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Lakeview Design Standards. A. The Lakeview Commercial (LC) District is established to provide for limited, neighborhood-scale commercial development compatible with the rural and residential character of the Lakeview area. B. These design standards are intended to: (1) Ensure high-quality site and architectural design consistent with community character; (2) Avoid strip commercial development patterns along major corridors; Applicability. A. The provisions of this article shall apply to all uses, structures, site plans, and redevelopment activities within the LC District. B. No building permit or site plan approval shall be issued except in compliance with this article. Site Design Standards. A. Building Orientation. (1) Principal buildings shall be oriented toward the public street. B. Setbacks. (1) Maximum front setback: 40 feet. C. Access Management. (1) Shared driveways and cross-access easements shall be required where feasible. (2) Curb cuts shall be minimized in accordance with Erie County access management practices. Building Design Standards. A. Massing and Scale. (1) Buildings shall be designed to reflect human-scale proportions. (2) Facades shall be articulated at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. (3) Blank walls greater than 100 feet in length are prohibited. B. Facade Articulation. (1) Each street-facing facade shall incorporate at least three (3) of the following: (a) Windows or transparent glazing; (b) Changes in materials; (c) Architectural projections or recesses; (d) Decorative cornices or trim elements. C. Building Materials. (1) Acceptable materials include brick, stone, wood, and fiber cement siding. 14