Sec. 3-5-508. Building materials and colors.
(a) Intent. Exterior building materials and colors contribute significantly to the visual impact of a building on a community. Therefore, it
is the intent of this section to require development that improves the overall quality of life.
(b) The uses of certain building materials are restricted as follows:
(1) Metal panels, plastic siding and/or tiles shall not be used to cover more than fifty (50) percent of any primary facade
except that vinyl siding may be used to cover more than fifty (50) percent of a primary facade when it is necessary to achieve
a recognizable architectural theme approved by the zoning official. An example of the latter is the use of vinyl siding to
imitate lapped wood siding to create an "Old Florida" look.
(2) Smooth faced concrete on a primary facade shall have a cementious exterior coating (the visual equivalent of stucco or
some other decorative finish). Untreated concrete block is not an acceptable finished material for primary facades.
Does this proposed building or development comply with (b)-(1) & (2) above?
(c) The uses of colors on buildings shall be as follows:
(1) No more than four (4) colors shall be used on the primary facades of the building. This shall not apply to the use of the
colors for artistic purposes such as for use in a mural or artistic rendering on the side of a building. Corporate logos or
advertising are not considered an artistic purpose.
The number of colors proposed is:
(2) The color scheme chosen shall be consistent for all the primary facades.
(3) The use of black of florescent colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior building color.
(4) Building trim and accent areas may feature any color(s), limited to ten (10) percent of the affected facade segment, with a
maximum trim height of twenty-four (24) inches total for its shortest distance.
Maximum trim % on any facade is:
(5) Trim and accent areas shall have a maximum vertical measurement of twenty-four (24) inches when applied horizontally
and a maximum horizontal measurement of twenty-four (24) inches when applied vertically.
Sec. 3-5-509. Roofs.
(a) Intent. The intent of this section is to add visual interest, to reduce massing, to improve the aesthetic quality of the design and to
screen rooftop equipment by requiring roof treatments for commercial development.
(b) All rooftop equipment shall be concealed from public view in a manner consistent with the architectural design of the building.
Does this proposed building or development comply with (b) above?
(c) All commercial buildings are required to have variations in rooflines and roof features that are consistent with the building's mass
and scale.
Does this proposed building or development comply with (c) above?
In addition, roofs shall include at least two (2) of the following features: (check at least two)
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(1) Decorative parapets
(2) A three dimensional cornice treatment, a minimum of twelve (12) in. high with a min. of three (3) changes in the relief of
thickness
(4) Overhanging eaves that extend at least three (3) feet beyond the supporting walls, with a minimum fascia of six (6) in. deep
(3) Two (2) or more roof planes per primary facade
(5) Additional vertical roof changes with a minimum change in elevation of two (2) feet
(6) Use of additional architectural roof styles or treatments determined to be consistent with the intent of this section
by the zoning official
Community Development Department
18400 Murdock Circle | Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Building Phone: 941.743.1201 | Building Fax: 941.764.4907
Zoning Phone: 941.743.1964 | Zoning Fax: 941.743.1598
BuildingSvcs@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Application Date
Permit Number
For Office Use Only
20
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