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EXAMPLE DESIGN GUIDELINES FORMAT
The design guidelines in this document use a standard format. This format includes a series of six items, which
are noted and described in the diagram below.

A Design Topic Heading some cases may apply only to Area 1, or Area 2. If

This is shown in bold, is numbered, and is always at this occurs, it will be identified by a subhead above
the design guideline for easy reference. In some
the top of the page. cases, a design guideline may be repeated to make it
B Intent Statement clear to the user when additional information under
The intent statement follows the design topic the guideline applies to a specific area.
heading. It explains the goal of the design D Additional Information
guidelines that follow. If an application does not This information is found in a bullet list that follows
specifically meet one of the design guidelines, it a design guideline, where applicable. This provides
can be reviewed using the intent statement. Most appropriate and inappropriate strategies for
of the intent statement for a topic applies to both meeting the intent of the design guideline.
areas, but in some cases some specific language
may apply to Area 1, or Area 2. If this occurs, it E Further Detail
will be noted within the intent statement for easy Further sub-bullets are provided for some design
reference. guidelines and provide even more detail.

C Design Guidelines F Images and Illustrations
Design guidelines describe an intent or desired Visuals are included to clarify the intent of the
outcome. They are numbered for easy reference. guideline. Captions provide more detail about how
Most design guidelines apply to both areas, but in the image is to be interpreted.
F

A STREET AND GROUND LEVEL INTEREST & SHELTER
B Design Intent:
Area 1 and Area 2 are the town’s central visitor experience. Therefore, the
building design at the street and ground level where there is pedestrian
traffic should provide visual interest, and some protection from seasonal
change (sun in the summer and snow/ice in the winter.)
A storefront allows views to activities
inside the building on a street-facing Area 1 & Area 2 Design Guidelines:
façade. These display windows are
inappropriate since the windows are C 1.78 Provide visual interest to pedestrians by incorporating
not set into the wall. . alternative wall treatments at the ground level where there may
Appropriate and Inappropriate not be as many windows or storefronts.
Solutions D a. Alternative wall treatments include:
In many cases, images and » Window display cases
diagrams n the design guidelines » Wall art
are marked to indicate whether E » Architectural detailing
they represent appropriate or » Landscape planters (Area 2 only)
inappropriate solutions.
A check indicates » Outdoor dining space
appropriate solutions. » Canopies (Area 2 only)

An “X” mark indicates
solutions that are
inappropriate,
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