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MOVING BUILDINGS: /\
A. MOVING A BUILDING INTO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.
B. NEW FOUNDATION WALLS
C. MOVING A BUILDING OUT OF THE DISTRICT
NON-HISTORIC BUILDINGS: 10
ON-SITE(REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION,ADDITIONS AND
RENOVATIONS)• 11
A. CURB CUTS 11
B. DRIVEWAYS 11
C. FENCES AND WALLS 11
D. FIRE ESCAPES 12
E. HANDICAP ACCESS 12
F. LANDSCAPING 12
G. LIGHTING 12
H. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 13
I. PARKING&PARKING LOTS 14
J. PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS 14
K. PAVING 14
L. REFUSE CONTAINERS 15
M. RETAINING WALLS 15
N. SIDEWALKS 15
0. SIGNS 15
P. STEPS&WALKS 16
Q. STREETSCAPE FURNISHINGS 16
R. SWIMMING POOLS 17
S. WINDOW DISPLAY PRINCIPLES 18
APPENDIX A-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DETAILS: A-1
A. ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND FEATURES A-1
B. AWNINGS A-1
C. CHIMNEYS A-2
D. DECKS A-2
E. DOORS A-3
F. FENCES AND WALLS A-3
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Design Guidelines TABLE OF CONTENTS
G. FIRE ESCAPES A-3
H. FOUNDATIONS A-3
I. GUTTERS A-3
J. LIGHT FIXTURES ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS A-3
K. PORCHES A-4
L. ROOFS A-4
M. SCREENS A-4
O. SECURITY DOORS&WINDOWS A-4
P. SHUTTERS A-5
Q. SKYLIGHTS A-5
R. STAIRCASES A-5
S. STOREFRONTS ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS A-5
T. WALLS A-6
U. WINDOWS A-6
APPENDIX B-REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: B-1
A. AWNINGS B-1
B. BRICK AND MASONRY B-1
C. CHIMNEYS B-2
D. ENTRANCES B-2
E. FOUNDATIONS B-2
F. GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS B-2
G. PORCHES&EXTERIOR ORNAMENTATION B-3
H. ROOF,CORNICES B-3
I. SIDING B-3
J. SIGNS B-5
K. WINDOWS B-5
L. WOOD B-5
APPENDIX C-PROCEDURAL DEFINITIONS C-1
APPENDIX D-TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS D-1
APPENDIX E-GLOSSARY OF ARCHITECTURAL TERMS E-1
City of Coppell 2 Historic Overlay District
Design Guidelines INTRODUCTION
Introduction:
A. These guidelines are intended to be helpful in development and
redevelopment of the Historic Overlay District. These do not provide exact
formulas for design. The desired results of the Historic Overlay District
are as follows:
1. It is established to preserve and enhance the area's special historic,
architectural and aesthetic features. It is also established to ensure
that new construction and alterations to existing structures are
compatible with the character of the area.
2. To provide an area for shopping, dining, working and entertainment,
which will remain active during evenings and weekends.
3. To promote pedestrian activity within Old Coppell to encourage an
atmosphere of a by-gone era.
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Design Guidelines PERMITTED USES
Permitted Uses:
A. As stated in the Old Coppell Master Plan, The proposed mechanism for
regulating land uses within the study area is mixed use zoning that will
accommodate a rich variety of uses. While this proposed land use plan
should remain flexible to adapt to changing market conditions, as the
proposed zoning will achieve, the following land uses are currently
considered optimal.
1. Bakery
2. Family Restaurant
3. Fine Dining Restaurant
4. Bookstore
5. Gift Shop
6. Coffee House
7. Antiques
8. Theme Restaurant
9. Hobby/Craft Store
10.Florist
11.Bed-n-Breakfast
12.Hotel
13.Theater
14.Shoe Repair
15.Jewelry Shops
16.Retail on First Floor
17.Office and Residential on Second Floor and/or Rear
18.Institutional
19.Parks and Open Space
20.Residential
B. Events encouraged are:
1. Festivals/Parties
2. Concerts
3. Farmers Market Activities
4. Arts and Craft Shows
5. Children's Events (Puppet Shows, Easter Egg Hunts, etc...)
6. Book Signings...
City of Coppell 4 Historic Overlay District
Design Guidelines NEW CONSTRUCTION
New Construction:
A. New construction of primary buildings shall maintain, not disrupt, the
existing pattern of surrounding historic buildings along the street by being
similar in the following:
1. Scale (height and width) — Maximum height is to be 35' or two and
one-half stories, not including architectural elements such as cupolas
and steeples.
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2. Shape — The massing of new buildings should be consistent with the
general massing of the existing "character defining" buildings.
