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context with their visual environment, including adjacent structures and the <br />landscaped framework, are discouraged. <br />The surfaces of enclosing walls of large-scale commercial structures should <br />incorporate elements relating to the scale of pedestrian movement and view. <br />Vertical enclosing walls should be sub -divided into clearly visible bays, each <br />a minimum of sixty (60) feet in width. <br />The use of the following devices for establishing scale is encouraged: <br />a. Textured surfaces; <br />b. Scored joints; <br />C. Surface articulation or subdivision of vertical surfaces into distinct <br />areas; <br />d. Rhythmic use of openings (doors, windows, etc.); <br />e. Scale and proportion of facade; <br />f. Use of signage to establish scale and proportion; <br />g. Installation of landscape elements in front of walls to break up long <br />wall expanses and sloped or otherwise articulated roof lines to <br />develop visual interest at the roof level. <br />2. Specific criteria. <br />a. Roofs: The use of vernacular materials such as standing seam metal <br />or wood shake shingles is encouraged. Roof pitch should range from <br />8:12 to 12:12 for primary roofs, and lower pitch for arcades or <br />overhangs. <br />b. Doors/windows: Doors and windows should be symmetrical in <br />placement, and should be true divided. lite [light]. Casing trim should <br />be four (4) to six (6) inches and workable shutters sized to fit <br />windows are encouraged. <br />C. Siding: Siding should be wood horizontal or vertical boards or shake. <br />d. Porches/arcades: The use of wide overhangs which create porch or <br />arcade -like features is strongly encouraged. For instance, commercial <br />buildings should provide front walkways which are a minimum of ten <br />W <br />