ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDE TOWN OF DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS SAMPLE

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES ENCOURAGED…………… ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES DISCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………… …...2 ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ENCOURAGED………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS DISCOURAGED…… ……………………………………………………………… FAÇADE ENCOURAGED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………5 FACADE DISCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… BUILDING MATERIALS ENCOURAGED………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………7 BUILDING MATERIALS DISCOURAGED………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………..8 DETAILING ENCOURAGED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….9 DETAILING DISCOURAGED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 ROOFS ENCOURAGED……………………………… ROOFS DISCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..12 NATIONAL FRANCHISES ENCOURAGED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 NATIONAL FRANCHISES DISCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………….…….……… GAS STATIONS ENCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….15 GAS STATIONS DISCOURAGED………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………...16 DRIVE THROUGH ENCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….17 DRIVE THROUGH DISCOURAGED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………18 SAMPLE

ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES A B C D Dartmouth strongly encourages commercial development that follows traditional New England standards and should be designed to human scale E F A New England Colonial Revival B Georgian Revival C Federal Revival D Classic Revival E Victorian F Cape Cod Vernacular ENCOURAGED Alterations to existing structures should be proportioned to match the form, colors, and details of the original structure EXAMPLES 1

ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES A B A Generic Buildings B Commercial Building Lacking Scale DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 2 Examples of architectural design that have no reference to traditional New England forms and would not be appropriate for Dartmouth There are virtually no distinguishing features to give the structures character or relate it to the context of New England

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS A B ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 3 A Water Tables B Dormers C Cupolas D Recessed Entrances E Muntins F Large shop windows C Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that, together, form the architectural style of commercial structures E F D

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS A B DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 4 A Recessed Display Windows B Mirror Glass C Opaque Glass D Extending Glass Storefronts E Glazed Frameless Doors C D Certain architectural elements, while appropriate for other communities, will alter the existing commercial expectations in Dartmouth E

FACADE A ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 5 A Defined Entrance B Landscape Entrance C Pilasters D Raised Corniced Parapets C D B Buildings should present an inviting, human scale facade to the street, internal drives, parking areas, and surrounding neighborhoods. Entrances should be clearly visible from the street and reinforced through site and architectural features

FACADE A DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 6 A Standard Big Box Scale B Undefined Entrance C Lack of Landscape C Certain facades, while appropriate for other communities, will alter the existing commercial expectations in Dartmouth B

BUILDING MATERIALS A ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 7 A Brick B Clapboard (Wood, Metal, Vinyl, Fiberglass, Concrete) C Shingles (Wood, Metal, Vinyl, Fiberglass, Concrete) D Wood Shakes E Stone or Simulated Stone F Mixing of building materials BC D F The following materials and finishes are recommended for exterior use in new construction and renovations: E

BUILDING MATERIALS A DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 8 A E.I.F.S B T1-11 C Aluminum Certain architectural elements, while appropriate for other communities, will alter the existing commercial expectations in Belchertown B C Building materials and design details should have a positive effect on a building’s style and character

DETAILING A ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 9 A Awnings With Signage B Entrance Canopies C Bike Racks B C C The details of a building give it character, richness, and visual interest. Commercial buildings should include architectural detailing that reflects the historic styles of Dartmouth Architectural details should be an integral part of the design of the structure, and not merely appendages.

DETAILING A DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 10 A Awnings lacking Signage B Internally and Backlit Awnings C Vinyl Awnings B C Backlit, highly reflective canopies are distracting advertising features and not appropriate in Dartmouth Vinyl awnings are not encouraged Generic awnings lacking signage

ROOFS A ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 11 A Gable Style B Gambrel Style C Hipped Style B C Roofs can add visual interest to the streetscape and establish a sense of continuity between adjacent buildings. When used properly, rooflines can reduce the mass of large structures, emphasize entrances, and provide shade and shelter for the pedestrian Roofing materials should complement the color and texture of the building’s facade. Roof colors should be muted earth tones or a color that is darker than the facade

ROOFS A DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 12 A Flat Style B Shed Style C Mansards B C Stripes and patterns on roofs are strongly discouraged. Flat roofs, shed roofs, and roof Facades (such as applied mansards) are not acceptable as primary roof forms. A

NATIONAL FRANCHISES ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 13 A New England regional prototypes C A National franchises are permitted. However, the design of these buildings may contribute to the loss of identity for Dartmouth by the repetition of generic architectural forms that are found throughout the country. The design of these types should reflect an awareness of New England architectural traditions in their form, detailing, and materials. A

NATIONAL FRANCHISES DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 14 A Inconsistent with New England architecture B Building styles from other regions C B A Two examples of building forms commonly used by national franchises. Neither of these meet the design standards and would be unacceptable in Dartmouth Generic architecture has little or no reference to traditional New England forms. The designs used for national franchises are often repeated across the country.

GAS STATIONS ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 15 A Pumps are the same design as main building B Canopies integrated into building design C B Service stations and convenience stores that sell gasoline should be designed with facade and roofline elements that reduce their scale and add architectural interest to the building. The pump canopy repeats the same forms, colors, and materials as the main building. Canopy is designed to be an extension of the building. The columns, roofline, dormers, and signage contribute to a sense of continuity in the architecture A

GAS STATIONS DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 16 A Flat Canopies B Oversized Pumps C B A Pump islands and canopies should be located in the rear or on the side so the primary building and should match the scale of existing design. The flat-roofed canopy bears no design relationship to the well-detailed convenience store in terms of form, materials, or architectural style. The store was designed to fit into the residential surroundings.

DRIVE THROUGHS ENCOURAGED EXAMPLES 17 A Located at rear or side B Pedestrian Awareness A Drive Throughs (for restaurants, pharmacies, banks, and similar uses) should be subordinate to the design of the main building. Architectural design and circulation planning for buildings with drive throughs require careful consideration to integrate them into the Dartmouth streetscape. A B Drive-through operations and other automobile-oriented facilities should be designed with facade and roofline elements that reduce their scale and add architectural interest. Access routes leading to or from drive-through facilities will minimize conflicts with pedestrian circulation. Where walkways cross driveways, motorists should be made aware of pedestrians through signage, lighting, raised crosswalks, changes in paving, or other devices

DRIVE THROUGHS DISCOURAGED EXAMPLES 18 A Drive Throughs that face the street B Poor vehicular based design Drive-throughs should not face the street, unless there is no alternative for safety or security Where drive throughs are located, consideration should be given to making the site as visible as possible to ensure the safety of the patrons A B