§ 30.56.110. Design Standards.

Table 30.56-2 outlines the design standards for permanent multi-family and nonresidential development. The specific design standards which apply are indicated in the matrices with an "X". Table 30.56-2A outlines the design standards for permanent single family residential development. "Yes" indicates the corresponding standard is required; "No" indicates it is not.

a.

Design Standards Applicable to Mixed-Use Development. Permitted mixed-use development in special districts shall comply with the applicable standards for both the residential and non-residential components, respectively, unless otherwise required by Chapters 30.40 and 30.48 Part J.

b.

Standards Not Applicable to P-F District. The standards outlined in Table 30.56-2 shall not apply to development in the P-F Public Facilities district, but shall instead be in accordance with the conditions imposed under the special use permit or design review as approved by the Commission or Board.

c.

Architectural Compatibility Standards Not Applicable to Freestanding Drive Thru Only Structures. The architectural compatibility standards outlined in Table 30.56-2 shall not apply to freestanding drive-thru only structures but shall instead be in accordance with the conditions imposed under the administrative design review as approved.

Table 30.56-2 DESIGN STANDARDS Multiple Family Residential and Nonresidential Development
Design Standards	Multiple Family Residential Development	Nonresidential Development
Access. Ingress and egress from properties providing the sole or primary means of access shall also include a minimum vehicular clearance of 14 feet. Developments shall not access local streets, or arterial or collector streets if the block includes land master-planned for single-family residential uses unless the street is the sole means of access.	X	X
Additions. 1.  Except for single family residential development, additions to existing buildings or structures (conforming or nonconforming to the standards in Table 30.56-2) that are greater than or equal to 10% may be permitted subject to design review or administrative design review approval per Tables 30.16-9 and 30.16-10.	X	X
Architectural Features. 1.  Large scale retail business: A.  Building facades shall incorporate projections, recesses and/or other architectural features on building facades to break up large expanses of walls. No uninterrupted length of a building facade shall exceed 100 horizontal feet. B.  Building(s) shall have entries to the building or establishment which are clearly defined or have a focal point featuring a mix of one or more of the following design elements: overhangs, recesses, canopies, porticos, projections, raised cornices or parapets, peaked roof forms, arches, awnings, pilasters, columns, arcades, colonnades, overhanging eaves, fenestration, and other such architectural features. C.  Building entry elements must be roughly proportional in scale with the size of the building. D.  Facades may include repeated patterns, but not less than three times per 100 feet of building fascia. E.  Buildings with vertical elements such as towers and chimneys should balance the horizontal composition. F.  The site shall include outdoor public plazas with benches (which may include eating areas), and one or more decorative light fixtures, fountains, enhanced vehicular entrances to the center or other similar architectural design features. G.  Buildings are encouraged to have a variety of architectural styles and character with themes that are consistent within the same center. Examples include, but are not limited to, Southwestern/Mediterranean style architecture such as stucco with tile roofs, or alternative styles/designs may be considered, if compatible with adjacent buildings. H.  The building(s) of single large scale retail use(s) facing streets and driveways are encouraged to incorporate recessed display windows, and multiple entry areas. I.  Complimentary colors, texture and material are encouraged to be used as accents and trims on buildings 2.  All elevations shall include architectural enhancement through variation in detailing (e.g. shutters, stone accents, variable rooflines, dormer elements, articulations, projections or the use of varied building materials).	#2 only	#1 only
Cross Access. To promote public safety, efficient on site circulation and shared parking, curb cuts shall be minimized and cross access shall be provided through the recording of perpetual cross access, ingress/egress easements or agreements with adjacent lots. This applies to non-residential land uses that are similar or complementary with consistent levels of intensity and similar parking. Non-residential subdivisions shall provide cross access and shared parking through the recording of perpetual cross access, ingress/egress and shared parking easements or agreements.		X
Dimensions. Dwellings shall have a minimum width and depth of twenty (20) feet	X
