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Pleasanton TOD Standards and Design Guidelines_________________ D. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES D1. Residential Entries Development Standards: D1.1. All ground floor units (within 5 feet of grade) shall have entries onto street, internal street, paseo(walk), or open space. (including corridor Design Guidelines D1.a. Entries should be the predominant feature of front facades, and scale that is in proportion to the size of the building and numb being accessed. Larger buildings should have a prominent, centr building entrance. D1.b. Building fronts should include porches, unit entries, and archit detailing. D1.c. Building entries should be the prominent feature of the front fa identify access to individual units. D1.d. Building entries that face a public street, drive or common spac the first choice for entry location. D1.e. Porches and balconies that face streets should be semi-transparent and be incorporated into the materials and design of the building. D1.f. Porches may encroach 5 feet into the front yard setback. D1.g. Front yard patios can be used and be part of entry path or a sep space. Patios should have a low fence, screen, or hedge no higher than transition between public and private areas. D2. Window Treatments Design Guidelines D2.a. Windows are a very important element of building form and should organized on a building facade to create a rhythm or pattern. D2.b. Windows should emphasize vertical massing of buildings. D2.c. Windows should have a hierarchy of sizes emphasizing the functio living spaces and views while allowing for privacy of neighboring properties. D2.d. Windows should be well detailed and consistent with the architec of the building. D2.e. defined by well-designed trims. Trim material should contrast with wall materials. D2.f. City of Pleasanton - 46 - ADOPTED 03/01/11