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C) Unusual or unique site conditions make the requirement impractical. 9.10.4. Building height and scale. In addition to the height and mass instructions contained within the Building Type Templates, the height and scale of new buildings shall be related to the prevailing scale of surrounding development and shall be compatible with surrounding buildings in roof form and pitch. Larger buildings, where permitted, shall be designed to reflect the same architectural massing and style as other buildings built or proposed within a two -block area. If no other single, large buildings are present or proposed in the area, then the facade of the new building shall be designed to reflect the form, mass and shape of several contiguous smaller buildings within the two block area. The City Council, with the City Arclutect's recommendation, may approve alternatives to this requirement if a larger building is proposed, to reduce its apparent size by dividing the building mass into smaller sections, including. A) Stepping back or extending a portion of the building facade; B) Emphasizing architectural elements, including windows and entries; and C) Emphasizing architectural elements of the roof, including dormers, chimneys and gables. 9.10.5. Building facades. Building facades shall provide architectural detail and shall contain windows at the ground level in order to create visual interest and maximize outdoor surveillance and visibility. Exterior materials and appearance shall be compatible with surrounding buildings. A) Front Facades and Entries. 1. Primary entries to residential buildings shall be emphasized through the use of architectural features such as porches and roofs, recessions into the facade, or other details that express the importance of the entrance. At least 20 percent of the first floor facade that faces a public street or sidewalk shall consist of windows and doors. Windows shall be distributed in a more or less even manner. Plans should avoid placing garage doors and openings on the front facade of a building. If the garage door or opening is placed on the front facade, it shall not be located on the building's leading edge facing the street, but shall be set back at least six feet from the front line of the building or an approved front yard encroachment (such as a porch, or a deck over a tuck -under garage). 2. Primary entries to nonresidential or mixed -use buildings shall be emphasized through the use of architectural features such as roofs, recessions into the facade, or other details that express the importance of the entrance. At least 60 percent of the first floor facade that faces a public street or sidewalk shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly -tinted glass that allow views into and out of the building. The windows shall be distributed in a more or less even manner. The use of traditional window dimensions and a one -over - one or two -over -one sash arrangement is strongly preferred. Buildings shall have entrances to a street or public open space placed no more than sixty (60) feet apart. Buildings are strongly encouraged to use awnings on the front facade, particularly over the main entry. The awning should be compatible in style, material and color to the rest of the building, and the width of the awning should fit the geometry of the building facade. There may be signage on the end panel or front valance of an awning, proportional to the space available. The installation of the awning should not hide any architectural detail or character features of the building. B) Side and Rear Facades. The exterior materials and appearance of the rear and side walls of any building shall be similar to and compatible with the front of the building. Where the facade is visible from a public street or right-of-way or any residential district and concrete - block construction is used, the facade shall use integrally colored block or textured block. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open space, or abutting property may not exceed sixty feet (60� in length without significant visual relief consisting of one or more of the following: 1. The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different materials or textures;