HomeMy WebLinkAbout6911 RESOLUTION NO. 6911
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RE LANDS
ESTABLISHING ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL, DEVELOPMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE CITY
DOWNTOWN AREA
WHEREAS, pursuant to Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.12.170, the City of
Redlands Planning Commission has, the authority to review design aspects of a development
project; and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Planning Commission, working with City staff, has
developed advisory architectural guidelines (the "Guidelines") for non-residential development
to provide design professionals, property owners, residents, staff and decision makers with a
clear and common understanding of the City's expectations for the planning, design and review
of non-residential development proposals in the City that are located outside of the City's
downtown area; and
WHEREAS, a draft of the Guidelines was discussed at a joint special meeting of the City
Council and Planning Commission on November 18, 2008 with suggestions to revise the
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2009, the Planning Commission. considered and
recorniviended adoption of the revised Guidelines to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, by the adoption of this resolution, it is the City Council's desire to establish
advisory architectural guidelines for non-residential development located Outside of the City's
downtown Area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Redlands
as follows:
Section 1. The Advisory Architectural Guidelines, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
"A," are hereby established.
Section 2. The Architectural Guidelines .are advisory only and all requirements of the
Redlands Municipal Code supersede these Guidelines.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this I st day of December, 2009.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk. of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 6911 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day
of Deceinber, 2 09, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Harrison, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Gilbreath
NOES- None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None:
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Jon Harrison, Mayor
PatriciaGilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
Planning (Commission
Paul Foster, Chairman
Gary driller, "dice-Chairman
Eric Shamp, Commissioner
Ruth Cools, Commissioner
Carel Coyer, Commissioner
John James, Commissioner
Jim Macdonald, Commissioner
Illustrations
Christos Hardt
Community Development Department
Oscar W. Orci, Director
Robert D. Dalquest, Assistant Director
Manuel Bae a, Principal Planner
City of Redlands
Architectural Guidelines for
Non-Residential Development
PURPOSE
The Guidelines contained herein are intended to implement the
City's Vision for non-residential development of the highest
quality that will further enhance the existing character of the
community. These guidelines are intended to provide design
professionals, property owners, residents, staff, and decision
makers with a clear and common understanding of the City's
expectations for the planning, design, and review of
development proposals in the City. Applicants are expected to
refer to these provided standards when designing future
proposals. These guidelines are intended to supplement the
development standards of applicable districts outside of the
Downtown Area. Please refer to the Downtown Specific Plan for
guidance for those project located within the Downtown Area of
the City of Redlands.
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1 . Project Architecture
1. Encourage innovative design that is also sensitive to the essence of the cultural and
historical character of Redlands. This should not be interpreted to an applicant as
requiring the imitation of a historic style; However, if a historic style is incorporated
then be true to the character of the selected style.
2. Provide architectural treatment to all elevations that are visible from either public or
private vantage points.
3. Avoid expanses of blank watt, devoid of any articulation or embellishment for both
buildings and freestanding watts.
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4. Articulate the building mass to form a less imposing facade and craft a building scale that is
compatible with the surrounding architecture and neighborhood.
5. Elevations, should be visually attractive by
providing surface articulation in all areas of
the building plane, including vertical and
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6. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed by providing raised architectural elements
around equipment to screen roof equipment on buildings or integrating the screening
within the roof slopes. 'hen possible locate equipment units near the center of the
building away from roof edges.
The screening of roof equipment is
incorporated into the architectural
design of the building and roof slopes
so as not to appear "tacked- on" and
separate from the building,
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7. When Guideline 6 is not achievable (for example when a building is next to a raised free-
way) screening is acceptable by parapets or by equipment screens when a parapet is not
feasible.
8. Vary the, roof through the use of vertical separations, varying roof structure, varying the
parapet tine or ridge tine.
9. Shopping centers storefront designs are to complement the architectural style of the center
providing interest andl variation. Storefronts should incorporate the following elements:
Strong base material that is durable and massive including but not limited to brick,
stone, or decorative block;
Offsets or bays;
• wide-ranging storefront widths;
multi-pane windows; and
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10. Within developments, provide a safe and comfortable walking environment for pedestrians.
