shall submit develop-
mental guidelines to the Planning Office as part of the preliminary plan applica-
tion as required by Section 18.36.070.0.2 of Title 18, BMC, and shall in addi-
tion include the following:
1. Architectural Guidelines: building orientation, off-street parking
lot orientation, sign guidelines, lighting, dimensional guidelines,
mechanical equipment screening;
2. Landscape Guidelines: entryway corridor landscape guidelines,
streetscape, off-street parking lot screening, outdoor storage/dis-
play areas, perimeter buffering from other land uses, arterial noise
buffering, development entrance, protective covenants;
3. Pedestrian Circulation: between off-street parking lots, between
adjacent lots, coordinated sidewalk system, bicycle circulation,
trails/pathways.
Section C. Open Space Provisions.
Sufficient open space along the entryway corridors is necessary to provide the
urban streets cape and park-like setting envisioned by the community that is
essential to the basic quality of life in Bozeman, and to create attractive entryways
into the city:
1. General Standard. Development in the North 19th Avenue and West
Oak Street entryway corridors shall generally provide at least the
minimum area of the project required by 18.34.090. E as devel-
oped open space, exclusive of required off-street parking lot inte-
rior landscape. Public streets located in dedicated public rights-of-
way shall be excluded from the gross area of land in calculating
open space requirements. However, private streets, driveways, off-
street parking lots and other private areas shall apply in determin-
ing the total gross area. Open space in the front yard setbacks for
each zone may contribute to the required open space provision.
Property located outside, but adjacent to the entryway corridor over-
lay, which provide linked common open space areas, and contrib-
utes to the intent and purpose of this section may be applied to-
wards the open space provisions based on the merits of the pro-
posal and its ability to accomplish the goals and objectives of the
North 19th AvenuelWest Oak Street Corridor Master Plan.
2. Reduction in Open Space. Reduction in the required open space
provision to not less than 75 percent required amount may be granted
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by the City Commission after considering the recommendation for-
warded by the DRC and DRB. The planning staff shall solicit com-
ments and recommendations from the design review board,
Bozeman tree advisory board, Bozeman recreation advisory board
and other appropriate sources of professional expertise, which will
also be forwarded to the city commission. The criteria for granting
a reduction in open space shall be based on the proposal's ability to
achieve the goals and objectives of the North 19th AvenuelWest
Oak Street Corridor Master Plan based on superior design and plan-
ning techniques exceeding the regulatory standards set forth in this
section. The criteria for granting reduction in the open space pro-
vision may include, but are not limited to:
a. Exceptional architectural and landscape developmental guide-
lines;
b. Designation (i.e. public dedication or easement) for use by the
general public of pedestrian pathways and/or trailways within
the development which are located along entryway corridors,
stream corridors or within the interior of the development, ex-
clusive of sidewalks located in the public right-of-way;
c. Public plazas, courtyards, promenades or other usable public
areas;
d. Front yard setbacks along entryway arterial streets that exceed
the minimum fifty (50) foot setback;
e. Additional landscaping installed within the entry way corridors
beyond what is required by this section;
f. Larger landscaping installed within the fifty (50) foot wide set-
back along entryway corridors;
g. Landscaped areas exceeding minimum yard setbacks situated
at main entrances into the development;
h. Installation and maintenance of streetscape furniture along
green way corridors;
1. Additional setback and buffering between building sites and
areas designated as environmentally sensitive lands;
J. Changes in texture and use of materials at intersections of pe-
destrian and vehicular circulation;
k. Exchange of land within the development for additional land
transferred to Rose Park; and
1. Preservation of viewsheds (i.e. one-story buildings along
entryway corridor or limited building height).
3. Common Open Space. At least one-half of the required open space,
shall be in common ownership of the property owner's association
or in the form of common open space easements granted to the
property owner's association. Landscaping shall be required for all
areas of the development which are to be in common ownership or
designated as "common open space easements" located on indi-
vidual lots or parcels of land, and in particular shall incorporate the
required landscape for implementation of the greenway corridors.
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Section D. Greenway Corridor Landscape Standards.
Development of green ways along the entryway corridors have been established
in order to demonstrate the importance of urban open space and to visually
enhance aesthetically pleasing, high-quality development along the arterial cor-
ridors of North 19th Avenue and West Oak Street.
\. General Standards. The following landscape guidelines have been
designed to develop a formal streetscape in concert with a park-
like setting along the greenway corridors as an integral element in
developing attractive entryways into the city. A11 three options may
not be applicable in a11 circumstances.
a. Formal Streetscape. Street frontage landscape located in the
street right-of-way boulevard wi1\ be characterized by a for-
mal arrangement of large canopy boulevard trees as fo11ows:
(1) One large canopy boulevard tree, a minimum of eight (8)
feet in height or 1_" caliper and planted at regular intervals
of fifty (50) feet on center.
(2) Acceptable large canopy boulevard trees include the fol-
lowing species: Ash, Patmore Green (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica); Honeylocust, Seedless (Gleditsia
triacanthos};Ash, Black (Fraxinus nigra); and Maple, Nor-
way (Acer Platanoides).
b. Greenway Park. Greenway corridors located in the 50-foot set-
back will be characterized by informal vegetative planting of
trees, shrubs, berms and groundcover for every one hundred
(100) feet of frontage along the entry way corridors as listed
below. Acceptable tree species for greenway corridors shall
consist of the landscape types listed in the Tree Selection Guide
prepared by the Bozeman tree advisory board, and made avail-
able in the Bozeman planning office.
