San Marcos Design Manual (March 16, 2021)

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Table 1.3 Expression Elements (continued)

Secondary expression elements One, or a combination of these Secondary Expression elements may be considered as an alternative to one of the required Primary Expression Elements through Design Review. See also Division 5 for additional examples.

Height Variation A variation in height may occur as a setback of part of a floor or a change in roof line. In this example of a single building, a portion on the right is one story less than that on the left.

Color Change Color changes may occur as significant vertical or horizontal design on a building wall, where it maintains an overall cohesiveness in the building design [i.e. avoid abrupt and inconsistent color changes]. In this example different facade modules vary in color.

Material Change Material change may appear as a

significant vertical or horizontal surface. In this example of townhomes, a change in material expresses each unit.

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San Marcos Design Manual Amended: March 16, 2021