2003-006-PEDCR
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. APPROVING AND
ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PARIS BUSINESS
PARK; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has begun the process
of completing a business park in Paris to be known as the Paris Business Park; and,
WHEREAS, the PEDC deems it appropriate to adopt certain rules and regulations
regarding development within such business park; and,
WHEREAS, the Development Standards for the Paris Business Park, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, should, in all things, be approved and adopted; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the Development Standards for the Paris Business Park, attached hereto
as Exhibit A, be, and the same are hereby, approved and adopted.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of March, 2003.
Jay Guest, President
ATTEST:
Curtis Fendley, Secretary-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
PARIS BUSINESS PARK
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PARIS, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 28,2003
EXHIBIT A
Paris Business Park DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Paris, Texas Paris Economic Development Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
1.0.0 Introduction........................................................................................ 1
2.0.0 Development Review Board .......................................................... 3
3.0.0. Architectural Design Standards ..................................................... 8
4.0.0 Site Planning Standards.................................................................11
5.0.0 Landscaping Standards .................................................................20
6.0.0 Civil Engineering Standards.......................................................... 25
7.0.0 Construction and Maintenance Standards ...................................29
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1.0.0
1.1.0
Introduction
Objectives
These standards are established for the use of the Property Owners, the Development Review Board and their
design and construction professionals. They provide the basis for review and approval of design and
construction documents intended for new construction, additions and renovations affecting building exteriors and
site elements within Paris Business Park.
1.1.1
Definitions
The remainder of these standards will refer to the Development Review Board as DRB.
Improvements are any visible changes to the property including, but not necessarily limited to, construction of
buildings, parking areas, roadways, walkways, walls, fences, signs, landscaping, utilities, or additions to,
renovations to or demolition of any of those features and protuberances.
Owner is the owner of any property within the Paris Business Park or a duly authorized representative of that
Owner who is proposing improvements to the site.
Consultants are Architectural, Civil, Landscape, Interiors, Structural designers and/or construction professionals
hired for their special expertise.
Development Standards is this complete document with all text, diagrams, drawings and schedules.
1.1.2 Property Subject to these Standards
All property within Paris Business Park is subject to the provisions of these standards. The Owner of the property
is fully responsible for compliance with these standards. No improvements may proceed within the boundaries
of Paris Business Park without prior review and written approval by the DRB and the Building Department of the
City of Paris that the proposed improvements are in compliance with these standards. Refer to the following
Development Site Plan on Page 2.
1.1.3
Amendments
The DRB may amend or supplement these standards at any time. However, all improvements must comply with
all provisions of the Development Standards current at the time of written DRB approval of the proposed
improvements.
1.1.4
Enforcement
The DRB has the right, but not the obligation, to enforce these development standards. Such enforcement shall
include any civil legal or equity proceedings against any Person or Persons who are violating or attempting to
violate these development standards, supplementary standards or amendments to these development standards.
Any failure of the DRB to enforce these standards does not constitute acceptance of any deviations from them or,
in any way, limit or prevent the DRB from later pursuing enforcement.
1.1.5
Liens/Severability
Violation of, or failure to comply with, any provisions of these Development Standards shall not affect the
validity of any mortgage, lien, or similar encumbrances on the property. Invalidation of any provision or
provisions of these standards by a Judgement or Court Order shall not invalidate any other provision or
provisions, which remain in full force and effect.
1.1.6 Approvals
No DRB approval of any improvements shall be binding unless in writing. No DRB approval shall supercede
that of any city, state or Federal law, statute or code having authority over the design or construction process.
The Owner shall submit any improvements for any review and approval of any legal and building code authority
having jurisdiction over the Work. No improvements may begin until approved by all authorities having
jurisdiction over the Work, including the DRB.
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1.1.7
Exceptions and Exclusions
Ordinary maintenance, repairs, replacements in kind, and interior modifications that do not affect the safety,
security, structural integrity, or exterior appearance of the property or any improvements on the property are
expressly excluded from these standards.
No provision of these Development Standards supercedes any provision of the Development Charter of Paris
Business Park. Any apparent conflicts between the two documents shall be decided in favor of the Charter.
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these Development Standards and the current edition of the
City of Paris Zoning Ordinance, the better quality or greater quantity shall be required.
The DRB review and approval is limited to compliance with these standards. Whenever these standards conflict
with local, state, or federal codes, laws and ordinances or with any practice of good and prudent Architectural
design, Engineering design or Construction comply with the more restrictive requirement or practice.
1.1.8
Development Site Plan
. All development within Paris Business Park requires that a development site plan be submitted, reviewed and
approved by the DRB prior to commencement of construction, renovation, remodel or expansion. Specific
requirements for submittal are located in Section 2.4.0 of these Standards.