(1) A total of four (4) evergreen and deciduous trees at random
or in cluster arrangements, with no more than fifty (50%)
percent being deciduous, a minimum of 8-10 feet in height,
or 1-112" caliper;
(2) A total of two (2) small ornamental trees at random loca-
tions, a minimum of 8 feet in height, or 1-1/2" caliper;
(3) A total of six (6) deciduous and/or coniferous large shrubs,
of which three (3) shall be flowering shrubs, at random
locations and a minimum of 8-1/2 feet in height at matu-
rity, 2-3 feet installation size;
(4) As an alternative to subsection (D)(1)(b)(3) of this section,
earth berms, an average of 3.5 feet in height, planted with
shrubs or living ground cover so that the ground will be
covered within 3 years; and
(5) All other areas not landscaped with trees, shrubs or ground
cover shall be planted with a drought resistant "nati ve grass"
mix consisting of: 17-1/2% sheep Fescue; 17-1/2% Rev-
enue Slender Wheatgrass; 35% Secar Bluebunch Wheat-
grass and 30% Critana Thickspikc Wheatgrass. Alterna-
tives to this mix may be considered where it can be dem-
onstrated that the same objectives are achieved with an al-
ternative drought resistant grass seed mix.
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(6) Areas designated for detention and/or retention ponds for
stonnwater runoff from development on building sites shall
not be permitted in the 50~foot greenway corridor(s), un-
less all of the following standards have been satisfied:
(a) Not more than one-third (1/3) of the greenway corri-
dor setback along the frontage of each individual lot is
used for the purposes of retention/detention ponds;
(b) Location of retention/detention ponds do not conflict
with, or are justification to alter, design guidelines and
location of green way corridor landscape, pathways,
streetscape furniture or lighting fixtures;
(c) Retention/detention ponds demonstrate superior design
and treatment of storm water runoff, as well as excel-
lence in integration with green way corridor landscape,
and do not exceed a maximum slope of I :3; and
(d) Groundcover for retention/ detention ponds shall con-
sist of "native grass" seed mix as specified above in
item 5, similar turf grass, or a groundcover certified by
a licensed nurseryperson. Not more than thirty (30%)
percent of the area shall consist of non-organic
groundcover if used as a decorative landscape feature.
c. Clustering landscape. Major entryway locations into develop-
ment along North 19th Avenue and West Oak Street shall con-
tain the fol1owing clustered landscaping treatment:
(1) For every 100 feet of corridor frontage (or portion thereof),
a minimum of ten (10) large and small trees, two (2) small
ornamental trees, six (6) large shrubs, six (6) large flower-
ing shrubs, twenty (20) small shrubs and twenty (20) small
flowering shrubs.
2. Landscape Maintenance and Irrigation.
a. Installation. Installation of on-site landscape improvements, to
include green way corridor(s), shall be the responsibility of the
land owner of each individual lot at the time of development of
said property. Development of areas designated as common
open space for the development shall be the responsibility of
the PUD developer at the time of subdivision and planned unit
development review and approval;
b. Maintenance. Maintenance of boulevard streetscape, greenway
corridors and common open space areas shal1 be the responsi-
bility of the property owner's association and shall comply with
the provisions set forth in Sections 18.48.100 and 18.72.040.B
of this title, whereby all required landscape must be maintained
in a healthy growing condition at all times, and that any plant
that dies must be replaced with another living plant that com-
plies with the approved landscape plan. Maintenance shall con-
sist of mowing, removal of litter and dead plant materials, nec-
essary pruning and irrigation. Where pedestrian or bicycle path-
ways are located within the greenway corridor, these trails shall
be maintained to provide for their safe use, including pruning
of plants to remove obstructions, and removal of dead plant
materials, litter, or other hazards;
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c, Landscape Irrigation. Landscape irrigation shall be supplied by the
owner of each building site by a shallow well pump, municipal
water system or other acceptable irrigation system, Irrigation shall
be piped to each individual planting area by an automatic sprinkler
system or other acceptable irrigation system designed to irrigate all
landscape features and areas, and shall include a "bubble" irriga-
tion system for all trees and large shrubs. Alternatives to an auto-
matic sprinkler system shall be designed and certified by a licensed
landscape irrigation professional.
Section E. Pedestrian and Bicycle Trailways.
Pedestrian and bicycle trails designated in the North 19th Avenue/West Oak
Street Corridor Master Plan shall be implemented during planned unit develop-
ment and subdivision review of development proposals located in the sub~area
plan ofthis section, Prior to receiving final subdivision and planned unit devel-
opment approval, the developer must either install the full trail improvements
or provide payment into a North 19th Avenue/West Oak Street Corridor Trails
Trust Fund, Should the community choose to construct trailways for use by the
general public prior to development of said property, the land owner may ex-
ecute the necessary pedestrian and bicycle trailway easement for installation
and maintenance of said trail(s), Pedestrian and bicycle trail ways shall be de-
signed and installed in conformance with the following:
1. Greenway Corridor, A curvilinear asphaltic surface, a minimum
width of eight (8) feet wide, installed on a compacted, six (6) inch
deep, 3/4 inch gravel road mix, on sterilized ground with weed pre-
ventive fabric;
2. Stream Corridors, A gravel surface, a minimum width of six (6)
feet wide, consisting of compacted, six (6) inch deep, 3/4 inch gravel
road mix, over a treated area with a weed preventive fabric, or an
alternative trail standard subject to review and approval by the Rec-
reation and Parks Advisory Board,
Section F. Orientation of Structures.
Commercial lots located in the North 19th Avenue and West Oak Street entryway
corridors shall be designed in a manner to eliminate negative visual impacts
resulting from the orientation of accessory activities and functions common to
the rear of structures (loading and unloading areas, ground mounted mechani-
cal equipment, storage refuse areas or outside storage areas), The rear of struc-
tures, or the activities and functions common to the rear of the structure, shall
not be orientated towards the arterial streets, pedestrian or bicycle trails or com-
mon open space without proper architectural design, screening or landscape
buffering,
Section G. Orientation of Off-Street Parking Areas.
Commercial lots located in the North 19th A venue and West Oak Street entry way
corridors shall be designed in a manner that diminishes the visual impact of
expansive off-street parking areas separating buildings from the street, by in-
cluding parking areas that are beside and behind, not just in front of buildings,
This would encourage the placement of buildings closer to streets and expanses
of parking to be broken up.
