Ord 2013-026/Approving amended and restated PDD for the McCarty Commons

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5.1.2 Other minor adjustments to Exhibit "B" that the Director deems a minor revision. 5.2 Major Revisions. Any revision or change to these Development Standards or Exhibit "B" which is not categorized as a "minor revision" above or otherwise deemed a "revision" by the Director shall be a "major revision" and shall be subject to approval following the City's procedure. Adding land area to the District is considered a major revision. 6. Residential Types 6.1 All Single Family Detached lots within the Development shall comply with all standards set forth by the City of San Marcos zoning regulations designated as SF -6 (Single - Family District), SF -4.5 (Single - Family District) and PH -ZL (Patio Home, Zero - Lot -Line Residential District) except as modified by additional development standards for McCarty Commons attached hereto as Exhibit "C ". 6.2 All Single Family Attached (as platted lots) within the Development shall comply with all standards set forth by the City of San Marcos zoning regulations designated as TH (Townhouse Residential District). 6.3 All Multi - Family within the Development shall comply with all standards set forth by the City of San Marcos zoning regulations MF -24 (Multiple Family Residential District). 7. Architectural Guidelines for Sub -Areas "A -2" "B" "C" "D" and "E" 7.1 Theme and Character 7.1.1 Architecture and the built environment make many important contributions to San Marcos's visual context. Due to the importance of these elements, all architectural styles should produce a cohesive visual framework while maintaining architectural variety. All architecture should reflect high quality and craftsmanship, both in design and construction. The use of unusual shapes, colors, and other characteristics that cause disharmony should be avoided. 7.2 Building Massing and Building Envelope 7.2.1 The massing of architectural form is the one gesture that articulates a building's integrity from all but very close views. It is the sculpture of the building and it should stand on its own, while remaining related to the scale of the landscape and other buildings in the development. Each building in the Development should complement its site. This is achieved through thoughtful attention to the massing and integration of each building's architectural components with the site and surroundings. 7.2.2 Buildings should be designed with a logical hierarchy of masses in order to highlight important building volumes and features, such as entries. This simple, yet varied massing of a development should promote a human - scaled, commercial character, with all primary retail entries being clearly delineated. The design and location of building entrances should take into account the quality of pedestrian circulation, landscaping and protection from the elements. Building entrances should be clearly visible from the street and be marked by canopies, awnings, raised parapet or roof treatment.