(A) Maximum blank wall area. The area of a blank building wall fronting a public street may not exceed a square area where the height and width are both ten feet. See Figure 312-4.
(B) Breaks in blank walls.
(1) A break in a blank building wall may be provided by any of the following:
(a) Doors, windows, or other building openings;
(b) Building projections or recesses, doorway and window trim, or other details that provide architectural articulation and design interest;
(c) Varying wall planes where the wall plane projects or is recessed at least six inches;
(d) Non-fabric awnings, canopies or arcades;
(e) Substantial variations in building material. For example, adding brick or stone veneer to a stucco building or changing from vertically-oriented board and baton style siding to horizontally-oriented lap siding; and
(f) A living wall as defined in § 155.312.050.
(2) The following do not qualify as a break in blank wall:
(a) Variation in exterior building wall color;
(b) Vegetation or landscaping;
(c) Mechanical appurtenances such as water heaters, vents, or utility meters;
(d) Gutters;
(e) Signage; and
(f) Murals.
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(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)