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Home My WebLink About5133 RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 3 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS FOR ITS DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of Auburn maintains and publishes Design Standards for its DUC Downtown Urban Center zoning district, which are intended to provide standardization of design elements for consistency and to assure public safety; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Auburn City Code 18.29.070, the Downtown Auburn Design Standards may be amended periodically to respond to new development conditions or to address emerging issues; and WHEREAS, the Auburn Department of Community Development and Public Works has prepared revisions to the Downtown Auburn Design Standards, to provide updated standards for building design relating to protection of pedestrians from the elements. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. That the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards related to building design and weather protection shall be amended as provided in by the proposed revision to Downtown Urban Center Design Standards document attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be effective as of March 9, 2015. Section 2. That the Director of the Community Development and Public Works is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be ---------------------------- Resolution No. 5133 February 18, 2015 Page 1 of 2 necessary to promulgate and publish this revision to the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards. Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. wW �� Dated and Signed this o�� day of 2015. CITY OF AUBURN �4&nw 3",� ANCY B US, MAYOR ATTEST: L g!4" Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ulusgiz;�, GA Daniel . Heid, City Attorne ---------------------------- Resolution No. 5133 February 18, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Downtown Urban Center City of Auburn Design Standards ADOPTED 2/12/07i AMENDED 4/14/08, 06/9/08, 06/16/09, ^""��05/24/10i REVISION EFFECTIVE 03/09/2015 I � City of Aubum Design Standards 1 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May-�4h9�rch 9, 2015� TABLE OFCONTENTS I. Definitions/Architectural Terms II. Guidelines Applicable to All Development Site Design Parking Lots and Garages --Screening and Landscaping --Pedestrian Connections --Width /Spacing of Driveways Shielded Lighting Screening Service Areas Public Plazas Building Design Entrances Ground Level Details Base! Middle/Top Upper Level Setbacks Treating Blank Walls Use of Neon Parking Structures Screening Rooftop Equipment Energy Efficiency Sign Design Integration with Architecture Creativity Landmark Signs Ground Signs III. Guidelines Applicable to Pedestrian Streets Site Design Limitation on Driveways Location of Parking Location of Drive-Through Lanes Building Design Land Use Mix Proximity to Sidewalk Ground Level Transparency Weather Protection Sign Design Pedestrian Orientation � City of Auburn Design Standards 2 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May-24March 9, 20150 I. DEFINITIONSlARCHITECTURAL TERMS These words shall have the following meanings for the purposes of these guidelines: a. Articulation - in art and architecture, is first of all a joint. Expanding from that definition, articulation is also a method of styling the joints in the formal elements of architectural design. Through degrees of articulation, each part is united with the whole work by means of a joint in such a way that the joined parts are put together in styles ranging from exceptionally distinct jointing to the opposite of high articulation— fluidity and continuity of joining. In highly articulated works, each part is defined precisely and stands out clearly. The articulation of a building reveals how the parts fit into the whole by emphasizing each part separately. b. Belt Course -A molding or projecting course running horizontally along the face of a building. c. Boxed Cabinet Signs - is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that is roughly rectangular in shape and provides for internal illumination and changing the message of the sign by replacing a single transparent or translucent material such as a Plexiglas/lexan face. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that is essentially a rectangular box and one that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign, or an "outline cabinet sign." d. Canopy- means a cover over a sidewalk providing protection from the rain, which is constructed of durable, permanent materials. e. Cornice - upper section of an entablature, a projecting shelf along the top of a wall often supported by brackets. f. Director- means the director of the Auburn Pplanning and Ddevelopment Ddepartment. g. Neo-traditional–Design concept that promotes a more livable and alive lively community for residents; more sustainable since it preserves land by encouraging more compact development and reduces air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions by creating new opportunities to walk and bike rather than using a car; and mixed-use with a combination of commercial and residential development. h. Outlined Cabinet Signs - is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that roughly follows the shape of the text of the sign and provides for internal illumination. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign and one that is essentially a rectangular box or a "boxed cabinet sign."An "outlined cabinet sign" will be treated more like an "individual letter sign" where the area of the sign is calculated based on the actual outlined shape of the sign. i. Parking, structured - means parking contained within an enclosed building either part of or designed to appear like it is part of the larger building complex, or a freestanding structure devoted exclusively to above-grade parking. � Cit� of Auburn Design Standards 3 Downtown Urban Center Zone � A4ay-24March 9, 20150 j. Personal service uses—means uses such as hair salons, nail salons, custom tailoring, dry cleaning, and similar related uses. Personal service uses can also include banks. k. Plinth -a block used as the base of a column or other upright support. I. Public art- means any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such documented, displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or on a public plaza, and visible to users of the public right-of-way at all times. m. Plaza - means an open space that is visible and accessible to the public at all times predominantly open to the sky, and for use principally by people, as opposed to merely a setting for the building. n. Street level retail - means uses providing goods and services, including food and drink, adjacent to, visible from, and directly accessible from the public sidewalk. � C�tv of Aubum Design Standards 4 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May-2�March 9, 20159 G��G=_+'?'=S aP,�_+Cn�!� ro RLL DEVELOPMENT n4 DOwu;Ow,h� Srlc' /)��t,,!r � GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO SITE DESIGN 1. PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES Intent: Reduce the visual impact of surface parking /ots ` and garages x � " L 1 . ��`.�� .��i A. General : y� 1. Parking shall be located over, under, behind, or to the side of buildings. ��t'}^s- � -Y_ r _ Parking structures are strongly encouraged. . �' 2. All parking lots shall meet the design and construction standards of � ACC 18.52 unless modified herein. . Parking stall standards for 90 degree stalls in structured parking facilities shall be 18 feet in length and 9 feet in width. All other dimensions shall meet ACC 18.52. � � - 3. Compact parking stalls shall be permitted but only 30°/a of the parking provided may be dedicated ro compact parking. _ �° ,� �� B. Screening and Landscaping ' 1. Surface parking lots consisting of ten or more stalls shall feature � � � g � - •i landscaped planter beds at a ratio of one to every six (6) stalls. Each Efl ,,,., � EP �, � �� planter bed shall include at least one tree, a minimum caliper of two (2) inches at the time of planting. . 