(1) Ground and upper floors with transparent glass and ground floor elevations must incorporate the transparent glass as a significant overall component.

(2) A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim at the top of the ground floor are optional and encouraged.

(3) The facade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and features such as special brick coursing, pilasters, and lintels.

(4) The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features of the first floor.

(5) When applicable, retail storefronts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper floors.

(6) Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.

(7) Large expanses of glass are allowed, but buildings are prohibited form being constructed entirely with metal and glass curtain walls.

(8) Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style, material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features such as cornices, columns, pilasters, or decorative details; do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an integral part of the facade. Metal and aluminum awnings are prohibited.

(9) Pedestrian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground level. As buildings are designed to be viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian view.

(10) Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall building design and approved by the Plan Commission during the development plan review.