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b. Good architectural character is based upon the suitability of a building for its purpose; upon the appropriate use of sound materials; and upon the principles of harmony and proportion in the elements of the building. c. Good architectural character is not, in itsells more ex- pensive than poor architectural character, and is not depen- dent upon the particular style of architecture selected. 5) In carrying out the purposes of this Section with respect to the external design of buildings~ the Commission shall pay particu- lar attention to signs and outdoor advertising structuress and shall have authority to limit control the location, numbers sizes design~ lighting and use of colors in such signs and outdoor ed- vertising structures, in order to promote the orderly and har- monious development of the residential, commercial and industrial districts of the City of Pleasanton. 19.805 Landscape Approval. The purpose of landscape approval is to help prevent the impairment or depreciation of land values and development without proper attention to landscaping. 1) Application - Application shall include detailed maps and drawings in duplicate indicating landscaping details for areas between the building face and curb, sidewalk or highway line not occupied by walks or parking areas; screening of all auto- mobile and truck parking and/or loading areas from the road or roads which the property faces where a planting screen is indi- cared and where the parking area is greater than one acre a plant- ing strip of trees shall be placed within the area. Landscaping must be maintained after planting. 2) The Planning ~ssion shall determine from data submitted whether the proposed use will meet the requirement of this ord- inance and shall approve the application upon making a positive finding. 3) The Commission shall approve or disapprove, or approve sub- Ject to conditions necessary to provide adequate landscaping adjacent to all proposed new buildings or structures. 4) In administering this Section, the Commission shall keep in mind the following principles: a) It is not a purpose of this Section that control of land- scaping should be so rigidly enforced that individual tastes and desires are stifled and it is the intent of this Section that any control exercised by the minimum. necessary to achieve the overall ovjective of this Section. 43