University Place City Zoning Code

All new construction on vacant land requiring building or development permits.

Major redevelopment (as defined in Chapter 19.10 UPMC).

Major improvement (as defined in Chapter 19.10 UPMC).

When the provisions of this chapter apply, they apply to the entire property where the use is situated.

Renovation of an existing single-family structure for residential or commercial use is exempt from this chapter, provided no expansion of the structure occurs.

Standards are mandatory while guidelines are discretionary.

A minimum of 50 percent of a project site's building floor area at the ground floor level at storefront locations shown on the regulating plan (UPMC § 19.54.040) shall be designed to accommodate commercial or other nonresidential or nonparking use(s). On Bridgeport Way between 35th Street West and 40th Street West this space shall be occupied by an allowed commercial use type. Elsewhere, residential or residential accessory uses other than parking may occupy this space, provided the space is not rendered unusable for future commercial use.

Any exterior alterations shall comply with these standards. When expanding the footprint of an existing building that is nonconforming with regard to its distance from the edge of a sidewalk, the building footprint shall be expanded in the direction of the sidewalk to decrease the nonconforming setback, unless it can be demonstrated this is not structurally possible.

When reference is made to required or recommended use, streetscape amenity landscaping or parking in the zone, refer to specific standards and/or guidelines regarding those items. For example, if landscaping is required in parking areas, refer to the landscaping section in streetscapes for specific plant and irrigation standards and guidelines.

Neighborhood Commercial;

Multifamily – Low;

Multifamily – High;

Residential 1;

Residential 2; and

Parks and Open Space.

Pedestrian circulation.

Site Planning and Building Placement. Provisions relating to exterior lighting and abutting development.

Open space and amenities.

Building Design. Provisions relating to pedestrian building entries, treatment of blank walls, roof lines, rooftop equipment, and character and massing.

Surface Parking. Provisions relating to encouraging joint-use parking areas, parking lot landscaping and treatment of perimeter, and pedestrian circulation through parking lots.

All site plan layouts shall give first consideration to pedestrians.

All buildings shall be oriented and built at the edge of the sidewalk except:

No side setbacks are required; however, if a building is set back, then a minimum of 10 feet is required to provide access between buildings.

At least 40 percent of the street facade of a building shall be set back a maximum of 10 feet to provide horizontal articulation of the building facade.

A minimum 30-foot setback is required from R1 and R2 zones, except that accessory structures no greater than 15 feet in height may be located 10 feet from R1 or R2 zones provided:

Where drive-through or drive-up facilities are proposed to be located within existing commercial centers, and where drive-through lanes are permitted between a building and a street in accordance with UPMC § 19.70.130(D)(2)(d)(1), a minimum of two of the following requirements shall be met:

Pedestrian connections shall be a minimum of five feet wide. Raised walkways are preferred. The City may consider alternative designs where major design challenges exist. The walkways shall be differentiated from the parking area by use of alternate materials or finishes. Paint-striped walkways would not be allowed to meet this requirement. Alternate materials can include but are not limited to: concrete, pavers, stamped and painted asphalt, or others subject to City approval.

The maximum building height abutting R1 and R2 zoned property shall be 45 feet.

Height shall be measured from either the elevation of the street which abuts the building at the midpoint of the building or in accordance with UPMC § 19.10.030 (definition of “height, building or structure”), whichever is greater. The maximum height shall be measured to the midpoint of a gable or pitched roof or the top of a flat or parapet roof.

Buildings shall be a minimum of 25 feet in height.

Building lots shall not be modified by placement of fill for the purpose of raising the grade level from which building height is measured. Typical modifications necessary to allow development or redevelopment of a site shall be permitted; provided, that the modifications are functionally necessary and represent the minimal intervention required to establish the use on the site. Typical modifications include, but are not limited to, providing access to the structure, ensuring slope stability and/or facilitating on-site stormwater management.

The following height exceptions are allowed:

Walkways shall be a minimum of seven feet wide unless located between buildings that are 20 feet or less apart, then the walkways shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width.

Provide decorative paving, lighting, landscaping and at least one discovery element such as artwork, potted plants, or murals within walkways.

The design of buildings and structures adjacent to walkways shall allow ample sunlight to light the walkway during daylight hours and walkways shall be well lit at night to enhance safety.

Where there are setbacks between buildings, walkways shall be provided to provide better pedestrian circulation.

