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I R1.00
Promote visually aesthetic building designs that
incorporate quality architectural characteristics and
establish built environments that are compatible with
existing, planned, and anticipated adjacent land uses.
●●C-2.1.2.1.
To encourage visually aesthetic building designs that
promote quality architectural character and establish built
environments that are compatible with existing, planned,
and/or anticipated adjacent land uses.
G R1.10 Articulate building designs to frame and accentuate public
spaces with pedestrian scale elements and details.●●B-2.1.3.3.
Building design should enhance public and urban spaces,
articulate an urban form, and provide human and
pedestrian scale.
S R1.1A
Maintain consistent and contiguous pedestrian
environments across developments. Limit circuitous
connections and maintain clear visibility.
○●B-
2.1.3.3.3.
Design building façades that define and articulate an
appropriately scaled street wall to maintain contiguous
pedestrian environments and support public spaces.
S R1.1B Provide pedestrian connections to public spaces.○●
Design building façades that define and articulate an
appropriately scaled street wall to maintain contiguous
pedestrian environments and support public spaces.
S R1.1C Buildings must orient, frame, and/or direct pedestrian
views to adjacent cultural buildings, parks, and plazas.○●B-
2.1.3.3.1.
Design buildings and structures to enhance the
attractiveness and appeal of prominent landmarks, civic
and cultural buildings, parks, plazas, streetscapes, view
corridors, and other public and urban spaces.
S R1.1D
Design and orient buildings not to impede access. The
building should enhance the appeal of open space and
pedestrian environments
○●C-
2.1.3.4.1.
Design buildings to enhance the attractiveness and appeal
of developments, define public and open space, establish
community identity, and promote pedestrian
environments.
S R1.1E
Incorporate architectural features on all sides of a building
façade facing: the primary entrance(s) of an adjacent
building, public roadways, interior site amenities, and
façades that are visible from public spaces. See
Architectural Elements, Building Form, and Materials
sections.
●●C-
2.1.3.3.1.
Design all appropriate sides of buildings, including façades
that face public roadways, public spaces, other buildings,
interior site elements, and adjacent uses, to unify a
consistent building design and appearance with the
consistent use of materials, elements, and color.
G R1.20
Within multi-family developments, enhance wayfinding
and create a unique identity for each building, by
incorporating complimentary variation in design.
○●Goal created for new standard from UDC, to require
variation of buildings.E-2.3.2.5.4.
S R1.2A
Ensure that no two buildings viewed from a public street
or public space are alike, by varying at least two of the
following for each building: roof pitches, material types,
color packages, structure orientation, or incorporate
other unique and identifiable architectural or landscape
element (such as art).
○●E-
2.3.2.5.4.
Breaking out varying pitches and creating new standards
for it, that are more flexible and allow other elements to
vary instead.
Separated from E-2.3.2.5.4 (roof slopes) and created a
new companion Goal.E-2.3.2.5.4.
I R3.01
Emphasize architectural building forms that support
compatible building scales, provide appealing
architectural character, and contribute to the quality of
the neighborhood.
●●E-2.3.1.1.
To emphasize architectural building forms that support
compatible building scales, provide appealing
architectural character, and contribute to the quality of
the neighborhood.
G R3.10
Articulate building forms, including, but not limited to,
massing, walls, and roofs, with appropriately scaled
modulations that contribute to the development of
visually aesthetic and well articulated building designs.
Applies to building façades visible from a public street or
public spaces.
●●E-2.3.2.1.
Articulate building forms, including, but not limited to,
massing, walls, and roofs, with appropriately scaled
modulations that contribute to the development of
visually aesthetic building designs.
B, C, D, and E identical. Keep for residential goal B-2.3.2.1.
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S R3.1A Provide a complementary and proportionate level of
design and detail on all public oriented façades.●●E-
2.3.2.1.2.
Residential designs that provide a disproportionate level
of design and detail on one or two façades are not
appropriate and should display a complementary level of
quality, design, and architectural interest on all façades.
S R3.1B
Incorporate at least one type of modulation in the façade
plane, including, but not limited to: projections, recesses,
and step backs that articulate wall planes and break up
building mass.
