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(4) Ground floor facades of a single-story structure shall provide a minimum transparency of 30% (see Figure 5). (5) Ground floor transparency shall be measured between two feet and 10 feet above the adjacent sidewalk. (6) The transparency of upper floor facade space may be reduced to provide a visual transition from the ground floor to upper floor uses. However, upper floor transparency shall not be less than 30%. (7) Building facades facing a parking area shall be at least 30% transparent between the height of two feet and 10 feet above the parking area grade for no less than 30% of the horizontal length of the facade. C. Architectural detailing. All buildings shall exhibit tripartite design, or a clearly defined base, midsection, and crown (see Figure 6). This can be accomplished using a combination of architectural detailing, material, textures, and colors. Said architectural detailing shall also comply with the following: (1) Foundation water table. Where appropriate, elements that add detail and define the foundation of the building are encouraged. (2) Roofs, cornices, eaves, overhangs, and parapets. (a) Elements that define the roof and the upper quartile of the facade shall incorporate design details that provide an added level of articulation to the architectural expression of the building. (b) To the maximum extent practicable, all roof-mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., HVAC systems, exhaust pipes, or elevator housing) shall be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from any public right-of-way or residential district within 150