The new Architectural Design Standards (external link) were approved by the Board of Aldermen on August 20, 2024.
The City of Parkville reviewed and updated its building architectural design standards and site and landscape design standards.
- The new architectural design standards were approved by the Board of Aldermen on August 20, 2024, (external link) via Ordinance No. 3229.
- The final draft presented at a joint work session with the Board of Aldermen and Planning & Zoning Commission on June 4, 2024 (external link).
- The draft design presented to the Steering Committee (Planning & Zoning Commission) on May 14, 2024.
Chapter 403 Applications & Procedures outlines the various applications for development (ex: major site plan, minor site plan, preliminary development plan, and final development plan) and requirements for approval, including meeting all development and design standards. The applicable review body — as designated on Table 403-1: Procedures Summary — is responsible for making determinations of compliance to the Development Code.
Previously, design and performance standards only exist for three special zoning districts:
- “OTD” Old Town District (see Section 406.010, Subsection E.)
- “R-4” Mixed-Density Residential (see Section 406.020, Subsection B. and Subsection D.)
- “BP” Business Park District (see Section 406.030, Subsection B.)
For the remaining zoning districts throughout the community, the applicable review body has to consider whether, “The architecture and building design uses quality materials and the style is appropriate for the context considering the proportion, massing, and scale of different elements of the building.” Because this language was nonspecific and subjective, the City desired to develop a cohesive set of Architectural Design Standards for the community in order to encourage high-quality development and redevelopment. Establishing standards will provide clarity to property owners, developers, City staff and members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
