Los Gatos Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL ... - City of Winters

LOS GATOS BOULEVARD
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NORTH FORTY DEVELOPMENT
AREA
These design guidelines do not apply
to the North Forty development area
located north of Lark Avenue and
west of Los Gatos Boulevard.
Special guidelines will be developed
for the North Forty as part of
a more detailed plan to be prepared
for the entire area.
Town of Los Gatos
5A.1 BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The following principles have been used as touchstones for
the development of individual commercial design guidelines. In
the event that the specific guidelines do not address a given condition
clearly, these principles should be consulted for general direction.
The Basic Design Principles will be used by the Town staff
and Planning Commission/Town Council when evaluating projects
on Los Gatos Boulevard, and when considering the acceptability
of unique proposals that vary from the specific guidelines.
• Projects will maintain a strong landscaped setback along
street edges, and will seek to create visual continuity along
the street front.
• Views to the surrounding hills should be maintained - especially
at signalized intersections.
• Projects shall be designed to meet their functional needs,
but will be expected to reflect Los Gatos’ unique qualities
of small scale, pedestrian friendliness, and attention to architectural
detail.
• Chain or franchise uses will be expected to adapt their
standard designs to the unique qualities of Los Gatos Boulevard
and the Town of Los Gatos.
• Substantial landscaping of parking areas and project entries
will be expected.
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Commercial Design Guidelines