§ 46-100. Principles.

To implement and define criteria for the purposes set forth in section 46-96, the following principles are established:

(1)

No building or sign shall be permitted the design or exterior appearance of which is of such unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.

(2)

No building or sign shall be permitted the design or exterior appearance of which is so similar with those within reasonable proximity as to create excessive monotony or drabness.

(3)

No building or sign shall be permitted where any exposed façade is constructed or faced with a finished material which is aesthetically incompatible with the other façades and which presents an unattractive appearance to the public and to surrounding properties.

(4)

No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in that area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.

(5)

Development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the public goals, objectives, principles, standards, policies and design guidelines set forth in the adopted village comprehensive plan or components thereof, including the Village of Hartland Master Plan and the Hartland Village Center Revitalization Plan.