Drive-Thru Service. Where drive-thru windows are adjacent to residential development, the talk boxes shall be set back behind the building or face to minimize noise, away from adjacent homes. The drive aisle length from the window, or talk box if provided, shall be long enough to accommodate on-site stacking of vehicles, which may require a queuing analysis prior to permit approval. Access controls shall separate drive-thru from drive aisles (Also see Table 30.16-10 for administrative design review requirements).		X
Exterior Materials. Exterior siding must consist, or give the appearance, of the following building materials and decorative style:	X	X
1.  Stucco, masonry, wood. Commercial and industrial development may have a finished concrete appearance. 2.  Decorative Metal only allowed within the urban area. a.  Non-decorative Metal only allowed within the rural area. 3.  Any exterior siding affixed to give the appearance of a continuous horizontal or vertical pattern (not metal if vertical) shall include decorative features. 4.  Non-reflective glass is permitted as a principal building material within commercial, industrial, mixed use, and special development, except in the CRT district. 5.  The appearance of all building faces and roof coverings of non-residential development shall be similar to the front facade of the building when adjacent to residential development. The buildings and parking structures of all large scale retail businesses must be decoratively finished on all sides. 6.  Exterior colors shall consist of subdued tones and not display vivid hues. 7.  All buildings within a shopping center and large scale retail businesses should have sufficient compatible architecture or architectural elements to give the appearance of being an integral part of the center. 8.  Awnings, accessory structures and architectural intrusions may include fabric material(s) as permitted by Building and Fire Codes.	Alternative exterior colors must be approved through a public hearing.	If architectural materials are not considered compatible, then an alternative design must be approved through a public hearing   In M-1 or M-2 within the urban area vertical metal is permitted.   Alternative exterior colors must be approved through a public hearing.
Masking. Foundation or anchoring system shall be architecturally masked with same exterior siding as on building, or with masonry building material with a decorative finish. Masking shall be extended to within 6 inches of grade.	X	X
Mechanical Equipment. Except for electric generation distributed, all mechanical equipment shall be screened. Screening shall be the height of the units to be screened, where visible from eye level within 500 feet of the building and consist of architectural features integrated into the design of the building and constructed of similar or compatible materials as the building. Landscaping may also be used.	X	X
Orientation. 1.  Corner lots shall have addresses assigned to the identifiable front of the building for rapid identification by emergency services. 2.  Garages should be designed to minimize visual dominance by varying the orientation, design, and/or setback. 3.  Buildings and structures shall be designed around courtyards and open spaces, and shall be offset to provide adequate privacy for balconies, patios, and windows. 4.  Entrances shall be designed in close proximity to parking areas.	1 through 3	1 and 4 only
Pedestrian Realm. 1.  Pedestrian Realm. Pedestrian connections shall be provided throughout the development, and a pedestrian realm shall be provided along all streets (also see 30.08.030, "pedestrian connection"). Because outside dining and outside display are encouraged to promote a lively streetscape, parking (except bicycles), drive aisles parallel to the pedestrian realm, loading zones, and asphalt or gravel pavement shall not be permitted in this area. A.  Enhanced Sidewalk Area. In all MUD subdistricts, the enhanced sidewalk area shall consist of a minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk (maintained as an unobstructed clear zone up to minimum 8-foot height) and 5-foot wide amenity zone (area between the back of the curb and edge of the detached sidewalk where street trees, public signs, power poles, street lighting and other traffic control devices will be placed). B.  The pedestrian realm shall include an enhanced sidewalk area consisting of a detached sidewalk and amenity zone with trees which shall be provided adjacent to all public streets. A supplemental pedestrian area is additionally required for the MUD-1 and MUD-2 subdistricts and for building heights over 35 feet in the MUD-3 and MUD-4 subdistricts. C.  Maintenance. Pedestrian realm elements provided by the property owner shall be maintained by the property owner and/or lessee.	NOTE: Pedestrian realm may be required to facilitate connectivity for any development even if not within a MUD subdistrict. Also see Table 30.48 J-2	NOTE: Pedestrian realm may be required to facilitate connectivity for any development even if not within a MUD subdistrict. Also see Table 30.48 J-2
Security and Defensible Space. Design concepts for additional safety and security are encouraged. Play areas and swimming pools in multiple family developments shall be enclosed by buildings, walls, or fences at least 5 feet in height.	X	X
X = standard applies to development category

 

