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Architectural elements . Building height, rhythm, articulation, massing and bulk are compatible with the individual site attributes and are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods. Distinctive architectural details such as covered front entries, covered front porches, door and window details, roof overhangs, and/or parapet walls with cap features should be provided on each dwelling, or principle structure. A variety of roofing colors, textures, and component shapes including shake shingle, shale, and wood compositions, should be provided. Significant architectural differences in the choice of elevations, roof lines, and exterior colors for each residential floor plan should be provided. Not more than three (3) adjacent homes should contain the same front facade, and not more than three (3) adjacent homes should contain the same rear facade visible from arterial street view, on any block front. Homes facing one another (across the street) should not have the same facade. No adjacent home should contain the same elevation. Residential design guidelines are provided, which include a variety of conceptual standard plans, and may include: variation in building setbacks, detached garages, recessed garages if attached to the principal building and fencing alternatives. Garage fronts should be de-emphasized and not be the most prominent architectural feature of the house. This should be accomplished by providing side access garages, detached "in-line" garages, and/or L-shaped floor plans on not less than fifty percent (50%) of the lots. Garages should be recessed at least one car length in order to provide interest and relief from the street. The front elevation should prominently feature an entrance for perso,:ps rather than automobiles with the garage area not to exceed forty percent (40%) of the front facades of two story houses and 45% of single story houses. . . . . . Recreation elements Not less than 20 percent (20%) of the residential units in medium and high density areas are located within 660.feet of a pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle trail. Recreation and open space facilities should be aligned with the community parks and open space network, as provided in any locally adopted land use plans or parks and recreation master plans. Neighborhood scale recreation facilities and amenities should be provided which are functional, not retention/detention or basin-like in design. Retention basins used in conjunction with recreational facilities or amenities should be designed in accordance with the. Stonnwater Management Standards of this Ordinance. Such areas should include turf or landscaping within all areas not permanently covered with standing water. Gateway treatments may be incorporated at appropriate locations along an open space network. . . . . Transportation elements Park-and-ride lots may be incorporated with planned facilities. Bicycle lanes should be included along at least fifty percent (50%) of the linear fròntage of all planned collector streets. Bicycle parking facilities should be provided for all uses except single family detached and duplex residences. A customized entrance may be provided at the entry street intersecting a thoroughfare or collector which features a waterfall, sculpture, monument signage, special landscaping, specialty pavement, enhanced fence wall details, boulevard median or other sinùlar treatment. , . . . . Landscaping and Buffering elements Higher density or intensity developments abutting lower density or intensity areas may utilize transitional stepping of intensities of uses or lot dimensions rather than strict buffering provided that these features substantially mitigate any negative impacts consistent with the intent of this ordinance. These elements will be deemed on the initial preliminary site plan and will become binding once approved. Landscaping within the PUD district and along its boundary shall be defined on the initial preliminary site plan and will become binding once approved. Street trees, landscaped benns, and planted medians are strongly encouraged. Existing trees should be retained wherever possible, especially around the perimeter and along creeks and streams. . . Parking . Landscaping, half walls, fencing, or other methods should be utilized to screen parking areas from view. Islands and planting areas should be incorporated to increase safety, create shade and improve aesthetics. 3 G-~