2. The minimum planter size shall be 100 square feet. Planters shall be ',�^ j�_ protected by concrete curbs and shall also feature shrubs and/or y. ti'.' � '� groundcover. ",�� . :;,`�� 3. Surface parking lots located adjacent to any street (excluding alleys) _ � shall be screened by one or a combination of the following: ` - a. Low walls made of decorative concrete, masonry, or other similar � material, not exceeding a maximum height of 30 inches. b. Raised planter walls planted with a minimum of 80% evergreen '�,,,y�, shrubs, not exceeding a total height of 30 inches c. Landscape plantings consisting of trees (of which at least 80% are deciduous) and shrubs and groundcover materials (of which at ' m "" least 80% are evergreen). ,�� d. All plant material used for parking lot screening shall provide clear . I�� .,� � views beiween 30 inches and eight(8)feet above the ground F 1 s� f ` surface, for visibility and safety. � — ,� e. Planting areas shall be a minimum of five (5)feet in width and R�� ' shall be irrigated. y+� ' - -- :�� Citv of Auburn Design Standards 5 Downtown Urban Center Zone I May 24March 9, 2015� VI��L�HLINPS FlPI'�LICABLE r0 ALL DEVElOPMENT�N DOW�1'C✓v.h' �,?�' 1)r.��.�'r � PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES (Cont.) ��- " � � r " = --=-{�.- C. Pedestrian Connections "1 �� 1. Pedestrian connections not less than five (5)feet wide shall be provided through parking lots to building entrances, sidewalks � ��; and/or transit stops. 2. Pedestrian connections should be dearly defined by at least two _ � of the following: � !'� `- �� , a. Six (6) inch vertical curb in combination with a raised ��` walkway; 4'� � b. Textured paving, including across vehicular lanes, such as unit pavers, stamped and scored concrete; ,� � c. Bollards: F- � .,. • -�� d. Trellis; =,�r, ,�i�-T: e. Continuous landscape area at least three (3)feet wide and at � least on one side of the walkway; � � �. f. Pedestrian-scale lighting to aid in wayfinding. y 4 `� r�—�. . '4 D. Width /Spacing of Driveways 1. Driveways should not exceed 24 feet in width at the property line. r j � � Distance between curb cuts should not be less than 100 feet, �� measured from the outer edge of the driveway aprons. � � ' 2. The sidewalk pattern and material shall continue across the T'� � • , w� �.�- � driveway. �� 2. SHIELDED LIGHTING ��,�...,;,,;��,,,,�Y,;,�,�,;:,,,.��roa�k"�,�� Intent: Ensure that exterior site lighting contributes to the character of the site such as accentuating architectural features (e.g., building entrances) and does not disturb adjacent development A. Only City-approved standard fixtures shall be used for public sidewalk lighting. B. All site lighting shall be shielded from producing off-site glare, either �?� through exterior shields or through optical design inside the fixture, so that the direction of the light is downward. � ,,,,,�, f�n18Y MryM YI �"S I aaFr3 C. The maximum height allowed for parking lot lighting is 24 feeL The w�M '°" maximum height along pedestrian walkways is 16 feet. � l,�: .t D. Site lighting should be appropriate to create adequate visibility at night, -"� "— -"� 1 evenly distributed to increase security, and coordinated with adjacent landscaping to avoid casting long shadows. E. Incorporate electrical service into lighting fixtures for seasonal ornamental lighting. � Crtv of Aubum Design Standards 6 Downtown Urban Center Zone I May-24March 9, 20150 �u;G=i�i+tES A��°_rCAB�c 'O ALL DEVELOPMENT r�� DOvV�•t"O.v^•; .5(i<' f>c��i;�+! � 3. SCREENING OF TRASH / SERVICE AREAS Intent: screen trash sforage, loading and service areas from public view A. Trash and service areas shall be placed away from streets. y. ii:. i B. All service, loading and trash collection areas shall be screened by a � combination of masonry walls and planting, with similar character to the design of the building it serves. If landscaping cannot be accomplished due to existing site conditions (e.g. existing parking areas)then the Planning Director may approve artistic features on the face of the masonry wall in place of landscaping. C. Loading and service areas shall not face any residential areas, unless no other location is feasible. Effort should be made to buffer impacts to residential areas. 4. PUBLIC PLAZAS Intent: If included in the development, ensure public plazas are readily accessible for use and offer a pleasant environment � —��—}-�°-; A. Public plazas must abut and be within three(3)feet in elevation of a • ' �`'�"�_�,� . � public sidewalk. Ramps shall be provided consistent with ADA �"�` standards. 