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2.0.0 Development Review Board
2.1.0 Objectives
The DRB has been established to implement these standards, in order to ensure consistent quality and
integrity of Paris Business Park.
2.2.0 Costs
Property Owners shall pay any required fee amounts for review and approval processes before the DRB
starts its review. These amounts may include the cost ofDRB Consultants, who will be retained by the
DRB, with the concurrence of the Owner, to aid in the review. The Owner shalI pay any required fee
amounts for plan review and fees for necessary permits issued by the Building Department of the City
of Paris.
2.3.0 Duties
The DRB will:
Administer the review, approval and other processes for property improvements within Paris Business
Park.
Provide the Owner with copies of the Improvement Submittal Form required in these processes.
Review and approve the Owner's submittals (or provide the Owner with review comments) in a time
not to exceed fourteen (14) working days without written notice to the Owner. Exception: in fast track
projects the DRB will provide a written response of approval or comments in seven (7) working days.
Establish any fee amounts for review, approval or other procedures.
Provide for the maintenance and repair of common areas, such as landscape elements, park amenities,
park entrance signage, etc.
Assist Owners with utility connections.
Be available on a reasonable basis during normal office hours to provide advice and assistance to
Owners in achieving compliance with these standards and adherence with procedures,
Authorize in writing any variances to the requirements of these Development Standards.
Recommend to the Board any modifications to these standards it deems necessary due to changes in
conditions or building technologies.
Observe the construction of the improvements directly or through the use of Consultants, to determine
compliance with these standards. Any failure to identify non-compliance in review of the Owner's
submittal or the construction of the improvements does not relieve the Owner of any responsibility for
full compliance with these standards.
2.3.1 Membership
The Design Review Board will consist of five (5) members who will each serve a two-year
term, with terms staggered so that a maximum of three members will be elected in anyone
calendar year. The members of the Design Review Board will consist of the following:
Director of the Paris Economic Development Corporation
One member of the Board of Directors of the Paris Economic Development Corporation
One member of the City of Paris Planning and Zoning staff
Two property owners in Paris Business Park.
When fifty percent of the number of lots in Paris Business Park have been conveyed to
owner/occupants, the membership of the DRB shalI be as follows:
President of the Paris Economic Development Corporation
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One member of the City of Paris Planning and Zoning staff
Three property owners in Paris Business Park.
2.4.0 Procedures
Owners shall submit documents in accordance with the following procedures, or as otherwise directed
by the DRB. Do not submit documents for ordinary maintenance, repairs, replacements in kind, and
interior modifications unless they affect the safety, security, structural integrity, or exterior appearance
of the property or any improvements on the property. Contact the DRB to resolve any question of
procedure, clarification of compliance requirements, or to obtain copies of the Improvement Submittal
Form. It is strongly recommended that the Owner complete the DRB submittal review process prior to
submitting documents/or governing agency review and approval. Upon completion of the DRB review
process, the Owner shall submit documents to the Building Department of the City of Paris for all
necessary permits.
2.4.1 New Construction
At least thirty (30) working days prior to starting any improvements on the property, the
Owner shall submit design documents describing the proposed improvements. That submittal
shall include full design development drawings in 24"x36" format including phasing plans,
floor plans, elevations, sections, and diagrams, and outline specifications in 8-1/2"x II" format
to the DRB along with the Improvement Submittal Form. The Owner shall clearly indicate any
deviations from these standards in the Improvements Submittal Form. The DRB will require a
minimum often (10) copies of all submittal documents for review.
The DRB will review the design for compliance with these standards and notify the Owner
within fourteen (14) working days of any discovered non-compliance.
The Owner shall make any changes to the design of the improvements necessary for full
compliance and then submit complete construction documents including detailed plans,
elevations, sections. schedules, and specifications and all construction details along with the
Improvement Submittal Form. These construction documents shall be prepared and sealed by
Architects, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers and/or Structural Engineers licensed to
practice by the State of Texas. The Owner shall clearly indicate any deviations from these
standards in the Improvements Submittal Form.
The DRB will review the submitted documents for compliance with these standards and notify
the Owner within fourteen (14) working days of any discovered non-compliance.
The Owner shall make any changes to the design of the improvements necessary for full
compliance before beginning any improvements on the property.
2.4.2 Renovations and Additions
Follow the procedure for new construction, item 2.4.1, above, but indicating whether the
improvement is a renovation or an addition in the Improvement Submittal Form.
