Extracted standards
15 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Percentage of bird-safe glazing required in collision zone80 pct
Bird-safe glazing treatment is required such that a bird collision zone facing the open space consists of at least 80 percent bird-safe glazing.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of bird collision zone from grade60 ft
Glass facades beginning at grade and extending upwards for 60 feet; and Glass facades directly adjacent to landscaped roofs two acres or larger in area and extending upwards 60 feet from the level of the roof.
- Exemption for residential buildings <45 ft and <50% glass
Residential buildings that are less than 45 feet in height and have an exposed façade comprised of less than 50 percent glass are exempt from new or replacement façade bird-safe glazing requirements.
- Percentage of glazing treatment for feature-related hazards100 pct
Any structure that contains these elements shall treat 100 percent of the glazing so that it is bird-safe.
- Percentage of large glazed segments requiring treatment for residential >50% glass90 pct
Residential buildings that are less than 45 feet in height but have a façade with surface area composed of more than 50 percent glass, shall provide bird-safe glazing treatments for 90 percent of all large, unbroken glazed segments that are 24 square feet or larger.
- Minimum size of glazed segment requiring treatment24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Residential buildings that are less than 45 feet in height but have a façade with surface area composed of more than 50 percent glass, shall provide bird-safe glazing treatments for 90 percent of all large, unbroken glazed segments that are 24 square feet or larger.
- Minimum floor areaMinimum floor areaThe smallest dwelling the district permits, in square feet of living space. for location-related bird-safe standards10,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
These standards apply to new buildings with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that are two stories or more in height and located within or adjacent to open spaces two acres and larger in size.
- Minimum storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code. for location-related bird-safe standards2 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
These standards apply to new buildings with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that are two stories or more in height and located within or adjacent to open spaces two acres and larger in size.
- Maximum visible light reflectance for bird-safe glazing10 pct
No glazing proposed as having a bird-safe treatment shall have a visible light reflectance exceeding 10 percent.
- Dust control during construction
During the construction of a project, all portions of the site shall be watered as necessary to reduce emissions of dust and other particulate matter, and all stockpiles shall be covered.
- Construction hours within 1/4 mile of residential units
Grading and pile driving operations within ¼ mile of residential units shall be limited to between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
- Fire hazard materials subject to Fire Department approval
The storage, use, transportation or production of products which, either in the raw or finished state, constitute a flammable or explosive material shall be subject to approval of the Fire Department.
- Maximum duration of odor per day15 minutes
An odor detected no more than a total of 15 minutes in any one day shall not be deemed to be continuous, frequent or repetitive for this regulation.
- Vibration reduction requirement
Machinery used for manufacturing and industrial processes, including oil and gas collection, processing and distribution must be designed and housed to ensure that vibration will be reduced to the minimum amount allowable by applicable State and federal regulations.
- Prohibition on discharge of contaminants
Discharge at any point into a public or private sewage disposal system, stream, or the ground, of any material which could contaminate any water supply, or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements is prohibited.
From the ordinance
The purpose of this Article is to establish performance standards to protect the public health and safety and ensure that all land uses and development do not produce adverse impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and uses.