3. Roof shape and pitch
a. The predominant roof form should be a gable. Gable ends fronting
the street are particularly appropriate based on historic precedents.
b. Exceptions to the gable roof form are most appropriate for
institutional buildings that warrant distinction. Architectural features
such as cupolas and steeples are appropriate for institutional
buildings.
c. Roofs can be screened by parapet facades.
4. Orientation to the street
a. Building facades should be parallel with the street.
b. All buildings should have the main entrance fronting the primary
adjacent street, and entrances should be well articulated through
design. Corner entrances are acceptable for corner buildings.
aic ( c. Commercial buildings should be built in close proximity to the
sidewalk, with the exceptions being restaurants with front outdoor
dining.
d. Institutional buildings can be set back from the street to distinguish
themselves as special buildings.
e. Townhouses should front directly onto the sidewalk, although a
shallow lawn can be bridged with a front stoop.
5. Location and proportion of entrances, windows, columns, porches, and
divisional bays
a. Buildings having facades longer than those historically found in the
district should utilize distinct vertically oriented bays to break up the
massing.
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b. Massing should be broken up through the use of facade plane
projections and recesses, pilasters, roofline variations, color and
material variations, and canopies.
c. All window and door openings should be vertically oriented and
should be vertically aligned between floors. Vertically oriented
windows may be ganged (grouped side-by-side) in a manner that
has a collective horizontal orientation.
6. Foundation/first floor height — Foundations should be raised and
constructed of brick.
7. Floor to ceiling height — Maximum height is to be 35' or two and one-
half stories.
8. Porch height and depth
9. Canopies/Awnings — When adding canopies or awnings to a building,
use traditional designs, materials, and placement.
a. Canopies should be at least 7' above grade.
b. Canopies should be wooden and parallel with the sidewalk.
c. Awnings should be angled and made of canvas or similar materials.
1. Synthetic materials and internal lighting should not be used for
awnings.
10.Material, Material Color and Texture
a. The primary construction form may be frame or brick masonry. On
wooden structures, horizontal clapboard should be the primary
exterior material, but board and batten (vertical boards) is an
acceptable alternative.
b. Commercial buildings should have a minimum of 60% glazed area
(window and door openings) for ground floor primary façades.
c. Glass should be transparent rather than tinted or reflective.
d. Exterior facade material should be either wood or other siding
consisting of or closely resembling painted horizontal clapboard,
horizontal shiplap, vertical tongue-in-groove or vertical board and
batten siding. Materials other than wood shall consist of brick
masonry, metal or vinyl. Metal or vinyl siding shall have a baked-on
enamel surface or other factory finish which requires no additional
coat(s) of paint at time of installation.
e. Paint Colors
1. Paint colors should highlight architectural details based on
historic tradition for the building's type and style.
2. Keep colors compatible with the building's style and design.
3. Avoid loud, garish, or harsh colors, and bright hues
4. Avoid too many colors on a building. Generally no more than 3
colors are applied.
5. Do not paint brick, stone or other naturally unpainted materials
unless the material has been painted previously.
6. Color determination should be based on historic schemes
appropriate for the style of the building. Reference materials and
assistance is available from the Planning Department and the
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Design Guidelines NEW CONSTRUCTION
Texas Historical Commission in determining appropriate paint
colors.
7. Oil based paints are recommended for exterior siding.
11.Placement on the Lot (Setbacks)
a. The structure shall conform to the existing setback pattern along
the same street.
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b. Front Yard
1. To be measured from back of curb or edge of pavement.
2. Generally, 15'-25' total comprising of:
a. 5' street trees and lighting.
10' sidewalk pavers.
c. 5' to 10' planting area with other amenities (benches, trash
receptacles, bike racks, etc...) if appropriate.
3. The front yard may also contain a patio if a restaurant or similar
use is proposed. A larger front yard is permitted for institutional
uses.
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c. Side Yard — 0' to 8' maximum unless:
1. Adjacent to a roadway then it shall be treated as a front yard
(this shall have the same architectural requirements as the
primary facade).
2. Adjacent to a non-historic district, then it should reflect the side
yard requirements of that adjacent district.
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Design Guidelines NEW CONSTRUCTION
d. Rear Yard — no rear yard is required unless adjacent to a residential
land use or zoning district, then a 10' minimum is required. Rear
yards shall provide for parking.
B. Additions
1. Additions shall be of a compatible design in keeping with the original
structures character, roof shape, materials, color, and alignment of
window, door, and cornice height, etc.
2. Additions should be secondary (subordinate) to the original structure in
scale, design, and placement.
3. Additions should be located onto the rear façade, not on front façade
or visible parts of secondary façades.
4. Additions should not attempt to imitate an earlier historic style or
architectural period.
5. Additions should be constructed in a manner that avoids extensive
removal or loss of historic materials, and which does not damage or
destroy character-defining features.
6. It is recommended that the exterior walls of the original structure be
kept intact and existing openings utilized for connecting an addition
with the original structure.
