22.302.060.C
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Commercial areas in Acton: 'Old Town' south of the Freeway along Crown Valley Road and newly developing uses adjacent to the Freeway, particularly to the north
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Color palette
Natural wood-look and brick tones as the predominant materials/colors of the commercial area.
- Exterior features
Western style accessories such as sidewalk railings and hitching posts. Gas or gas-look lamps.
- Facade horizontal lines encouraged
A predominating horizontal line along the top of the building facade.
- Materials
Use of materials available in the old West, such as pine lumber, river rock, and adobe.
- Native vegetation preservation
Section 22.302.060.B (Preservation of Native Vegetation) emphasizes the preservation and use of high desert native vegetation.
- Recessed storefront entries encouraged
Recessed storefront entries. Side and rear entries may be in line with exterior walls.
- Roof form
Predominantly flat roofs. Sloping roofs hidden from front view by parapets or false fronts.
- Sidewalk coverings
Sidewalk coverings are typically constructed of rough wood, supported by wooden posts.
- Window glass type
Use of clear glass or lightly tinted glass only; glass may contain suitable decorative etching.
Signage
- Sign style
Flush-mounted signs, often within a recessed area on a parapet. Hanging signboards, either parallel or perpendicular to the building facade.
From the ordinance
The Architectural Style Guidelines are intended to put the finishing touches on the exterior appearance of the commercial community.