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UPTOWN D2 DISTRICT FORM-BASED CODE January 26, 2016 B. Materials Only the following materials are permitted: 1. Window frames shall be of anodized aluminum, wood, clad wood, .vinyl, or steel. 2. .Window glass shall be clear, with light transmission at the GROUND STORY at least 90 percent and for the upper STORIES 75 percent (modification as necessary to meet any applicable building and energy code requirements). Specialty windows (one per FACADE maximum) may utilize stained or opalescent glass, or glass block. 3. Window screens shall be black or gray. 4. Screen frames shall match the window frame material or be dark anodized. 5. Doors shall be of wood, clad wood, or steel and may include glass panes. 6. Shutter materials may be painted wood or clad wood. C. Configurations and Techniques The following configurations and techniques are permitted: 1. All Windows The following requirements apply to all windows: a. The horizontal dimension of the opening may not exceed the vertical dimension except where otherwise prescribed in this Code (no more squat than square). b. Windows may be ganged horizontally if each grouping (maximum five per group) is separated by a mullion, column, pier or wall section that is at least seven inches wide. c. Windows (not doors) may be no closer than 30 inches to gulLOiNG coRNERS (excluding BAY wlNOOws and storefronts). d. Exterior shutters, if applied, shall be sized and mounted appropriately for the window (one-half the width), even if inoperable. e. Window panes shall be recessed behind the wall surface a minimum of three inches, except for BAY wlNDOws and storefronts. f. Snap-in mullions and muntins are permitted but not considered in any proportion calculation/measurement. 2. Upper-sroev Windows The following requirements apply to all upper-sroRY windows: a. Windows may be double-hung, single-hung, AWNING, or casement windows. b. Fixed windows are permitted in commercial buildings. In RESIDENTIAL buildings fixed windows are permitted only as a component of a system including operable windows within a single wall opening. (i) RESIDENTIAL buildings/floors: panes of glass no larger than 36" vertical by 30" horizontal. (ii) The maximum pane size for office uses is 48" vertical by 42" horizontal. (iii) Egress windows may be installed according to the appropriate building code. 3. Storefront Windows The following apply to storefront (GROUND sroRY) windows and doors: a. Single panes of glass shall not be permitted larger than eight feet in height by four feet in width. 54