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Roof Form
Roof form addresses the visible characteristics of a building’s
roof, which contribute to the character of a building. Where
compatibility with context is important, roof forms that convey
compatible mass and scale.

6.55 Design a roof to be architecturally consistent with
the overall architectural design and detailing of the
structure in terms of form and material.
a. Use angles, pitches and materials that coordinate with a
building’s overall design.

6.56 Where compatibility with context is important, design Design a roof to be architecturally
a roof’s massing and form to be similar to traditional consistent with the overall design
of the structure.
buildings.
a. Where a variety of roof forms is prevalent in an Area,
allow for flexibility in roof form and design.

6.57 In downtown commercial development, design a roof
to be visually subordinate, and to be concealed behind
parapet walls.

In Downtown commercial development, design a roof to be visually
subordinate, and to be concealed behind parapet walls.

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