4 B. At least ten (10) % of the plaza area shall be planted with trees and i \ other vegetation. F � C. Plazas shall include adequate lighting, allow for penetration of ' sunlight, and provide seating in the form of low walls, benches and/or tables and chairs. , "* '� S J�� {;, 1 � � 3.� D. Accessory site features such as, waste receptacles, street furniture �'� , ° �� and movable planters shall be of compatible design to the main �"' ?;�j� "�� building served by the plaza. � r�. t-_3 ' � : ''^ _ � � Citv of Auburn Design Standards 7 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May�24March 9, 20150 ::��G�±+;,1=5 An��LrCA�!� rQ ALL DEVELOPMENT r�� DOvV�:��Glh'.h' lirrrl�?iir:; n� .�;,�;1 � 1. ENTRANCES ",�,,. � Intent: ensure that entrances are easily identifiable ',1 � and accessible from streets and sidewalks � � A. Main building entrances should be oriented to the ��'� i . property line abutting the primary street rather than to a parking lot. B. Locate primary entrances so that they are visible from the ` � T' T�- : public right-of-way. The entry should be marked by '� �., architecturally prominent elements such as canopies, � ornamental lighting fixtures and/or fixed seating that offer "'^ visual prominence and a sense of safety. J� 2. GROUND LEVEL DETAILS —_-sa Intent: reinforce the character of the streetscape � � ' � rl � i�' A. Street-oriented fa�ades of commercial and mixed-use ' ' ' � buildings shall be designed to be pedestrian-friendly through � , � the inclusion of at least four of the following elements: .--a 1. Kickplates for storefront windows; " °'° 2. Projecting window sills; �-.,�„�-� 3. Pedestrian scale signs, < <Y .,,�,� � • ,k....�.,. � 4. Canopies; �.� ,��-. r�r— 5. Plinths for columns; �� 6. Containers for seasonal plantings; `y"' �, .� 7. Ornamental tilework; ""' _ - ''�'T`x- 8. Medallions; 9. Belt courses; f � 10. Lighting or hanging baskets supported by S ��, � ornamental brackets; 11. An element, as approved by the City, which meets the \� , intent of this section. _!_. � ` -!:_..�i �� - , _�� -�. � �.. �_ � � w� oa : � �� F �� Gt� of Auburn Design Standards Y,� 8 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May-�24March 9, 20150 � ' G��r;;�_;,;�c5 AP�±;Ct18_= TO ALL DEV�LOPMENT rra DO�h'n�TGVVn; � I,t,il�lrrr,, 1��;,,;� � 3. BASE / MIDDLE 1 TOP � � [� Intent:primarily emphasize the street level, but also "' - -- creafe a visually interesting skyline i.��, � ��- r� ; �. A. Buildings above 30 feet in height should distinguish a "base" at {`� J j � I ground level using articulation and materials such as stone, masonary, or decorative concrete. "'��.,'s' . . r A. The "top" of the building should emphasize a distinct profile or �"iR '° -� � r� outline with elements such as a projecting parapet, cornice, upper ��I I„� ' level setback or pitched roofline. Materials shall be coordinated � #^ � • �r�� within the project < B. The "middle" of the building should be distinguished by a change in �"i°�, � materials or color, windows, balconies, stepbacks and signage. �� _� `� � lil '� -ail ' '��lJ°�� _ ---•,�. . UPPER LEVEL SETBACK Intent: reduce fhe apparent bulk of multi-story buildings and � maintain pedestrian scale 4.,.�-� ': ��9-' '� �r- �„ ,, ,� � ��'� � A. Building faCades abutting streets shall have an upper level setback = � at a height 25-40 feet above grade, with a minimum depth of ten (10) �-�, � �� t "� r feet. �_�'—�"'�--eI' ' B. N e w s t r u c t u re s t h a t h a v e f r o n t a g e o n M a i n S t r e e t s h a l l b e d e s i g n e d 9� 1 ^�`t� '� to reflect the scale and rhythm of historic Main Street and retain the Main Street pedestrian scale. � City of Auburn Design Standards 9 Downtown Urban Center Zone I fWay-�4March 9, 20150 G��C�L��:�5 APa_rCAe�F r0 ALL DEVELOPMENT+rv DC�vv�v'vib:h' h'r:,7�liir;; I�r.�i.,�� 5. TREATMENT OF BLANK WALLS Intent: reduce the visual impacf of blank walls by providing visual inierest A. Blank walls visible from the public street longer than 30 feet shall . incorporate two(2)or more of the following features: —�— "�� 1. Vegetation, such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and/or vines � ; ` � adjacent to the wall surface; ^r'� � 2. Artwork, such as bas-relief sculpture, murals, or trellis �. structures � M�_.