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Woodbridge Design Guidelineb Chapter 5-Woodbridge Design Guidelines The basic form of traditional Italianate buildings typically are tall, narrow, 2 to 2-%i story rectangular brick structures articulated with decorative parapet walls (See Figure 7). Historic Italianate structures found on Lower Sacramento Road typify this description and are rectangular in shape leading from the front property line to the back of the lot. Two of the three existing historic Italianate buildings have front covered awnings and ornate posts and railings that create an arcade in front of the building. The following guidelines apply: • New buildings and additions should be designed with simple rectangular forms accented with strong rooflines. • To minimize the transition between new and older buildings, new structures shall be compatible with the height of adjacent and nearby buildings. Window and entrance openings on the street level shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in height. • To avoid inappropriate massing of buildings, articulation between the street-level and the second floor is encouraged. For new two- story buildings to be developed adjacent to one-story buildings, the size (mass) of the second floor shall be reduced by setting back the second floor structure from the ground floor. This design provides the opportunity for creative outdoor space while reducing the appearance of mass as compared to the adjacent one-story structure. • Recessed entries and covered awnings articulate human scale and are encouraged. Projections such as covered awnings, balconies and projecting signs that are located in the public right-of-way will require an encroachment permit from the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works. Construction of these projections will be subject to current encroachment permit standards. No posts or other support structures shall be permitted within the public right-of-way. All construction within the public right-of-way shall conform to the California Building Code. • Corner buildings and pedestrian links to nearby residential neighborhoods served by the commercial core shall be given special emphasis. Square cupolas or towers located at the front corner define a building's form and scale while providing visual interest (See Figure 8). • Horizontal roof plans are preferred. Parapet walls should be used for screening flat top roofs and articulating the building design. These walls should be detailed with architectural elements such as