7. Additions should not be created through enclosure of a front porch or
architecturally important prominent side porch.
8. Excavation adjacent to historic foundations should take care to avoid
undermining the structural stability of the historic building.
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Design Guidelines Accessory Structures & Demolition
Accessory Structures:
Includes garages, carports, storage building, etc.
A. Existing structures:
1. Should be maintained in good condition.
2. If visible from street should maintain original style and scale.
B. New construction of secondary structures such as garages, storage
buildings and other outbuildings:
1. Should be smaller in scale than the primary building.
2. Should be simple in design but reflecting the general character of the
primary building (wood allowed).
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3. Should be located where such a structure would have historically been
located (near the alley, not close to or attached to the primary
building).
4. Should be compatible in design, shape, materials, and roof shape.
Demolition:
A. Demolition of any original feature or part of a historic building should be
avoided.
B. Demolition of a building which contributes to the historic or architectural
integrity of the Historic Overlay District should not occur, unless:
1. Public safety and welfare requires the removal of a building or
structure as determined by the building code inspector and concurring
reports acceptable to the Planning Commission from an engineer,
architect, or other person expert in historic preservation.
2. Where economic hardship (the fact that no reasonable return on or use
of the building exists) has been demonstrated, proven, and accepted
by the Planning Commission.
3. Where rehabilitation is undesirable due to severe structural instability
or deterioration of a building.
4. The building has lost its original architectural integrity and no longer
contributes to the district.
5. No other reasonable alternative is feasible, including relocation.
C. Demolition of pre-1945 secondary (accessory) buildings (garages, storage
sheds, etc.) may be appropriate if substantially deteriorated (requiring
50% or more replacement of exterior siding, roof rafters, surface material,
and structural members).
City of Coppell 9 Historic Overlay District
Design Guidelines MOVING BUILDINGS&NON-HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Moving Buildings:
A. It may be appropriate to move a building into the historic district if that
building is compatible with the district architectural character through style,
use, period, height, scale, materials, setting, and placement on the lot.
B. New foundation walls should be compatible with the architectural style of
the building.
C. Moving existing buildings out of the district that contribute to the historic
and architectural character should be avoided unless demolition is the
only alternative.
Non-Historic Buildings:
Although a building may not be historic at this time, some day it will be (it is
generally accepted that a building is considered "historic" when it reaches fifty
years of age). Each building period has its own details and characteristics
which contribute towards its uniqueness. Non-historic buildings should be
maintained as close to their original design as possible.
City of Coppell 10 Historic Overlay District
Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
On-Site (Requirements for New Construction, Additions and
Renovations):
A. Curb Cuts
1. Curb cuts should generally be avoided unless necessary to access
new parking for commercial and institutional structures.
2. Curb cuts should be constructed to match the historic or traditional
curb cuts of the district in size, color, materials, and configuration.
3. Curb cuts should conform to the City of Coppell standards for
allowable locations.
B. Driveways
1. Generally, no more than one driveway should exist per building.
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3. Shared driveways are encouraged.
4. The original design, materials and placement of driveways should be
preserved.
5. Driveways for residences are encouraged to be located to the side with
garages and carports sited in the rear yards unless original carport
and/or garage was located to the side.
6. Concrete, concrete aggregate, patterned concrete, brick and asphalt
are permitted for driveways.
7. Driveways should have their parking pads located in the rear yard
nearer the alley than the structure and screened with hedges, shrubs,
or fences where visible from the street.
8. Front yards are not permitted to be paved, covered with gravel, or used
as a parking area.
C. Fences and Walls
1. New fences including wooden picket designs may be constructed
three-and-a-half feet; have pickets no wider than four inches and set
no further apart than three inches; and have a compatible and
appropriate design with the house.
2. Wood board fences for privacy should be located in rear yards;
generally no taller than six feet; set back from the front façade (wall
plane) of the structure at least half-way back from the front to the back
walls, and should be stained or painted to blend with the structure; and
of a design compatible with the structure.
3. Walls of freestanding brick are generally not appropriate in front yards
but are acceptable at rear yards and side yards not visible from the
street.
4. Fences of railroad ties or timbers, whether freestanding or as a
retaining wall, are not permitted.
Within nonresidential zones of the historic district, alternative fencing and
fence materials may be acceptable providing these types of fences are not
easily visible from the street. This shall be determined on a case by case
basis.
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Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
D. Fire Escapes
Fire escapes are not permitted unless required by the Fire Marshal, and
no other means of fire escape is reasonably feasible. Fire escapes are
required to be located where not readily visible from the street.
E. Handicap Access
1. Ramps should be located on secondary or rear façades.
2. Ramps should be of stained or painted wood construction.
3. Ramps should be screened with landscaping or low shrubbery to
soften their appearance.
