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Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Housing in R-M. C-C. and M-U Zoning Districts <br /> d. sheet and roll metal; <br /> e. plexiglass, <br /> f. polycarbonate, <br /> g. fiberglass <br /> C7.6 Metal roofing shall be limited to matte finish and colors harmonizing with the proposed building <br /> materials. <br /> C7.7 Fencing shall be allowed subject to the following limitations: <br /> a. Open metal rod fencing shall be limited to 42 inches in height. <br /> b. Solid masonry or wood fences shall be limited to 30 inches in height. <br /> c. Chain link or cyclone fencing shall be prohibited <br /> d. Deer fencing and other roll fencing shall be prohibited in front and side yards,and where <br /> adjacent to public right of way. <br /> Downtown Sites <br /> C7.8 20%of the façade area above the ground-level fronting public right of ways shall be composed of high <br /> quality materials including brick, stone,masonry,and tile. <br /> a. Such high quality materials shall be located to accentuate architectural massing or detail including <br /> towers,bays, or window surrounds. <br /> C7.9 The following standards apply to the Downtown area in addition to standard C7.7: <br /> a. Welded wire fencing shall be prohibited <br /> b. Rolled fencing(chain link,cyclone,chickenwire,deer fencing)shall be prohibited <br /> c. PVC(vinyl)fencing shall be prohibited from the front yard setback <br /> C7.10 The following standards apply to the Downtown area in addition standard C7.6: <br /> a. Metal roofing shall be limited to metal shake or tile products <br /> b. The proportions of individual metal roofing units(shakes or tiles)shall be demonstrated <br /> to be of equivalent size and proportion to traditional slate,clay,or wood roofing tiles or <br /> shingles. <br /> Design Guidelines <br /> All Sites <br /> C7.a Window locations should emphasize the repeating rhythm of vertical massing elements. <br /> C7.b The material of window trims should have a color that is contrasting with the surrounding wall <br /> material on at least two sides of the window perimeter. <br /> C7.c Building facades should clearly relate to each other and communicate a cohesive idea. <br /> C7.d Materials and details should be selected to reinforce architectural character,building articulation <br /> and add visual interest.To the extent feasible,detailing should draw from details such as eave, <br /> door and window trim,balconies,railings, and material accents present in the surrounding <br /> neighborhood. <br /> C7.e Changes in material and/or color should be used to articulate building elements such as building <br /> entries;building base,building body,and parapet caps;or bays and arcades. <br /> C7.f High quality materials identified in Standard B8.2 should be used to provide visual interest at <br /> main entrances or other important building features. <br /> City of Pleasanton -29- December 14, 2022 - DRAFT <br />