Walkways should have storefronts facing them; if possible, storefront entries should open to walkways. Windows should face walkways. Windows facing walkways allow people to see out into the walkway, enhancing safety.

Where appropriate, accommodate cafe seating.

Provide a distinct character to help with orientation, such as a name or unique decorative paving treatment.

Curve walkways around landscaping and other streetscape features to provide interest.

Provide a gateway to at least one principal entrance to a plaza or building.

Gateways shall have qualities that make them distinct from the surroundings, including but not limited to decorative paving, landscaping and signage.

A minimum of 25 percent of the gateway area shall be finished with decorative pavers, stamped concrete or a similar feature.

Gateways can be freestanding elements or be designated by a change in pavement or landscaping design.

Gateways should incorporate elements unique to the South Puget Sound, reflecting local heritage.

Where an arch or other overhead feature provides a gateway, consider hanging elements such as flowerpots or decorations to provide interest.

Commercial or mixed use developments shall have at least one courtyard.

All developments over 2,000 square feet shall provide one courtyard.

The size of the courtyard(s) shall be 2.5 percent of the building footprint or footprints of all the buildings within a multiple-building development.

The maximum size of a courtyard shall be 500 square feet. Multiple courtyards may be used or required to meet this requirement.

Install seating in courtyards to provide an inviting place to sit back and relax.

Use decorative pavement in courtyards.

Provide art or a water feature accessible to the public, encouraging discovery.

Provide landscaping treatments or gardens that allow interaction.

Provide courtyards on ground level, along a walkway, on mid-level patios, or as part of a rooftop garden.

All developments over 3,000 square feet shall provide a plaza.

The size of the plaza shall be 10 percent of the building footprint or footprints of all the buildings within a multiple-building development.

Provide in-ground electrical facilities and water bibs to facilitate temporary and seasonal uses.

Movable planters, bollards, outdoor seating, accessible artwork and other streetscape amenities shall be used to configure plaza uses.

Plazas shall include a water feature or artwork.

Plazas shall use decorative paving or distinctive surface treatments to distinguish active from passive areas.

Include unreserved outdoor seating for relaxation or eating by providing amenities, benches, tables and trash receptacles.

A minimum of 10 percent of the plaza area shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs and groundcover. Landscaping may be in-ground or potted.

A minimum of 25 percent of the plaza area shall be finished with decorative pavers, stamped concrete or a similar feature.

Use special effects lighting to highlight significant features such as a water feature, artwork or a building facade adjacent to the plaza.

Bollards, outdoor seating and planters should be used rather than curbs where a plaza abuts a street to allow the plaza to expand for certain large events.

Use decorative pavers or distinctive surface treatments to distinguish active and passive areas within plazas. Active areas should be vibrant; passive areas should be relaxing.

Create places for individuals and groups.

Provide piped-in music with inconspicuous speakers to provide acoustic atmosphere during events or to highlight a season.

Choreographed or recreational fountains are encouraged.

To facilitate special events, a temporary bandstand, stage or in-ground electrical facilities for which a stage could be erected may be appropriate in some plazas.

Use only high quality materials on primary facades.

Divide horizontal facades into vertical segments not greater than 50 feet in width to provide differentiation and the appearance that the street was developed over time.

To articulate the horizontal primary building facade, vertical segments shall be different in color and shall include two or more of the following architectural elements:

Provide vertical facade articulation by including a cornice, lintel or header separating the first floor and upper floors.

Integrate top-to-bottom building architecture.

Blank walls, including walls distinguished only by changes in color, are prohibited.

Primary facades shall have a higher level of architectural detail at street level and on storefront designs.

Provide a cornice or eaves to create distinctive rooflines.

Although a change in the horizontal building facade is required at least every 50 feet, shorter segments of 15 to 30 feet are recommended.

Balconies, trellises, railings, and similar architectural elements should be added to upper floors.

At corners, the roof design should emphasize the corner.

Maintain high quality materials on secondary facades.

Blank walls, including walls distinguished only by changes in color, are prohibited.

Secondary facade design shall be a simplified expression of the primary facade, with fewer vertical segment changes along the length of the facade.

Provide a streetscape treatment that is complementary to the primary elevations, but that is executed in a simplified scheme.

Provide surprise elements, such as murals, portals, artwork or landscaping.

Significant corners shall have a standout architectural design. Standout architectural design shall be achieved by one of the following methods or approved equivalent:

Provide the highest level of architectural detail and high quality material at significant corners.