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NORTH 7TH A VENUE CORRIDOR
Description:
North 7th Avenue is an established entryway corridor primarily existing as a
linear commercial zone extending from 1-90 south to Main Street. This Class II
corridor is automobile-oriented; however, it has the potential to become more
pedestrian-oriented. The scale of the street, and the character of uses emerging
A design obJectivefor the North 7th Avenue along it, are ones that are conducive to pedestrian activity, at least for short
corridor is to provide a planting strip at segments. This is in part because parcel sizes are comparatively smaller here
the street edge. This can be achieved by than on some of the newer, outlying corridors.
locating parking to the sides or rear of the
property whenfeasible. There are variations of building setbacks, many with extensive parking in front
and little or no division from adjacent residential areas to the rear.
The vision for the development of North 7th Avenue Corridor is that it have a
strip of green, landscaped open space along the highway and then, an edge of
buildings generally defining the inside edge ofthe greensward. These are build-
ings that present facades to the public walk which are visually interesting. They
may include display cases, storefronts, public art and other decorative features
that provide interest and establish a sense of human scale.
In some cases, existing buildings are closer to the road and, when renovated,
should be improved to provide entrances for pedestrians. Other established build-
ings may already be set back farther from the street, with parking in front. In
these cases, a landscape buffer is provided. As a result, there is a variety in
building setbacks. Nonetheless, the goal is to encourage more buildings to be
constructed closer to the minimum setback. Parking should be primarily lo-
cated to the interior of the property.
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In some cases, patios and other outdoor uses may be created along the sidewalk.
These are to be encouraged.
The commercial properties along the corridor abut residential neighborhoods.
These residential edges should be treated with care. Commercial development
(which in some cases may include residential as welJ) should be designed to
minimize negative impacts on adjoining neighborhoods, and in fact should en-
courage safe pedestrian circulation from the corridor into the neighborhoods. In Commercial properties along the corridor
this respect, development along the corridor that connects with the adjoining that abut residential neighborhoods should
neighborhoods is encouraged. provide a pedestrian friendly edge.
Developments should consider providing
In terms of uses along the corridor itself, North 7th provides an opportunity to secondary entrances, pedestrian access,
encourage uses that complement downtown, including dining, entertainment and other public amenities on this face.
and accommodations. While other commercial uses also exist there, this mix is
especially appropriate. Small pocket parks and outdoor public plazas that in-
clude public art are also encouraged along the corridor.
Existing Character:
Circulation
. Primarily auto corridor with many curb cuts; however, more
pedestrian activity is emerging.
. Connections between the street and the adjacent neighborhood are
very limited.
. Attached sidewalks exist in most locations.
Setting
. Corridor properties back onto residential neighborhood and unde-
veloped lands.
. Mostly commercial uses, including restaurants, bars, services and
motels.
. Several large commercial developments are also located along the
corridor.
. View opportunities are more limited along this corridor than in many
of the others. Where they do exist, they should be maintained.
. Parcels are relatively sman.
. Established commercial area was landscaped pre-1960, hardscape
post 1960.
. Continuous, paved environment with some landscape accents, in-
cluding medians
. Some streetscape improvements have occurred in individual
projects, such as the Sacagewea Park and Visitor Center.
. The area is redeveloping.
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. To maintain views of the mountains to the east and south.
. Consider a landscape median to soften the hardscape.
. To promote installation of street trees.
. Small pockets of public and private open space should be estab-
lished.
. To minimize visual clutter along the corridor.
. Accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.
. As this is a primary entryway for first-time visitors, provide sig~
nage that indicates areas of interest such as the University, the Mu-
seum of the Rockies and Downtown.
Appropriate: Planted medians are Site
encouraged along the 7th Street corridor. . Encourage the rehabilitation and redevelopment of parcels that are
underutilized or do not meet current standards.
. Establish physical relationship between buildings and the street
envelope by providing pedestrian connections and orienting build-
ings to the street.
. To incorporate pedestrian amenities and landscaping in improve-
ments to existing developments as well as in new ones.
. Incorporate public art in smaJl pocket parks and plazas.
. Introduce trees and low planting along the street.
Buildings
. To promote design of buildings that add interest as seen from the
road while establishing a sense of relatedness to the region.
View along North 7th
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H. Guidelines for North 7th Avenue:
1. Existing historic resources should be integrated into a newer de-
velopment when feasible.
. Traditional residential neighborhoods abut the 7th Street corridor.
Any parcel expansion that may occur on 7th Street, and would in-
clude an historic residential property, should integrate the existing
building within the development.
. Maintain significant features on existing historic resources. For ex-
ample, the building materials, windows, doors and porches should
be retained.
2. The street edge of the property should be pedestrian friendly.
. Providing a front yard area with landscaping and active outdoor
uses is an appropriate option.
. If parking must be located along the sidewalk edge, it shall have a
landscape buffer.
. Also, locating a building closer to the sidewalk may be appropriate
where it would enhance the pedestrian experience and other open
space is retained as an amenity on site.
3. A sidewalk shall be provided.
. The sidewalk shall be detached from the curb, with a planting strip.
. In some cases, space for a landscaped strip and sidewalk will not
be available within the right~of-way. and it may be necessary to
locate the sidewalk within the property line.
4. Locate a building near the sidewalk edge, when the fo))owing con-
ditions are met.
. The building has storefront elements as well as a significant out~
door pedestrian plaza near the sidewalk edge.
. The building front should not exceed 30% of the front lot line or 60
feet in length; whichever one is more restrictive will apply.
. Other open space is provided on site.
5. Consider providing a double-fronted building, especially where it
abuts a residential neighborhood.
. This edge should be pedestrian-friendly by providing a secondary
or even primary entrance.
