19.11.090 Design elements.

It is the intent of the General Plan and this chapter to ensure that all new construction and major alterations or additions to existing commercial buildings be designed to exhibit a high quality of architectural character and emphasize a low scale village environment. All new construction and major alterations or additions to existing commercial buildings shall include one or more of the design features, components, or materials in those portions of the building visible from any public right-of-way set forth in this section.

(A) Architectural features and elements shall include a craftsman/mountain village theme or turn of the century agricultural or winery compound.

(B) Materials and design components that are indigenous to the Napa Valley, including but not limited to, exposed heavy timbers for structural supports trellis features, and gable roof elements; stone foundations and rock based pillars with heavy timber support elements; wood or split stone or masonry siding; and metal roofs should be integrated into the project design.

(C) Exposed structural steel for support is encouraged, but stainless steel and mirrored glass elements should be discouraged.

(D) Façade elements should include the articulation and modulation to provide visual interest.

(E) Visually and physically transparent building elements such as windows and doors with glass panels should be provided along the majority of the ground elevation facing street frontages and primary parking areas.

(F) Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view using materials and design elements consistent with the overall project.