A plaza or courtyard shall be located between the building facade and the sidewalk. This plaza or courtyard area may be used to meet plaza or courtyard area requirements.

Significant corners may have entrances at street level while others may only be distinguished architecturally.

Building corners should have distinctive character from block to block to help with orientation.

On buildings where an upper story setback is provided, the setback should be improved with an upper story courtyard, balcony or roof garden.

Traditional elements found around windows, such as shutters, lintels and windowsills, should be used to provide character and detail to facades.

Incorporate trestles on upper floors to add interest.

Developers, tenants and residents should be encouraged to provide plants on upper story balconies.

Projections into a public right-of-way require a right-of-way permit.

Projections shall be more than eight feet above the ground elevation.

Projections shall not interfere with trees, utilities, transit shelters or other street furnishings.

Individual AC units and fire escape ladders shall not be permitted on the exterior of buildings.

The minimum pedestrian zone width shall be maintained unobstructed.

Roof eaves may project up to 36 inches beyond the building face or architectural projection.

Satellite dishes should not be allowed on primary facades, secondary facades and significant corners.

Design and placement of canopies or awnings shall be proportional to the size of the building facade.

On buildings with canopies, canopies shall be designed as an integral part of the building.

Ground-mounted canopy or awning supports shall be placed at least two feet from the back edge of the curb.

Canopies shall not extend along the full length of a facade creating an arcade.

Individual awnings and canopies shall not exceed 30 feet in length.

Canopies shall extend a minimum of five feet over sidewalks to provide protection from inclement weather.

Awnings shall be made of a durable material such as woven fabric or canvas. Vinyl awnings are prohibited.

Canopies shall be made of permanent materials such as wood, metal and/or glass.

Awnings shall not be internally lit.

Provide awnings in strategic locations to provide pedestrians shelter from weather.

Collective placement of awnings along a street should maintain overall design integrity and avoid a uniform awning layout.

Awnings should accommodate comfortable pedestrian access and sight lines.

Retractable or open side awnings are preferred. Awning and canopy colors should complement building color.

Close-ended canopies are discouraged.

Use high quality materials that enhance the building and convey a sense of permanence. Durable materials are especially critical at street level where pedestrian contact will be considerable.

Opaque, smoked and reflective glass shall be used for accents only.

On primary facades and significant corners materials native to the Northwest should be used whenever possible, including:

Desirable facade materials for new or renovated facades also include:

Nonnative materials, such as those listed below, may be used for architectural trim and accent applications, including, but not limited to, cornices and decorative brackets, frieze panels, decorative lintels, shutters and porch and balcony railings.

Building materials and construction methods should be “green” to the greatest extent possible, to emphasize the core value of a sustainable environment and conservation of natural resources including energy.

Developers should use the New Buildings Institute Energy Benchmark for High Performance Buildings to improve indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency.

Primary colors shall be natural to the South Puget Sound. Bright, highly contrasting colors shall only be used as accents.

Roofing materials visible from streets, plazas or courtyards shall be finished with an attractive nonreflective material, including, but not limited to, wood shingles, copper (including terne coated), factory-finished painted metal, slate, synthetic slate, terra cotta and cement tile and glass fiber shingles.

Adjacent buildings with roofs visible from streets and plazas or courtyards shall use a different slope, design, type or color of roof material to break up building mass and provide variety.

Articulate roof form and material to break up building mass.

Rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be visible from adjacent rights-of-way or neighboring properties’ ground floors. The equipment shall be integrated into the building design or set back from the edge of the roof at a distance far enough to not be visible.

Roof flashing shall not be visible from streets, plazas or courtyards.

Rooftop courtyards and gardens are encouraged.

Multi-floor glass curtain walls are prohibited. Integrate glass with other materials.

Vinyl siding may only be used above 20 feet or a second story, whichever is greater.

Unfinished concrete block is prohibited.

Chain link fencing and unfinished wood fencing are prohibited.

Decorative metal gates or fences are allowed.

Roll-up metal security doors in front of storefronts and exterior-applied metal security bars are prohibited. Roll-up metal doors are allowed at service entrances.

Avoid large expanses and nondetailed stucco. Integrate stucco with other materials.

Storefront design shall include at least one of the following elements:

Vacant storefronts shall be attractively screened using a painted screen rather than boarded up. The painted screen should display a mural or advertise the coming use. Advertising shall be considered a sign.

