Page 81 - Broken Arrow, OK Residential District Design Guidelines

Window Definitions

Principal Window

A large window on a front wall of a building. Minimum dimensions for a principal window
are provided for each building form. A principal window can be comprised of multiple
operable windows placed together with little space between the casing of each window,
each at least 1’x1’ in dimension.

Accent Window

A small, decorative, non-operable window that adds visual interest to a wall of a building.
This includes stained glass windows, arched windows and oval windows.

First Story Element Definitions

Projecting Porch

A projecting porch extends from the front wall of the building and adds semi-private space
to the exterior of a building. A projecting porch must be covered and must abide by the
minimum porch dimensions as described in “General Definitions”.

Recessed Porch

A recessed porch recedes into the front wall of a building. A recessed porch has a second
story or roof of the building above the porch area, and must abide by the minimum porch
dimensions as described in “General Definitions”.

Projecting Stoop

A projecting stoop extends from front-façade of a building, beginning at the primary entry
and ending with a step or step(s) onto a path leading to the street. A projecting stoop must
abide by the dimensions for a stoop as described in “General Definitions”, and may be
covered or uncovered and have a railing or no railing.

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