Architectural Design Standards

ADS 5.14 Windows

ADS 5.14.1 Intent.

Windows shall be vertically proportioned. This allows the window to be more pleasing to the eye because the window opening appears to be structurally supported. Vertically-proportioned windows also help to exaggerate the height of a building and more evenly distribute light to the interior of the structure.

ADS 5.14.2 Standard.

Windows located on a building front shall be single-hung, double-hung, casement, awning, or fixed windows. A maximum of two different window types is allowed on each building front. The height of the window unit shall be at least one and one-half (1.5) times the width of the window unit for single-hung, double-hung, or casement windows. Awning and fixed windows are limited to a maximum height and width of two (2) feet. Window muntins and grill patterns are encouraged and shall be vertically proportioned.

Windows
	Width (w)	Height (h)
Single and Double Hung	w	1.5w min.
Casement	w	1.5w min.
Awning	2’ Max	2’ Max
Fixed	2’ Max	2’ Max

Don’t Do This:
Due to their horizontal proportion, sliding windows are not allowed.	This double hung window is not vertically proportioned.
Do This:
Vertically-proportioned double-hung window.	Properly sized casement window.

Effective on: 1/1/1901