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Comprehensive Plan, City of Paris, Texas Future Land Use D. The use of unusual shapes, color and other characteristics that cause new buildings to attract excessive attention and create disharmony shall not be allowed. E. The rhythm of structural mass to voids, such as windows and glass doors, of a front facade should relate to the rhythms established in adjacent buildings. F. Where large structures are proposed with overly-long facades (walls), where one dimension exceeds the length of the perpendicular dimension, such as warehouses, building mass should be articulated with variations in the building plane and parapet height and through the use of other unique design or site plan features. Overly-long horizontal facades should be articulated with variations in the building plane and parapet height, materials and colors, entrance canopies, and landscaping. Parking lots along the facade can also relieve horizontally through the use of landscaped fingers and islands containing trees and shrubs. G. Architectural design should create visual interest through the use of different textures, complementary colors, shadow lines and contrasting shapes. The use of walls in a single color, with little detailing or completely blank, is discouraged. H. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided. Variation of detail, form, and siting shall be used to provide visual interest. 1. Careful consideration of durable materials, proportions, and shapes, emphasizing the importance of roofs as integral and embracing elements of the over-all design, is particularly important. J. Use of substantial amounts of masonry materials (face brick, stucco, stone) is encouraged. The use of aluminum siding, metal ribbed panels, and extensive mirrored glass surfaces is discouraged. Evaluation of building materials shall be based on the quality of its design and relationship and compatibility to building materials in the immediate neighborhood. Corrugated metal facades should be complemented with abundant use of masonry, whether brick, stone, stucco, or split-face block, especially along perimeter streets. Architectural metal panels may be an acceptable substitute for masonry. Appropriate landscaping can be used to complement and enhance a building's design, color and material. K. Architectural treatments (e.g., building materials, colors, facade design, roof lines, screening) shall be consistent and compatible on all sides. Treatment that is uniform on all sides will be deemed to meet the requirements of this principle. Adjacent land uses, visibility from public streets, use of screening devices (walls, fences, berms, landscaping) are criteria to be considered when varying S:\98288\WPClfinai rcpun 2-01.dm- 73 BWR