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§110-7. Criteria for determinations. A. `In deliberating on applications for CERTIFICATES, the COMMISSION shall consider, among.other things, the historic and architectural value and significance of the site, BUILDING or STRUCTURE; thegeneral design, proportions, detailing, mass, arrangement, texture, and material of the EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES involved; and the relation of such EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES to similar features of BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES in the surrounding area. B. In the case of new CONSTRUCTION or additions to existing BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES, the COMMISSION shall consider the appropriateness of the scale, shape and proportions of the BUILDING or STRUCTURE both in relation to the land area upon which the BUILDING or STRUCTURE is situated and in relation to i BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES in the vicinity. The COMMISSION may in appropriate cases impose dimensional and setback requirements in addition to those required by applicable statute or by-law. C. When ruling on applications for CERTIFICATES on solar energy systems as defined in Section IA of Chapter 40A, the COMMISSION shall consider the policy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to encourage the use of solar energy systems and to protect,solar access. D. The COMMISSION shall not consider interior arrangements or architectural features not subject to public view from a public way. §110-8. Exclusions. I A. The COMMISSION shall exclude from its review the following: (1) Temporary BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES or SIGNS subject, however, to conditions .pertaining to the duration of existence and use, location, lighting, removal and I' similar matters as the COMMISSION may reasonably specify in a CERTIFICATE of Non-Applicability. (2) Terraces, walks, driveways, sidewalks and similar STRUCTURES, provided that any such STRUCTURE is substantially at grade level. I (3) Storm windows and doors, screen windows and doors, and window air conditioners. (4) The color of paint on residential buildings and structures. (5)The color of materials used on roofs of residential buildings and structures. I' (6) SIGNS of not more than four (4) square feet in DISPLAY AREA, either freestanding or attached to a building, indicating the street number or name of the occupant of the premises, or both, which may also include identification in