Laserfiche WebLink
23City of Lake eLmo - Design guiDeLines & stanDarDs - REVISED 2-2-22 <br />busIness park developmenT <br />trash receptacles, benches or lighted bollards <br />are encouraged near entryways to buildings in <br />the BP district. <br />Lighting <br />Goal: To ensure safety of patrons, employees, pe- <br />destrians and automobiles, as well as providing <br />visual interest and aesthetic value to a site, while <br />limiting light pollution of the night sky to the best <br />extent possible. <br />a.Lighting must be provided in entryways, park- <br />ing areas, pedestrian ways, storage and ser- <br />vice areas, and other locations that require ad- <br />ditional safety lighting. <br />b.Lighting height shall be consistent with City’s <br />exterior lighting standards. <br />c.Lighting styles should be complementary to <br />the architectural style of the building. <br />d.Lighting of architectural features should be <br />used to provide accent and interest, as well <br />as identify the building entryway. Architectural <br />lighting must be downcast and shielded to pre- <br />vent light pollution. <br />e.Bollard lighting is encouraged for pedestrian <br />areas. <br />f.Overhead lighting must be shielded to prevent <br />light trespass and spill-over onto adjacent <br />properties. <br />g.Buildings near residential zones must utilize <br />lighting that minimizes light trespass. <br />h.Bare bulb and exposed neon lighting are not <br />allowed. <br />Signage <br />Goal: To provide signage that clearly identifies <br />businesses within the BP district, while promoting <br />quality and consistency in terms of design and ma- <br />terials. <br />a.Building signage shall be complementary to <br />the architecture of the structure, as well as <br />consistent with the style of the surrounding <br />buildings or district as a whole. <br />b.Sign elements that will be evaluated for consis- <br />tency include scale, color, lighting and materi- <br />als. <br />c.Signs must be constructed of high quality, du- <br />rable materials. <br />d.Directional signage to delivery, service and <br />storage areas is required. <br />e.Two and three-dimensional signs are encour- <br />aged to promote creativity and district identity. <br />f.All buildings are encouraged to incorporate el- <br />ements of community theming in appropriate <br />signage, supporting district and city identity. <br />Canopies and changes in building materials help accentuate <br />entryways. <br />Two and three-dimensional signage provides creativity and <br />visual interest.