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2. For nonresidential uses, windows, doors, or other openings shall comprise at least 20% of side and rear ground floor facades not fronting a public street. On upper stories, windows or balconies shall comprise at least 20% of the facade area. 3. On residential facades, windows, doors, balconies, or other openings shall comprise at least 20% of the facade area. 4. Glass on windows and doors shall be clear or slightly tinted to allow views in and out of the interior. Spandrel (translucent) glass may be used on service areas. 5. Window shape, size, and patterns shall emphasize the intended organization and articulation of the building facade. 6. Displays may be placed within windows. Equipment within buildings shall be placed at least 5 feet behind windows. City of Shoreview (206.050) B) Architectural Design. Building materials shall be selected for their ability to present a visual statement of a building or structure’s strength, attractiveness and permanence. The building materials used shall be harmonious with the surrounding area. (1) Building Elevations. (a) All building elevations are subject to public view, and so high quality design and materials shall be used for all building elevations. (b) Avoid expanses of wall by using windows, jogs, projections, pilasters, architectural detailing, changes in surface materials, colors, textures, and variation of rooflines. Blank, uninterrupted walls that do not include windows, entries, recesses or projections, and other architectural elements, shall not exceed the less of (25-40) feet in length or 50% of the building wall. (c) The main entry shall face the primary street, with secondary entrances on the side or rear. The main entry shall be designed with a canopy, portico, arch, display windows, ornamental molding, enhanced landscape or other details to announce the primary focus of the building. (d) All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment and exterior trash and recycling storage areas shall be enclosed with materials compatible with the principal structure. Low profile, self-contained mechanical units, including solar energy panels and rooftop rainwater collection systems, which blend in with the building architecture are exempt from the screening requirement. (e) When development is located adjacent to residential or natural areas, a residential scale and appearance is appropriate, including a pitched roof. Alternate designs may be approved through the Site and Building Plan Review process. (f) Signature Architecture, as defined in Section 208.020, shall be consistent with City standards or revised to comply.