When there is a strong, dominant roof shape in a block, any proposed new construction or alteration should be viewed with respect to its compatibility with the existing adjacent buildings. Roof Materials Roof materials shall be slate, tile, copper or asphalt shingles where the roof is visible from the street. Brightly colored asphalt shingles are not appropriate. Walls, Fences and Enclosures Walls and fences form an important part of the overall streetscape. These should be of brick, stone or stucco, wood, wrought iron or evergreen hedge when visible from the street, as is consistent with existing dominant materials.
Concrete walls are also acceptable when a part of the overall building design.
Parking All off-street parking shall be located behind or to the side of commercial structures. Where visible from the street, screening with visually opaque landscaping or 5 foot minimum high masonry or concrete wall shall be necessary. The use of masonry units compatible with adjacent building materials is discouraged. Pedestrian walks, courts, sitting areas, etc., shall be surfaced by a permanent material including textured concrete, brick pavers, cobblestone or street pavers or any other material consistent with adjacent surfaces. Asphalt paving shall not be acceptable on any areas for pedestrian use, exclusively, and acceptable on vehicular use areas only.