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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS ii. Trash containers and collection areas shall be screened as required by Chapter 18,450.100 of the UDO. 11. Mechanical/Utility Equipment Screening a. Intent Mechanical and utility equipment can detract from the quality of a development and the character of an area. These standards mitigate the negative visual and acoustic impacts of mechanical and utility equipment systems located in a multi-family development. b. Design Guidelines and Standards i. Mechanical/utility screening shall be an integral part of the building structure and ii. Fie~m'e 22 The maximum/en~th of contim~ous, unbroken, attd unintenTCted fence or mallplane shall be ! O0 feel. Breaker shall be provided thmt~h the use of cohzmns, landscaj~n~,pockets, tran~a~n! sections, and/or a change to di. fferen! materials. architecture and not give the appearance of being "tacked on" to the exterior surfaces. All mechanical equipment and utilities shall be screened as required by Chapter 18,450.100 of the UDO, 12. Fencing and Walls a. Intent While fences and walls are often necessary to buffer uses, they can create a visually monotonous streetscape. These standards provide fencing and walls that are visually-appealing, complement the design of the overall development and surrounding properties, and provide visual interest to pedestrians and motorists, b. Design Guidelines and Standards Height and Materials. (a) The maximum height of a fence or wall shall be six feet (6'), except that in required front setbacks the maximum height of a solid fence or wall shall be thirty-six inches (36"). (b) Walls and fences shall be constructed of high quality materials, such as decorative blocks, brick, stone, treated wood, and wrought iron. ii. Perimeter Fences and Walls. CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 43 OCTOBER 7, 2002