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5 <br />elements such as covered porches at entries and patios, entry alcoves, bay <br />windows, entry and parking courts and connective breezeways are <br />encouraged. <br /> <br />iii. To lower perceived height, second floor living spaces are encouraged to be <br />placed within the first-floor roof forms with the use of dormer windows. <br />Rooflines that vary between one, one and one-half and two stories, that have <br />varied ridge heights and that vary the direction of ridges are encouraged. <br /> <br />iv. Architectural volumes of one, one and one-half, and two-story elements are <br />encouraged. A sense of order, proportion, and balance should be expressed in <br />the design. Specific features of the chosen architectural style will be consistent, <br />well developed, and appropriately detailed. <br /> <br />Color and Material: <br /> <br />v. Material selection and colors are to be appropriate for the home’s <br />architectural style and consistent with those approved for the production <br />homes. <br /> <br />vi. All architectural treatments on the front elevation (e.g., fascia treatments such <br />as stone veneer) shall be extended or wrapped a minimum distance four (4) <br />feet along the side yard elevations or to the side yard fence, or to the point of <br />the wall where there is change in plane. <br /> <br />vii. On all elevations, openings shall be trimmed and articulated with an appropriate <br />head, sill and jamb detailing appropriate to the architectural character of the <br />elevation. Colors shall be used to accentuate trim, windows, and doors. <br /> <br />viii. Gutters, downspouts, and rainwater leader heads shall be integrated into the <br />roof/wall detailing. Exposed downspouts shall be colored to match the surface <br />to which they are attached or to compliment such surface. <br /> <br />ix. Highly reflective materials are to be shaded or screened from public view. <br /> <br />Front Entry/Porch: <br /> <br />x. For homes sited forward on lots fronting on the public right-of-way, front porch <br />design is encouraged to enhance neighborhood interaction and maintain safety. <br /> <br />xi. Orient home entries to adjacent roadways. Front entry doors and windows are <br />encouraged to be a feature design element of the main residence. <br /> <br />xii. Home entries should be clearly identifiable and protected from weather and