(Ord. No. 4152, § 9, 11-20-2013; Ord. No. 4200, § 6, 4-16-2014; Ord. No. 4288, § 5, 4-22-2015; Ord. No. 4356, § 2, 11-18-2015; Ord. No. 4481, § 12, 4-19-2017; Ord. No. 4508, § 3, 7-19-2017; Ord. No. 4559, § 11, 1-3-2018; Ord. No. 4623, § 6, 8-22-2018; Ord. No. 4658, § 13, 12-19-2018)

Table 30.56-2A DESIGN STANDARDS: Single Family Residential Design Standards
Design Standards   (Yes= required; No=not required)	R-U, R-A, R-T District Requirements		R-E, R-D, R-1, R-2, RUD, R-3 Urban Area Requirements		Rural Area Requirements (excluding R-U, R-A, R-T)		O-S, H-2, U-V, H-1 District Requirements
	On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home
Architectural Features
Features. Dwellings shall include architectural features such as covered entries, bay windows, porches, balconies, or walls off-set a minimum 3 feet	Yes if within the urban area	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes if within the urban area	Yes if within the urban area
Enhancements. All elevations shall include architectural enhancement through variation in detailing (e.g. shutters, stone accents, variable rooflines, dormer elements, articulations, projections or the use of varied building materials).	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Dimensions
Dwellings shall have a minimum width and depth of 20 feet. See also "Living Area" below.	Yes	No See "Dwelling Section" below	Yes	No See "Dwelling Section" below	Yes	No See "Dwelling Section" below	Yes	No See "Dwelling Section" below
Exterior Materials
Exterior siding must consist, or give the appearance, of the following building materials and decorative style: 1. Stucco, masonry, wood or metal. Metal must be decorative within the Urban area (except for sheds per Table 30.44-1). 2. Any exterior siding affixed to give the appearance of a continuous horizontal or vertical pattern (not metal if vertical) shall include decorative features. 3. Glass, including non-reflective glass is not permitted as a principal building material. 4. Exterior colors shall consist of subdued tones and not display vivid hues. Alternatives shall be approved through a public hearing. 5. Awnings, accessory structures and architectural intrusions may include fabric material(s) as permitted by Building and Fire Codes.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes See NRS Chapter 278 regarding waivers for manufactured homes.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes See NRS Chapter 278 regarding waivers for manufactured homes.
Masking
Foundation or anchoring system shall be architecturally masked with same exterior siding as on building, or with masonry building material with a decorative finish. Masking shall be extended to within 6 inches of grade.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278.
Mechanical Equipment
Except for Electric Generation, Distributed, all mechanical equipment shall be screened. Screening shall be the height of the units to be screened, where visible from eye level within 500 feet of the building and consist of architectural features integrated into the design and constructed of similar or compatible materials as the building. Landscaping may also be used.	No	No	RUD only	RUD only	RUD only	RUD only	RUD only	RUD only
Orientation
Corner lots shall have addresses assigned to the identifiable front of the building for rapid identification by emergency services.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Garages should be designed to minimize visual dominance by varying the orientation, design, and/or setback.	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Pedestrian Realm	Pedestrian realm may be required to facilitate connectivity for any development even if not within a MUD subdistrict. See Table 30.56-2 and Table 30.48J-2
Relocation Permitted
Dwelling less than 6 years old.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dwelling 6 years or older The architectural character of surrounding homes and the neighborhood shall be considered, along with any of the design standards contained in this Table	Yes per approved design review	Yes	Yes per approved design review	No per NRS Chapter 278	Yes per approved design review	Yes per approved design review. If lot is within a recorded subdivision a special use permit is also required.	Yes per approved design review	No per NRS Chapter 278
Security and Defensible Space
Design concepts for additional safety and security are encouraged.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home	On site construction	Manufactured Home
Additional Regulations Specific to Manufactured Homes
Age of Dwelling	N/A	No	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278.	N/A	No, if lot is within a recorded subdivision a special use permit is required	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278.
A manufactured home shall be manufactured within 6 years of the year on which it is affixed to the residential lot.
Dwelling Section	N/A	No	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278	N/A	No, if lot is within a recorded subdivision a special use permit is required	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278
Manufactured homes shall consist of more than one section. See also "Living Area" below.
Foundation	N/A	No	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278	N/A	No, if lot is within a recorded subdivision a special use permit is required	N/A	Yes This cannot be waived or varied per NRS Chapter 278
Manufactured homes shall be permanently affixed to the residential lot.
Living Area	N/A	No	N/A	Yes This may be waived with approval of an administrative minor deviation per Table 30.16-8 in accordance with NRS Chapter 278	N/A	No, if lot is within a recorded subdivision a special use permit is required	N/A	Yes This may be waived with approval of an administrative minor deviation per Table 30.16-8 in accordance with NRS Chapter 278
Manufactured home shall contain a minimum of 1,200 square feet of habitable area, not including garages, courtyards, patios, etc.
Additions	Yes	No	Yes	Yes See NRS Chapter 278 regarding waivers for manufactured homes.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes See NRS Chapter 278 regarding waivers for manufactured homes.
• Additions must be architecturally compatible to the existing residence, including decorative exteriors, colors and building materials.
• Additions to a permitted building or structure constructed nonconforming to this table may be allowed to continue architectural compatibility with the nonconformity subject to approval of a design review per Table 30.16-9.