�- �x- � 3. Seating area with special paving, lighting fixtures and seasonal a plantings; and/or ��-' 4. Architectural detailing, reveals, contrasting materials, or other ""'°""""' special interest, consistent with character of the downtown. 6. USE OF NEON Intent: encourage the use of neon as an archifectura/embe/lishment in keeping with the character of downtown. A. Neon may be allowed to emphasize unique building features. �BU� �USTICE B. Neon may be used as artwork or as graphic symbols that ^ � CENTER portray the nature of the business. � •r ...��_ r � � Citv of Auburn Design Standards 10 Downtown Urban Center Zone � fvM1ay-24March 9, 20158 GL�+CEU�.��S n��°LtCaBL� TO ALL DEVELOPMENT rn� DO��b'r•:-�r,vp� fifllltillf,� �)c'�l:.;il � 7. PARKING STRUCTURES Intent: reduce the visual impact of structured parking located above grade A. At ground level, free-standing parking structures shall comply with guidelines addressed under'Ground Level Details.' B. Upper levels of structured parking should be screened or treated � �� architecturelly by two or more of the following: ,�� 1. Roughly square openings rather than horizontal �� 2. Planting designed to grow on the fa�ade !'� _- 3. Louvers � 4. Expanded metal panels c-�.zy�;► 5. Oecorative metal grills � 6. Spandrel (opaque) glass �. 7. An element, as approved by the City, which meets the intent of � this section. C. Lighting fixtures within garages should be screened from view from the street. D. In order to provide a safer environment, parking structure illumination should be designed to a maximum uniformity ratio (proportion of average to minimum illumination) of 4:1. 8. ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND SCREENING Intent: screen rooRop mechanical and communications - -� equipment from the ground level of nearby streets and ��r��' residential areas A. Mechanical equipment shall be screened. Screening shall ��f be integrated with the architecture of the buiiding. � 1 B. An access easement to rooftops shall be provided to the � �;�� City, which will allow the installation of devices for wireless - coverage and maintenance of those devices. The applicant � x �" !� � � l shall also provide access to power on rooftops to be used for �_��,�,=�. City wireless facilities. The parameters of the access � p' �[.�i �p�i� easement and location of devices shall be approved by the '.�_.�r �Y� � City. Any cabling and/or power shall be secured so the �'"� *�"O 4 -' - - �"�Sti;:=u u, CuP6^ClCtirtC•�, �SLi.�_S;JC;!• � Citv of Auburn Design Standards 11 Downtown Urban Center Zone I AAay-24March 9, 201_SG facilities are not damaged by other activity on the roof. C. The applicant shall install an outdoor speaker system and AM receiver, to receive the City's Main Street radio signal, on any new commercial structure within the Downtown Urban Center zone. The property owner andlor building owner shall be responsible for the outdoor speaker system and any repairs or maintenance. D. Utility equipment such as power and gas meters shall be painted to match the structure. E. Private utility cabinets (e.g. Comcast, PSE) shall be screened with landscaping where feasible. G��G�_��.��s nP�_+Cna�= ro ALL DEVELOPMENT r,w DOvV�'d"U'N,N .51,�!! �)C.�1 :1! � 1. LANDMARK SIGNS Intent: preserve the unique character of the downtown A. Retain existing historic signs (as determined by the Ciry) that � � w°- feature the character of the area, wherever possible. ' - �. . r �� , i � � "- - ,'� 2. INTEGRATION WITH ARCHITECTURE Intenf: ensure that signage is a part of the overall design of a project and not additive or an afterthought A. The design plans for buildings and sites shall identify locations and � --- sizes for future signs. As tenants install signs, such signs shall be in �� conformance with an overall sign program that allows for advertising ,� � �Pfl� - a � +oe which fits with the architecWral character, proportions, and details of r� ^;-y,i �.�. � ■ the development. The sign program shall indicate location, size, and �� `� a �`�` / �' general design. '�.�+-; �- .�.za:.