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Woodbridge Design Guidelincs Chapter 5-Woodbridge Design Guidelines • To create a desired overall pedestrian scale at the street level, storefronts shall be oriented toward the street. Primary entrances shall be articulated either with recessed entries or projecting overhangs above the entrance. • For properties located on a corner, entries oriented toward the corner, at an angle, as opposed to the middle of the facade are strongly encouraged. If an entry cannot be provided at the corner, a display window should be oriented in this position. • Entries should be designed to be inviting to the pedestrian with the use of colorful awnings, decorative paving, and/or landscape plantings. Awnings: If awnings project into a public right-of-way, an encroachment permit will be required from the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works. The following guidelines apply to design and construction of awnings: • Awnings intended to accent particular window or door openings should be shaped to match the size and shape of the particular opening(e.g., an arched transom window or doorway should have a rounded awning, a rectangular opening should have a rectangular awning). • Awnings should not be the predominate feature of the facade. Where windows and entries are recessed individually, awnings should only cover the openings and not span across to adjacent openings on the same facade. Care should be taken so that awnings do not obstruct the view of adjacent businesses. • Signs on awnings should be located on the flap (valance) or the end panels of an angled, curbed or box awning. • Awnings made of canvas, matte finish vinyl, or other acceptable fabrics are preferred. Awning colors should compliment the primary or accent color of the building. • Covered awnings or porches that span the width of the front facade creating an arcade add visual interest while providing shade and temporary shelter for pedestrians. These types of projections should be architecturally compatible to the primary structure (See Figure 12).