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ines, cornice detailing, dormers, gable ends, stepbacks of upper stories, and similar methods. Horizontal Facade Articulation: D. Facades greater than 40 feet in length shall be visually articulated into smaller intervals of 20 to 40 feet by one or a combination of the following techniques: 1. Stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade; 2. Variations in texture, materials or details; 3. Division into storefronts; Horizontal facade articulation 4. Stepbacks of upper stories; or 5. Placement of doors, windows and balconies. Window and Door Openings: E. 1. For nonresidential uses, windows, doors, or other openings shall comprise at least 60% of the length and at oor facade fronting a public street. At least 50% of the windows shall have the lower sill within three feet of grade. 2. For nonresidential uses, windows, doors, or other openings shall comprise at least 20% of side and rear oor facades not fronting a public street. On Window and door openings 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. Materials: F. nishes on any building must be one or a combination of the following materials: face brick, natural or cultured stone, textured pre-cast concrete nished than unpainted galvanized metal or corrugated materials). Other new materials of equal quality to those listed may be approved by the Community Development Department.