Window displays shall display merchandise or services sold by the tenant. Storefront display windows shall not be blocked off to prevent views into or out of the store.

Tenants shall avoid cookie cutter representations of their identity and create an expression that is complementary to the area architecture.

Storefronts shall be predominantly glassed to provide views into the store, but glass shall not be the exclusive material.

A sidewalk merchandising zone for the temporary display of merchandise extends two feet from the building facade. A right-of-way permit is required to utilize this merchandising zone in the public right-of-way.

Storefront facades, recessed doorways, outdoor spaces and passageways shall be lit.

Fixtures shall be located and angled to ensure that they spotlight the tenant’s merchandise and do not point toward the window or cause distracting reflections. Use down lighting or cut-off lenses to avoid excessive glare.

Include “after hours” lighting within the fronts of stores to contribute to pedestrian lighting and provide for a comfortable nighttime strolling experience.

Lighting fixtures shall not extend more than three feet from the facade or hang below eight feet.

Storefront designs should express their individual character or brand identity so that a varied texture and experience can be achieved along the length of the street.

Modern and creative design solutions may be employed if the traditional storefront proportions are maintained.

Display window designs should allow a visual connection between the interior and exterior.

Landscaping and potted or hanging plants should be used to provide accents and depth.

Limit the number of light fixtures to prevent a cluttered look.

Upper story windows shall be designed to create shadow lines or to break up flat surfaces by recessing, projecting or trimming windows.

Fake and masked-off windows are prohibited.

A minimum of 60 percent of the ground floor facade shall be in nonreflective transparent glazing.

Windows shall comprise at least 40 percent of the primary upper floor facades visible from streets and at least 20 percent of other upper floor facades and should reflect a rhythm, scale, and proportion compatible with the overall building design.

Primary building and store entrances shall be oriented toward the principal street except in Level II commercial centers. Where a grade difference of more than six feet and a slope greater than 150 percent between the adjacent street and the property in question preclude direct pedestrian entrance from a street, a minimum of two of the following requirements shall be met:

Pedestrian connections shall be a minimum of five feet wide. Raised walkways are preferred. The City may consider alternative designs where major design challenges exist. The walkways shall be differentiated from the parking area by use of alternate materials or finishes. Paint-striped walkways would not be allowed to meet this requirement. Alternate materials can include but are not limited to: concrete, pavers, stamped and painted asphalt, or others subject to City approval.

Recessed or projecting entrances shall be designed so that they do not exceed 50 percent of the width of the storefront, nor 10 feet in depth/projection.

Placement and design of doors shall provide a direct connection to the sidewalks and streets.

Provide a diversity of entrance types, including recessed, projecting and traditional entrances.

Tenants should create a unique and identifiable entryway that distinguishes their brand identity.

Additional entrances may be on a walkway, plaza or courtyard.

Restaurants are encouraged to provide a clear throughway and a visual connection to exterior seating areas.

With the following exceptions, parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 19.60 UPMC:

Meeting parking requirements with off-street surface parking is discouraged.

Use design landscaping in surface parking lots to handle stormwater runoff.

Consider durable pervious surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff.

Use native plants in parking lot landscaping.

Consider using pavers, colored concrete and landscaping to delineate walkways through parking lots.

Only parallel and back-in angle parking is permitted in public rights-of-way.

Provide bump-outs to delineate the end of parking from an intersection or crosswalk.

Entrances to structured parking shall be the minimum size to permit reasonable entry and shall be consistent with the building facade design.

Any elevation of a parking structure visible from an adjacent street or a residential zone shall have a solid decorative parapet wall of not less than 46 inches high and shall utilize materials and colors consistent with the surrounding buildings.

On walls facing a residential zone, planter boxes supporting vines and other vegetative screening materials shall be attached to the exterior of the structure.

If not abutting a street, structured parking facilities shall be provided with adequate access from public streets via a private drive and/or an access easement.

Provide high ceilings and ample lighting at pedestrian entrances to elevate safety and comfort.

Structured parking should not be visible, except at entrances.

Provide enough clearance and appropriate curve radius in structured parking to facilitate delivery, maintenance and emergency vehicle routes.

The minimum dimensions of loading spaces shall be as follows:

The calculation of the minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be in conformance with the following schedule:

Loading spaces that are adjacent and accessible to several buildings or tenant spaces, including buildings and tenant spaces on separate lots, may be used to meet the loading requirements for the individual buildings or tenants; provided, that: (a) the number of spaces satisfies the requirements for the combined square footages for the buildings or tenants in question, and (b) an agreement evidencing the right of tenants to share the loading spaces shall be provided to the City.