●●E-
2.3.2.1.1.
11.3A-
19a.1a
Building façades that face roadways, public spaces, and
pedestrian environments should incorporate façade
modulations, architectural elements, and details that
appropriately articulate the building design.
B, C, D, and E are similar. Merged B-2.3.2.1.1.
S R3.1C
For applicable façades equal to or longer than 20-feet,
provide a minimum total modulation area of 20% the
horizontal wall span, with a minimum vertical height of at
least 3-feet. Porches and balconies may count towards
this.
●●E-
2.3.2.1.3.
Create building forms that provide visual interest,
compatibility with adjacent uses, and eliminate the long,
flat appearance of walls, box-like building masses, and
large, unvaried roofs.
S R3.1D
Modulation for qualifying projections, pop outs, bays,
recesses, and varied setbacks, must be a minimum depth
of 1-foot from the primary façade plane. A minimum 50%
of total modulation must be visible over permanent
barriers, such as berms and fencing, from described areas.
●●E-
2.3.2.1.4.
Use modulations in wall planes and floor plans, such as,
but not limited to, projections, recesses, varied setbacks,
step-backs, and roof heights, to articulate building mass
and form.
Pretty sure similar elsewhere…might be worth having
again in residential though
S R3.1E
Use any combination of material type, color variation,
banding, stringcourse, or modulation to clearly distinguish
between the ground level and upper stories.
●●E-
2.3.2.1.5.
Residential designs should distinguish between the ground
levels and upper stories to articulate building forms and
emphasize human scale.
S R3.1F
Incorporate visually heavier and more massive elements
or materials, such as stone or masonry, primarily at the
base of buildings, and lighter elements and materials such
as siding, above. This excludes columns, supports,
modulated walls, architectural features, and roof
elements.
●●E-
2.3.2.1.6.
Incorporate visually heavier and more massive elements
and materials at the base of buildings and lighter elements
and materials above.
G R3.20
Residential designs should articulate façades into smaller
components and break up monotonous wall planes by
integrating horizontal and vertical elements.
●●E-2.3.2.2.
Residential designs should articulate façades into smaller
components and break up monotonous wall planes by
integrating horizontal and vertical elements.
S R3.2A
Use any combination of material, color, modulation, or
other articulation to delineate and break up wall planes
greater than 20-feet by 10-feet or wall planes exceeding
200 total square feet (whichever is more stringent).
Applies to public oriented building façades visible from a
public street or public spaces.
●●E-
2.3.2.2.1.
Break up two-story walls on the front, sides, and rear
façades with changes in materials and color, modulation
in form, and architectural elements.
S R3.2B
Second-story residential façades may not extend to the
front face of garage bays without additional façade
modulation or additional material types and architectural
accents.
●●E-
2.3.2.2.2.
Second-story residential façades should avoid extending
to the front face of garage bays without additional
modulation or architectural elements.
S R3.2C
Building façades and structures, including detached
garages and carports, with a projection depth towards the
front property line of more than 30% the primary façade
width are not allowed.
●●E-
2.3.2.2.4.
Building façades and structures, including detached
garages and carports, that extend in a disproportionate
horizontal dimension are discouraged and should be
designed to mitigate imposing mass, form, and scale.
Unclear? Is this saying no snout houses? No examples
provided
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S R3.2D
Residential buildings with attached units must articulate
the design to differentiate façades of individual units or
groups of units. Must consistently incorporate any two of
the following: modulation, material, or color variation.
●●E-2.3.2.3.
Residential buildings with attached units should articulate
the design to differentiate façades of individual units or
groups of units, particularly where such units are oriented
toward a roadway or common space.
G R3.30
Design accessory structures to be compatible with
residential buildings. Accessory structures include, but are
not limited to, sheltered mailboxes, storage areas,
maintenance and recreational facilities, detached garages
and carports, and secondary dwellings.
●●E-2.3.2.4.
Design accessory structures to be compatible with
residential buildings. Accessory structures include, but are
not limited to, grouped mailboxes, storage areas,
maintenance and recreational facilities, detached garages
and carports, and secondary dwellings.
UDC link?
