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DRAFT 135-2. DeSiGN reQUireMeNtS

Building Facade Elements

H. right-of-Way. Balconies shall not extend into any
city right-of-way or easements except as otherwise
approved by the city council.
i. exception. A type 1 design exception may be
submitted for an alternate balcony design. NOT PERMITTED
Inappropriately Scaled Shutters.
2.3.5 SHUtterS
When shutters, whether functional or not, are utilized
on a public way facade of any building type except
a House building type, the shutters shall meet the
following requirements. See Figure 2.3-H.
A. Size. All shutters shall be sized for the windows, so
that, if the shutters were to be closed, they would
not be too small for complete coverage of the
window.
B. Materials. Shutters shall be wood, metal, or fiber
cement. Other synthetic and engineered woods Figure 2.3-H. Examples of Shutters
may be approved through a type 1 design exception
provided that the applicant submits a sample and
examples of high quality, local installations of the
material.

2.3.6 PriNciPAl eNtrYWAY
See Figure 2.3-G. Principal entrances to all buildings
or units, except House building types, shall be clearly
delineated through one or more of the following design
features:
A. roof or canopy. The entryway is covered by a roof
or canopy differentiating it from the overall building
roof type.
B. Porch. The entryway is through a porch.
c. Sidelights and transom. Sidelights or transom
windows are included around the entryway.
D. extended Articulation. The entryway is included
in a separate bay of the building that extends up at
least 2 stories.
e. Other Design. A design that does not meet the
above standards maybe approved with a type 1
design exception if it is determined that the design
adds emphasis and draws attention to the entryway.

2.3.7 reAr PArKiNG FAcADe DeSiGN
The following applies in all locations where a public
building entrance occurs on the rear or side facade
adjacent to a parking lot. Refer to Figure 2.3-I
A. entrance type. The “Entrance Configuration”
requirement under Street & Public Way Facade &
Cap Requirements for the building type shall be
utilized. Refer to Chapter 135, Article 1. Figure 2.3-G. Examples of Defined Principal Entryways

CITY OF DES MOINES CHAPTER 135: PLANNING AND DESIGN DRAFT 135-2-7