Secondary entries, such as side or rear entries, shall
not be more architecturally prominent or larger than the front entry
and shall be architecturally related to the front entry.
Horizontal mass. Buildings that exceed 30 feet in
width along the public right-of-way create a horizontal monotonous
rhythm. The following guidelines are suggested to create a visually
interesting pattern:
A building that exceeds 30 feet in width along
a public right-of-way should include piers, columns or other vertical
elements that visually break up the plane of the facade. The vertical
elements can include articulations such as insets or projections.
Buildings must respect the traditional lot pattern
and building rhythm along Main Street. Therefore, the articulations
suggested above should be maintained by 30 feet and should be subtle.
Abrupt divisions such as clashing paint color should be avoided.
Ground-floor facades should be designed to give
individual identity to each retail establishment. Change in establishment
should be evident in adjacent storefronts by change in facade, different
base material or variations in window or door type.
A clear division shall be maintained between
the different levels of the building, especially between the ground
level and upper level. This could be done by using transoms, awnings
or canopies.
Use of individual roofs at storefronts, awnings
or canopies to differentiate from upper stories of the building is
encouraged. These small roofs must match the overall principal building
in materials, color or style.
All one-story buildings must have a pitched roof.
If a pitched roof is not possible, than a combination of a flat roof
and pitched roof or a false roof structure is recommended.
Materials for pitched roofs shall be limited to architectural
dimensional grade asphalt shingles, natural slate, natural terra cotta,
natural wood shakes or copper.
All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from
public view by the use of a parapet wall or other architectural detail.
Fencing shall not be utilized to screen rooftop equipment.
Exterior buildings' materials shall be classified
as either primary, secondary or accent materials. Primary materials
shall cover at least 60% of the facade of a building. Secondary materials
shall cover no more than 30% of the facade. Accent materials may include
door and window frames, lintels, cornices and other elements and may
cover no more than 10% of the facade.
The combination of materials on a building's facade
should be appropriate in style and design. If building mass and pattern
of windows is complex, simple wall surfaces are recommended. If the
building volume and the pattern of wall openings are simple, additional
wall texture and articulation should be employed.
Elevations should incorporate change in materials
and textures that define a building base, center and top to create
a visual pattern. Side or rear elevations that do not face the public
street but face a parking lot must incorporate change in texture or
color to create interest in these areas and be compatible with overall
building facade.
Color schemes shall be simple and coordinated over
the entire building to establish a sense of overall composition. Color
schemes must tie in together with signs, awnings, entrance, canopies
and other ornamentation. Color shall be compatible with other buildings
in the district.
Consistent with desired storefront character on Main
Street, buildings shall maintain the desired transparency to maintain
a visual interest for pedestrians as well as passers-by. The ground-floor
street-facing elevations shall be comprised of a minimum of 60% of
transparent windows or doors of the section facing the public street.
All entries shall be easily identifiable and accessible.
If the main entrance is not handicapped accessible, a separate entrance
shall be provided and clearly identified through signage.
All main entries shall incorporate glazing in the
overall entry design to maximize visibility of the interior. Glass
should occupy a minimum of 10% of the door. Glass can be used as noted
below:
Storefront windows shall encompass a minimum of 60%
of storefront facade area. Where greater privacy is desired for restaurants
or small professional services, windows may be divided into smaller
panes.
A minimum of 30% of the front facade or area between
three feet and 10 feet in height along sidewalks, plazas, or public
open space or rights-of-way should be window or door glass permitting
a view of the building interior.
Windows on the upper facade may be smaller in size
than storefront windows on the first floor and shall encompass a smaller
proportion of the facade area.
Size, rhythm, location and quantity of windows that
were originally installed should be preserved. (Improper replacements
and window filling should be avoided.)