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Woodbridge Design Guidelines Chapter 7-Appendices Exterior The renovation,restoration or expansion of historic resources, modification which alters the physical appearance of the structure(s) or architectural features thereof, visible from a public right-of-way. This definition does not include the repainting of a structure. Facade The exterior face of a building extending from grade to top of the parapet,wall or eave and the entire width of each building elevation. Fenestration The arrangement, proportioning and design of windows and doors of a building. Freestanding signs Signs in a fixed location which are self-supporting on the ground, and are in no part supported by a permanent structure (includes pole signs and monument signs). Frontage The area on the piece of property that lies adjacent to the street; the area between the street and the main entrance to the building;the front fagade of a building where the main entrance to the building is located. Gable Roof A double sloping roof that creates a gable at each end. Guideline Signifies recommendations that are strongly encouraged. Guidelines are listed using the terms "should"and "may". Hip Roof A roof having four uniformly pitched sides. Historic district The area of Woodbridge identified as the commercial core consistent with the boundaries of the Community Commercial (C- C) zoning designation, which contains buildings that may or may not be landmarks which contribute to the overall historic character of the designated area. Historic resource The physical link with a community's historic past. The San Joaquin County General Plan establishes four historic resources within the District. Italianate The Italianate style was part of the Picturesque movement Architecture imported from Europe, inspired by the breezy openness of (circa 1840s Italian villas. Italianate buildings have a boxy or square feeling to through 1890s) them, distinguished by the heavy use of ornamental brackets, set under door and window hoods.