Pedestrian areas should be shaded and contain small niches, landscaped planters, or
raised planters, and other amenities to create additional visible interest. Include
amenities such as street furniture, drinking fountains, trash/recycling receptacles and
adequate lighting for visibility and safety.
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1. Off-set windows so that they are not a continuation of the building surface. Windows should
be either deeply recessed or project beyond the surface to give character and depth to the
elevation, when architecturally appropriate.
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building surface to provide depth to building elevations.
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12. When architecturally appropriate, buildings should include a base along all sides of the
building in the form of a wainscot or other architectural element to meet the ground and
provide surface relief and variation in building exteriors materials .
The base of buildings should be of a durable and stain resistant material able to take
soil and abuse associated with, a public walkway.
13. Provide focal points in the architectural theme to create a strong entry statement and
provide a sense of place. Towers, spires, domes,, massing, color, trellises, fountains, public
art, and plazas are encouraged.
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14. Building articulation shall be included in the design of building, in order to create a formal
entry statement.
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15. Give special attention to creating pedestrian scale and an inviting place for visitors and
employees,.
16. All projects are strongly encouraged to be designed by a licensed architect with
experienced'! in commercial architecture.
17. Use building materials that provide texture and character to building surfaces.
18. Higher quality building materials that add character to buildings shall be used in areas that
experience high pedestrian traffic.
19. Create designs that include "true" architectural sty[e(s) that have a timeless quality rather
than trendy designs that become dated. If a specific style of architecture is to be used
(Mediterranean, Spanish/Mission, Craftsman), the design of project shalt took authentic in
building materials and detail window details,. Avoid the mixing of architectural styles.
These buildings contain true modern architecture and do not use inappropriate design elements or materials.
20. Fit buildings into their context, including architectural style, massing and proportion,. This
should not be interpreted as, advocating the imitation of existing styles.
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21. Architectural details may include accent colors treatments, however projects should avoid
an excessive amount of bright or highly reflective colors which overpower the building.
22. Design is to be sensitive to, but not mimic nearby historic structures. Sensitivity can be
achieved through:
• Selection of complementary building materials including exterior colors and lighting;
• Use of similar yard proportions and building orientation; and
• Use of compatible building mass and height.
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23. Screen drive-through lanes from public view through the orientation of the building and
through a combination of landscaping, berming and low screen walls. (See City
development standards for Drive Through uses) Provide canopies over the drive-through
pick-up window designed in proportion to the building. The canopy should be constructed
using the same building materials as the ones used for the building.
24. For buildings that are placed near street frontages vending machines and newspaper racks
are to be recessed into the building facade. Cabinets for electric meters are prohibited.
All electrical meters shall be placed inside the building.
25. Consider site amenities, such as walls, raised planters, hardscape, street furniture, trash
enclosures, lighting, and monument signs, as part of the total architectural package for the
project. Articulate and integrate bike racks and other components into design of buildings,
placing racks in visible locations.
26. Shopping carts shall be completely screened from public view, protected from weather,
and located adjacent to or within the building.
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27. Project signage must be incorporated into the overall architectural theme of a
development. Sign, programs shall consider different types of signage designed for
pedestrian and auto orientation and shall develop ways to integrate the specific type of
sign being, used (building, monument, freeway oriented) to a project's design.
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28. For industrial buildings design the office, portion as the architectural focus with appearance
of an office building in terms of detail and amount of glass.
29. For industrial buildings provide a minimum of two three primary building materials such as,
concrete, textured concrete, textured block, brick, granite,, marble, and similar materials.
Building mass shall be reduced by introducing relief in the, horizontal plane. Exteriors shall
also be enhanced with metal, reflective glass, or vertical plantings (see Landscape
Guideline 14),
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I . Energy Efficient Design
1. Buildings shall be designed with solar orientation in mind with each elevation responding
appropriately to its orientation. Possible ways of designing project for solar orientation
are:
A. Use building overhangs and spectrally-selective glazing to reduce solar heat gain on
windows. Do no use heavily tinted glass unless necessary for security or privacy
purposes.