6. The use of public art is encouraged.
. Consider locations such as small plazas and entrances where they
can be viewed from the public right-of-way.
7. The following streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees.
. Simple furnishings.
. Install banners on street lights.
. Bicycle facilities.
. Anticipate improvements for transit stops.
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Appropriate: Public art is encouraged along 7th Street.
I. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for North 7th
Avenue:
Street Section:
. Four travel lanes with turn lane.
. Landscaped median with mature plantings.
. Limited curb cuts/access.
. Sidewalk with planting strip.
. Bike lane.
. 25' building setback, with exceptions.
North 7th Street Section, between Main Street and Highway 90.
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Design Illustrative:
Landscaped parking
Pedestrian ways link commercial properties
and parking areas in a coordinated system.
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public transit pedestrian
plazas
The vision for the development of North 7th Avenue Corridor is that it has a strip of green, landscaped open space along the
highway and then, an edge of buildings generally defining the inside edge of the greensward. These are buildings that present
facades to the public walk that are visually interesting. They may include display cases, storefronts, public art and other decorative
features that provide interest and establish a sense of human scale. In some cases, existing buildings are closer to the road and,
when renovated, should be improved to provide entrances for pedestrians. Other established buildings may already be set back
farther from the street, with parking in front. In these cases, a landscape buffer is provided. As a result, there is a variety in building
setbacks. Nonetheless, the goal is to encourage more buildings to be constructed closer to the minimum setback. Parking is primarily
located to the interior of the property.
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ROUSE A VENUE & BRIDGER DRIVE
Description:
This corridor includes the northern portion of Rouse Avenue, as it progresses
north from the urbanized area. This then changes into Bridger Drive. North
Rouse and Bridger Drive are Class II and are primarily automobile oriented,
although Bridger Drive is also a major corridor for bicyclists, hikers and jog-
gers. It is unique to Bozeman, because of its transitional character in use and in
View to Story Mills development density. Light industrial, agricultural and residential uses are found
along its length. The lighter density projects appear at the northern end of the
corridor, while the higher density projects occur at the southern end of the cor-
ridor. This corridor also includes several drainages: Bozeman Creek and the
East Gallatin River.
The vision for the development seeks to convey a connection with the agricul-
tural and light industrial heritage of these outlying areas, while accommodating
new development. A greensward is established along the highway edge, which
should be informal in character, and make use of indigenous plant materials.
Buildings should be organized in clusters, where feasible, in reference to mill
and ranch complexes. Circulation should be internal on large parcels. Parking
areas should be divided into smaller lots, tucked between and behind buildings.
Some buildings may be "double-fronted," orienting to the highway and also
into a building cluster.
While maintaining a green edge along the highway is important, so too is the
preservation of significant stands of trees and retention of water features. There-
fore, in some cases, the front setback may be reduced in order to accommodate
preservation of other natural resources on site.
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Existing Character:
Circulation
. Two lane street section, with some curbing.
. Primarily auto corridor with many curb cuts.
. Pedestrians use the road edge. There is no defined walkway.
Character
. A variety of lot sizes exists.
. Mostly light-industrial in character, but as you drive north the char-
acter transitions into commercial, institutional and residential uses.
. Abuts traditional residential neighborhood to the south.
. Hills can be viewed from the corridor.
. A substantial amount of parking is pull-in.
. Variety of edge conditions, from paved parking to mountain valley
landscapes, exists.
. Views are noteworthy, especially in the Bridger Drive segment.
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. Maintain the character of this corridor as a "back road," with a
mixture of uses, while improving its image over time.
. Invite the pedestrian and bicyclist to use the corridor; encourage
the development of buffered detached sidewalk and bike boulevard
trail.
. Redevelop the North Rouse Street section to an urban standard from
Tamarack to Story Mill Road intersections; transition to a rural stan-
dard with a drainage swale east of Story Mill Road.
. Enhance East Gallatin River crossing.
Site
. At certain key locations, special landscaping or other features to
create visual interest should be installed along the corridor.
. Enhance residential neighborhood pedestrian connections.
. Anticipate public transit and a shuttle to Bridger Bowl in site de-
sIgns.
. Encourage shared curb cuts.
. Enhance view opportunities.
Buildings
. The history of the Story Mill should be interpreted in the general
vicinity of the old mill structures.
View along North Rouse
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J. Guidelines for Rouse Avenue & Bridger Canyon
Drive:
1. Bridger Drive east of the Story Mill Road intersection, should be
relatively narrow in keeping with the rural arterial road character.
. Existing trees should be preserved, when feasible.
2. A pedestrian and bicycle boulevard trail shall be provided.
. It should have an informal, meandering plan and be located away
from the road edge.
. It should be enhanced with trees and other landscaping, where fea-
sible.
. In some cases, space for a planting strip and boulevard trail will not
be available within the right-of-way, and it may be necessary to
locate the boulevard trail within the property line.
. Connect to existing regional pedestrian and bikeways.
3. Build upon the "industrial style" architecture that exists along
Rouse.
. Consider prefabricated metal industrial building systems.
. Use industrial equipment as accents, employing a whimsical dis-
play.
. Building Design Guidelines also apply.
Appropriate: Build upon the "industrial style" architecture that exists in the Rouse
neighborhood.
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4. Build upon the "rural and mountain style" architecture that exists
along Bridger Drive.
. This could include the use of heavy timber and stone materials.
. This could also include interpretations of design elements and ma-
terials found in traditional ranch and other agricultural building
types.
5. Reduce the visual impact of industrial operations.
. Provide landscape buffers for equipment and product storage.
. Service areas that involve the transfer of goods should also be
screened from view.
. Emphasize street frontage landscaping and its protection from truck
movement by installing curbs in any new development or redevel-
opment.
6. The following streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees.
. Simple furnishings.
. Bicycle facilities.
. Provide boulevard trail connections, landscaped area with shelter
and map display.
. Interpreti ve marker.
K. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for Rouse
Avenue & Bridger Canyon Drive:
Street Section:
. Three travel lanes with turn lane.
. Limited curb cuts/access, share when feasible.
. Detached pedestrian/bike boulevard trail.
. 25' building setback.
Rouse and Bridger Canyon Drive Street Section, between Oak and Bridger Canyon
Road.
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Industrial design
Maintain drainage
fedestrian-friendly
building facade
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pedestrian
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Shared drives
l_andscc1ped parking
The vision for the development along North Rouse seeks to convey a connection with the light industrial building typefound in this
area. A greensward is established along the highway edge, which should be informal in character, and make use of indigenous plant
materials. Buildings are organized in clusters, where feasible. Parking is divided into smaller lots, tucked between and behind
buildings. Some buildings are "double-fronted," orienting to the highway and also into the building cluster. The clustering and
simple building forms that are apparent in these developments may also convey a connection with the farming and ranching
heritage in the outlying areas of this corridor.
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EAST MAIN STREET & FRONTAGE ROAD
Description:
This corridor is composed of two segments: the first consists of a portion of
East Main Street. It serves as a transition from the character of the downtown
core, with buildings positioned at the sidewalk edge, to properties that are set
back from the street with a greensward. The second segment, the Frontage Road,
is more rural in character. The City of Bozeman has designated the Frontage
Road as a Class I corridor and East Main as a Class II corridor.
View looking from the back of several The Frontage Road is a service road adjacent to the interstate highway. East
properties on East Main Main Street is primarily a commercial corridor that extends east from the down-
town core commercial area to the interstate. These corridors are primarily auto-
mobile-oriented with development being perceived at higher speeds. This is
different from the portion of East Main that is immediately adjacent to down-
town which should be designed to encourage pedestrian activity.
For the portion of East Main closest to downtown, the goal is to establish a
transition in character with traditional Main Street storefronts. Buildings that
are close to the street edge and that have storefronts facing the sidewalk are
preferred, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. For the remainder of the
corridor, the overall goal is to establish a greensward as the foreground and to
maintain view opportunities to the mountains beyond. Pathways are to be pro-
vided within these green setback areas, which should serve as a part of the
regional pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems.
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Some properties in this area may be "double-fronted," in that they are visible
from two perspectives. The character of both edges should be considered in
these cases, although flexibility in building detail may be made considered on
the building side that faces Highway 90 (see the Introduction).
In general, the primary access to most developments will be by automobile,
although the area should continue to be enhanced with pedestrian and bicycle
use, especially linking to established systems.
Landscapes should retlect the region in their materials and should enhance the
appearance and function of the corridor, while also providing a sense of visual
continuity among properties. Signs should be subordinate to the overall land-
scaped character of the corridor.
While automobile traffic will be a major part of the character of both corridors,
the related impacts should he minimized. For this reason, curb cuts should be
limited in number to the extent feasible. Parking lots should be located to the
interiors of lots to the extent feasible and should be screened with landscaping
where they are exposed to the road.
Existing Character:
Circulation
. The corridor is primarily auto-oriented, with some pedestrian re-
lated accents along the eastern portion of Main Street.
Setting - East Main
. The topography varies, and generally slopes down to the west, into
downtown. This provides special view opportunities.
. The corridor serves as a transition to Downtown Main Street.
. The area is primarily commercial in character, with several auto-
mobile-related services in the eastern portions.
. Portions of the corridor abut undeveloped lands, railroad and resi-
dential areas.
. Lot sizes vary, which may promote a variety of building scales.
. Lindley Park is located at the western edge of this corridor and is a
key feature to be respected in any nearby development.
. Views to the mountains, and to downtown are noteworthy.
Setting - Frontage Road
. Varied topography provides opportunities for development that re-
spects this feature.
. This segment primarily backs onto undeveloped agricultural par-
cels, as well as the interstate highway.
. The portion is mostly light-industrial in character, but a few resi-
dential parcels occur mixed in along the way.
. Varied lot sizes
. Views to downtown and to the mountains are key features.
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. Establish a definite sense of entering the city, as soon as possible
after the freeway off-ramp
. Continue the "green edge" condition that has been started near the
Western Heritage Inn. Expand this approach to both sides of the
street.
. As the corridor includes motels and restaurants which generate pe-
destrians, sidewalks should be provided along the street on both
sides.
Building along the south side of the Site
frontage road should be double-faced, . Add elements of color and information regarding seasonal events
since they also face the 1-90 corridor. and celebrations.
. Encourage shared curb cuts.
. Enhance view opportunities (limited opportunities).
. Provide safe pedestrian crossings.
. Anticipate public transit.
Buildings
. Convey a commercial character of the street with uses visible from
the highway.
. In order not to detract from the character of the downtown, large
signs in the blocks between Rouse and Lindley Park should be
strongly discouraged.
VIew from East Main
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. Enhance sense of green conidor.
. Invite the pedestrian and bicyclist to use the conidor, encourage
the development of buffered detached sidewalk and bike boulevard
trail along the Frontage Road, and also develop a trail connection
from Spring Hill to Cherry River Ponds.
Site
. Improve the view shed from the interstate.
Building
. Consider properties that face the interstate in a more general way.
For example, some of the guidelines in Chapter 3 that address ar-
chitectural character and building details may be less relevant.
View of East Frontage Road
View o.fWest Frontage Road near the 1~90 interchange.
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L. Guidelines for East Main Street:
1. The following streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Street trees,
. Simple furnishings,
. Install banners on street lights.
. Provide bicycle facilities,
. Anticipate improvements for transit stops,
M. Conceptual Character Illustrative for East Main
Street:
Street section East Main Street:
. Four travel lanes with turn lane and some refuge/parking
lanes,
. Landscaped median with mature plantings,
. Limited curb cuts/access, share when feasible.
Banners located on street lights can . Detached sidewalks,
portray a sense of arrival to drivers and . Bike lane.
pedestrians, . 25' building setback.
