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OUTLINE: The silhouette of a building as seen from the street.

RECOMMENDED
  • The basic outline of a new building should reflect building outlines typical of the area.
  • The outline of new construction should reflect the directional expression characteristic of the existing buildings in its context.
NOT RECOMMENDED

Avoid roof shapes which create uncharacteristic shapes, slopes and patterns.