 

(Ord. 3688 § 10 (part), 2008; Ord. 3586 § 7 (part), 2008; Ord. 3549 § 9 (part), 2007; Ord. 3472 § 10 (part), 2006; Ord. 3432 § 9, 2006; Ord. 3397 § 11 (part), 2006; Ord. 3381 § 3 (part), 2006; Ord. 3354 § 9 (part), 2006; Ord. 3238 § 7 (part), 2005; Ord. 3219 § 7 (part), 2005; Ord. 3219 § 7 (part), 2005; Ord. 3160 § 13 (part), 2004; Ord. 3055 § 7 (part), 2004; Ord. 2989 § 3, 2003; Ord. 2961 § 9, 2003; Ord. 2907 § 9, 2003; Ord. 2857 § 11, 2003; Ord. 2769 § 102, 2002; Ord. 2741 § 10 (part), 2002; Ord. 2592 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2573 § 12 (part), 2001; Ord. 2482 § 13 (part), 2000; Ord. 2481 § 3 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 3757, § 7, 3-18-2009; Ord. No. 3805, § 6, 8-19-2009; Ord. No. 3848, § 8, 1-20-2010; Ord. No. 4010, § 5, 3-21-2012; Ord. No. 4077, § 11, 1-9-2013; Ord. No. 4082, § 2, 2-20-2013; Ord. No. 4109, § 5, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 4152, § 9, 11-20-2013; Ord. No. 4200, § 6, 4-16-2014; Ord. No. 4275, § 9, 2-18-2015; Ord. No. 4356, § 2, 11-18-2015; Ord. No. 4559, § 11, 1-3-2018; Ord. No. 4623, § 6, 8-22-2018)

Figures 30.56-1 through 30.56-20.

(Ord. 2907 § 8 (part), 2003)

Figure 30.56-2 Setback Measurements

(Ord. 3354 § 9 (part), 2006)

(Ord. No. 3848, § 8, 1-20-2010)

(Ord. 3472 § 10 (part), 2006; Ord. 3397 § 11 (part), 2006: Ord. 2741 § 10 (part), 2002)

Figure 30.56-5 Yards, Lot Lines

Figure 30.56-6 Yards, Lot Lines—Irregular Lots

(Ord. 2907 § 8 (part), 2003; Ord. 2857 § 13, 2003; Ord. No. 4481, § 12, 4-19-2017)

Figure 30.56-9 DELETED.

(Ord. No. 4658, § 13, 12-19-2018)

Figure 30.56-10 Height/Setback

(Ord. 2778 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 4481, § 12, 4-19-2017)

Figure 30.56.11 DELETED.

(Ord. 2741 § 10 (part), 2002; Ord. No. 4658, § 13, 12-19-2018)

Figure 30.56-12

(Ord. 3055 § 8 (part), 2004)

Figures 30.56-15—30.56.20 DELETED.

(Ord. 3397 § 11 (part), 2006; Ord. No. 4623, § 6, 8-22-2018)