2.4.3 Record Documents
The Owner shall submit Record Documents of the improvements within thirty (30) calendar
days of the Owner's beneficial occupancy or use of the improvement. These will include, as
accurately as reasonably possible, locations of all above ground utilities, underground utilities
(including irrigation lines), buildings, structures, paving areas, roadways, driveways,
walkways, landscape features and civil protuberances or devices. These documents shall be
blueline or other clear, readable copies in 24"x36" format to be held in DRB files for its future
reference and use.
2.4.4 Variances
By indicating deviations from these standards in the Improvements Submittal Form, the Owner
is requesting a variance or assistance in obtaining compliance. The DRB, at its option, may
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allow such deviations by so indicating in the review response portion of the Improvements
Submittal Form. This will constitute an approved Variance to these standards.
The ORB may also approve variances by so indicating in the ORB Observation Report.
The ORB's specific approval of any variance from any of these standards does not constitute
any approval of any other variance from that standard or any other of these standards in the
past, present or future.
2.4.5 Approvals
The ORB's approval of any document submittal of proposed improvements or actual property
improvements constitutes its understanding that those improvements are in compliance with
these development standards only and neither warrants nor implies any other meaning or use of
these documents.
These approvals will be indicated in writing in either the Improvement Submittal Form or the
ORB Observation Report. Refer to 2.4.7 and 2.4.8.
2.4.6 Fast Track
As an alternative to paragraphs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2, above, the Owner may submit documents of
proposed improvements for review fourteen (14) working days prior to the start of construction
of the improvements. The Owner shall notify the ORB of the need for an accelerated review
by so indicating in the Improvement Submittal Form. In that case, the ORB will review and
approve or provide written comments in seven (7) working days.
The ORB may require an additional fee for such accelerated review.
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2.4.7 PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT SUBMITTAL FORM
Paris Business Park SUBMITTAL FORM
Date: Property: Lot Number , Block-
Type of Improvements:
[] New Building(s)
[] Addition of Existing Building(s)
[] Renovation of Existing Building(s)
[] Landscaping or Sitework
. [] Other:
NOTE: You are not required to submit a form if you are only making repairs, doing maintenance or
making a replacement-in-kind of existing features.
Construction start date: Fast Track [] Yes [] No
Date of move in:
The following documents (EXHIBIT A) are attached:
(Mark all that apply.)
[] Design Drawings, Outline Specifications. Schedule and Budget
[] Construction Drawings (including Site Plan, Floor Plan(s), Elevations, Sections and Details) and
Product Specifications
[] Record Documents showing completed Construction Work
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and understanding, these documents are:
0 Complete and in full compliance with all provisions of the Development Standards of Paris Business Park.
OR
0 In compliance with all provisions of the Development Standards of Paris Business Park except that I request
a variance for the conditions indicated in attached EXHIBIT B.
NOTE: Provide a list of any known deviations from the Development Standards, the reasons for each deviation,
and any mitigating factors.
These documents are submitted for review and approval of the Development Review Board of the Paris Economic
Developmènt Corporation.
Property Owner orAuthorized Representative Date
(Attach a letter of authorization.)
DRB REVIEW: (Applicant, do not write berow this line.)
We have carefully reviewed the submitted documents and they are:
[] approved without exception, proceed.
[] approved based on the attached list of required changes.
[] returned for correction/completion based on the attached list of required changes.
DRB Representative Date
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2.4.8 DRB Observation Report
Paris Business Park PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
FIELD REPORT FORM
Date: Property: Lot Number . Block
Type of Improvements:
[] New Building(s)
[] Addition to Existing Building{s)
. [] Renovation of Existing Building(s)
[] Landscaping or Sitework
[] Other:
Present at Site:
Work is:
[] Under Construction
[] Completed
Observations:
The observed work appears to:
[] be in accordance with development standards, no action is required
[] deviate from the development requirements, make the following corrections or changes:
Cc: Owner
Project File DRB Representative
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3.0.0 Architectural Design Standards
3.1.0 General Requirements
One objective of these Architectural Design Standards is to develop and maintain a consistent
quality of design and construction throughout Paris Business Park. This wi II generally be
achieved by limiting the selection of building materials and components to a compatible range
and by screening potentiaIfy objectionable elements from public view.
Another objective is to provide safe and attractive facilities that can and will be readily
maintained in a working business and industrial environment. Light colors are intended to
reduce utility costs and emphasize the glazing, entrance and landscape elements. Painted trim
and other colors shall be tasteful and coordinate with the general color scheme of the
development.
The overall color scheme for each building shall be submitted to the DRB for review and
approval.
3.2.0 Building Materials
.
