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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I aspects outlined in this docwnent to insure that no single building, here forth, shall be constructed counteractive to the goals established for the commercial design standards. Figure 4 10 D DO 1:3 1:1 1: 1.2 5 1:2 1:1 Examples of appropriate width to height ratios. HEIGHT Building height shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 5, Dimensional Requirements. SCALE AND ROOFLINE The goal for scale is to be reiterated in regard to height. The scale of buildings should be such that the street edges are defmed and relate to the human proportions. This scale can be achieved through the use of architectural detailing on the fIrst floor of buildings so that larger buildings are broken up into smaller units, by maintaining height limits, by using large picture windows along front facades and by using plantings around the buildings. A range of roof forms is acceptable as long as they are compatible with the architectural character, scale, and height of surrounding buildings. Mansard roofs are not permitted. FENESTRATION Fenestration includes the structural openings to buildings, including doors and windows. All buildings shall have their principle entrance opening to a street, square, plaza, or sidewalk to create an invitation to the pedestrian. Access from the public sidewalk, street right-of-way or driveway to the principle structure shall be provided through an improved surface. The fIrst floor of all buildings shall be designed to encourage and to complement pedestrian- scale activity by the use of windows and doors. These openings should be arranged so that the uses are visible and/or accessible to the street. This accessibility should not be on less than fIfty percent (50%) of the length of the fIrst floor street frontage. Additionally, not less than fifty percent (50%) of the length and twenty-fIve percent (25%) of the surface of the primary structure( s) shall be in public entrances or windows. No more than fIfty (50) percent of the surface of the building shall be windows. Reflective glass is prohibited. Where tinted windows are used, they shall remain transparent. ACCESS Structures should be sited so that the primary access is from the street front sidewalk leading to the parking area. In the event that a structure is located on a State Numbered Highway, the Administrator may permit the primary access to be located facing the parking area. All street level retail uses with sidewalk frontage shall be furnished with an individual entrance and direct access to the sidewalk in addition to any other access which may be provided. Doors shall be recessed into the face of the building to provide a sense of entry and to add variety to the streetscape. An entryway shall not be less than one (1) square foot for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, and in all cases, shall not be less than fIfteen (15) square feet. ARTICULATION In order to add architectural interest and variety and to avoid the effect of a single long or massive wall with no relation to human scale proportions, the following standards shall apply: · No wall that faces a street or connecting walkway shall have a blank, uninterrupted length exceeding twenty (20) feet. · All building walls must include at least two of the following: ~ change in plane, ~ change in texture or masonry pattern, or ~ windows. Page 50f9 C2006-02-ZT /1 -~ {....- 1