Loading and service areas shall be located and designed to minimize visibility from streets, public spaces and semi-public spaces. Loading areas shall be underground or recessed to hide them from view.

Use walls and/or landscaping to screen views of loading areas.

Install attractive loading dock doors so that when not in use loading docks do not present an eyesore.

Streetscapes shall be designed at a pedestrian scale to promote a feeling of comfort and security.

Streets shall be designed to promote multiple modes of transportation.

Pedestrian circulation shall be facilitated via wide sidewalks, walkways, well-defined crossings and utilization of on-street parking.

Streetscapes shall be designed to encourage visual interest.

Sidewalks shall include a pedestrian zone directly adjacent to storefronts and an amenity zone for roadside features, located adjacent to the street edge.

All roadside features, except as otherwise noted, shall be in the sidewalk amenity zone.

Building and site features shall not project into the pedestrian zone within the vertical area eight feet above sidewalk grade, except as specifically allowed by these standards. In no case shall projections reduce the width of the pedestrian zone to less than the minimum required.

Roadside features located adjacent to parallel parking lanes shall be set back a minimum of 30 inches from face of curb/edge of street.

Roadside features shall be designed and placed to minimize visual obstruction of adjacent building signage, windows and entries.

Unique elements of the streetscape should catch people's attention as they move down the street.

Streets shall be paved with asphalt concrete, except at key intersections, gateways and crosswalks.

Key intersections, gateways and crosswalks, as specifically identified in other sections of this title, shall be constructed of stamped concrete or asphalt, or brick or asphalt pavers.

Painted stop bars are required at all crossings and intersections.

Sidewalks shall be comprised of a pedestrian zone and an amenity zone.

Vertical curb and gutter shall be installed on all streets unless curbless parking is specifically required or allowed.

Except as otherwise allowed, sidewalks shall be constructed of a simple, uniform style of concrete.

Significant corners, gateways and other amenity areas as specifically identified in other sections of this title shall be constructed of subtle colored, patterned, scored, sandblasted or stamped concrete, pavers, bricks or similar materials. When significant corners are redeveloped they should use similar materials to the other redeveloped corners. The intent is to ensure a similar theme to the entire intersection.

A subtle color, material or pattern change should be incorporated into the amenity zone to distinguish the separation from the pedestrian zone.

Complicated patterns, sharp color contrasts and bright colors should be avoided except when used in artwork or for accents.

Streetlights shall provide both vehicular and pedestrian lighting. The model and level of illumination shall be as specified in UPMC Title 13.

Streetlights shall be designed with the capability to turn off selected lights during energy shortages.

Streetlights shall be located at the same distance from the street edge along the length of the entire street.

Luminaires shall be translucent or glare-free.

Diffusers and refractors shall be installed to reduce glare and light pollution, particularly adjacent to residential areas.

Special effects lighting shall be utilized in plazas to highlight required art or water features.

Effect lighting shall be used to highlight trees and other roadside features, buildings and site features as specifically identified in other sections of this title.

Lighting shall be shielded, as necessary, to avoid glare to pedestrians, vehicles and adjacent sites.

Outlets or fixtures for effect lighting shall be installed in tree grates or otherwise integrated in an unobtrusive manner.

Street trees shall be provided in accordance with UPMC § 19.50.440 and 19.50.450, arterial streets.

Street trees shall include only those species specified in UPMC Title 13.

Street trees shall have a minimum diameter of that specified in UPMC Title 13.

Landscaping in courtyards and plazas shall include:

Landscaping located on private property shall be approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development, prior to planting, as part of the review of landscape plans required by UPMC § 19.65.200. Landscaping in the public right-of-way shall be in accordance with UPMC § 13.20.870.

Particular care shall be used in tree selection and placement to avoid visual obstruction of adjacent retail signage, windows and entries.

If mixing species, different species shall be alternated in a regular pattern. Regular spacing is encouraged. Spacing may be altered where necessary to minimize visual obstruction of adjacent retail uses.

Trees shall be planted a uniform distance from the curb/edge of street.

Street trees shall be placed in tree grates, large planters or pots, or planter strip sections.

Planter strips shall be permanently irrigated per Chapter 13.20 UPMC.