3.2.1 Design Intent/Material Standards
Materials are selected to be durable, attractive and compatible. Avoid materials and
features that change or degrade greatly over time. The requirement for ongoing
maintenance is also a major concern. There is no intent to limit selections to anyone
manufacturer's products. If comparable quality of finish, color and durability material
can be obtained from another source, it will meet these standards.
3.2.2 Exterior Stairs and Structures
All exterior canopies, stairs, frames, pergolas, and other exposed features shall be
supported by a concrete, steel or aluminum structure with similar st~el or aluminum
handrails, balusters and guardrails. Any floors and pans shall be galvanized steel with
concrete fill or pre-cast concrete.
3.2.3 Exposed Metals
Roofing panels shall be pre-painted white, gray, or tan (to match cream colored
limestone). Wall panels are preferred to be, but not limited to, pre-painted white,
gray, or tan. Submit color to DRB for review and approval if color is different from
those listed herein. Wall panels may be flat panels with vertical or horizontal reveals,
or multi-rib panels. Roofing panels shall be standing seam or "R" panels.
All exposed metal trim, window mullions, downspouts, flashing or door frames shall
be clear anodized aluminum or pre-painted aluminum or galvanized steel.
All painted metals shall be a Kynar or other fluoropolymer finish warranted not to
fade or wear for 20 years of normal use.
Unpainted galvanized or galvalume metal shall not be exposed.
3.2.4 Exterior Walls
Finished wall surfaces shall be limited to architecturally finished concrete tilt-wall,
architecturally finished precast concrete, pre-finished metal panels, limestone, brick or
glazed brick masonry, concrete masonry units, or glazing systems in authorized colors
only.
Tilt-wall site cast and precast concrete shall be colored, but not limited to, white or
cream to match limestone.
Combination of finished concrete tilt-wall, architecturally finished precast concrete,
brick or glazed masonry and limestone shall consist ofa minimum of 15% of total
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exterior wall and 90% of non-glazed system wall surface of front elevation at main
entrance.
3.2.5 Glazing
All windows shall be glazing systems with outer panes of low-e glazing with an inner
pane tinted gray or green. Clear glazing or other colors must be submitted to and
approved by the DRB.
Reflective glazing, including reflective glass block may be used as an accent only and
shall not exceed 5% of the surface of any wall and shall not exceed 100 Square Feet
on any building.
All window frames and glazing mullions shall be clear anodized aluminum.
3.2.6 Masonry
Limestone shall be Chalk White, Cordova Cream or Leuders Gray with flush mortar
joints in a color that matches the stone.
. Brick shall be any blend of the above limestone colors, or any blend of red with
horizontal tooled mortar joints in white or gray, as appropriate.
Glazed brick shall be white, black, gray, orange or red with either flush or horizontal
tooled mortar joints in white or gray as appropriate.
Concrete masonry units (concrete block) may be used in service areas, out of general
public view, or decoratively, if smooth and split faced are used in a pattern and only
in colors to match the following Featherlite mixes:
Limestone, Pewter Lone Star Grey or Red Brick
Standard gray concrete block and fluted concrete block of any color shall not be used
in general public view from a right-of-way.
3.2.7 Roofing
Roofing shall be pre-painted, light colored standing seam or "R" type metal panels
with a minimum slope of I" per foot; white, gray, or black single ply membrane;
modified bitumen or 5 ply built-up roofing with white gravel ballast at a minimum
slope of y," per foot. All roof designs shall prevent ponding.
All exposed roof mounted equipment, flashing, piping, conduit and vents on all
exposed roofs shall be finished to match the roof surface unless screened from public
view.
3.2.8 Wood
All exposed wood shall be limited to main entry doors, door frames, door trim,
window mullions, and decorative roof soffits. Wood siding and wood shingles shall
not be installed as veneering material or roofing. No wood shall be exposed on
buildings unless it is treated for exterior use, and protected from direct sun and rain by
an overhang. All exterior wood on buildings shall be painted, stained and sealed or
clear finished and then only with the expressed, written approval of the DRB.
3.2.9 EIFS
This wall system is permitted for use in the Paris Business Park provided that it is
installed and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
EIFS used in the Paris Business Park must have the final exposed color integral to the
entire thickness of the topcoat. A fiber reinforced cement plaster (stucco) system will -
also be acceptable.
3.2.10 Synthetics
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Use of new technologies and materials such as composite wood and plastics, as well
as existing technologies and materials used in innovative ways to achieve the
objectives of these standards, is encouraged. Provide product data and samples,
including color samples, to DRB for evaluation and specific, written approval prior to
any use on the property.
