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(48) Spindle-A turned wooden element, often used in screens, stair railings and porch trim. (49) Steeply-sloped -Having a pitch of 10/12 or greater for a minimum horizontal distance of thirty-six inches (36"). (50) Street: Primary—The street on which the parcel's front lot line abuts and address is platted. (51) Street: Secondary—The street that intersects with the Primary Street on which the parcel's side lot line abuts (e.g. Corner lot). (52) Streetwall - The continuation of building facades along a Primary Street. (53) Step back -An architectural element in which the upper stories of a tall building are stepped back from the lower stories. (54) Transom - A crosspiece separating a doorway from a window or fanlight above it. . (55) Tudor Style- A transitional style of English architecture that was prominent from 1890 to 1940 in America. Homes were built using late Medieval and early Renaissance styles characterized by steep cross-gabled roofs, often punctuated by small dormers, tall,narrow, casement windows in multiple groups, half-timbering, and massive decorative chimneys, as referenced by the accompanying graphic. I/k 1 �� `: �. - Tirci \` 'nigh tir ::IIM (56) Turret-A small, slender tower usually at the corner of a building,often containing a circular stair. (57) Uplight-A decorative light fixture used to accent architectural elements or landscaping. (58) Vault-An arched ceiling of masonry. (59) Veranda-A roofed open gallery or porch.