S R3.3A
For an accessory structure, 25% or more of the roof
surface area must utilize a like material or color of a
primary structure, or the structure must share similar roof
forms.
●●E-
2.3.2.4.1.
Use similar building and roof forms, architectural
elements and details, and materials and colors to
maintain the quality of the architectural character.
S R3.3B
For an accessory structure, 25% or more of the non-roof
surface area must utilize a like material of a primary
structure. Carports and other post type construction are
excluded if the roof material complies.
●●E-
2.3.2.4.1.
G R3.40
Modulate and articulate roof forms to create building
profile interest and to reduce the appearance of building
mass and scale. Applies to public oriented façades visible
from a public street, public spaces, and pedestrian
environments.
●●E-2.3.2.5.
Modulate roof forms to add interest to building form and
profile and reduce the appearance of building mass and
scale.
S R3.4A
Break up roof massing into primary and secondary roof
elements that correspond to horizontal and vertical
modulations or divisions in the façade, and denote key
architectural elements, such as entries and porches.
●●E-
2.3.2.5.1.
Break up roof massing into primary and secondary roof
elements that correspond to modulations in the façade
and denote key architectural elements, such as entries
and porches.
S R3.4B For all public oriented façades, provide a complementary
and proportionate level of roof form design and detail.●●E-
2.3.2.5.2.
Articulate roof forms and elements with architectural
detailing and use compatible roof types, slopes, and
elements to support a cohesive building design.
S R3.4C
Align and correlate roof forms including elements over
porches and entries, with the overall building design and
use of materials. Examples include but are not limited to:
continuation of roof forms with vertical elements such as
columns, piers, and pilasters, or accenting gable type
façades with rafters, corbels, or distinct material
variations from other wall planes.
●●E-
2.3.2.5.3.
Roof forms, including elements over porches and entries,
should be consistent with the building design and use
materials that contribute to the architectural character of
the building.
S R3.4D Sloped roofs shall have a significant pitch, to be no less
than 5/12 (22-1/2 deg).○●11-4-3-
27E.4
S R3.4E Sloped roofs must extend at least 12 inches beyond the
face of walls.●●E-
2.3.2.5.4.
Sloped roofs should vary pitches between structures and
extend at least 12 inches beyond the face of walls on all
sides.
Breaking out varying pitches and creating new standards
for it. Should not require different pitches in all cases, for
example if orientation, types of materials, and colors
vary.
Eaves less houses look cheap, but this seems to be
trending on narrow lots? Facing public spaces only?
S R3.4F
Provide variations in roof profile including but not limited
at least two of the following: two or more visible roof
planes; dormers, lookout, turret, or cornice work such as
corbels, spaced consistently along the façade plane.
○●11-3A-
19A.1c
Rooflines: Roof design shall provide variations in profile
through modulation and/or articulation in accord with the
"City Of Meridian Design Manual", including, but not
limited to, the following: 1) overhanging eaves; 2) sloped
roofs; 3) two or more roof planes; 4) varying parapet
heights; and 5) cornices.
B-2.3.2.5.2.
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I R4.01
Promote attractive residential units that enhance the
quality of neighborhoods and developments by
integrating architectural elements and details with
building designs.
●●E-2.4.1.1.
To promote attractive residential units that enhance the
quality of neighborhoods and developments by
integrating architectural elements and details with
building designs.
G R4.10
Use architectural elements and detailing to add interest
and contribute to an aesthetic building character. Applies
to building façades visible from a public street or public
spaces.
●●E-2.4.2.1.
Use architectural elements and detailing, including, but
not limited to, fenestration patterns, awnings, balconies,
entries, porches, materials, decorative or ornamental
detailing, exposed trusses, roof brackets, window trim,
arches and cornices to articulate façades, add interest and
contribute to an aesthetic building character. This
guideline applies to building façades facing roadways and
the perimeter of the subdivision where the rear and side
façades are viewed from the adjoining roadways.
…long. If DM is not "required", then the required portion
should not be here but in the UDC. If its wanted
everywhere, but not required everywhere, then good
here
S R4.1A
Provide detailing that transition or frame façade material
changes, and that integrate architectural elements such as
lighting, doorways and windows. Examples include but are
not limited to: cornice work, decorative caps on brick or
stone, decorative lintels, porch railing, transom light, and
shutters.
