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Development Design Standards Guidelines [see figures B, H, J, K & L] B.3.1 Awnings are encouraged at retail and pedestrian settings. If provided, awnings shall fit the window bays to blend with or augment the architectural character of the building. The awnings must be constructed of a material selected to complement the body color of the building. No stripes or patterns will be permitted. Glass, metal, wood or fabric are acceptable awning materials. (See also B.8 Signs) B.3.2 Awnings shall fit in proportion to the module of the individual storefront rather than extending beyond a single bay. Awnings can also be placed over entries to bring attention to them. B.3.3 Canvas awnings can be either fixed, flat awnings or retractable. B.3.4 Awnings can be an attractive means for store identification with graphics, emblems and store names. Backlit awnings are not allowed. B.3.5 Canopies can be either metal, glass or timber and can be located at the major entries to a building or over windows. B.3.6 Large panelized products, such as standing seam metal, are appropriate for awnings or canopies only when used at an appropriate scale. B.3.7 Acceptable materials for exterior elements are as follows: · Cast concrete, brick and stone masonry, wood or fiberglass columns, posts, piers and arches · Wood, brick, concrete and stone masonry decks, stoops, stairs, porches and balconies · Stone, masonry or wood lattice screen for undercroft of porches or decks, compatible with adjacent wall materials · Wood, welded steel or iron trellises · Railings, balustrades and related components may be wood, painted welded steel or iron. B.4 BUILDING MATERIALS Intent The use of quality building materials for new structures reinforces the image and character of Elk Ridge Center. Particularly on the ground floor, of buildings, quality building materials convey a sense of richness to the pedestrian environment. Quality, durable materials are encouraged. Guidelines [see figures E, J, K & M] B.4.1 Exterior material treatment used on the building walls shall be continuous and consistent on all elevations in order to achieve a uniform and complete design and must avoid a "veneer" look. Exterior siding material must be carried down to within eight inches of grade. Only eight inches of exposed foundation is permitted on any exterior elevation. B.4.2 The use of masonry materials may be exempt from the one treatment look. Many times these materials may be used in conjunction with other approved siding materials to enhance the architectural style and appeal of all sides of a building. When masonry is used on the front of a building and it extends to any front corner, it must be return at least 48" around the corner and be terminated by an appropriate architectural element. B.4.3 Quality materials promote a sense of permanence and are encouraged. Building materials and texture on the ground floor add to the pedestrian experience. B.4.4 Within the development, the materials, texture and color of materials of the individual buildings should be varied. Contrasting colors for architectural details, awnings, and at entrances should be used to create interesting architectural features. B.4.5 Parapets, banding, belt courses, pilasters, reveals, and other types of architectural details in different materials should be incorporated to add visual interest and texture. B.4.6 Any material used in the public realm should be able to be easily fixed or replicated. B.4.7 Materials such as stone, brick, precast concrete, cast stone and architectural metals can be combined to enrich the appearance of a building and highlight architectural features. 10 ELK RIDGE CENTER