See Chapter 15.28 of the municipal code.

No building, fence, hedge or other visual obstruction more than 3.5 feet in height may be placed so as to interfere with clear vision from one street to the other across the corner. See also Chapter 12.16 of the city code of ordinances.

1. Purpose. The pedestrian standards of this section are intended to promote a safe, attractive and usable pedestrian circulation system as a part of all new developments.
2. Applicability. The pedestrian standards of this section apply to all new commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit residential developments.
3. Standards. An on-site pedestrian circulation system must be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
   1. Connection to the Street. The on-site pedestrian circulation system must connect all adjacent public rights-of-way to the main building entrance. The connection must follow a direct route and not involve significant out-of-direction travel for system users.
   2. Connection to Neighboring Areas. Where appropriate, the on-site pedestrian circulation system shall provide at least one connection to all adjacent properties. The connections must run to the property line and connect to existing paths or sidewalks on neighboring properties or to the likely location of future paths or sidewalks on those properties. If the zoning administrator determines that no paths or sidewalks exist on a neighboring property or it is not possible to determine the likely location of future path or sidewalk connections or extending a connection would create a safety hazard on either property, the zoning administrator is authorized to waive the connection requirement of this paragraph.
   3. Internal Connections. The on-site pedestrian circulation system must connect all buildings on the site and provide connections to other areas of the site likely to be used by pedestrians, such as parking areas, bicycle parking, recreational areas, common outdoor areas and pedestrian amenity features. The zoning administrator is authorized to waive the connection requirement if it would create a safety hazard.
   4. Design. Required on-site pedestrian circulation facilities must be designed and constructed in accordance with the following requirements:
      1. The on-site pedestrian circulation system must be at least 5 feet in width and surfaced with material of sufficient strength and durability to enable year-round use and effective maintenance.
      2. When the on-site pedestrian circulation system crosses driveways, parking areas or loading areas, it must be clearly differentiated through the use of elevation changes, a different paving material, striping, or other equally effective methods.
      3. When the on-site pedestrian circulation system is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it must be a raised path at least 6 inches above the auto travel lane surface or be separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb, bollards, landscaping or another physical barrier. If a raised path is used, the ends of the raised portions must be equipped with accessible curb ramps.
      4. The on-site pedestrian circulation system must be illuminated to ensure that it can be used safely at night by employees, residents and customers. Lighting must be at height appropriate to a pedestrian pathway system.

Land in a residential zoning district may not be used to provide ingress to or egress from a nonresidential zoning district.

1. General Provisions
   1. Purpose. The purpose of the attached and semi-detached building design standards is to:
      1. Ensure that the physical characteristics of proposed development are compatible with the context of surrounding areas,
      2. Preserve the unique visual character and streetscapes of Wauwatosa,
      3. Create unique and inspiring places that support the pedestrian experience and promote economic vitality, and
      4. Encourage creativity and innovation while avoiding obtrusive, incongruous structures.
2. Entry Treatment
   1. Each dwelling unit must have a separate ground-floor entrance that is clearly defined and highly visible on the building façade that faces a public street or a right-of-way other than an alley. The front door must be within 8 feet of the building's front façade. The door may be at any angle to the street as long as the other entrance standards are met.
   
   2. Each front entrance must include a porch or covered entry. A pedestrian walkway must connect each front entrance to the street. A door that leads directly into a garage does not qualify as a front entrance.
3. Glazing. Each attached and semi-detached house dwelling unit must provide windows or glazed area equal to at least 15% of the building façade that faces a public street or a right-of-way other than an alley. Glazing in (vehicle) garage doors do not count towards meeting these glazing requirements.
4. Building Modulation. The following façade modulation requirements apply to the front façade of all attached house structures when the buildings directly face a public street (other than an alley):
   1. Exterior walls may not exceed 32 feet in (horizontal) length without modulation.
   2. The modulation depth must be at least 2 feet.
   3. Modulation may be achieved through such techniques and features as:
      1. recessed or projecting wall offsets;
      2. entryways;
      3. porch or canopy structures including columns or piers;
      4. balconies;
      5. dormers; or
      6. other prominent architectural features that serve to provide dimension and break up large expanses of wall area.

The board of public works is authorized to grant exceptions to the regulations of this chapter unless otherwise stated.