Standards
1,776 standards in Design
Tower color
tower_color
Design“Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color, so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness.”
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Tower color
tower_color
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Accomack County Unincorporated →
Residential appearance in residential zones
residential_appearance
Design“Public utility buildings and structures in any residential zone shall, wherever practical, have the exterior appearance of residential buildings and shall have landscaping, screen planting and/or fencing, whenever these are deemed necessary by the commission.”
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Residential appearance in residential zones
residential_appearance
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County →
Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
Design“Personal wireless service facilities shall be designed and installed so as to minimize visual impact, including the use of stealth technology or other approved concealment measures.”
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Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
Design“The outdoor activities shall be located so as to minimize visual impact, including the use of screening or other approved concealment measures.”
▸Districts affected
Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
Design“The outdoor storage shall be located so as to minimize visual impact, including the use of screening or other approved concealment measures.”
▸Districts affected
Visual impact minimization
minimize_visual_impact
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Structures must resemble rural/residential buildings
structure_design_compatibility
Design“All structures shall be similar in facade to a single-family dwelling, private garage, shed, barn or other structure normally expected in a rural or residential area”
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Structures must resemble rural/residential buildings
structure_design_compatibility
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Drive-through window location relative to street
drive_through_window_location
Design“If the building is adjacent to a public street, any drive-through windows shall be located on the side or rear of the building, away from the public street.”
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Drive-through window location relative to street
drive_through_window_location
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Residential appearance in residential zones
residential_appearance
Design“Public utility buildings and structures in any residential zone shall, wherever practical, have the exterior appearance of residential buildings”
▸Districts affected
Residential appearance in residential zones
residential_appearance
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
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Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window transparency required
window_transparency_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Facade orientation
facade_orientation
Design“All units shall orient their facades with main entries toward a public street, and mews units are discouraged.”
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Facade orientation
facade_orientation
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Architectural style
architectural_style
Design“The buildings or townhouses shall be consistent with traditional architectural style, scale and treatment. Exterior materials shall be limited to masonry (brick, stone or precast), wood and comparable high quality materials.”
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Architectural style
architectural_style
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Compliance with Old Town North Urban Design Guidelines
design_guidelines
Design“The development shall comply with the Old Town North Urban Design Guidelines.”
▸Districts affected
Compliance with Old Town North Urban Design Guidelines
design_guidelines
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window visibility
window_visibility
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows of the interior of the commercial space from the street and sidewalk ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window visibility
window_visibility
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window visibility
window_visibility
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows of the interior of the commercial space from the street and sidewalk ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window visibility
window_visibility
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →
Window visibility
window_visibility
Design“The placement or construction of items that block the visibility through windows of the interior of the commercial space from the street and sidewalk ... shall be prohibited. All windows shall remain transparent.”
▸Districts affected
Window visibility
window_visibility
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Alexandria →