●●E-
2.4.2.1.2.
Provide architectural elements and detailing that
emphasize human scale throughout the building design as
appropriate.
First portion is same in all. Less detail than B,C, and D.
Keep for residential?B-2.4.2.1.2.
G R4.20
Strategically locate focal points as key elements within the
building design to enhance architectural character.
Applies to building façades visible from a public street or
public spaces.
●●E-2.4.2.3.
Residential buildings adjacent to roadways and public
space should strategically locate key elements as focal
points within the design to enhance architectural
character.
S R4.2A
Provide details that emphasize focal elements such as
building corners, entries, or unique features. Detail
examples include but are not limited to: quoin or
rustication, canopies, and columns, or using roof lines
and modulation to direct views. At least one focal element
is required and must be accented with a contrast in color,
texture, or modulation of the wall or roof plane.
●●E-
2.4.2.3.1.
Focal elements should emphasize building corners,
entries, adjacent public spaces, or other such features
that enhance the building character or adjacent
pedestrian environments.
Much lighter on text than B, C, and D, but seems to be the
same? Merged ideas. Worth keeping in residential?B-2.4.2.1.4.
G R4.30
Incorporate windows into all applicable façade elevations
and coordinate their placement and design with other
architectural elements and material standards.
●●E-2.4.2.4.
Where appropriate, windows should be placed on all
elevations and detailed to provide articulation and avoid
blank walls. The placement, size, proportions, and details
of windows should contribute to the architectural
character of the building.
Different wording than B, C, and D. Intent is the same but
in totally different approach. Seems like the others offer
greater flexibility
B-2.4.2.2.
S R4.3A
Windows must be provided to allow views to exterior
activity areas or vistas, and must be provided on any
façade facing a pedestrian area or common area used for
children's recreation.
●●11-4-3-
27E.6
From UDC, 11-4-3-27E.6. Added pedestrian areas if eyes
on public spaces is the goal.
S R4.3B
Anchor windows and other portals into building wall
planes by integrating proportional detailing such as trim,
lintels, shutters, railing, and ledges into the building
design.
●●E-
2.4.2.1.3.
Use architectural elements to articulate the fenestration
of façades to create balance and order that contribute to
the quality and architectural character of the building.
Separated E-2.4.2.1.3. into different parts.
G R4.40
Residential entries and multifamily stairwells must provide
convenient access from parking and pedestrian areas, and
be integrated into the overall site and building design.
●●E-2.4.2.5.
Multifamily stairwells should be integrated with the
building design and provide residents protection from the
weather. Use durable materials that contribute to the
architectural character.
Redefined to be broader and created new standard with
specifics from goal.
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S R4.4A
Primary building entries must be clearly defined using any
unique combination of architectural elements, materials,
or façade modulation meeting other standards.
●●E-2.4.2.2.
11-3A-
19A.1b
11-4-3-
27E.2
Clearly define and articulate building entries and connect
them to roadways and pedestrian walkways. Where
appropriate, primary building entries should face
roadways or adjacent public space.
Meets intent of 11-3A-19A.1b., and similar to 11-4-3-
27E.2
S R4.4B Multifamily structures must provide internal site
circulation to access individual residential units.○●E-
2.4.2.5.1.
Multifamily structures are encouraged to use internal
circulation and stairwells to access individual residential
units.
S R4.4C
Multifamily stairwells must be integrated with the building
design and provide residents protection from inclement
weather. Use materials, modulation, and architectural
elements which relate to and support other standards.
○●11-4-3-
27E.3 New standard using criteria from goal.E-2.4.2.5.
I R5.01
Ensure that materials used for residential development
promote and establish an architectural character that
contributes to the aesthetic qualities of neighborhoods
and protects adjacent property values.
●●E-2.5.1.1.
To ensure that materials used for residential development
promote and establish an architectural character that
contributes to the aesthetic qualities of neighborhoods
and protects adjacent property values.
