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Table 4.12 vertical Expression Elements

The standards in this table are intended to ensure that vertical expression elements utilized to satisfy the blank wall area standards are of sufficient
size and design to meet the intent of the blank wall area requirement.
vERTiCAL EXPREssion LinE Description. A vertical expression line created by molding
General Requirements:

• A vertical expression line with a minimum size of at least
4 in. in depth and 12 in. in width.

• The vertical expression line must occur at a minimum
interval of every 60 ft. across the building frontage and
shall reflect historic facade widths.

Wall notch Description. A front facade setback providing vertical articulation to a building facade.
General Requirements:

• The Each wall notch must provide a front facade setback
of a minimum depth of 4 ft. and length of 8 ft.

• Wall notches shall be spaced to reflect historic facade
width.

Wall offset Description. An offset in facade wall into different modules.
General Requirements:

• Facade module must have a minimum 4 ft. 10 ft. offset
from an adjacent module.

• The wall offset shall be located such that it relates to
historic facade widths.

4:34 San Marcos Development Code Downtown Design Final Draft: March 2021