The street section along East Main,
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Parking located
to sides and rear
f'edee;trian ways link parking areas
with buildings and open 5pace in a
coordinated 5ystem
Multifamily
abut5
Ou"tdoor plaza re5idential
define5 entrance neighborhood
Pede5trian-friendly
building facade
defines street edge.
Shared drive
The vision for the development of East Main is that it has a strip of green, landscaped open space along the highway and then, an
edge of buildings generally defines the inside edge of the greensward. These are buildings that presentfacades to the public walk that
are visually interesting. They may include display cases, storefronts, public art and other decorative features that provide interest
and establish a sense of human scale. Parking is primarily located to the interior of the property. Residential buildings are at times
located behind commercial buildings, and provide a transition to other abutting uses.
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N. Guidelines for the Frontage Road:
1. The street should be relatively narrow in keeping with the rural
road character.
. Existing trees should be preserved, when feasible.
2. A pedestrian and bicycle boulevard trail shall be provided.
. It should have an informal, meandering plan and be located away
from the road edge.
. It should be enhanced with trees and other landscaping, where fea-
sible.
3. Provide site and building improvements to the side of the buildings
that face the Interstate.
. Buffer parking and service areas from the interstate and frontage
road.
. Consider providing an entrance feature on the sides of buildings
that face the interstate.
. Screen mechanical equipment that can be viewed from above.
4. Reduce the visual impacts of industrial operations.
. Provide landscape buffers in areas of equipment and product stor-
age.
. Service areas that involve the transfer of goods should also be
screened from view.
5. The folJowing streetscape elements would be appropriate in this
corridor:
. Informal street trees.
. Simple furnishings.
. Provide boulevard trail connections, landscaped area with shelter
and map display.
. Anticipate improvements for transit stops.
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o. Conceptual Character lIIustratives for the
Frontage Road:
Street section Frontage Road:
. Two travel lanes with a turn lane in some areas.
. Limited curb cuts/access, shared when feasible.
. Detached pedestrian/bike boulevard trail.
. 50' building setback.
Frontage Road Character.
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INTERSTATE 90
Description:
The 1-90 entryway corridor serves as a conduit through Bozeman with connec-
tions to North 19th Avenue, North 7th Avenue, and East Main Street. This cor-
ridor is Class I, entirely automobile-oriented, and prohibits pedestrian access.
The 1-90 entry way corridor is flanked by commercial and industrial develop-
ment, though most buildings are backed up to rather than facing the corridor.
View to parking area from 1-90 The highway is elevated throughout much of the city core and provides oppor-
tunities for dramatic views to the surrounding mountains. As a result, the char-
acter of development that abuts the highway is very important. For this reason,
properties along the highway should be designed with views from the road taken
into consideration.
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Design Objectives:
Neighborhood
. Consideration should be given to improvements that would either
direct attention to the north or screen foreground views toward the
south.
Site
. The various industrial/storage yards on the south side of this corri-
dor should be buffered.
. The city should have the State Highway Department add "City Cen-
ter" signs to exit signs at North 7th and East Main.
Buildings
. Because of the dramatic views of mountains, any buildings con-
structed should use muted color schemes.
. Consider properties that face the interstate in a more general way.
For example, some of the guidelines in Chapter 3 that address ar-
chitectural character and building details may be less relevant.
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P. Guidelines for Interstate 90:
1. The highway edge should be primarily "natural" in character with
native trees and related plantings at interchanges.
2. Provide site and building improvements to the side of the buildings
that face the Interstate.
. Buffer parking and service areas from the interstate.
. Consider providing an entrance feature on the sides of buildings
that face the interstate.
. Screen mechanical equipment that can be viewed from above.
3. Reduce the visual impact of industrial operations.
. Provide landscape buffers in areas of equipment and product stor-
age.
. Service areas that involve the transfer of goods should also be
screened from view.
Provide landscape buffers in areas of equipment and product storage.
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ApPENDIX
Appendix Page 103
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In this Chapter:
Bozeman 2020 Community
Plan (Master Plan) p.104
A. Community Design
Introduction p.104
B. Entryway Corridor
Overlay District p.104
C. Goals, Objectives and
Implementation
Policies p.105
The Bozeman Unified
Development Ordinance
p. 108
Definitions p.11O
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ApPENDIX
BOZEMAN 2020 COMMUNITY PLAN (Growth Policy) The 2020 plan also outlines
implementation strategies for
A. Community Design Introduction design in the corridors.
In many ways, the perceived image of a community affects the quality of life
enjoyed by current residents, influences the desirability of the community to
newcomers and visitors, and ultimately impacts its economic viability. While
the development of residential and commercial projects is determined by pri-
vate property owners, visitors, developers and business interests, the public plays
an important part in defining and imparting the development design patterns
the community as a whole finds to be most appropriate. The "public" includes
everyone who has a stake in the use of land, including current and future resi-
dents, property owners, developers, elected officials, and public administration
personnel. Making land use decisions based on a shared community vision moves
the community towards attainment of a preferred city image.
n. Entryway Corridor Overlay District
Section 18.30 of the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance con-
tains requirements for the Entryway Corridor Overlay District. There are sev-
eral arterial corridors entering the City that introduce visitors and residents alike
to Bozeman. The visual attributes of these roadways provide a lasting impres-
sion of the character of Bozeman. It is the intent and purpose of these require~
ments to ensure the quality of development along these corridors to enhance the
impression and enjoyment of the conu11unity by guiding development and change
that occurs in these areas. These provisions are also intended to improve signage,
landscaping, access, and other contributing elements of entry corridor appear-
ance and function. Development within these corridors is subject to design re-
view. Projects are evaluated against the standards and guidelines contained in
the Design Objectives Plan. Either the Design Review Board (ORB) or the
Administrative Design Review (ADR) staff conducts the design review. The
agency, board, or commission making the final land use decision considers the
recommendations of the ORB and/or ADR.