4. Shall comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards.
F. Landscaping
1. Landscaping should not overwhelm a dwelling or conceal or obscure
its primary façade. It is important to maintain large trees which line
streets of the Historic Overlay District through regular pruning. Missing
trees should be replaced when possible in similar patterns to the
original. Trees should be planted in similar patterns to the adjacent
property if applicable.
2. Landscaping must conform to the requirements of the City of Coppell
governing trees, tree removal, and site clearing.
3. Landscaping should be considered an important part of any site
rehabilitation or new construction. In such cases, continuing the
planting strip of trees at the street edge, use of landscaping to buffer
parking, and landscaping to accent the scale, proportion, and massing
of a building is encouraged.
4. Plant materials shall be taken from the Plant Palette Table of Article
34—Landscape Regulations.
5. Features that are original such as sidewalks, planned green space,
D,,m°v retaining walls, curbs, stepping blocks, etc. should be preserved.
6. Plant beds of railroad ties, cut wood, concrete, or any other structural
material should be avoided unless appropriate to the architectural style
of the house.
Note: Maintain, do not remove, historic or early landscaping, especially
trees. Prune and regularly maintain mature shade trees. Keep new
landscaping patterns to those traditional to the neighborhood and avoid
concealing architectural features of the historic building.
G. Lighting
1. Lighting fixtures original to the building should be preserved.
2. Fixtures to be added should be from the period of the structure, or if
new, simple in design, based on traditional designs of the early
twentieth century, and mounted on porch ceilings or on the exterior
wall adjacent to the primary entrance.
3. Security lighting, such as floodlights, should be mounted on secondary
and rear façades.
4. Small foot-lights rather than freestanding post-mounted lights are more
appropriate for walkways and driveways.
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Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
5. Fixtures to be avoided are carriage lamps or any fixtures evocative of a
period earlier than the building. Refer to historical photographs and
research for light fixtures appropriate to the period of the building.
6. Post-mounted lights in residential areas should not exceed fourteen
(14) feet in height and should be brass, copper or painted metal on
cast iron or painted metal.
7. Although no original commercial area streetlights remain, it would be
appropriate to add fixtures based on original designs. These should be
characteristic of the 1930s or 1940s. A simple "pendant" fixture is
appropriate (refer to picture below).
8. Street lighting in the residential district should provide effective security
for the neighborhood without compromising the historic large tree
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9. Signs shall be lit top-down style with the lighting well aimed having
very little or no spill over.
H. Mechanical Systems
1. Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and screened so
as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the
occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.
2. Window air-conditioners should be located in windows on the rear or
side façades and should not result in the removal or replacement of the
original window sash or surround.
3. Water, electrical and gas meters and other mechanical equipment shall
be located on the rear façade.
4. Refer to Article 33 of the Zoning Ordinance for additional screening
regulations.
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Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
I. Parking & Parking Lots:
1. Parking shall be in accordance with the off-street parking regulations of
Article 31 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. On-street parking can be counted towards the required parking if
directly abutting the subject property.
3. Other parking concessions can be made regarding
a. The hours of operation,
b. Availability of nearby parking,
c. Shared parking, and
d. Valet parking for restaurants (tandem 7'X18').
4. Parking is not permitted to be located in the front yard. Parking lots
should preferably be located behind buildings, although locations to the
sides of buildings are acceptable.
5. No property shall be converted to parking usage without City approval.
6. Asphalt is an appropriate material for parking areas within the Historic
Overlay District.
7. Parking lots should be screened through plantings of hedges, shrubs,
trees, or fences at edges and in medians within the parking area. The
screening and landscaping of parking areas shall be in accordance
with Articles 33 and 34, respectively.
8. Parking lots for houses with institutional uses should be located no
closer than the front wall of the building.
9. Parking lots between buildings should align edge screening with front
façades of adjacent buildings.
10.Parking lots on corner lots should have edge screening on both the
front and secondary street.
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J. Parks / Playgrounds
1. In an existing park, original pre-1945 buildings, site features (such as
benches, walls, etc.) and park layout should be preserved, if possible.
2. New park space should conform to its location. If in a residential area,
a low-impact park with playground equipment and benches is
appropriate. Landscaping should conform to the surrounding area with
as many original shade trees as possible.
Proposed playground equipment shall be reviewed by the Parks &
Recreation Department.
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Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
K. Paving
1. All on-site pavement shall comply with city design criteria and
standards for parking lots. (For City Design Criteria and Standards see
Appendix C, Section I, paragraph E(1)(j), of Ordinance No. 94643,
Subdivision Regulations, as amended.)
L. Refuse Containers
1. For institutional and commercial structures, refuse containers
(dumpsters) should be located in the rear and screened from street
view with fencing or shrubbery.
2. For residential areas in the historic district, it is not permitted for a
single family home to have a permanent refuse container. If (as in the
case of a multi-family residential building), a refuse container is
necessary, it should be to the rear of the house, or movable to the
location of garbage pickup.
