17.10.060.D

Ground covers shall be planted at no further apart than 6 inches on center.

All landscaped planters for interior parking areas shall be completely bordered by a 6-inch concrete curb to prevent runoff.

The planter shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width exclusive of perimeter curbs.

no landscaped area with a dimension of less than 2 feet shall be credited toward meeting the landscape requirement.

a minimum landscaped area of 10 feet in width shall be provided from the back of the sidewalk to any parking area.

All interior areas of parking lots shall be landscaped with a minimum of one shade tree plus one shade tree for each 4 parking spaces along with other required plant materials.

At least 50% of all shrubs shall be of 5-gallon size, and no shrub shall be less than one-gallon size.

no shrub shall be less than one-gallon size.

At least 25% of all trees installed shall be from a 24 inch box, and no tree shall be less than 15 gallon size.

no tree shall be less than 15 gallon size.

Articulate walls using details such as insets, awnings, canopies, wing walls, trellises, arcades and colonnades.

Blank, windowless facades are not permitted.

Enhance buffers with additional width or increased landscaping. Plant trees and shrubs in voids created by wall variations, at an appropriate scale.

Provide distinctive entries and window treatments.

Create recognizable focal points by using community amenities in public open spaces.

Design of ground floor building facades facing a street shall provide the appearance of a storefront.

Step down heights of structures at the edge of developments to be compatible with those in adjacent projects.

For "horizontal" mixed use developments, non-residential uses shall be oriented closer to the street than residential uses.

Provide attractive lighting for safety and comfort, consistent with building style, materials, finishes and colors.

Use multiple colors, materials, textures, and applied finishes to help break up wall massing. Avoid blank walls, but also avoid façade repetition.

Trash enclosure shall be a minimum of 165 square feet;

Trash enclosures shall be separated from adjacent parking by at least a 6-foot wide planter.

Provide noise-attenuating protection for noise-sensitive uses and provide privacy for residential uses.

For commercial, office and employment centers, provide open space plaza areas for activity, interaction and rest. Provide seating with trees and other furniture providing shade. Decorate plaza areas with enhanced landscaping, lighting, and other ornamental amenities.

For all non-residential uses, include parapets to conceal rooftop equipment, chimneys, cooling towers, and solar panels.

Uses and facilities such as shared parking and open space shall be connected by pedestrian pathways.

All buildings located entirely or partially within the maximum setback shall have a primary entrance directly facing the street frontage and provide direct pedestrian access to the primary entrance from the adjacent street frontage.

Provide a clear distinction between public and private spaces, through the use of height separation, fencing, berm, or a combination of these elements.

Windows of a facade along a zero-lot line facing a neighboring side yard shall be small and have a high sill height, typically 6 feet above the finished floor, or have translucent glazing.

Vary setbacks and wall alignments to soften the edge of the development.

Establish continuity and consistency in the design and location of signage.

Where appropriate, use traffic calming measures to reduce the speed of automobiles within developments and in local residential streets through corner bulbouts and mid-block bumpouts, tree plantings, enhanced paving at crosswalks, and traffic circles or round-a-bouts.

Trash enclosures shall be constructed with a non-combustible, overhanging, trellis or roof cover;

Source separation of recyclable materials shall be accommodated in accordance with state requirements;

Trash enclosures shall be located or screened so that they are not visible from primary entrances drive or streets;

For "vertical" mixed use developments, residential uses shall be located above non-residential uses.

Offset windows from one another between residential units.

For commercial shopping centers, provide functional, but aesthetically pleasing, cart return areas that are architecturally integrated with the building and site.

Detached garage may abut rear property line unless access is from an alley in which case a minimum 26 feet from back of alley is required for sufficient back-up clearance.

The garage door shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the front property line.

Garages shall include a 100 cu. sq. ft. shelving area for storage.

On-site parking shall be located a minimum 40 feet from the front property line for light industrial buildings

Maximum driveway width: 12 feet for a driveway providing access to one garage or 26 feet total for driveways providing access to more than one garage.

Maximum driveway width: 12 feet for a driveway providing access to one garage or 26 feet total for driveways providing access to more than one garage.

Driveways providing access to one garage shall be separated from other driveways by a minimum buffer of 4 feet of landscaping.

on-site parking for all other nonresidential uses shall be located a minimum of 36 feet from the front property line.

Design parking lots by dividing a large parking lot into a series of smaller, connected lots.

Use a combination of low masonry walls, berm or landscaping, where no building is screening parking from street view.

Use paving materials varied in texture and color where pedestrian and vehicular areas overlap to minimize the negative impact of large expanses of asphalt. The use of stamped concrete, stone, brick, or granite pavers, exposed aggregate or colored concrete is preferred.

Design on-site circulation system to minimize pedestrian and vehicle conflicts.

Use reciprocal access drives to connect with adjacent properties.

Truck loading docks shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the front property line and screened from street view.

The following signs are prohibited in the MU zones: internally illuminated plastic cabinet signs ("can signs"), pole-mounted or lollipop signs, roof-mounted signs and billboards.

Sign materials and colors should complement the building façade. Basic and simple color applications are encouraged and vibrant and fluorescent colors should be avoided.

The color of letters and symbols should contrast the base or background color of the sign to maximize readability.

Signs should show depth and cast shadows. Depth and shadows can be created by mounting individually cut letters and symbols on the sign base or carving letters and symbols into the base of the sign.

Integrate Signage and Lighting. Appropriate methods of sign illumination include unobtrusive and attractive external fixtures, individually illuminated letters, and colorful exposed neon tubing script.

Sign lighting should be directed and shielded to illuminate the sign and not to spill over to other parts of the building or site.

In order to avoid sign clutter, signage shall only be allowed on façades that have building entrances.

Construct signs with durable and weatherproof materials so that they will not discolor, fade, crack, rust, or erode.

Offer a clear, simple message that is unique to a particular business. The number of lettering styles should be limited, and the use of identifiable symbols should contrast with background materials to achieve readability.

Place signs in accordance with façade rhythm, scale and proportion. Signs shall not cover or obscure windows, doors, storefronts, building entrances, cornices, columns, or other architectural elements or details.

Ensure that signs associated with multitenant buildings are complementary to one another; a sign program should be prepared in conjunction with applications for development.