G R5.10
Use complementary material combinations that
contribute to a cohesive building design. Use materials
from the following basic groups: wood, masonry,
concrete, metal, and glazing.
●●E-2.5.2.2.11-4-3-
27E.5
Use complementary material combinations that
contribute to a cohesive building design. Use materials
from the following basic groups: wood, masonry,
concrete, metal, and glazing.
Addressed in first occurrence for all categories B-2.5.2.2.
S R5.1A
For buildings with façades that face multiple public
roadways and/or public spaces, use consistent material
combinations, material quality, and architectural
detailing.
●●B-2.5.2.1.
Buildings with façades that face multiple roadways and/or
public spaces should use consistent material
combinations, quality, and detailing to unify the building
design.
S R5.1B
Distinguish field materials from accent materials through
pattern, texture, or additional detail visible from edge of
nearest roadway. Alternate masonry or material courses
may count towards this.
●●E-
2.5.2.2.2.
Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design
and distinguish field materials from accent materials to
create interest and variety in façade design and establish
an attractive architectural character.
Doesn't seem like this needs any more detail than B, C, or
D categories. Actually, seems like it would be the opposite
for residential.
B-2.5.2.2.5.
S R5.1C
Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing
to express the natural appearance of the material. For
example, wrap stone or stone-like products around visible
corners to convey the appearance of mass, and not as a
thin veneer.
●●E-2.5.2.3.
Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing
to express the natural appearance of the material. (For
example, stone or stone-like products should convey the
appearance of mass and should not appear as a thin
veneer.)
Addressed in first occurrence for all categories B-2.5.2.3.
S R5.1D
Non-durable materials, treatments, and finishes that
deteriorate quickly with weather, ultra-violet light, and
that are more susceptible to wear and tear are prohibited
on permanent structures.
●●B-
2.5.2.2.3.
Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials
that will weather and age gracefully, adding to the
architectural character over time. Avoid non-durable
materials that deteriorate quickly and require frequent
maintenance or replacement.
S R5.1E
Unfinished or colored ordinary smooth face block,
untextured concrete panels, and prefabricated steel
panels are prohibited as a finish material for building
façades, except as an accent or secondary field material.
●●
11-3A-
19A.2b 11-
3A-19A.2c
Smooth faced concrete block, prefabricated steel panels,
and/or vinyl are prohibited as finish materials but may be
approved as accent materials in accord with the "City Of
Meridian Design Manual".
Similar and a replacement to UDC items 11-3A-19A.2b
and 11-3A-19A.2c
From UDC (11-3A-19A.2b and 11-3A-19A.2c). Need in
both Non-residential and residential.
G R5.20
Incorporate material and color changes as integrated
details of the building design; maintain architectural
integrity and promote a quality appearance and character.
Applies to building façades visible from a public street,
public space, and pedestrian environments.
●●E-2.5.2.4.
Incorporate material and color changes as integrated
details of the building design; maintain architectural
integrity and promote a quality appearance and character.
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S R5.2A
Use a cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two
field colors, a trim color, and an accent color or unique
material. Garage door colors must coincide with this
scheme or other accents.
●●E-
2.5.2.5.4.
Residential structures should use a cohesive color scheme
featuring a minimum of two field colors: a trim color and
a front door color. Garage door colors should coincide
with this scheme or the material palette of the structure.
I don't feel like a front door has to be a special color.
Changing to be "accent", and incorporated however the
designer chooses.
S R5.2B
For each wall plane area greater than 20-feet in length or
height, and visible from prescribed areas, incorporate at
least two distinct field materials, patterns, or colors in any
combination, for at least 25% of the visible area. Windows
or portals with qualifying accent materials may count
towards this requirement, when meeting overall material
requirements for the façade elevation.
●●E-
2.5.2.4.1
When large wall areas are proposed, architectural
embellishments should be used to reduce monotony.
S R5.2C
Vinyl siding must include a mix of material patterns,
including but not limited to: board and batten, horizontal
and vertical lap, shake, or shingles, and meeting other
material requirements.
●●E-
2.5.2.4.2.
