The Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan - City of Coronado

Photo 64: A gable, pitched roof,
chimneys and details such as paint
and decorative railings add to the
interest and charm of this building
Photo 63: Use of high quality materials
enhance this building’s design features
C.5. Roofs
a. Rooflines should be segmented
and varied within an overall horizontal
context. Varying heights
are encouraged.
b. Combinations of one, two and
three story units create variation
and visual interest and are
encouraged.
c. Use of vertical elements such as
towers may be used to accent
the predominant horizontal
massing and provide visual interest.
d. Hipped or gabled roofs covering
the entire building are preferable
to mansard roofs, flat roofs or
segments of pitched roofs
applied at the building’s edge.
e. Roofs should reflect a residential
appearance through pitch and
use of materials.
f. Roof pitch for a porch may be
slightly lower than that of the
main building.
C.6. Colors
a. Color is an important element in
establishing the character of a
structure’s design. The predominant
color of dwelling units and
accessory structures should have
a muted neutral tone.
b. Bright or intense colors may be
used very sparingly, but should
typically be reserved for refined
or delicate detailing such as grillwork
or more transient features,
such as awnings, signs and utility
doors.
D. SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
Signage in the R-4 Zone should be interesting,
informative and of a scale appropriate
to the building facade. Signs must
reflect the “residential” character of the
neighborhood. Every effort should be
made to avoid commercial looking signs.
In keeping with the character of the
building, the style of the R-4 area signs
Chapter VII – R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DESIGN CRITERIA
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ORANGE AVENUE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN