(1) Transparency . Ground floor façades are required to be transparent for no less than 60% of the horizontal length of the building façade between the heights of three (3) feet and eight (8) feet above the public sidewalk. Glass shall be clear or a maximum of 20% tint.
(2) Glass Panel Size . Ground floor glass panels are limited to a maximum of four (4) feet wide by six (6) feet high.
(3) Solid Base . A solid base constructed of wood, stone, brick, or architectural concrete no less than two (2) feet high is required between the store front glass and the sidewalk. Architectural variation, either a solid base or transparent glass, shall account for the one (1) foot difference between this requirement and subsection ‘(1)’ above. (4) Security . Security gates, bars, and doors, including roll-down and horizontal doors, whether exterior or interior, are prohibited on all doors and windows facing the public street frontages.
(5) Bay Windows . Shop fronts may project a maximum of two (2) feet into the public sidewalk as “bay windows.”
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Building Materials
The intent of this standard is for building materials to be long-lasting, of natural materials, and reflect the building traditions of the Piedmont region. Common building materials between adjacent buildings are essential for a visually coherent downtown. The following standards shall be required for new building construction and reconstruction of an existing building:
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Minimum Requirements .
A. Brick masonry shall constitute 60% of primary façades after subtracting entrances and storefront and windows.
B. The balance of the façades must be comprised of wood, stone, architectural concrete, synthetic soffits/cornices, insulated architectural metal, or cementitious siding. Exceptions must be approved by the Town Board of Commissioners. The following materials are prohibited:
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