Landscaped area shall include shrubs and groundcover sized and irrigated in accordance with Chapter 19.65 UPMC.

A maximum of 50 percent of required landscaping in plazas and courtyards may be potted.

Potted plants shall not be placed anywhere that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic and may function as a separation between pedestrians and vehicles.

Pots shall be of a uniform type.

Tree grates shall be designed to reflect local art, history or wildlife.

Tree grates shall allow for tree growth.

Tree grates shall be ADA approved.

Electrical outlets shall be provided within the tree grate area to allow for lighting opportunities.

Potted plants may be used in addition to landscape planting areas to complement the surrounding streetscape by adding color and variety.

Large pots are preferred to fixed boxes to allow for maintenance or service access.

Larger trees are preferred and may be used to reduce the number of trees required, provided the overall diameter of required trees added together is not reduced.

Street furniture shall be provided in accordance with UPMC § 19.50.440 and 19.50.450, arterial streets.

Benches shall be Victor Stanley, Classic Style, SC-138 in VS Black. Other street furniture shall be complementary to the above style. When an exception is granted all furniture shall be a common model unless a unique type is integral to storefront design.

Street furniture shall be comfortable, durable, easy to clean and vandalism/graffiti resistant to the greatest extent possible.

Up to 25 percent of required seating may be provided by incorporating a bench into a planter box by widening planter and wall edges to provide seating.

Furniture other than cafe seating shall be permanently attached to the ground.

Cafe and restaurant seating if located on a public sidewalk shall meet the following:

Seating should be grouped together as much as possible and should be placed at busier pedestrian nodes and gathering points.

Seating should be oriented to take advantage of attractive views.

Street furniture should be oriented to maximize the feeling of comfort and security for both users and passing pedestrians.

Artwork in publicly owned places shall be consistent with the City public art policy.

Artwork shall be located within areas as specifically identified in other sections of this title.

Permanent art pieces shall not be located in areas designated for performing arts functions.

Artwork shall:

Art should reflect the values, culture and history of the Northwest and the City of University Place. Themes to consider include orchards, timber, mining, Vikings, canoe making, and wildlife such as bears, deer, salmon and waterfowl.

Appropriately scaled art pieces or sculptures should be located in the streetscape and in plazas and courtyards where they do not visually obscure adjacent retail uses.

Art pieces should be accessible physically and intellectually.

Local sources of art should be considered.

Artwork may be part of a collection or a single piece.

Artwork may include water, seating, planting, decorative architectural elements or plaza space as part of the design.

Water features shall be located in areas as specifically identified in other sections of this title.

Where required, water features shall allow people to interact with the display using at least one of the following:

Where required, water features shall be a minimum of 25 square feet and maintain a minimum constant or intermittent recirculating flow of 300 gallons per hour.

Water features should be designed to reflect the community’s core values and an appreciation of nature, education and the arts.

Design water features that are attractive as art objects when water flow must be discontinued during times of drought or cold weather.

Placement and design of transit facilities shall be coordinated with Pierce Transit. Non-Pierce Transit financing is required.

Transit facilities shall be designed and constructed to represent a common style throughout mixed use zones unless an exception is granted.

Streets where transit is expected to operate shall be built to arterial street standards, in order to withstand continuing transit vehicle use.

Transit facilities should be near pedestrian crossings.

Transit patron waiting facilities should be covered for weather protection.

Transit stops should be convenient for pedestrians to facilitate their use and placed to be safely and efficiently served by transit vehicles.

Kiosks from which merchandise or food is sold shall be attended when open for business.

Kiosks shall be constructed of similar materials or given a similar finish as adjacent buildings.

Kiosks shall be well illuminated.

All sides of a kiosk shall have a finished look.

Kiosks that provide information or directory assistance may be attended or unattended.

Kiosks should be accessible from all sides.

Kiosks should be located in areas of high pedestrian traffic.

Kiosks should be positioned to complement and respect other street furnishings such as benches and lighting.

Kiosks are not required to be fixed and may be mobile to allow for flexibility in public areas.

Streetscape receptacles shall be Victory Stanley, Ironsites Series, SD-42, with side gate in VS Black. When an exception is granted all receptacles shall be the same model unless integral to storefront design.

Ash urns shall be Victory Stanley, Iron-sites Series, S-20, in VS Black. When an exception is granted all urns shall be the same model unless integral to storefront design.

