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3.3 FENESTRATION Fenestration refers to a building's windows and doors. Fenestration is an important component of a building's facade as its style and placement impacts the building's perceived scale and its relationship to the street and to neighboring buildings. A building's windows and entrances should be inviting to pedestrians. (A) Within the same level (base, middle, and top) windows and doors should be related in design, operating type, proportion, and trim. Windows and doors should be proportional with the rest of the building. (B) Fenestration should be used as an architectural element that add relief or visual interest to the facade and wall surface. (C) Fenestration should be a key component of the architecture of a building and should relate to and enhance the chosen architectural style of the building. (D) Transparent fenestration should provide unobstructed views at least 5 feet into the building where there are Active Uses at Street Level, as defined in the Mall Area Mixed -Use (MAMU) Overlay District. (E) Multiple entrances are preferred over one lobby entrance to highlight individual establishments, maximize pedestrian access, and encourage interaction. (F) Secondary entrances may be located facing the rear parking area, but the primary retail entrance is preferred along the primary street. (G) Entrances at corner lots shall be designed to maximize pedestrian access and visibility from both the primary street and secondary street. 22 DESIGN GUIDELINES I JANUARY31, 2025 DRAFT (H) Overhead weather protection —such as awnings, overhangs, and arcades —are encouraged and should be appropriately located to clearly define building entries. (1) Awnings and overhangs should be made of durable material and coordinate with the architectural style of the building. (2) Awnings and overhangs should be located in conjunction with doors, windows, and other openings, and should not be wrapped around buildings in continuous bands. FIGURE 9 1 OVERHEAD WEATHER PROTECTION The overhead weather protection can visually distinguish entrances and make storefronts more inviting.