3.3.0 Trash Receptacle Screens
Include an enclosure for the refuse and trash of each building, group of buildings or separate
business enterprise to be accommodated on the site. This enclosure shall screen trom any
public view all storage, handling, processing moving and disposal of trash and other waste
products. The enclosure shall be of masonry, plaster, metal, or other materials compatible with
the materials used on the exterior of the building(s). See Site Diagram No. 4.1.8.2.
3.4.0 Roof Drainage
All structures shall provide positive drainage trom each building by means of sloped roofmg
surfaces, roof drains to internal rainwater leaders, and/or exterior downspouts. These shall
. terminate in underground drainage lines or in concrete splash blocks sized to prevent erosion or
damage to plant materials. All rainwater products shall be sized appropriately for a 25-year
rainfall and, where exposed, be made of anodized aluminum or pre-painted galvanized steel.
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4.0.0 Site Planning Standards
4.1.0 Objectives
Provide a safe, orderly and attractive environment for Paris Business Park.
4.1.1 Setback Yards
Setback Yards define the limits on the property for construction of buildings and
walls, columns or posts that support a roof. The minimum setback yards from
property lines are as follows:
Along any street in Paris Business Park - 30'
Common with adjacent property within Paris Business Park - 10'
Common with adjacent rear property within Paris Business Park - 10'
Common with adjacent property outside the boundaries of Paris Business Park - 20'
When two or more conditions apply, the greater or greatest minimum shall govern.
. Refer to site diagram no. 4.1.8.1.
4.1.2 Building Orientation
Conditions may vary for any particular piece of property, but generally front the main
building on the street of the property address. Locate service yards, trash areas and
materials or equipment storage to the side or rear of the property, away from street
view. Refer to site diagram no. 4.1.8.2.
4.1.3 Buffering
Provide a landscaping buffer along property lines of the perimeter of Paris Business
Park. Where the adjacent property is any occupancy other than industrial, provide a
continuous fence, and where a service or truck yard abuts any occupancy other than
industrial, provide a continuous solid fence with landscaping as screening.
Provide landscape screening, at a minimum, around any service yard or way. Refer to
site diagram no. 4.1.8.2.
4.1.3 Walkways
Provide concrete walkways 5' wide minimum from parking areas to building
entrances and 5' wide asphalt walkways where required in Service Yards, etc.
4.1.4 Service Yards and Open Storage Areas
Service Yards include truck docks, turnarounds, loading and unloading areas,
materials or equipment storage areas, truck parking areas, staging areas, and the like.
These areas and any associated service drives or truck access routes off the public
right-of-way are to be screened from public view with landscaping and or a wall of
permanent construction from material similar to the building palate. The service yard
shall be set back ten (10) feet from the front face of the building. The design and
materials shall be approved in writing by the DRB. Any screening wall shall be of a
height at least equal to that of the materials or equipment being stored, but in no event
shall be less then six feet. Location of all outside storage shall be limited to the rear
two-thirds of the site, and shall be approved in writing to the DRB. Walls facing the
street of adjacent parcels shall be softened with landscaping as approved by the DRB.
Refer to site diagram No. 4.1.8.2.
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Storage tanks (including water storage), processing equipment, trash containers,
maintenance facilities, mechanical systems, and trucks based on the premises shall
either be housed in closed buildings or otherwise screened trom public view in a
manner architecturally compatible with the building and approved in writing by the
DRB. Such screening shall include landscaping and/or permanent fences of solid
materials similar to the building and be located as far trom the front and side property
lines of the site as reasonably possible.
4.1.5 Fencing
Any fencing on the property shall be constructed of wood, metal panels or masonry
and, where not required to be solid, may contain, spaces, gaps, or holes for
ventilation, light or decorative effect. Provide landscaping or other means of meeting
any requirement to block sight lines into service yards or areas.
4.1.6 Retaining Walls
When retaining walls are required by changes in grading, provide suitable materials
.. such as drystack limestone, precast concrete or concrete block designed for that
specific use. Rail road ties and "Wolmanized" or other treated lumber or wood are
not suitable materials, however, some wood composite materials may be used.
Provide complete product information and samples any such proposed materials to
DRB for review.
4.1.7 Underground Utilities
All building utility lines shall be placed underground from the tap or connection
through penetration into the building, inclusive.
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4.1.8 Site Diagrams
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4.2.0 Parking and Drives
4.2.1 Paving Materials
All paving shall be asphalt or concrete with gravel or lime stabilized base to provide a
Traffic Index of 4.0 where limited to automobile traffic and 5.0 for any large truck
traffic areas, including any required fire truck access areas.
4.2.2 Driveways
Provide asphalt or concrete paving with concrete curbs and gutters. Driveways for
passenger vehicles shall consist ofa 10' lane or lanes. No lane may accommodate
traffic in more than I direction. Where large truck access is required, provide 25'
wide drives with minimum turning radius of 20'.
