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UPTOWN D2 DISTRICT FORM-BASED CODE January 26, 2016 <br />amenities or furnishings (e.g., benches, signs, STREET LIGHTS, efC.) Wlthln fhe STREET-SPACE <br />F. The Architectural Standards <br />The goal of the architectural standards is a coherent and quality building character that is <br />complementary to the best traditions of Portsmouth. The architectural standards govern a <br />building's exterior elements regardless of its BES and set the parameters for allowable materials, <br />configurations, and techniques. Materials and products that are `EQUIVALENT OR BETTER' than those <br />specified are always encouraged and may be submitted for approval to the coDE ADMINISTRAroR. <br />G. Building Function Standards <br />The building function standards provide for the uses allowed on ground floors and in upper floors, <br />correlated with each BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARD. Because the Code emphasizes form more than <br />use, it includes fewer, broader categories than those provided in the zoning ordinance. True clvlc <br />USES, In CIVIC USE BUILDINGS, are narrowly defined (see Part 9, Definitions, and exempt from many of <br />the BES requirements. <br />H. Parking and Loading Standards <br />Parking and loading standards provide goals and requirements to promote a "park once" <br />environment through shared parking and encouragement of apedestrian-friendly district. <br />I. Definitions <br />Certain terms in the Code are used in very specific ways, often excluding some of the meanings of <br />common usage. Wherever a word is in small capitals format, consult the definitions for its specific <br />and limited meaning. Where there is an apparent contradiction between the definitions in this <br />Code and those in Section 40.1-8.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, this Code definition shall prevail. <br />Where a term is not defined in this Code, but is defined in Section 40.1-8.3 of the Zoning <br />Ordinance, the definition in Section 40.1-8.3 shall apply. <br />3 <br />