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ORDINANCE NO. 2013-012 <br /> <br />constructed of durable and protective material, and shall be properly maintained. Plastic <br />or fiberglass awnings shall not be permitted. <br /> <br />6. Standardized corporate or franchise architecture identified with a particular chain shall <br />be discouraged unless it is compatible with surrounding architecture and conforms to <br />these design standards. <br /> <br />F. Window and Door Openings. <br /> <br />1. Commercial Façade Transparency. <br /> <br />a) Fifty percent (50%) of the first level building façade that fronts a public street <br />shall be made of transparent windows or doors. <br /> <br />b) Twenty percent (20%) of all other first level building façades that are <br />reasonably visible from the public right of way shall be comprised of window or <br />door openings. Simulated or opaque windows may be used on service areas. <br /> <br />c) If the building is a one story design and the first floor elevation exceeds <br />twelve (12) feet, then only the first twelve (12) feet shall be included in <br />calculating the façade area. <br /> <br />d) The City may consider a proportional reduction in the transparent window and <br />door requirement on the public street façade if additional transparent glass is used <br />on the remaining sides. <br /> <br /> <br />2.Residential Façade Transparency. At least twenty percent (20%) of all residential <br />facades shall be comprised of transparent windows or balcony/door openings. Opaque <br />or tinted windows may be used to provide privacy. <br /> <br /> <br />3.Configurations. The shape, size, and placement of windows and doors shall <br />emphasize the intended organization and articulation of the façade. Windows and <br />doors shall be recessed at least one inch rather than being flush with the building <br />façade. <br /> <br /> <br />4.Materials. Acceptable materials for window trim include anodized aluminum, steel, <br />wood, and clad wood. Door trim shall be made of steel, wood, or clad wood. <br /> <br /> <br />5.For buildings with a use or function that does not readily allow windows (e.g. cooler <br />or freezer areas, mechanical rooms, security areas, storage areas) the transparent <br />window standards may be reduced at the discretion of the City Council. However, <br />aesthetic interest must be provided by the use of upper level windows or architectural <br />detailing that provides arches, patterning, recesses, and shadowing. Architectural <br />detailing may include such things as change in materials, change in color and other <br />significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, <br />mass, and scale of the wall. <br /> <br />G. Building Color. Building colors shall be muted. Recommended colors include browns, <br />grays, tans, beiges, and dark or muted green, blues, and reds. Bright or brilliant colors and <br /> 2 <br />