Storefront glass should be a minimum of 75 percent of the first floor frontage along public streets. The top of the storefront glass should be at ten feet above grade level and visually related to adjacent buildings. Should the top of the storefront glass be less than ten feet above grade, it should be concealed with an awning. Ornamental lintels, belt courses, or similar elements are to be provided at the top of storefront glass. Storefront glass shall have a base of approximately one to two feet in material to match the major building material of the facade.
Storefront glass is to be clear to a minimum height of seven feet, zero inches.
Small divided lights in storefront glass are recommended in glass area above seven feet, zero inches above grade. Storefront window frames are to be anodized aluminum, painted aluminum, or painted wood in white, black, or dark bronze. Other storefront materials and colors will be reviewed on a per project basis. Second floor windows are to be individual or grouped windows coordinated with the design of the first floor storefront. Second floor window glass is to be clear or tinted.