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Multifamily residential development, all oriented to the public framework of streets and open spaces. The Mixed -Use Area should be designed to encourage pedestrian movement between Mixed -Use Area and the Low Density Residential Area. B. Prohibited Uses: The following uses shall be prohibited within the Mixed -Use Area of the Property: (1) Drive- through restaurant commercial uses where patrons remain in automobiles. (2) Retail uses containing more than 30,000 square feet of floor area per certificate of occupancy. C. Commercial Building Requirements: All commercial buildings, that may include optional residential uses, must comply with the following requirements. (1) Facades and Exterior Walls: (a) No uninterrupted length of any fagade shall exceed fifty (50) horizontal feet. (b) Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 40% of their horizontal length. (2) Materials and Colors: Fagades and roofs shall be of low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone or other colors approved by the Architectural control committee. The use of high intensity colors, metallic colors or fluorescent colors is prohibited. (3) Roofs: Roofs shall have at least one of the following features: (a) If a flat roof is constructed, all sides of the building shall have a mansard or built -up parapet wall roof at least four feet (4') in height. (b) Subject to applicable fire codes, overhanging eaves, extending no less than three feet (3') past the supporting walls. (c) Three or more roof slope planes, if a sloped roof is utilized. This requirement does not apply to flat roofs with parapets. D. Additional Requirements (1) Building Exteriors: The exposed exterior walls of each building must contain 80% masonry, with Hardiplank or other cementitious siding product considered masonry. (2) Exterior Building Lights: Lights shall be placed on buildings in a manner so as not to be a nuisance. (3) HVAC Systems: All ground level air conditioner condenser units must be screened from street view or placed on the roof. (4) Backyard Walls: These shall be constructed 100% masonry materials or wrought -iron or similar fencing. Any gates must be constructed of wrought iron or similar materials. (5) Height: The height of Mixed -Use Area buildings shall provide a harmonious scale transition to the Low Density Residential Area and shall be treated in such a way that will promote architectural identity that is in scale with the community (e.g., articulation of building base and middle with distinctive roof silhouette). An example would be buildings showing a variety of two and three story elevations. (6) Surface Parking Lots: Parking for the Mixed Use Area shall meet the Code requirements applicable to such use. Surface parking lots are BLANCO RIVER VILLAGE Page 9 PDD Development Standards 7535846v.6