�. , '� B. New signs shall not project above the roof, parapet or exterior wall unless part of an integral architectural feature. Signs mounted on a roof are not allowed. �r�:� ,y� \ � - � Citv of Auburn Design Standards 12 Downtown Urban Center Zone I May-2-�March 9, 20150 C:��G�'ur;�cSAP'nLrCnn'L� TG� �4L� DEVELOPMENT fAJ O�bL'a;rV,ry!r .��r;,;it ])c'.i:1+ � 3. CREATIVITY Intent: encourage interesting, creative and unique approaches to the design of signage A. Signs should be highly graphic in form, expressive and individualized. Signs should convey the product or service offered by the business in a bold, graphic form �' '�; B. If a projecting sign is designed by a graphic design "� Q � ' professional and includes a non-verbal, three-dimensional symbol "�- g that succinctly conveys the nature of the business and constitutes �- ` �'? a dominant proportion of the overall design, the sign may be �¢ �'� allowed to exceed the maximum area othenvise allowed by 50%. /, ' � 4. GROUND SIGNS Intent: ensure that signs are not principally oriented to automobile traffic � A. All freestanding signs shall be ground (monument) signs no �� higher than five (5)feet. Pole signs are prohibited. ��,�-.. B. The area around the base of any ground sign shall be � __ planted with shrubs and seasonal flowers. 5A='.N.c DS C. Backlit signs are permitted if the sign meets all other standards for signage in this document and Chapter 18.29. D. Internally-lit signs are p permitted when located adjacent and oriented to Aubum Way North/Aubum Way South street frontages and only with electronic ' I message center signs in accordance with Auburn City Code Chapter 18.56 Signs. If an internally lit � m � sign is utilized, the sign shall also conform to all � � ��- ��r�: o other applicable standards for changing message I � , � � center signs as described in this same chapter. I E. Boxed cabinet signs are prohibited in the Downtown , ' Urban Center zone. � !�; __, _ _, , ;y ' � F. Outlined cabinet signs are permitted only if the sign meets all other standards for signage in this ___----- document and Chapter 1829. i�/t��"',� ��-�- �� Cirv of A�our� Design Standards 13 Downtown Urban Center Zone I �4March 9, 20151� �aD;trah'n�GU!JEu,ti'�5�.�?i:E✓E!o-�r,rE�vrS�T�S��:7.;aC�rar �G PEDESTRIAN STREETS .Slit' ��1�.5!�?! � ADD�T+Ora+A� G�'iDt±iNES �CR DEVELOPIVIE,ti'7 S1TES RDJACEfU'T TO PEDES TR/QN STREETS 1. LIMITATIONS ON DRIVEWAYS Intent: maintain a continuous sidewalk by minimizing driveway access � �-. 4 � A. Curb cuts are prohibited on Main Street and also on other Pedestrian I � � Streets, unless access from no other street is available. � � ' �' , � ,1 " �,; •� '+ . . ��y� 2. LOCATION OF PARKING �''�" lntent: reduce the visual impaci of parking F and enhance the pedestrian experience ��ratcr A. Parking shall be located under or behind buildings or within structures. B. On all Pedestrian Streets, surface parking lots are not permitted � �'��`�� between the building and the right-of-way. � 1 i�? " ' 3. LOCATION OF DRIVE-THROUGH LANES � �^ Intenf:preserve a safe and comfortable � � ry'' , �},� v ..� pedestrian experience .� �^ ' B. Drive-through lanes are not allowed between the building and the public right-of-way on Pedestrian I Streets. � C�tv oi Auburn Design Standards 14 Downtown Urban Center Zone � A4ay-24March 9, 20150 a:�0,7;O.NFl� Gi,��n��:��ES•^? D�✓E�O��.�E�v�Srrcg:�n„',y�E,vT 'C PEDESTRIAN STREETS ��Ifl7<�1P,,� �)�-1:.�"! � 1. LAND USE - • 1 Intent: ensure a rich, uninterrupted mixture of '-" / ' � lively activities aimed at people on foot A. Along Pedestrian I Streets, ground floor uses that * ! �� "I � face the sidewalk shall be retail, restaurant or personal � - �I service uses. 6� Ei� B. Along Pedestrian II Streets, ground floor office and residential uses are also acceptable when facing the sidewalk. 2. PROXIMITY TO SIDEWALK � -- 4 Intent: reinforce an active pedestrian experience I � along Pedestrian Streets A. Buildings along Pedestrian Streets shall be set immediately at the back of the sidewalk, with the exception of providing open ,. space for public use such as plazas, courtyards and seating areas. t � � B. Water run-off from canopies/awnings should be controlled by �� v - gutter or other means. � Citv of Aubum_Design Standards 15 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May 24March 9, 2015� nDD:"rOntn� �U�DE_��;ESc.