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surrounding, is prohibited. Variation in detail, form, and arrangement shall provide visual interest. (revised 11/25/13) D. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, timeless, and well - detailed. Other new materials of equal or better quality to those listed may be approved by the Community Development Department. (revised 11/25/13) 1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials shall be of brick masonry, tile masonry, natural stone (or synthetic equivalent), decorative concrete plank, transparent glass or any combination thereof. (revised 11/25/13) 2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Metals shall have a matte finish and have visible corner moldings and trim when used on exterior walls. EIFS shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the ground line. (revised 11/25/13) 3. Undesirable materials shall include simulated brick, vinyl or aluminum siding, sheet or corrugated metal siding, plain concrete blocks or panels, brightly colored metal roofing or canopies, pre-cast tilt-up walls, mirrored or reflective glass, and materials that represent corporate colors or logos not in conformance with approved building materials. (revised 11/25/13) E. Building Design. The arrangement, massing, materials and colors shall work to create a high quality development that is responsive to existing buildings, site features, and site design on adjoining sites in the district. (revised 11/25/13) 1. At least fifty percent (50%) of the largest building on each site shall be constructed at the front setback line. 2. Façade treatment shall be carried around all sides. Architectural elements such as, but not limited to, windows, shutters, awnings, doors, masonry exterior veneers, cornice detailing, window casings, and other architectural details should demonstrate consistency on all sides of the structure that are reasonably visible to the general public. Plain flat walls shall not be permitted when viewable from the public right -of-way or public areas. 3. To avoid long unbroken expanses and to increase visual interest from the street, buildings of more than 40 feet in width shall be divided into smaller increments (between 20 and 40 feet) through articulation of the facades to convey the impression of individually-constructed small storefronts or, in the case of housing, housing units. This can be achieved through the combination of the following techniques: a) The use of windows and doors; b) Façade modulation-stepping backward or forward or extending a portion of the façade; c) Vertical divisions into storefronts with separate display windows and entrances; d) Recesses and projections such as porches, dormers and bays that create shadows and add visual interest; e) Variation in the rooflines by using multiple roof and ridge lines perp endicular to one another, offsetting single roof lines, stepped roofs; f) Providing a lighting fixture, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval. 4. Awnings or overhangs shall be provided at the primary entryway and at all entrances fronting a public street to provide protection for pedestrians. Awnings shall be