Recycling receptacles shall be of a similar style as the above-referenced trash receptacles. Design of recycling receptacles shall be acceptable to the local refuse service provider.

Streetscape receptacles shall be located at convenient locations, especially at intersections, and in the proximity of kiosks or restaurants where take-out food is sold or consumed.

Streetscape waste and recycling receptacles shall be permanently attached, have sealed bottoms and tops sufficient to keep contents dry and concealed from view, and be designed for easy collection and service.

Streetscape trash and recycling receptacles shall be durable, easy to clean and vandalism/graffiti resistant to the greatest extent possible.

Location of trash and recycling facilities shall be coordinated with the local refuse service provider.

Recycling receptacles shall be located in conjunction with at least 50 percent of all trash receptacles.

Large-scale trash and recycling collection sites, including dumpsters, shall be screened by a fence or wall at least as high as the receptacle and constructed of the same materials or given a similar finish as the buildings they serve.

The color of any screening fences or walls shall be consistent with adjacent buildings.

Trash and recycling receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, and shall be emptied when full.

Trash and recycling receptacles should blend with surroundings and be visually unobtrusive.

Restaurants with outdoor seating should provide additional streetscape trash receptacles near seating.

New utility systems shall be underground.

Utility accessories shall be uniform in design and color throughout a development and shall:

Utility accessory design and construction must be approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Handrails shall be installed where necessary for safety or where desired for aesthetics.

Low fencing or rails (36 inches or lower) shall be permitted where they provide a sense of enclosure in a larger open area, where they separate distinct areas and where they do not obstruct pedestrian mobility.

Handrails and fencing shall be designed to complement the architectural style of adjacent buildings.

Solid, slat and plastic fences are prohibited.

Chain link fences are prohibited, except when approved for public safety applications.

Metal is the preferred material.

Bollards shall be uniform in design and color throughout a development unless integral to a specific storefront or restaurant design.

Bollards shall be set back from parking lanes to allow movement of car doors.

Bollards shall be utilized where necessary to physically separate vehicles from pedestrians.

Bollard color and design shall be similar to and aesthetically complement other streetscape elements including but not limited to street furniture and streetscape waste receptacles.

Removable bollards may be utilized where service vehicles need periodic access and for street closures in the event of festivals or community events.

Bollards may be chained together to ensure pedestrian safety or to define areas for public functions.

All bike racks in a development shall be uniform in design or theme and consistent with the development’s design or function.

Bicycle racks shall be permanently mounted and located adjacent to areas with potential high bicycle traffic volumes.

Bicycle racks shall allow the frame and at least one wheel to be locked.

Bike racks shall be integrated into overall streetscape design.

Mailboxes shall be located in coordination with the U.S. Postal Service.

All mailboxes shall be located inside buildings unless otherwise required by the U.S. Postal Service.

When located outside a building, mailboxes shall be designed and integrated with building design.

Other miscellaneous features typical to the streetscape environment shall be permitted subject to approval of the Director. Examples include cash machines, street speakers and parking meters.

Mailboxes should be located in lobbies or common rooms.

Mailboxes should be grouped to the greatest extent possible.

In storefront locations a 16-foot sidewalk shall be comprised of an eight- to 11-foot pedestrian zone and a 5.5- to eight-foot amenity zone.

Street trees shall be spaced at 45 feet on center.

Each development on major arterials shall install a minimum of one street furniture feature, excluding cafe seating, within the right-of-way or street. Street furniture features shall provide seating for a minimum of three people. If a development occupies both sides of the street, this requirement applies to both sides.

A maximum of 50 percent of the amenity zone can be in planter strip sections.

Roadside features such as streetlights, bike racks, trash and recycling receptacles, drinking fountains, phone booths and newspaper racks shall be of a consistent color and design along the street.

Art features may be located within the amenity zone.

Raised planter sections two to three feet high should be considered to further buffer pedestrians.

Twelve-and-one-half-foot sidewalks shall be comprised of a seven-foot pedestrian zone and a 5.5-foot amenity zone.

Street trees shall be spaced at 38 feet on center.

Each development located at an intersection shall install a minimum of one street furniture feature, excluding cafe seating, within the right-of-way or street. Street furniture features shall provide seating for a minimum of three people. If a development occupies both sides of the street, this requirement applies to both sides.

Roadside features such as streetlights, bike racks, trash and recycling receptacles, drinking fountains and newspaper racks shall be of a consistent type along the street.