�r? G=vE_O:��FE^a'S�TES:'��.:,'��1�� rC- PEDESTRlAN STREETS � l�r;rli�lil:; ��i'!?.�?+ � 3. GROUND LEVEL TRANSPARENCY Intent: strongly encourage that structures provide a visual connection with pedestrians between activities inside and outside of buildings A. Along Pedestrian I Streets, a minimum of 80% of any ground ,'�:,-!'"'�' � floor fapade(beriveen two (2)feet and 12 feet above grade) facing a street or public space shall be comprised of clear, i, �? "vision" glass. Placement of office equipment or other � � ' -,_ , ..i . similar items shall not be located along the clear vision glass ` � � fa�ade that would completely inhibit the visibility into and out of the building space. . -K--- � B. Along Pedestrian II Streets, a minimum of 60% of any , ground floor fapade (between two (2)feet and 12 feet above a grade)facing a street or public space shall be comprised of � ' � . `i.+: ' clear, "vision"glass. Placement of office equipment or other � similar items shall not be located along the clear vision glass ��„�, ,��, fa�ade that would completely inhibit the visibility into and out ` -- of the building space. C. Along Main Street, doors and windows should reflect the � � historic Main Street rhythm of 25-foot wide storefronts. D. Frosting, tinting, or other similar glass affects that inhibit the 'sa"' m�n;m�m �9 4'deep visibility into and out of the building space is prohibited. _ �� u� •_..a 4. WEATHER PROTECTION �+� ��2.� lntent: provide pedestrians with protecfion from the � �� weather and enqaqinq exterior snace to sit, eat, and I��• walk — ��!.'�_ ,�i - A. W hile canopies. awninqs, and other tvpes of overhanqs are ,� °. not reauired, Scanopies�andawnings and other tvpes of ,. overhanqs mays�iall be P#o'�idec�included aleFlg-al�es Y „ '�, �" NaaFaKe aFljaseat-EO Redestriar+�EseeFsif thev provide � � Nr�' protection from the weather (includinq solar protection from - radiant heatinq or fadinq). help create an invitinq place for �^ - — outdoor seatinq or dininq area. or enhance the feelinc�of safetv [hrouqh inteqral liqhtinq B. The minimum depth of any canopy,or awning. or ott�er tvi�e of overhanq sha4lbetea�(14}�Eeetrnust be in prouorLOn to [he � Gtv of Aut�urn Design Standards 16 Downtown Urban Center Zone � May 24March 9, 20150 use. The vertical dimension between the underside of the canopy_ cr awning. or other tvpe of overhanc, and the sidewalk shall be at least eight(8)feet and no more than � twelve 12�feet. C. Canopiesa+xl_awnings and other tvpes of overhanqs shall be of shed or marquee style, except that bowed awnings may be used over arched w+n�ewsbuildinq entrances and/or windows. D_Weather protection can be combined with the method used to achieve visual prominence at buildinc� entrances. ;?.E Canopies not made of� combined metal and qlass assemblv that allows transmisslon of liqht and thal extends three feet side-to-side bevond a door or buildinq openinq must have inteqral Ifqhtinq systems, sconce liqhtinq, or some other additional liqhtinp to prevent dark, shadow-filled spaces under the canopv, awninp, or other tvqe of overhanq. aDp;?r�Na� r;,��p��;rv��.n.��4�ELO��rF��t��S�T��AD„'a�C�rv' -C PEDESTRIAN STREETS .Si,;rr I)c,r:rr � 1. PEDESTRIAN ORIENTATION Intent:provide signs fhat activate and strengthen ' � � ,.� .. �: .,.,-, � � the pedestrian realm - A. Signs shall be primarily oriented to pedestrians, rather than IT' people in vehicles. The following are types of signs are ; encouraged along Pedestrian Streets: j �� 1) Blade signs (projecting over sidewalk) � � I 2) Window signs (painted on glass or hung behind glass) 3) Logo signs (symbols, shapes) 4) Wall signs over entrance. �-� . � �: B. Monument signs are permit[ed on pedestrian streets only if � the following are met s..:.,�.. 1. The sign is setback from the back of sidewalk; 2. Does not create a sight distance hazard; , 3. Does not block pedestrian access; � �_ ' - 4. The sign is providing pedestrian wayfinding and not oriented to vehicles; and — a:s:: 5. Does not conflict with requirements to meet the y American with Disabilities Act. C. 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