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V. FACADES AND MATERIALS <br />There are a number of materials which can be used in and around shop win- <br />dows which are compatible with the strong stucco appearance in the city. <br />1) Tile is a natural choice with stucco. Flat, solid color tile is ap- <br />propriate. Patterned or textured tile should be avoided.- <br />2) <br />voided. <br />2) Another colorful addition to a storefront is a series of brightly <br />colored pull shades inside the windows. The merchant can then control <br />how much shade is desired. <br />3) Bold non-representational graphics can be used on storefronts to en- <br />-10- <br />T <br />liven a plain facade. <br />4). Wood is also a good material under <br />the store <br />windows in a vertical or <br />horizontal pattern. Stucco may also <br />be used effectively. <br />5) Brick is an appropriate material <br />if.brick <br />was part of the original. <br />\ <br />building design, but generally should <br />be <br />avoided in other circum -- <br />stances. Metal siding and precast <br />aggregate <br />panels are inappropriate, <br />as they present a hard, uninviting <br />appearance and do not fit in with <br />the character of the community.. In <br />of materials should be observed first <br />summary, <br />when <br />the integrity and honesty <br />making improvements to a <br />facade. <br />-10- <br />T <br />