B. South facing elevations should incorporate overhangs.
C. Design roofs on the south side of buildings to allow for the installation of
photovoltaic panels. Centralize rooftop equipment to allow for greater roof area
available for photovoltaics.
D. Minimize paved areas to lessen heat buildup around the building that will add to the
load on the building envelope. Providing landscaped planters adjacent to buildings
to influence the microchmate found around the building.
E. Consider the selection of paving color with a high reflectance to minimize heat gain.
Employ pavements that are lighter in color (concrete, cementitious asphalt overlay,
colored asphalt, decorative pavers, decomposed granite) or are vegetated (grass
pavers, lattice block) to reduce heat island effect. Shade pavement as much as pos-
sible with either building structures, freestanding shade structures, or trees.
E. Provide fins, louvers, landscaping, and or other shade devises on east and west
facing windows of buildings to reduce solar gain and glare.
G. Consider providing exterior finishes with high reflectivity and high thermal emittance
or wall shading elements to reduce solar gain.
H. Use roofing products with low emittance and low solar reflectance or green roofs to
reduce cooling loads.
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I. Design windows to maximize daylighting and views. Consider passive daylighting
strategies that bring daylight deep into occupied spaces such as:
• High Ceilings
• Light colored interior surfaces
High clerestory windows
Light shelves
J. Use light sensors to reduce use of electricity when adequate daylight exists.
K. Use roof monitors for daylighting upper floors.
L. Shape and plan the interior to enhance daylight distribution. Orient buildings so
that maximum solar exposure is north and south facing, where solar control is easiest
and minimum exposure is east and west facing.
M. integrate energy producing equipment such as wind turbines and photovoltaic
equipment into the architectural design of buildings.
2. Consider providing changing rooms, lockers it showers for cyclists Fit joggers.
3. Provide space for recycled material storage Et handling systems.
4. Consider incorporating thermal mass into building structure.
5. Specify recycling of demolition ft construction waste in construction contracts.
6. Where possible use narrow floor plates for access to daylight, views Ft natural cooling.
Consider designing floor plans that give north and south elevations the most exposure to
sunlight allowing for deep penetration of natural light into the core of buildings.
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11LADAPTIVE REUSE
1 Where possible restore Et incorporate portions or entire existing buildings in new building,
designs (coordinate with Historic Et Scenic preservation Commission).
2, When adapting a historic structure to a new use, respect its historic architectural
character.
3. Seek a use that is compatible with the historic character of the property.
Smatter single family residences are appropriate for single tenant professional and
medical offices. While larger homes may accommodate multiple tenants.
Example of a larger single family residence being used to
accommodate multiple tenants.
Example of adaptive reuse of a historic
single family residence used as a single
tenant professional office.
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Larger structures may accommodate busier commercial uses such as restaurants and
retail sales establishments as well as a mix of uses.
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More intense commercial uses may be appropriate for historical institutional
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4. Design accessibility improvements, in a Imanner that will preserve the historic character of
the property.
5. When adapting historic landscapes and yard to new uses, also maintain the historic
character.
6. Minimize the visual impacts of parking areas by locating stalls to the rear of the, structure.
7. Additions to historic buildings should be designed in accordance with the Secretary of
Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. Additions shall be constructed such that it will not
obscure alter or destroy the character of the original building and that are visually
subordinate to the main building.
8. A substantial addition shalt be distinguishable from the historic building so that it can be
understood as a more recent change.
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9. The materials of an addition shalt be compatible with those of the primary structure.
10. Windows in an addition that are visible from the public way shalt be compatible with but
not mimic those of the historic structure.
11 . A roof addition should be in character with the style of the primary structure.
12. A new dormer should remain, subordinate to the historic roof in size and character.
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IV. PUBLIC ART
1. The City of Redlands welcomes the use of public art within new development. Projects
that provide public art will receive favorable recognition during the public review process.
Developers are strongly advised to consider how their project can benefit the overall
community with the use of public art in order to contribute to the City's cultural heritage.
Notable public art is found at the following locations:
• Fountain at the Stauffer Center
• Statue at the southeast corner of Industrial Park Avenue and Tri-City Center Drive
• Building Mosaic at the northwest corner of Redlands Boulevard and Orange Street.
• Murals in the Downtown.
• Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Main Entrance
• Public Gardens
• Architectural Design of buildings in the City
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Site Design Guidelines for
Non-Residential Development
1 . Site Design
1 Whenever possible, new structures should be clustered. This creates plazas or pedestrian
mall and prevents long "barracks-like" rows of structures. When clustering is impractical, a
visual [ink between separate structures should be established. This link can be
accomplished through the use of an arcade system, trellis, other open structures, open
space planting scheme, plaza, pedestrian areas and enhanced paving.
2. Plot buildings to create plazas and logical pedestrian connections. Pedestrian walkways
should connect public transportation, street access, parking lots, and buildings.
Pedestrians should be able to access buildings without walking in drive aisles. Major
pedestrian components should have amenities such as shade, adjacent landscaping, and!
visual interest. All intersections with drive aisles should be clearly marked and signed for
safety.
3. Recognize the importance of
spaces between structures as
"outdoor rooms" on the site.
Outdoor spaces should have
clear, recognizable shapes that
reflect careful planning ands are
not simply "left over" areas
between structures. Outdoor
spaces should provide pedestrian
amenities such as shade,
benches, water features, etc.
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4. For multiple buildings, vary building placement to avoid parking areas that dominate
streetscape. This can be accomplished by placing buildings closer to the street and
encircling the buildings around the parking area.
5. Avoid "strip-commercial" appearance where buildings are plotted in a straight row with
parking along the entire street frontage. This can be accomplished by incorporating
articulation of buildings, significant building offsets, variation in colonnades.
6. For non-retail buildings, provide a minimum of TO feet of landscape area against building
walls, exclusive of sidewalks, to accommodate the planting of trees. Locate trees closer to
the walk (as opposed to the building) to assure that there is adequate space for the tree
canopy.
7. For retail shops provide a minimum 10 foot deep pedestrian area between buildings and
parking stalls for walkway site amenities and landscaping. A minimum of 20% of this area
shall be landscaped.
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H. Consider the distribution of parking stalls
when laying out a site. Create clustered
parking and delivery areas that are not in-
trusive. Increase the area of landscaping <�.�P_fi� �_,�
as parking areas increase in size.
Place parking inside blocks and separate them to create
a series of small parking lots within a block. a
Create pedestrian plazas between buildings.
Loading and service areas should be located away from Y
the street.
9. Freestanding, singular commercial structures should be oriented with their major entry
toward the street where access is provided, as well as having their major facade parallel to
the street.
10. Open space areas should be clustered into larger, predominant landscape areas rather than
equally distributing them into areas of low impact such as at building peripheries, behind a
structure, or areas of little impact to the public view, where they are not required as a
land use buffer or as a required setback,
11. Orient the building or buildings to screen parking areas from public views. When this is not
possible parking areas shad be screened with berming, landscaping, low walls, grade
differentials.
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12. Consider street setbacks on adjacent properties. 'Whiile variety is generally desired, the
street must function as a whole and the setbacks of adjacent properties must relate.
13. Structures should be sited in a manner that will complement the adjacent off-siite
structures. Sites shall be developed i in a coordinated manner to provide order and diversity
and avoid jumbled, confused development.. Development shall consider adljoiniing develop-
ment when siting a project.
14. "Water features that provide cooling and ambient sound for occupied outdoor spaces are en-
couraged. Provide pedestrian access to water features. Do not use spraying; jets or other
water conveyances that use excessive pump power and cause significant evaporation of
potable water. Edges of large standing water features shall be of a low slope that allows
for a variety of landscaping at the water's edge, allowing for a diverse wetland habitat.
15. Relate the location of site uses with adjoining properties to avoid possible conflicts and
take advantage of cooperative arrangements and mutual opportunities. Parking lots with
off-peak loading, (churches, conference and convention, nightclub) should be designed to
anticipate shared parking arrangements with adjacent properties by providing, velhicular and
pedestrian connections. Consider sharing, access with adjoining properties by placing
access points along property lines and providing access between parking tots..
16. Align access with existing driveways, intersections, or median openings.
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17. Design a projects, circulation system to address needs of both motorists and pedestrians.