4.2.3 Parking Areas
Parking areas shall be asphalt or concrete paving with concrete curbs and gutters.
Provide a landscaped berm between parking areas and the street or right-of-way and
. provide a planting area with a tree at a spacing not to exceed ten (10) spaces. The
average height of the berm shall be not less than two (2) feet, nor more than five (5)
feet.
All parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9' -0" wide by 18'-0" deep, parking striping
shall be 4" wide white, standard paving paint. Provide a concrete wheel stop or a 3'
wide planting strip along the curb. Refer to Parking Diagram 4.2.5.1.
Handicapped spaces shall be provided to ADA and code requirements and shall all be
suitable for vans. Provide all signage, striping, curb cuts and ramps required for ADA
compliance.
4.2.4 Minimum Parking Requirements
Oftìce and Showroom 1 space per 300 SF
Manufacturing 1 space per 1000 SF
Or 1 spaces per 5 shift workers, whichever is greater
Warehouse 1 space per 1000 SF up to 20,000 SF
And 1 space per 2000 SF of 20,001 to 50,000 SF
And 1 space per 4000 SF of 50,001 SF or more
4.2.5 Minimum Off-Street Loading Requirements
1 - 10' x 25' loading space per 20,000 SF of floor area in excess of 3000 SF
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4.3.0 Site Lighting
4.3.1 Objective
The intent of these lighting standards is to provide safe, attractive and economical
access around the site. All lamps shall be high-pressure sodium, low pressure sodium
or mercury vapor only. Site lighting shall comply with IES recommendations to
minimize light pollution.
4.3.2 Building Exteriors
Building walls may be lit with up lights in the landscape or with down lights in soffits,
walls or fences.
4.3.3 Site Signage
All building or tenant identification signage shall be lit with up lights in the landscape
or with down lights in soffits, on walls or on fences only.
4.3.4 Pedestrian Walkways
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Pedestrian walks may be lit with bollard lights in the landscape or with down lights on
12' poles, walls or fences.
4.3.5 Parking and Driveways
Parking areas and driveways may be lit with up lights in the landscape or with down
lights on 30' poles, fences, walls or in building soffits. Lights on poles shall have a
total cutoff above 90 degrees to minimize light pollution.
4.3.6 Landscape Accent
Landscape features and trees may be lit with up lights in the landscape or with down
lights in trees or on walls or fences. Refer to the following Lighting Diagram No.1
4.3.7 Service Yards
All service yards for truck or work activity including loading, unloading, turnarounds
and maintenance shall be lit with down lights on 30' poles and/or in building soffits,
on walls or on fences. Lights on poles shall have a total cutoff above 90 degrees to
minimize light pollution.
4.3.8 Minimum Requirements
The minimum light level, as measured in foot-candles on the surface of the material,
shall be:
Pedestrian walkways and service stairs ............................1 FC
Employee and visitor parking areas.................................... 1 FC
Driveways and service drives............................................... 2 FC
Service yards with truck access or work activity................. 2 FC
Building entrances visitor stairs ............................................2 FC
Outdoor emergency assembly areas, ladders or ramps....1.5 FC
The maximum ratio between the minimum lighting level and the average lighting
level shall not exceed 4: 1. The minimum light level anywhere along a nighttime
egress path shall be at least 0.1 foot-candle.
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4.3.9 Lighting Diagrams
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4.4.0 Site Signage
4.4.1 General Requirements
Signage shall be limited to permanent signs required for building and tenant
identification, accessibility and traffic control. All signs, including temporary signs,
must be approved by the DRB prior to installation and meet all applicable
governmental regulations and permit requirements. The location, size, color and
construction of signs will be in keeping with the standards of the project.
No rooftop signs will be permitted.
No signs or any other contrivance shall be devised or constructed so as to rotate,
gyrate, blink, move or appear to move in any fashion.
4.4.2 Building and Tenant Identification Signs
All Tenant Identification signs shall be located no closer than six (6) feet to the right-
of-way of the street. Provide signs in one of the two sizes indicated in Signage
. Diagrams I and 2, below, as appropriate for the number of tenants. Street address
signs will be an integral part of the site design.
4.4.3 Handicap Accessibility Signs
Provide all required handicap accessibility signage including parking space
identification signs and, where required, directions to an accessible entrance. Comply
with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Congress and Texas
Accessibility Standards.
4.4.4 Other Exterior Signs
Provide traffic direction signage either painted on the paving or standard metal traffic
signs on poles.