3. In no case should bagged, boxed or any other garbage other than in
permanent garbage collectors be placed on the street before regular
pickup days longer than 24 hours. Refer to Article 3-5 of the Coppell
Code of Ordinances.
M. Retaining Walls
Stone, brick, or concrete retaining walls that are original to the building
should be preserved and maintained.
N. Sidewalks
1. Refer to Section VIII of Appendix C of the City of Coppell Subdivision
Regulations for sidewalk requirements.
2. Concrete texturing is encouraged within the Historic Overlay District.
O. Signs
1. Signage should not obscure the building's façade or hide the building's
character. Signage should reflect or compliment the architectural
features of the structure.
2. The placement of new signage in the same location as early 20th
century signage on a particular structure is encouraged. This may be
determined from historic photographs.
3. Some examples of compatible signs are:
a. Signs painted directly on window glass.
b. Signs placed in the original sign board area.
c. Freestanding signs in yards.
d. Projecting signs with no guide wires.
e. Hanging signs.
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1. Wall sign does not obstruct
building features 1. Sign covers building features
2. individual letter sign 2. Hanging sign too large
3. Hanging sign 3. Window sign too large
4. Lettering on storefront glazing 4. Window is cluttered
4. Signage which was successfully integrated into the building's design
can be considered a historic addition and may be retained as a historic
element.
5. Colors and materials.
a. Colors should be the same as or compliment those used on the
structure.
b. Fluorescent colors and reflective paints or materials are specifically
excluded.
c. Gold and metal leaf is appropriate for lettering and design elements
but not as a background or major surface.
6. Signs may not use motion or flashing lights.
7. The shape of signs, design elements and style of lettering should be
complimentary to the structure.
8. Signs shall be lit top-down style with the lighting well aimed with little or
no spill over.
9. Supports, brackets, posts, and other visible devises for mounting or
hanging a sign must be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and must conform with the above guidelines.
P. Steps &Walks
Steps and walks original to a property should be retained and maintained.
Q. Streetscape Furnishings
1. Shall be located in accordance with the Old Coppell Master Plan.
2. Benches — Shall be constructed of wood and simple in design and
compatible with the architecture.
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3. Trash Receptacles — The receptacle should be a dark color (black or
dark green). It is recommended that the same color be used for the
trash receptacles and the street lights in order to achieve some level of
uniformity.
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4. Street Lights- Shall be a "clean" design more representative of the 1
1930s and 1940s than the Victorian lighting styles often found in
historic downtowns. This will compliment the simplicity of the older
buildings in Old Coppell, as well as fit in with their era of construction.
A simple "pendant" fixture is appropriate as shown below.
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R. Swimming Pools
Swimming pools should be located in the rear yard and screened from
street view by fencing.
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Design Guidelines ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
S. Window Display Principles:
1. Lighting
a. Illuminate displayed merchandise without glare to the viewer.
b. Encourage that windows be lit even when stores are closed so that
visitors to Old Coppell will observe a "lively" retail district.
2. Display Design
a. Ensure they are not cluttered. Avoid too many merchandise items
that visually compete with each other.
b. Use creativity in design. Use themes that somehow tie together
merchandise in an interesting, fun or provocative manner.
c. Should be changed roughly every three weeks depending upon the
business and merchandise.
3. Cross marketing — Link window displays to local, particularly Old
Coppell, events. Link merchant displays. For example, a
stationery/card shop might display children's clothing with children's
birthday or holiday cards.
4. Emphasize quality— Merchandise exhibiting a high level of design,
styling, sophistication, materials, and similar characteristics should be
featured for window displays.
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Sec. 12-28A-0. General purpose and description. TA „4,- 1J1
The historic district "H" is intended to: (2 s c S
1. Provide special development standards compatible with the unique U,s
character of Old Coppell, as defined herein.
2. Preserve and enhance the area's special historic, architectural and L
aesthetic features.
3. Ensure that new construction and alterations to existing structures are
compatible with the unique character of the area.
4. Provide an area for living, shopping, dining, working, recreation and
entertainment.
5. Promote pedestrian activity within Old Coppell to encourage an
atmosphere of a by-gone era.
Sec. 12-28A-1. Use regulations.
A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
1. Artisan's Workshop.
2. Barber and beauty shop.
3. Building material sales. (no outside storage)
4. Bus/Transportation stop
5. Business or trade school.
6. Business support services.
7. Church, Synagogue, or other places of worship
8. Communications services (other than telecommunication towers and
facilities).
9. Community centers (public or private).
10.Consumer repair services.
11.Drug store or pharmacy.
12.Dry cleaning and laundry.
13.Equipment sales.(no outside storage or display)
14.Film developing and printing.
15. Financial services.
16.Fix-it shops for such items as bicycles and lawn mowers (no outside
storage).