Locate structures and on-site circulation systems to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts
where possible. Clearly delineate on site pedestrian walkways and link structures to the
public sidewalk, and public transportation stops where possible with textured paving,
landscaping, lighting, and trellises.
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18. Ingress and egress to a site must consider traffic volume generated by the project and
should provide ingress and egress in proportion to the traffic generated by the project.
19. Provide proper vehicle stacking distance at entrances.
20. Avoid using dead-end parking aisles. Where dead-end areas are used provide enough area
to allow for ease of maneuvering. And they should allow pedestrian circulation too
21 . Orient loading areas away from the street. Where it is necessary for loading areas to face
the street, screen them with buildings. Consider using enhanced architecture at service
doors as well as canopies. If a screen watt is necessary assure that the screen wall is of
sufficient height to shield delivery activities and doors, also provide sufficient landscaping
and setbacks to diminish the impact of the tall watt.
22. Screening shrubs shall be added to buffer all rows of parking facing street frontages.
Interior parking lot planters shall also have screening shrubs which cover at least 50% of the
planter area with the remaining area covered in: trees and groundcover and mulch to
reduce the, visual impact of asphalt and cars. Appropriate breaks for pedestrian traffic
shall be included. Living grouind cover (or tow growing shrubs) shall be used throughout
planters and mulch used for moisture conservation.
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23. As an alternative to large detention basins , use "zero-curb" vegetated swates, permeable
paving for parking stalls, and drought tolerant vegetation to integrate stormwater
management, shading, visual buffering, irrigation, habitat creation, and aesthetics.
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parking lot planter.
24. Create a strong entry statement with:, the use of textured pavement, monuments,
enhanced landscaping using larger mature plantings and the generous use of colorful
annual plantings at project entrances.
25. Priority should be, given to preserving significant existing mature trees as a focal point
either by preserving in place or relocating trees and enhancing landscaping around the
mature tree. Integrate existing landscape, historical, hydrological, and geological
features into the preliminary site planning from the beginning of the project.
26. For industrial and: office projects, provide plazas where employees can rest and eat lunch,
preferably away from public entrances to buildings, loading areas, or other high traffic
areas. Provide tables, benches, shade trees or structures.
27. If proposing designated smoking areas within commercial and industrial projects, provide
a designated smoking area that is located away from all pedestrian paths-of-travel, non-
smoking break areas, building entrances, operable windows, and building air intakes.
Provide, a maintained ashtray, seating, and cover from sun and rain. Signage is not
required.
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28. For auto related uses, service bays shall not be oriented toward streets or residential land
uses. Sufficient space shall be provided between service bays to permit architectural detail
around the openings.
29. Screen trash enclosures, ground-mounted equipment and utilities from public view with
landscaping or orientation of the building.
30. Architecture for trash enclosures, utility screens and mechanical equipment screens must
be compatible with the design of building being served.
31. Provide a separate enclosure designated specifically for collection and storage of
co-mingled recyclables.
32. Site Lighting
• All uplighing should intersect with opaque surfaces to eliminate light pollution from
stray light. Lighting for the American flag is an exception.
• Select light fixtures that are consistent with the architectural style of a development
• Mount exterior light fixtures at a height appropriate for the subject they are lighting.
Pedestrian pathways and landscape beds can be illuminated from just a few feet off the
ground.
• Insure that interior lighting angle of maximum candela is not directly visible through
windows.
• Consider highly efficient exterior lighting technologies such as LED and fluorescent
induction lighting.
• Interior illuminate signage shall be illuminated with LED.
• Select fixtures with an appropriate beam spread for the subject they are lighting. Avoid
"wall-pack" type fixtures that create nighttime glare.
• Use full cut-off exterior lighting fixtures.
• Do not overlight. Use the minimum footcandles necessary to provide comfort and
safety. 4verlighting causes glare conditions that can actually decrease security.
• Do not use low pressure sodium lighting. Specify fixtures with good color rendering.
• Use reflective or light-colored lighting standards to optimize lighting efficiency and to
reduce their visibility in daylight conditions.
• Exterior lighting
• The minimum level of illumination in parking areas is 1.0 footcandles with the maximum
allowable level of illumination 0.5 footcandles at property line.
