Objective Design Standards Manual - November 2024

UTILITARIAN DESIGN STANDARDS

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3.3.f. All windows facing a public right-of-way and visible from public view shall feature enhanced window treatments, such as decorative architectural brackets, trim, shutters, awnings, and/or trellises.

3.3.g. A window trim of at least one inch in width shall be provided at all exterior window and door openings. In lieu of exterior window trim, windows can be recessed from the wall plane by a minimum of three inches.

3.3.h. The use of functional or decorative shutters shall reflect the same dimensions as the adjacent window glazing.

3.3.i. Mirrored glass is prohibited to minimize off-site glare and maximize transparency.

3.4 Materials and Colors

3.4.1 Variation Between Buildings – Projects with Multiple Buildings For projects with multiple buildings, the colors and materials of exterior walls, doors, and accents (such as window trim) shall vary for each building.

3.4.2 Consistency Between Elevations The same materials, colors, and styles of windows, doors, roofs, decks, balconies, exterior staircases, porches, and any façade treatment shall be used on more than one elevation of a building.

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