17. Florist (no outside storage).
18. Fraternal club or lodge.
19.Furniture stores.
20. Hardware store.
21.Heating and air conditioner shop.
22.Hotel or motel, including Bed and Breakfast.
23.Incidental retail and service uses.
24.Jeweler, retail.
25.Laboratory: Scientific, research, testing, medical, dental, or optical so long
as all operations are conducted indoors.
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26.Meat market (retail only).
27.Movie theater. (indoor)
28.Municipal buildings.
29.Museum.
30.Other general retail sales of similar nature and character provided that the
business establishment is subject to the following conditions; conducted
wholly within an enclosed building; required yards not be used for display,
sale of storage or merchandise or for the storage of vehicles, equipment,
containers or waste material; all merchandise be first-hand and be sold at
retail on the premises; such use not be objectionable because of odor,
excessive light, smoke, dust, noise, vibration or similar nuisance .
31. Personal services.
32. Pet services.
33. Photography studio.
34. Postal facilities.
35.Printing shop or company (retail only).
36. Professional and administrative offices where services are provided only
and no goods are offered for sale on the premises, including but not
limited to doctors, dentists, attorneys, architects, engineers, urban
planners, insurance, real estate, banks and similar offices.
37. Public buildings.
38.Television studio.
39.Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction work on the
premises, which said building shall be removed.(no living quarters are
permitted)
40.Veterinarian or animal hospital (no outside kennels).
41.Parks and Open Space.
42.Uses permitted by Special Use Permit according to Section 12-30-14.
Sec. 12-28A-2. Maximum height regulations.
The maximum height regulations will be:
35 feet nor more than two and one-half stories high, not including
architectural elements such as cupolas, chimneys and steeples.
Sec. 12-28A-3. Area regulations.
The structure shall conform to the existing setback pattern along the same
street. The size and shape of new buildings -shall be consistent with the
general massing of the existing "character defining" buildings.
1. Size of yards:
(A) Front yard: To be measured from back of curb, generally, 15'-25'
total on public and private property comprising of:
(1) 7' wide area of street trees, landscaping and lighting.
(2) Minimum 5' wide concrete sidewalk with stamped concrete
bands.
(3) 5' to 10' wide area with plants and other amenities
(benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, etc...) if appropriate.
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(4) The front yard may also contain a patio (outside of the
sidewalk) if a restaurant or similar use is proposed. A larger
front yard is permitted for institutional uses.
(B) Side yard: 0' to 8' maximum unless:
(1) Adjacent to a roadway, then it shall be treated as a front yard
(this shall follow the same architectural guidelines as the
primary fagade).
(2) Adjacent to a residential district, then it shall equal the side
yard requirements of that residential district.
(3) A fire lane or drive is included in the side yard, then a side
yard can extend to the limits of such fire lane or drive.
(C) Rear yard: no rear yard is required unless adjacent to a residential
zoning district, then a 10' minimum landscape buffer is required in
accordance with Section 12-33-1. (Rear yards shall provide for
parking.)
2. Minimum size of lot:
(A) Lot area: None.
(B) Lot width: None.
(C) Lot depth: None.
3. Maximum Building Size:
(A) Building footprint may not exceed 5,000 square feet without a
Special Use Permit.
Sec. 12-28A-4. Parking regulations.
Parking shall be in accordance with the off-street parking regulations of Article
31 of the Zoning Ordinance. Special considerations and requirements
specifically for the Historic district are as follows:
1. No parking area shall be allowed within five feet of the rear property line,
when abutting a nonresidential district.
2. Parking is not permitted to be located in the front yard.
3. No property shall be converted to exclusive parking usage without being
approved through the Special Use Permit process.
4. Asphalt shall be permitted for parking areas within the Historic district.
5. Parking lots shall be screened through plantings of hedges, shrubs, trees,
or fences at edges and in medians within the parking area. The screening
and landscaping of parking areas shall be in accordance with Articles 33
and 12-34-8b, respectively.
6. Parking lots between buildings shall align edge screening with front
fagades of adjacent buildings.
7. Parking lots on corner lots shall have edge screening on both the front and
side street.
8. On-street, valet and/or shared parking (Section 12-31-8) may be credited
to the parking requirements.
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Sec. 12-28A-5. Standards of construction.
1. All on-site asphalt pavement shall comply with City design criteria and
standards for parking lots. (For City Design Criteria and Standards see
Appendix C, Section I, paragraph E(1)(j), of Ordinance No. 94643,
Subdivision Regulations, as amended.)
2. Driveways:
(A)Shall not exceed 24' maximum width.
(B)Shall be located to the side with garages sited in the rear yards unless
original garage was located to the side.
(C)May be constructed of concrete, patterned concrete, brick or asphalt
outside the public right-of-way; patterned concrete within the public right-
of-way.