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Project Landscaping
1. Locate plants in response to architectural design and site planning. Plants can be used to
keynote entries, contrast with or reinforce building lines and volumes, and soften hard lines
or blank wall expanses. The City encourages developers to minimize turf, and use drought
tolerant landscaping.
2. Select plants for their year round interest, as well as their form, texture and shape values.
3. Use a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees along streetscape for year round interest.
4. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) shall be 24-inch box in size, and twenty-five
percent (25%) shall be 36-inch box in size. The balance may be 15-gallon in size. All trees
shall meet the following minimum caliper sizes.
15-gallon: 3/4" to 1"
24-inch box: 1-1/4" to 1-3/4"
36-inch box: 2-1/2" to 2-314"
5. If the caliper size cannot be met at the container size then the developer shall increase the
container size to meet the required caliper.
6. Provide canopy shade trees in parking areas. Parking area trees shall be selected from the
City list of recommended shade trees for parking areas.
7. Trees with a trunk height of not less than six (6) feet shall be installed in the planters at
each end of an aisle, at three (3) space intervals throughout the parking area, and at
twenty (20) foot intervals along the periphery of the parking area. Planters shall be at
Least five (5) feet wide inside of curbing to accommodate tree growth, free of building
interference. Individual tree wells shall not be considered as a substitute for continuous
landscape planters to meet tree placement requirements.
8. Provide special landscape treatment, such as intensifying the density (size and/or number)
of trees, accent trees, and special paving, at all project entries and building entrances.
9. Use evergreen trees to block winter winds, screen unsightly features, and reduce heat gain.
10. Street trees and on-site trees shall be coordinated with trees used on the opposite side of
the street.
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11 . Provide pervious paving adjacent to planters to allow water infiltration for the entire an-
ticipated root zone. This will increase canopy size and prevent root intrusion into paving.
Shading in parking areas is a priority in Redlands and the Zoning Ordinance specifies tree
types and minimum tree sizes required.
12. Select plants of appropriate size at maturity for their intended use to minimize
maintenance or replacement when plant outgrow the available space.
13. Provide automatic irrigation systems to ensure efficient and adequate watering. Automatic
irrigation systems shall include water sensor or ET (evapotranspiration) controllers to
regulate water usage.
14. The use of Vines/Espaliers or simply planting next to a building, is encouraged for the
cooling of buildings, visual relief and as a graffiti deterrent for both building and
freestanding walls. Additionally, Utilize green roofs were possible.
Vegetation on a building can coot a building and also serves as an architectural feature.
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Green roofs serve to reduce heat island effect and also reduce storm water run-off.
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15. Use plants to define outdoor spaces such as street edge, outdoor plazas or movement paths
between parking and building entrances.
16. Simple plant palettes are preferred over complex schemes.
17. Maintain adequate sight lines for motorists at intersections and driveways.
18. Xeriscape Guideline
• Select plant materials for their suitability to the environment and compatibility with
Xeriscape principles.
• Use drought resistant plants.
• Use of surfaces mulches to prevent erosion, retain soil moisture and prevent weed
growth.
• Group plants according to their watering needs.
• Use of a properly designed irrigation system that is appropriate for the needs of the
plant groups: such as low flow emitters, bubblers, and drip lines for low water need
plants and properly sized sprinkler heads for turf areas that will minimize run-off and
overspray.
• Use turf only where necessary for outdoor activity.
19. Plant trees to achieve a continuity of form. General guidelines for the use of landscaping
to achieve this continuity include:
• Using the same tree form (i.e., columnar or round headed) along streets of the same
type to reinforce the hierarchy of street types.
• Planting trees in similar patterns on streets of the same type.
• Using the same species for the entire length of a street or throughout an entire area.
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20. Alt freestanding walls shall be designed and constructed to incorporate design features such
as tree planter wells, variable setbacks, split face block, columns, decorative caps, or
other such features to provide visual and physical relief along the wall surface.
21. The replacement of citrus trees or use of citrus in appropriate areas is encouraged.
22. Avoid plants that have fruits/seeds/flowers drop or brittle branches near walkways and
parking areas, as they are a potential safety hazard and long term maintenance liability.
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