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Building Design
Building design addresses the visual character of a structure,
including the arrangement and design of features, scale, massing
and the relationship to surrounding development. In Character
Area 1, a building should be compatible with its context and
should reinforce the character of the area in which it is located.
In Character Areas 2 and 3, new development should consider
its context, but more flexibility in design is encouraged. New
development in Character Area 4 should be creative and flexible.
Create a visually interesting facade
through the use and arrangement
Façade Design of windows, entrances, materials
The primary façade of a single-family home should be designed and other architectural elements.
to create a connection to the street. This may occur by composing
entrances, windows, materials and other architectural elements
that face the street to provide visual interest. Large expanses of
unarticulated or blank walls facing the street should be avoided.
Where compatibility with the Character Area is an objective,
these elements should be arranged in ways similar to the patterns
established on surrounding buildings.

5.30 Create visual interest on a wall facing the street with
windows, entrances, materials and other architectural
elements.

5.31 Create a visual connection to the street.
a. Incorporate windows and doors that face the street.
b. Incorporate a porch or other clearly defined entryway
that faces the street.

Create a visually interesting facade through the use and arrangement of
windows, entrances, materials and other architectural elements.

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