There are two types of entryway corridors-Class I and Class II. Class I
entryways include Interstate 90, frontage roads, U.S. 10, U.S. 191, North 19th
Avenue (north of Durston), and Oak Street (between North 19th Avenue and
North 7th Avenue). All development that is partially or wholly within 660 feet
of the centerline of these roadways is subject to design review. Projects within
Class I entryway corridors must be set back at least 50 feet from the right-of-
way. Class II entryways include North 7th Avenue, 19th Avenue (south of
Ourston), Main Street (from Broadway cast to 1-90), Main Street (west from
North 7th Avenue to Ferguson Road), North Rouse Avenue and Bridger Canyon
Road (north of Tamarack), Oak Street (west of North 19th Avenue to Rose Park),
and Oak Street (east from North 7th Avenue to North RouseAvenue). All devel-
opment that is partially or wholly within 330 feet of the centerline of these
roadways is subject to design review. Projects within Class II entryway corri-
dors must be set back at least 25 feet from the right-of-way.
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The Bozeman 2020 Community The Entryway Corridor Overlay District addresses issues such as access,
parking, and building and landscaping standards.
Plan clearly establishes design
review policies for the corridors. C. Goals, Objectives and Implementation Policies (from the
Growth Policy)
The following sections address site design elements and standards in the
UDO at the time this Design Objectives Plan was adopted.
4.9.1 Community Design.Create a community composed of neighbor-
hoods designed for human scale and compatibility in which services and
amenities are convenient, visually pleasing, and properly integrated and
designed to encourage walking, cycling, and mass transit use.
Objective 3. Continue the entryway overlay design review programs to
ensure aesthetically pleasing development on major entrances into the com-
munity.
Implementation Policies: 17, 25
17) Revise existing development design review programs to include
objective review criteria. Any new design review programs, for
residential and/or commercial development, should also include
objective review criteria.
25) Update the Entryway Corridor Overlay plan to ensure adequate and
appropriate review standards that are consistent with the Bozeman
2020 Community Plan.
Objective 5. Achieve an environment through urban design that creates,
maintains, and enhances the City's industrial, commercial, and institutional
areas.
Implementation Policies: 27
27) Revise and amend ordinances to facilitate and encourage innovative
and context sensitive community design, including, but not limited to,
neotraditional and conservation subdivision design.
Objective 7. Achieve an environment through urban design that maintains
and enhances the City's visual qualities within neighborhood, community,
and regional commercial areas.
Implementation Policies: 24, 25, 30, 31
24) Invest public and private funds in all areas of the community to
maintain a healthful, pleasant, and desirable atmosphere and prevent
abandonment of areas of the community.
25) Update the Entryway Corridor Overlay plan to ensure adequate and
appropriate review standards that are consistent with the Bozeman
2020 Community Plan.
30) Identify and map important view sheds and ridgelines, and actively
work to protect and enhance them.
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31) Require adequate public safety lighting while respecting the commu-
nity desire for a dark sky. Amend the zoning and subdivision ordi-
nances as needed.
4.9.3 Design Guidelines-Create illustrated design guidelines to give clear
direction in design and review of residential and nonresidential neighbor-
hoods without uuduly constraining architectural style and innovation.
Objective 2. Develop design guidelines for buildings to emphasize creativity,
diversity, and individuality. The design guidelines shall be based on the
premise that truly creative design is responsive to its context and contributes
to a comfortable, interesting community.
Implementation Policies: 27, 36
27) Revise and amend ordinances to facilitate and encourage innovative
and context sensitive community design, including, but not limited to,
neotraditional and conservation subdivision design.
36) Prepare illustrated urban design guidelines to encourage functional,
human scale, and attractive development.
4.9.4 Public Landscaping and Architecture-Enhance the urban appear-
ance and environment through the use of architectural excellence,
landscaping, trees and open space.
Objective 1. Provide street trees in all public rights of way to establish a
human scale to transportation corridors.
Implementation Policies: 17,25,40,41,42,62
17) Revise existing development design review programs to include
objective review criteria. Any new design review programs, for
residential and/or commercial development, should also include
objective review criteria.
25) Update the Entryway Corridor Overlay plan to ensure adequate and
appropriate review standards that are consistent with the Bozeman
2020 Community Plan.
40) Work with the Montana Department of Transportation and Gallatin
County to develop coordinated public right-of-way landscaping
guidelines, including desired tree and grass species and maintenance.
41) Require the installation of street trees in public rights-of-way in
conjunction with development, including enforcement as necessary.
42) Continue, promote, and expand as needed the City's existing cost
share tree planting program.
62) Hire a community grants coordinator to secure grants to help support
economic development, infrastructure installation and maintenance,
parks, historic preservation, affordable housing, community beautifi-
cation, and so forth.
Objective 2. Encourage inclusion of plazas and other urban design features as
public areas within developments.
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Implementation Policies: 6, 7, 27, 36
6) Devise standards, procedures, and requirements for the preparation,
review, and adoption of neighborhood and subarea plans.
7) Develop a reliable support program for the preparation and implemen-
tation of neighborhood and sub-area plans that requires some mon~
etary or in~kind contribution from landowners within the area.
27) Revise and amend ordinances to facilitate and encourage innovative
and context sensitive community design, including, but not limited to,
neotraditional and conservation subdivision design.
36) Prepare illustrated urban design guidelines to encourage functional,
human scale, and attractive development.
The Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance (Zoning
Code and Subdivision Regulations)
The city guides the character of development through the Bozeman Unified
Development Ordinance. Zoning categories and corresponding regulations es-
tablish standards for land development, including lot size, setbacks, parking
standards and street design. In any case where there is a conflict between the
development code and these guidelines, the development code shall take prece-
dence over the guidelines.
The following sections address site design elements and standards in the
UDO at the time this Design Objectives Plan was adopted.
