Portland City Code ch. 14

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14
Parent Document: Portland City Code ch. 14
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/ae8cabd1-66eb-4a1c-9224-92bbca5e792f ↗

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zoning map or in a flood hazard area shall be 4. Vary and articulate building facades to add
subject to the requirements of Articles 11 and scale and avoid large monotonous walls.
12. Treatments such as texture, color, material
J. Lighting. All lighting on the site shall be changes, or shadow lines or murals must
shielded such that direct light sources shall not be used to add visual interest and avoid
unreasonably interfere with vessels transiting dull, flat, repetitive facades.
the harbor nor have an unreasonable adverse 5. Use a scaling or articulation element such
impact on adjacent residential zones. as stepback, canopy, or fenestration as
K. Signs. Signs shall be permitted as set forth in required for any street-facing façade
Article 20. within 50 feet of West Commercial Street.
L. Storage of pollutants and oily wastes.
On-premises storage of pollutants and oily
wastes shall not be permitted for more than 45
days.
M. Compatibility of non-marine uses with
marine uses. Non-marine uses, structures and
activities, including but not limited to access,
circulation, parking, dumpsters, exterior
storage and loading facilities or other
structures shall neither unreasonably interfere
with the existence or operation of marine uses
nor significantly impede access to vessel
berthing or other access to the water by
existing or potential marine uses.
N. Design. Design and visual character shall:
1. In building design, including placement and
screening of mechanical equipment, take
into consideration long views to minimize
negative visual impact and provide visual
interest, and architecturally integrate
exposed industrial systems and equipment
where practical.
2. Organize massing to emphasize certain
parts of the building such as entries,
corners, or different uses.
3. Treat all facades, including the roof, with
equal level of detail and articulation. CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 10-27 SHORELAND ZONE

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