(D)Shall have parking pads located in the rear yard and screened with
hedges, shrubs, or fences where visible from the street.
3. Building Materials and Paint Colors:
(A)Wood or other siding shall consist of or closely resemble painted
horizontal clapboard, horizontal shiplap, vertical tongue-in-groove or
vertical board and batten siding. Materials other than wood shall consist of
masonite, metal or vinyl. Metal and vinyl siding shall have a baked-on,
non-glossy enamel surface or other factory finish which requires no
additional coat(s) of paint at time of installation.
(B)Aluminum or clad chimneys are prohibited.
(C)Commercial buildings shall have a minimum of 60% glazed area (window
and door openings) for ground floor primary facades.
(D)Glass shall be transparent rather than tinted or reflective.
(E)Paint colors shall be compatible with the building's style and design.
(F)Generally no more than 3 colors shall be applied per building.
(G) Brick, stone or other naturally unpainted materials shall not be painted
unless the material has been painted previously.
4. Roof form and pitch:
(A)The predominant roof form should be a gable. Gable ends fronting the
street are particularly appropriate based on historic precedents.
(B)Exceptions to the gable roof form are most appropriate for institutional
buildings that warrant distinction. Architectural features such as cupolas
and steeples are appropriate for institutional buildings.
(C)Roofs can be screened by parapet facades.
(D)Dormers shall be traditional in design and compatible with the character
and scale of the structure.
5. Orientation to the street:
(A)Building facades shall be parallel with the street.
(B)All buildings shall have the main entrance fronting the primary adjacent
street, and entrances shall be well articulated through design. Corner
entrances are acceptable for corner buildings.
(C)Commercial buildings shall be built in close proximity to the sidewalk, with
the exceptions being restaurants with front outdoor dining.
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(D)Institutional buildings can be set back from the street to distinguish
themselves as special buildings.
6. Location and proportion of entrances, windows, columns, porches, and
divisional bays:
(A) Buildings having facades longer than those historically found in the district
shall utilize distinct vertically oriented bays to break up the massing.
(B)Massing shall be broken up through the use of facade plane projections
and recesses, pilasters, roofline variations, color and material variations,
and canopies.
(C)All window and door openings shall be vertically oriented and shall be
vertically aligned between floors.
7. Windows:
(A) Display window mullion or framing shall be of wood, copper, or bronze
metal.
(B) Clear, rather than tinted glass shall be used for storefronts. If privacy or
shade is required, use interior shades or blinds.
(C) Window panes shall be vertically oriented.
8. Doors:
(A)Doors located on the primary facade shall be traditional in design
(stamped metal doors are not appropriate).
(B)Screen doors shall be preserved and maintained if original, and
constructed with wood frame if new.
(C)Storm doors shall be full-view and baked-on enamel or anodized
aluminum in compatible colors. Silver Aluminum storm doors on the
primary facade are discouraged.
9. Canopies/Awnings:
(A) Shall be individually located within major bays, not continuous.
(B) Shall not cover architectural features of the facade.
(C)Shall be of colors to compliment the structure.
(D)Shall be made to fit opening and shall be of a style appropriate to the
building.
(E)When adding to a building, use traditional designs, materials, and
placement.
(F) Canopies shall be at least 8' above grade.
(G)Canopies shall be wooden and parallel with the sidewalk.
(H)Awnings shall be angled and made of fabric (canvas) or similar materials
(sunbrella). Plastic and metal are prohibited.
(I) Awnings shall not be internally lit.
10.Shutters
(A) Shall be of louvered wood construction, and shall fit the window opening
(so that if closed, they would cover the window opening).
11. Foundations
(A) Shall be raised and constructed of brick (Brick veneer is acceptable).
12.Gutters
(A) Shall be half-rounded.
13. Electrical and gas meters and other mechanical equipment
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(A) Shall be located on the rear facades and shall be screened from view.
Refer to Article 33 for additional screening regulations.
14.Skylights
(A)Shall not be located where visible from the street.
15.Staircases
(A) Shall be enclosed and not open to the street.
16.Additions
(A)Shall be of a compatible design in keeping with the original structure's
character, roof shape, materials, color, and alignment of window, door,
and cornice height, etc.
(B)Shall be secondary (subordinate) to the original structure in scale, design,
and placement.
(C)Shall be attached to the rear facade, not the front facade or visible
portions of secondary facades.
17.Accessory Structures:
(A) Shall conform to the setback standards of 12-28A-3.
(B) Shall be smaller in scale than the primary building.
(C)Shall be compatible in design, shape, materials, and roof shape and
reflect the general character of the primary building.
18.Fences and Walls:
(A)Wooden picket fences may be located in the front yard on private property
and constructed to a height of three-and-a-half feet; have pickets no wider
than four inches and set no further apart than three inches; and of a
design compatible and appropriate with the house.
