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2. Horizontal offsets of at least four feet (4') in depth; 3. Vertical offsets in the roofline of at least four feet (4'); or 4. Fenestration at the first -floor level which is recessed horizontally at least one foot (1') into the facade. 9.10.6. Architectural variety. The use of a variety of architectural features and building materials is encouraged to give each building or group of buildings a distinct character. When accent colors are proposed, the number of colors should be limited to prevent a gaudy appearance. 9.10.7. Materials. All buildings shall be constructed with materials that are attractive in appearance, durable with a permanent finish, and of high quality. New mixed -use or commercial buildings erected within the Gateway District shall be of masonry construction, an equivalent, or better. Exterior building materials shall be classified as either primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary materials shall cover at least sixty percent (60%) of the facade of a building. Secondary materials may cover no more than thirty percent (30%) of the facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices and other minor elements, and may cover no more than ten percent (10%) of the facade. A) Primary materials may be face brick, stone, glass, architectural concrete or precast concrete units (integrally colored block or textured block), provided that surfaces are molded, serrated examples or treated with a textured material in order to give the wall surface a three-dimensional character. B) Secondary materials may be decorative block or integrally colored stucco, fiber cement siding (integrally colored or painted) with hidden seams. Synthetic stucco may be used as a secondary material on upper floors only. C) Accent materials may be wood, metal or fiber cement when used in trim, fascia or soffit \\ J if appropriately integrated into the overall building design and not situated in areas which will be subject to physical or environmental damage. D) Prohibited Materials. No buildings shall be constructed of sheet aluminum, asbestos, iron, steel, corrugated metal, plastic or fiberglass siding. Face materials which rapidly deteriorate or become unsightly such as galvanized metal or unfinished structural clay tile are not permitted. 9.10.8 Colors. Colors used for exterior surfaces shall be harmonious with surrounding development and shall visually reflect the traditional concept of the town center. Contrasting colors should be used to emphasize architectural detail. Where a development plan proposes multiple buildings, the plan shall carry over colors and materials across adjacent buildings. 9.10.9 Roofs. The predominant roof shape in the Neighborhood Center subzone is flat with articulated parapets; the predominant roof shape in the Neighborhood General subzone is peaked. Roof shapes in the Neighborhood Mixed -Use subzone should achieve a gradual transition between the two roof types. 9.10.10 Outdoor Storage. There shall be no outdoor storage of either materials or products except through the issuance of a conditional use permit. 9.10.11 Screening. Property boundaries abutting property that is not included within the Gateway District shall have significant dense vegetative screening. 9.10.12 Signage. Signage should be integrated as an architectural element, with attention given to the color, scale and orientation of all proposed signs in relation to the overall design of the building. Signs shall conform to the regulations in Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance. �l