Signs on buildings shall be limited to individual letters attached to the wall surface or
cast into the wall material. These letters shall be no more than 6" high and of
materials, colors and spacing specifically approved by the DRB in writing. Box signs
are not acceptable.
Property seller's temporary signs shall be of a size and type approved by the DRB.
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5.0.0 Landscaping Standards
5.1.0 General Requirements
5.1.1 Objectives
Provide a safe, secure and attractive site that is easy to maintain and drought tolerant.
Preserve existing trees to the greatest extent possible.
5.1.2 Existing Trees
Existing trees greater than 12" caliper shall not be removed from the site without prior
written approval of the DRB. Existing trees greater than 6" caliper shall be protected
from damage during construction, using methods approved by the DRB.
5.1.3 Minimum Requirements
At a minimum, provide grass or ground cover to hold the soil in all unpaved areas of
the site. Provide all landscape screening and benns required by these standards. Use
. only approved plant materials without approval of the DRB.
5.1.4 Front Yard
The front yard area shall consist of the area between the street landscape area and the
paving setbacks, including berms and swales. This 20-foot setback should be planted
in Bennuda grass and groups of trees from the selected plant list.
5.1.5 Sight Lines
Use landscaping as screening materials according to the following groupings and
diagrams. Landscape treatment shall not interfere with sight line requirements at
street or driveway intersections as required by the City or State.
5.1.6 Screening and Fencing
Provide landscaping and fencing along any property lines that bound Paris Business
Park, where adjacent to service yards, storage areas or trash or refuse containers.
Landscaping or other screening acceptable to the DRB shall be provided between
residential sites and other incompatible land use areas such as schools, day care
facilities, etc.
5.1.7 Earthen Berms
Provide benns to screen parking areas and separate them from the roadways. The
average height of the benns shall be not less than two (2) feet, nor more than five (5)
feet.
5.1.8 Irrigation
In all planting areas, provide a complete underground irrigation system of PVC or
other suitable piping. Include a back flow preventer valve at the connection to the
potable water system and automatic control system with timer.
5.1.9 Installation
Use reasonable care when installing plant materials. Protect them from extreme
conditions and prevent any silting or runoff prior to final installation.
5.1.10 Maintenance
Maintain all plantings areas with regular watering, mowing, weeding and edging of
beds. Fertilize as often as necessary with material appropriate for the plants. Replace
all topsoil or mulch that has been disturbed for any reason. Replace any plants,
shrubbery or trees that die or are severely damaged.
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5.1.1 1 Areas for Expansion
Seed or sprig areas to be left unused. Provide appropriate fertilizer and water as
required to maintain good coverage.
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5.2.0 Recommended Plant Materials
5.2.1 Grass and Sod
All sites shall have properly maintained grass along the front of each site, between the
street curb and the building, or between the street curb and parking area. Where
erosion is expected to occur due to topography of the site, solid sod shall be used at
the backs of landscaped walls, curbs, and sidewalks in a continuous strip. Solid sod
shall be used at any location in the landscape where potential erosion may occur.
Solid sod shall be of the same type and quality as specified for the rest of the site.
Erosion control should be implemented as required during the construction process
and until the landscape is established.
Group 1 - Vines and Groundcovers
Banks Rose
Clematis
Carolina Jessamine
. Group 2 - Grasses
Centipedegrass
Benrmudagrass
St. Augustinegrass
Zoysiagrass
5.2.2 Trees
Group 1 - Canopy Trees
Live Oak
Loblolly Pine
Red Maple
Sweet Gum
Shumard Oak
Bald Cypress
Group 2 - Sub-Canopy /SmaIl Flowering Trees
Saucer Magnolia
Crape Myrtle
Dogwood
Redbud
Japanese Maple
Yaupon
Wax Myrtle
5.2.3 Shrubbery
Spirea
Azalea
Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Cleyera
Camellia
Juniper (Pfitzer, Blue Rug. etc.)
5.2.4 Tree or Plant Material Substitutions
When a specific type of plant material ceases to become generally available, the
owner shall submit appropriate substitutions to the DRB for approval.
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SCREENING BETWEEN INCOMPATIBLE USES
No Scale
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6.0.0 Civil Engineering Standards
6.1.0 Internal Roadways
Internal roadways are paved lanes connecting parking or service areas to public streets.
6.1.1 Roadway Types
Service Drives are any internal roadways that will allow access to large trucks,
including fire trucks.
Parking Access/Egress are roadways limited to automobiles and light trucks, pick up
trucks and sport utility vehicles.
6.1.2 Traffic Index Requirements
All service drives shall be designed to the requirements of a T. I. of 5.0.
All automobile parking access/egress roads shall be designed to the requirements of a
traffic index of 4.0.