Basic Standards
1. Chapter 18.16 Residential Zoning Districts - Residential lot size require-
ments, area coverage, yards, building height, and the relationship of attached
garages to the main building
2. Chapter 18.18 Commercial Zoning Districts - Commercial lot size, area
coverage, yards, and building height
3. Chapter 18.20 Industrial Zoning Districts - Industrial lot size, area cover-
age, yards, and building height
4. Chapters 18.22 Public Lands and Institutions and 18.24 Northeast Neigh~
borhood HMU - Public Lands and HMU lot size, area coverage, yards, and
building height
Design and Development Standards
5. Chapter 18.28 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
Sa. Section 18.28.050 - Standards for Certificates of Appropriateness
5b. Section 18.28.070 - Deviations
6. Chapter 18.30 Entryway Corridor Overlay District
6a. Section 18.30.060 - Design criteria and development standards in
entryway corridors (the legal connection to the design objectives plan)
6b. Section 18.30.080 - Deviations
7. Chapter 18.34 Site Plan Review
7a. Section 18.34.090.A - Review criteria for site plans, especially 4,
6,7,8,9,10,11,16
7b. Section 18.34.110 Certificate of Appropriateness - Additional
Review Procedures and Review Criteria
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8. Chapter 18.36 Planned Unit Development
8a. Section 18.36.090.E - Design Objectives and PUD Review
Criteria
8b. Section 18.36.100 - N 191h Ave/ West Oak Street standards
9. Chapter 18.38 General Land Use Standards and Requirements
9a. Section 18.38.050 - Establishes relationships between primary
and accessory structures
9b. Section 18.38.060 - A110ws various encroachments into otherwise
required yards
10. Chapter 18.40 Standards for Specific Uses - provides standards for
design elements of specific activities or types of development.
11. Chapter 18.42 Development Standards - Sets standards for block sizes,
lot dimensions and ratios, watercourse and ridgeline protection, fences,
outdoor storage of goods, lighting, neighborhood centers
12. Chapter 18.44 Transportation Facilities and Access - Sets standards for
access spacing, road cross sections, intersection spacing, street lighting, and
sidewalks
13. Chapter 18.46 Parking - Sets standards for size and number of required
sta11s, circulation ways, and ways to address parking.
14. Chapter 18.48 Landscaping
14a. Section 18.48.050 - Sets mandatory standards for street trees,
screening of parking areas and off-street loading spaces
14b. Section 18.48.060 - Sets landscape performance requirements
and options
14c. Section 18.48.080 - Deviations for landscaping
15. Chapter 18.50 Parks - Sets standards for park quantity, location, and
development standards
16. Chapter 18.52 Signs - Sets standards for location, area, and total quantity
of signs
17. Chapter 18.54 Telecommunications - Sets standards for location and
obtrusiveness of telecommunication facilities
18. Chapters 18.56 Wetlands and 18.58 Floodplain - Sets standard to avoid
impacts in these areas.
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Definitions Human scale - A building that is de- Primary facade - The primary facade
signed with materials and details that is the principal elevation of a building,
These definitions shall apply to are familiar in their dimensions and can usually facing a street or other
public
terms related to compliance in be perceived in proportion to a person. way. On a comer lot, the primary
facade
the text that follows:
is the one with the most prominent
Imperative mood - Throughout this entrance.
Appropriate - In some cases, a stated document, many of the guidelines are
action or design choice is defined as written in the imperative mood. The Shall - Where the term "shall"
is used
being "appropriate" in the text. In such reader is often instructed to "provide" in a design guideline,
compliance is
cases, by choosing the design approach a special design element or to "respect" required. For example,
one guideline
referred to as "appropriate," the reader an existing feature. For example, one states: "The front of a
primary structure
will be in compliance with the guideline states: "Use a consistent shall be oriented to the street."
guideline. However, in other cases, planting palette throughout a property."
there may be a design that is not In such cases, the user shall comply. The Should - The term "should" typically
expressly mentioned in the text that also imperative mood is used, in part, appears in a policy statement.
If the term
may be deemed "appropriate" by the because this document is intended to "should" appears in a design guideline,
city. serve an educational role as well as a compliance is strongly encouraged, but
regulatory one.
is not required.
Consider - When the term "consider" Inappropriate - Inappropriate means
is used, a design suggestion is offered Typology - A col1ection of design ele-
to the reader as an example of one impermissible. When the
term ments that are categorized by use. In
method of how the design guideline at "inappropriate" is used, the relevant this document, a set of street
designs
hand could bc met. Applicants may design approach shall not be allowed. are organized in a streetscape
typology.
elect to follow the suggestion, but may Neighborhood - In this document, a
also seek alternative means of meetin"
0 neighborhood is a collection of
it. In other cases, the reader is instructed
to evaluate the ability to take the course properties that may support a variety of
recommended in the context of the uses, including residential, commercial
specific project. and institutional.
Context - In many cases, the reader is Pedestrian.Jriendly - Having features
instructed to relate to the context of the that provide interest to people walking.
project area. The "context" relates to These include buildings of a human
those properties and structures adjacent scale, with display windows and other
to, and within the same block, or decorati ve features, as
well as
adjacent to the proposed project. landscaping along a walkway edge.
Design traditions - These are the typi- Planning Director's discretion - In
cal methods of building in Bozeman some instances there may be a case
from the 1890s through the 1950s that where a project could be provided with
helped to establish a sense of continu- speci al exemptions from
the
ity in the city. This includes the requirement listed herein as a means of
building's relationship to the site and providing incentives to encourage
its mass, scale, form and materials. preferred development scenarios.
Guideline - A "guideline" is a Preferred - In some cases, the reader is
requirement that must be addressed, in instructed that a certain design approach
order to be in accordance with the intent is "preferred." In such a case, the reader
of this document. is encouraged to choose the desion
0
option at hand. However, other
approaches may be considered.
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