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b. Projects in the B-3 zone that use at least two of the bonus elements in Section 19.22.020 (E) to qualify for floor area ratio or building height bonuses shall provide one additional bonus element provided in Section 19.22.020 (E) for each twenty dwelling units or portion thereof, up to a maximum of three additional bonus elements, unless the director determines that it is infeasible and the building otherwise provides high quality architectural design and building materials. c. As an alternative to the bonus elements provided in subsection(D)(9)(a) or(D)(9)(b) of this section, the applicant may propose other design elements that enhance the livability of the project and/or the city's urban center. Such proposals shall be subject to approval by the planning director, and the director shall have the authority to require changes to the proposed alternative to promote design quality and further the goals and objectives of the downtown plan. Such improvements or design measures must be in addition to the requirements of the city's zoning, building or housing codes, including but not limited to: (1) Special treatment or use of specific architectural elements on building facades; (2) Special emphasis to accentuate building entrances; (3) Special treatment to enhance the streetscape; (4) Special treatment of building lobbies or foyers for the comfort, convenience and safety of residents; (5) Cleaning, repair, painting, or other functional improvements to existing buildings; (6) Removal of nonconforming signs from buildings or lots; (7) Preservation and/or restoration of historical elements of existing buildings in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic buildings; (8) Special design treatment to promote or enhance compatibility with the function, design or location of improvements on surrounding properties. 10. Design Requirements Within the E-1 MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) Zone. a. A multiple-family housing development within the E-1 MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) zone with a minimum of 20 dwelling units shall be eligible for the property tax exemption as provided in EMC Chapter 3.78, provided it meets all of the standards of this chapter and at least two of the following requirements: (1) It provides a minimum of 200 square feet of on-site common open space per dwelling unit accessible to the residents of the development. A minimum of one-half of this space shall be provided at or near the ground level, and shall be improved as required by EMC 11