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r0 10.8.4.3 Due to the varying degree of existing architectural styles along our thoroughfares and freeways, the Administrator shall be authorized to allow the use of an exterior building material that does not conform to the standards of § 10.8.4.1 if it can be clearly determined that: • The preponderance of existing structures adjoining the thoroughfare or freeway in the vicinity of the proposed development include the same alternative exterior material /design as requested for the new construction; and • The requested alternative material does not consist of concrete block, smooth -faced tilt - up concrete panels or pre- fabricated steel panels. 10.8.4.4 EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS. Facade colors shall consist of low reflectance, subtle, neutral or Earth Tone colors. Bright colors shall be limited to use as accent elements, such as door and window frames and architectural details. Use of neon tubing and/or fluorescent colors is prohibited. 10.8.4.5 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. To the greatest extent possible, mechanical appurtenances and equipment should be located within the structure. External mechanical appurtenances, such as heating and air conditioning equipment, shall be screened from view from the adjoining thoroughfare or freeway. Screening materials shall be finished to match the colors of the adjacent building exterior. 10.8.4.6 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. To the greatest extent possible, all accessory structures shall conform to the building design standards of this § 10.8.4. Accessory structures that are to be placed on sites with existing structures that do not conform to the standards within this § 10.8.4 shall be designed to conform to the appearance of the existing principal building(s). PROPOSED AMENDMENT 2 to Article 8, Subsection 8.2.6 Paving Required (8.2.6.1). This amendment relates to the new industrial standards and will relax the general design standards for off - street parking areas for industrial developments. Staff recommends adding a new Item (c) to allow the parking for all uses in the land use subheading Industrial and Manufacturing Uses and the Wholesale trade use in the land use subheading General Sales or Service to construct and maintain a gravel surface if the required parking is located in the Side Yard or Rear Yard of a site. Draft language: 8.2.1 Required off - street parking area(s) shall be provided on the same parcel as the principal structure or use, unless shared parking is provided as set forth in § 8.3.7of this Ordinance. 8.2.2 No parking spaces shall be allowed in a required street (landscaping) yard or buffer yard as set forth in Article 7. 8.2.3 The area reserved for off - street parking or loading in accordance with the requirements of this Article shall not be reduced in area or changed to any other use unless the permitted use n .