. 6.1.3 Size and Layout Requirements
All internal roadways shall provide minimum 10' wide lanes for visitor and employee
vehicles. Minimum turning radius shall be no less than 10'. Where access by large
trucks including fire trucks is required, provide minimum lanes of 13' wide with a
turning radius of 45' minimum. Where tractor-trailer access is required, provide
minimum 13' wide lanes with a 55' minimum turning radius and a 30' lane.
6.1.4 Roadway Diagrams
The diagrams on the following page illustrate some parts of an internal roadway
system:
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TYPICAL SERVICE DRIVE
No Scale
10'-0" MIN.
TYPICAL PARKING ACCESS I EGRESS ROAD
No Scale
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6.2.0 Storm water Management
6.2.1 Objectives
To provide controlled positive surface drainage away from buildings and other site
features and to an underground stonn water system. The completed design and
installed system shall comply with all applicable state and local regulations and
ordinances.
6.2.2 General Design Considerations
Provide a complete drainage system that accounts for runoff from impervious surfaces
and directs storm water to underground piping by direct connection or area inlet. Each
system may include some or all of the following:
+ roof drains with overflow protection
+ downspouts tied directly to underground stonn piping or with surface
drainage directly to impervious surface
~ + landscape swales or drainage channels
+ area drains or vaults
+ underground piping
6.2.3 Design Standards
Each succeeding part of every drainage system shall be designed to the minimum
capacity of the amount of a 25- Year rainfall cumulatively in the system.
6.2.4 Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate various parts of a typical stormwater drainage
system:
SECTION AT SWALE & BERM
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7.0.0 Construction and Maintenance Standards
7./.0 General Requirements
7.1.1 Objectives
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The objective of these Construction and Maintenance Standards is to develop and
maintain a consistent quality and orderly appearance throughout Paris Business Park.
7.1.2 Construction Regulations
The Owner shall obtain approval of all proposed improvements from appropriate
governing authorities prior to start of the improvements on the property.
7.1.3 Construction Standards
Though out the full duration of construction, the Owner shall keep the property in as
.. clean and attractive condition as is reasonably possible. This includes, but is not
necessarily limited to, use and maintenance of construction fencing, a stabilized
construction entrance, prevention of accumulation of mud and other construction
debris on roadways and adjacent property, direction signage and barricades,
dumpsters and regular and timely removal of refuse, orderly staging areas, and regular
site cleaning. In addition, take reasonable measures to keep right-of-ways open and
passable, including providing personnel to direct traffic and cleanup of mud and
debris when necessary.
7.1.4 Excavation
No excavation shall be made except in conjunction with construction of an
improvement or maintenance of utilities or other site facilities. During excavation,
comply with all requirements of the City of Paris, State of Texas, OSHA, and any
other authority with jurisdiction over such Work. On completion of the Work
requiring excavation, backfill all openings, grade them and return them to original
conditions of landscaping or paving to match existing.
7.1.5 Construction Completion
Once site improvements begin, either by performance of Work on the site or by
placement of materials, barricades or equipment on the site, that Work shall continue
without interruption to the Owner's beneficial occupancy and Final Completion of the
Work, as much as reasonable possible.
7.2.0 Maintenance
It is the sole responsibility of each property owner to maintain the property and all
improvements in substantially the same condition as when newly completed. Inspect all
sitework regularly and perform preventive maintenance as is practical. Complete all necessary
repairs quickly and completely.
7.2.1 Landscaping
Mow and edge lawns, weed beds and remove any trash, refuse or litter.
7.2.2 Paving
Repaint stripes as necessary, fill any holes or cracks and seal asphalt surfaces or
overlay as required. Patch any cracks, chips or otherwise damaged concrete paving or
curbs. Replace broken precast concrete wheel stops.
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7.2.3 Walls
Re-point masonry mortar joints, touch up scratches, chips or otherwise damaged metal
wall panels.
7.2.4 Fences
Repair all holes, splits and repaint or seal any wood fences. Replace any broken or
missing pickets. Repoint masonry mortar and replace any broken bricks or blocks.
7.2.5 Roofs
Repair all holes, splits and dips in single ply roofs. Replace or straighten and repaint
any damaged metal panels. Fill in and patch any areas of ponding where water stands
greater than 3' in diameter.
7.2.6 Lighting
Replace any light globes that bum out or break. Replace any lenses with holes, or
splits. Replace or repair and repaint any broken or bent light poles or standards.
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7.2.7 Signage
Replace any signs that are damaged or missing. Patch and refmish any damaged or
cracked concrete signs or footings. Replace or repair and repaint any broken or bent
sign frames, poles or standards.
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