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Commercial), C -2 (Service Commercial), and C -P (Commerce Park) zoning districts. Development standards of the underlying zoning district shall continue to apply in accordance with the City’s Land Development Code. (2) If in the course of administration a question arises as to the intent or meaning of any of these guidelines, the interpret ation shall be determined by the City Commission (C) General Design Principles The following design principles provide an overview of the important concepts for achieving the City ’s expected design goals. These principles serve as the foundation for the specific guidelines which have been established in this guidebook. (1) Design for the Human Scale : Create a sense of place that is interesting, safe, walkable, comfortable, and attractive to residents, businesses, shoppers, and other visitors to the City of Bowling Green. City of Bowling Green Appendix “A” Appendix A - Development Design Guidelines Adopted November 10, 2015 Page 3 (2) Design Character: Provide an e nd product which results in a unique and visually appealing physical environment. The guidelines are based on elements of traditional architectural design which exemplify attractive urban environments . (3) Property Values and Investment: Provide elements of design that encourage business development, attract residents and visitors, and protect the overall value and investment of all property in the City. (4) Design and Development Flexibility: Individual architectural expression is encouraged in each and every development project. The guidelines are designed to be s pecific enough to provide direction for quality development, but a t the same time, provide flexibility fostering creative designs that meet individual site conditions for each development proposal. (D) General Site and Building Design Guidelines The design and functionality of buildings and spaces should meet, as best as feasibly possible, the following general site and building design guidelines. (1) Site design should be organized to respect the arrangement of buildings, open space, accessibility, and landscape elements on adjacent lots. All structures and open spaces should be designed and located to provide mutual benefits of natural light, accessibility, circulation, and views. (2) Multi-story buildings should be designed to minimize overall building massing. This can be accomplished through upper story setbacks, façade articulation, and other architectural treatment methods. (3) Flexibility in building orientation shall be recognized to help promote an interesting visual environment.