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Development Design Standards B.4.8 All exterior metals and plastics (vents, flashing, gutters, etc.) must be screened from view, painted or treated to blend in with the adjacent surrounding material. All utility meter housings must be painted to match the body color of the building. B.4.9 The following materials are recommended for use on exterior walls: • Wood (treated with semi-transparent or solid body stains or paints), shingles and the use of lap wood and cement-based siding material are approved. Board and batten type siding, • Brick • Natural and cultured stone. • Textured masonry block units are not to exceed eight inches in height. • Exposed cast-in-place concrete using dimensional wood form boards. • Flat seam or Standing seam, prefinished steel or aluminum panels if not the primary material. • corrugated metal • Precast architectural concrete or cast stone having a pattern or veneer resembling masonry or stone. • Stucco and synthetic stucco B.5 OPENINGS Intent Visual connection between interior and exterior spaces enhances the pedestrian and shopping experience and allows greater display area without interfering with movement. Storefront windows along pedestrian sidewalks are encouraged. Access to exterior dining areas should be integrated with overall architectural design. Guidelines [see figures E, H&J] B.5.1 Clear, transparent or translucent windows should be used for all ground floor retail uses. No reflective glass is allowed. B.5.2 Wood or prefinished metal frames and sashes are allowed. Aluminum windows, door frames and skylights must be factory painted, or clear anodized. Multiple vertical windows may be grouped in the same horizontal opening provided they are separated by 4 inch minimum posts. B.5.3 Hinged glass doors (not sliding), where visible from the street, are allowed. B.5.4 Wood or fiberglass shutters are allowed. B.5.5 Bay windows shall extend to the floor level and be visibly supported by brackets, or extend completely to the ground. B.5.6 Entry and overhead doors shall be hollow metal or aluminum framed. Overhead doors should be located in a way to accommodate vehicle loading and unloading, but not located such that they are visible from the street. Overhead doors may be metal, but should be painted to match color of adjacent building material. B.5.7 All glass, plastic or other transparent skylight or solar device shall be treated to eliminate reflective glare. Clear, bronze or gray glazing is preferred over white translucent. Flat skylights are preferable to domes. B.6 EXTERIOR COLORS AND STAINS Intent Choose colors that reflect local geology, vegetation, and culture,taking cues from earth tones, including: medium-brown pine bark, light gray bark, low deciduous shrubs, grey granite rocks and slate green pine needles. 11 ELK RIDGE CENTER