(B)Wood board fences for privacy shall only be located in rear yards;
generally no taller than six feet; set back from the front facade (wall plane)
of the structure at least half-way back from the front to the back walls, and
shall be stained or painted to blend with the structure; and of a design
compatible with the structure.
(C)Walls of freestanding brick are not permitted in front yards but are
acceptable at rear yards and side yards not visible from the street.
(D)Fences of railroad ties or timbers, whether freestanding or as a retaining
wall, are not permitted.
19.All construction shall be in general conformance with the Old Coppell Design
Guidelines, as outlined in Appendix A.
Sec. 12-28A-6. Landscape requirements.
1. Landscaped areas shall be provided according to Article 34. Considerations
for additional streetscaping/hardscaping in lieu of required nonvehicular
and/or perimeter landscaping within Article 34 can be considered at time of
the site plan approval process. All of the interior landscaping (12-34-8(B))
requirements shall be met.
2. Trees shall be planted with similar species and patterns to the adjacent
property, if applicable.
3. Landscaping shall be used to buffer parking areas from public view.
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Sec. 12-28A-7. Signage requirements.
Article 29 is not applicable to the Historic district. All elements (board,
bracket, posts, mounting devises, etc...) of the sign must be approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
1. Signage shall not obscure the building's facade or hide the building's
character. Signage shall reflect or compliment the architectural features of the
structure.
2. Some examples of compatible signs are:
(A)Signs painted directly on window glass.
(B)Signs placed in the original sign board area.
(C)Individual letter signs incorporated in the primary facade.
(D) Temporary and appropriate freestanding signs in yards .
(E)Projecting signs or hanging signs as approved through the site plan
approval process.
3. Colors and materials:
(A)Colors shall compliment those used on the structure.
(B)Fluorescent colors and reflective paints or materials are specifically
excluded.
4. Signs shall be pedestrian in scale.
5. Signs shall not use motion or flashing lights.
6. Signs shall be lit top-down style with the lighting well aimed with little or no
spill over.
Sec. 12-28A-8. Lighting requirements.
Lighting in the Historic District shall provide an adequate level of safety
while illuminating buildings, signage, parking areas and walkways.
1. Fixtures to be added should be from the period of the structure, or if new,
simple in design, based on traditional designs of the early twentieth century,
and mounted on porch ceilings or on the exterior wall adjacent to the primary
entrance.
2. Security lighting, such as floodlights, shall only be mounted on secondary and
rear facades.
3. Parking lot lighting shall be appropriate to the district and shall not exceed 20
feet in height.
4. Small walkway lights rather than freestanding post-mounted lights are more
appropriate for private sidewalks and driveways.
5. Signs shall be top lit down with the lighting well aimed having little or no
spillover.
6. Streetlights shall be compatible with those previously approved within this
district.
Sec. 12-28A-9. Refuse container (dumpster) requirements.
1. For institutional and commercial structures, refuse containers (dumpsters)
shall be located in the rear and screened from street view with
screening/fencing and/or shrubbery.
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2. For residential areas in the Historic district, it is not permitted for a single-
family home to have a permanent refuse container. If (as in the case of a
multi-family residential building), a refuse container is necessary, it shall be to
the rear of the structure, or movable to the location of garbage pickup.
3. If proposing a trash receptacle, then it shall be designed as outlined in
Appendix A, Subsection R — Streetscape Furnishings.
Sec. 12-28A-10. Demolition.
1. Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval is required.
Sec. 12-28A-11. Moving Buildings.
1. Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval is required for
moving any building in or out of the district.
Sec. 12-30-14. "H" Historic (Uses permitted only by Special Use Permit)
1. Auto parking lot.
2. Auto parts sales (new).
3. Broadcasting facilities, radio or television [for towers see Sec. 12-32A —
Telecom. Ordinance).
4. Carpentry, painting or, plumbing shops.
5. Cemetery.
6. College, university, or parochial school, private school and related facilities.
7. Day nursery or day care centers (children or adult).
8. Drive-in theater (outdoor )
9. Electric substation, transmission line or other public utilities.
10.Grocery and convenience stores.
11.Hospital.
12. Limited warehousing and distribution shall be limited to a maximum of 20
percent of the floor area of the building.
13.Mortuary or funeral services.
14.Multi-story garage (commercial).
15.Nursing home, convalescent home, home for the aged, assisted living, etc.
16.Office warehouse —with less than 20% of the floor area being devoted to
warehousing.
17.Radio broadcasting towers.
18. Radio, television or microwave receiving dish (subject to screening
regulations; see section 12-33-1).
19.Sports, Recreation and Entertainment— indoor or outdoor
20.Office, Retail, or Commercial with Residential on second floor.
21. Residential development in general conformance with Old Coppell Concept
Plan (Appendix A)
22. Building footprint exceeding 5,000 square feet.
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