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Part 4. Development Standards 4.01. Landscape Requirements. The Project Site shall provide landscaping in accordance with the minimum requirements of the LDC in Section 6.1.1.4 for single family development. 4.02. Parking Requirements. The Project Site shall provide parking in accordance with the minimum requirements of the LDC. 4.03. Exterior Construction Standards. Architecture and the built environment make many important contributions to San Marcos's visual context. In order to achieve this design intent, a limited palette and range of exterior materials, colors, textures and finishes have been selected for all construction within the Development. a. All facades shall use a palette and range of exterior materials, colors, textures and finishes pleasing to the eye and shall be approved by an architectural control committee set up by developer. b. The use of color shall apply equally to additions and alterations to existing structures as well as to new detached structures. Garish or unusual colors and color combinations and unusual designs are discouraged. c. All buildings within the Development shall be designed with a high level of detail with careful attention to the combination of and interface between materials. Materials chosen shall be appropriate for the theme and scale of the building compatible with its location within the development and expressive of the community desired character and image. d. Each single - family residential building excluding doors and windows shall be 100% masonry consisting of brick, stone, stucco, split face concrete units, faux stone or brick, or a combination thereof. e. Architectural details may include barn door shutters, faux gable vents or windows or other architectural details consistent with the design intent of the Craftsman cottage theme of the development. f. E.I.F.S. is not permitted as a building facade material. If such a finish is desired stucco on masonry backup or a mechanically fastened system is required. g. Durable materials such as terra cotta and metal fascia may be utilized for architectural detailing and accents where appropriate. A more articulated use of details and accent materials is encouraged at building entries. h. These standards shall apply equally to additions and /or alterations to existing structures as well as to new detached structures. All accessory structures shall be constructed in such a manner so as to be compatible in look style and materials as the primary structures on the project site. Alternative designs for Restated Planned Development District 2012 4