Vinyl siding may be appropriate if it creates interest in the
design by using a mix of material patterns (e.g. board and
batten, horizontal and vertical lap, shake or shingles),
colors and accented corner posts.
S R5.2D
Masonry as a qualifying accent material must be applied
to 50 percent of the available wall length at a minimum
height of 24 inches. (Available wall length does not
include garage openings.)
●●E-
2.5.2.4.3.
The use of masonry as a material accent should be applied
to 50 percent of the available wall length at a minimum
height of 24 inches. (Available wall length does not
include garage openings.)
G R5.30
Use colors that complement building materials and
support innovative and good design practices. Applies to
building façades visible from a public street, public spaces,
and pedestrian environments.
●●B-2.5.2.4.Use colors that complement the use of building materials
and support innovative and good design practices.
S R5.3A Use of subtle, neutral, or natural tones must be integrated
with at least one accent or field material.●●B-
2.5.2.4.1.
The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones for field
materials should complement accent colors and materials.
The use of deep earth tones or saturated colors to
distinguish building façades should enhance the building
design and be compatible with adjacent structures.
S R5.3B
Use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well as
the widespread use of saturated hues without
complementary colors, materials, and accents, is not
allowed.
●●E-
2.5.2.5.2.
The use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well
as the widespread use of saturated hues without
complementary colors, materials, and accents, is
discouraged.
Addressed in first occurrence for all categories B-2.5.2.4.2.
S R5.3C
Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as some
metals or reflective glazing, must not redirect light
towards roadways, public spaces, or adjacent uses in a
way which constitutes a public nuisance or safety hazard.
●●B-
2.5.2.4.3.
Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as metal or
reflective glazing, should be reviewed and evaluated with
the Planning staff to minimize glare on roadways, public
spaces, and adjacent uses and to determine
appropriateness.
G R5.40
When practical, organize building service equipment,
including, but not limited to, utility, service, and
mechanical, away from building entries, roadways, public
spaces, and adjacent buildings.
●●11-4-3-
27E.7
Created goal to support UDC requirement. Similar to
original ID #156 for commercial screening of mechanical
equipment.
S R5.4A
All roof and wall mounted mechanical, electrical,
communications, and service equipment must be
screened from public view from the adjacent public
streets and properties by the use of parapets, walls,
fences, enclosures, or by other suitable means.
●●11-4-3-
27E.7
From UDC specific to multi-family. Very similar to
existing criteria for mechanical units on commercial
structures.
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Architectural Standards | Residential
@ ID #Current Revision Single Multi Original
DM Code UDC #Original Design Guideline or UDC Code Record Comments Sorting Comments (DM A, B, C, D, & E Sections)Similar Ref
I R6.00
Integrate architectural lighting as cohesive elements of
building designs that contribute to the atmosphere of the
built environments and enhance safety.
○●B-2.6.2.1.
To encourage the use of signs and architectural lighting as
integrated elements of building designs that contribute to
the atmosphere of urban environments and enhance the
pedestrian experience.
G R6.10
Use lighting on building exteriors to promote safe
pedestrian environments along roadways, at
intersections, and in public spaces.
○●B-2.6.3.1.
Where appropriate, use lighting on building exteriors to
promote safe pedestrian environments along roadways,
at intersections, and in public spaces.
S R6.1A
Lighting fixture spacing and height along streetscapes and
roadways must be placed to avoid conflicts with tree
plantings.
○●B-
2.6.3.1.1.
Coordinate lighting fixture spacing and height along
streetscapes and roadways to avoid conflicts with tree
plantings.
S R6.1B Use energy-efficient architectural lighting.○●B-
2.6.3.1.2.
The use of architectural lighting is encouraged to be
energy-efficient and easily maintained, in addition to
providing attractive qualities to building character and
public spaces.
S R6.1C
Use lighting fixtures that are consistent with other
decorative hardware on the building. For example, select
lighting hardware with similar color and shape as other
building hardware, use recessed lighting, incorporate
uniform spacing, integrate with other accents and reveals,
and coordinate specialty lights with predominate
architectural features.
○●B-
2.6.3.1.3.
Lighting fixtures used on building exteriors should be
integrated with building design and coordinate with
architectural elements and building entries.
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