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f P � �1� MA �C95 �RC� � <br /> 1 - - _ <br /> 2 1. Include show windows on the ground level. Storefront windows are <br /> 3 to be large and traditional in appearance and are to include low sills <br /> 4 and high lintels. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 2. Articulate the line between the ground and upper levels with a cornice, <br /> 7 canopy,balcony,arcade,or other visual device. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 3. Include lighting in show windows,which is in conformance with other <br /> 10 lighting regulations,herein; <br /> 11 <br /> 12 4. Project lighting on the sidewalk from about eight feet in conformance <br /> 13 with other lighting regulations herein; <br /> 14 <br /> 15 5. Present the principal entrance to the sidewalk. Alternatively, if the <br /> 16 principle entrance faces onto an interior courtyard, the entrance to the <br /> 17 courtyard must be presented to the sidewalk. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 k. The fagade of storefront buildings may be separated from the sidewalk surface <br /> 20 by a landscaped strip of no greater than three feet, except as necessary to <br /> 21 accommodate open-air,food service establishments. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 1. The construction of open colonnades over a sidewalk adjoining storefront <br /> 24 buildings may be permitted subject to an appropriate easement over the public <br /> 25 right-of-way. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 m. Materials in the exterior of buildings surrounding the greens shall be limited <br /> 28 to a diversity of brick textures and colors, with wood being subject to the <br /> 29 review of the Appearance Commission and the approval of the permit-issuing <br /> 30 authority. Awnings are encouraged. Commercial grade windows and doors <br /> 31 shall be used, with wood encouraged and other materials being subject to the <br /> 32 review of the Appearance Commission and the approval of the permit-issuing <br /> 33 authority. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 n. All signage shall: <br /> 36 <br /> 37 1. Be affixed to building fagade,canopy,or arcade; <br /> 38 <br /> 39 2. Be located within the first story limit; <br /> 40 <br /> 41 3. Be visible to both pedestrians and drivers; <br /> 42 <br /> 43 4. Contain visual street numbers for each building; and <br /> 44 <br /> 45 5. Utilize lighting conforming to applicable regulations. <br /> 46 <br /> ............................................................................................................................................................................-.............................................................................................. <br /> Page 16 of 35 <br />