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Portland City Code ch. 14

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Portland City Code ch. 14
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Portland City Code ch. 14
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Portland (municipal)

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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