Chapter 12: Design Standards and Guidelines - The Arroyo Group

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SECTION IV: PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Chapter 12: Design Standards and Guidelines Illustrative site plan showing parking lot and setback landscaping. 12-16 NORTH CITY SPECIFIC PLAN
SECTION IV: PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Chapter 12: Design Standards and Guidelines 13. Walls and Fences (a) Commercial or mixed use developments adjacent to any residential district shall provide a 6-foot high wall along the shared property line(s). The maximum height of perimeter walls fronting a street shall be three (3) feet. (b) Industrial developments adjacent to any residential district shall provide a minimum 8- foot high wall along the shared property line(s). The wall height shall not exceed 12 feet. The maximum height of perimeter walls fronting a street shall be four (4) feet. (c) All walls shall be designed with a cap. Both sides of all perimeter walls shall be architecturally treated. Appropriate materials include decorative masonry, concrete, stone and brick. Low walls in combination with landscaping can shield parking areas and neighboring developments. (d) Wall and fence materials shall be consistent throughout a project, architecturally compatible with the buildings, streetscape and surrounding neighborhood. (e) Shrubs and vines shall be planted along fence lines, perimeter walls and retaining walls. (f) Walls and fences shall be designed to minimize graffiti. 14. Site and Architectural Lighting (a) Lighting should be designed to satisfy both functional and decorative needs. (b) Lighting shall be used to provide illumination for the security and safety of on-site areas such as parking, loading, shipping and receiving, building entrances and pedestrian parkways. Consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in light fixture placement. Security lighting should be placed and directed strategically to limit light pollution and glare. (c) Light fixtures should be compatible with the architectural character of the development. Landscape lighting shall be designed to complement and enhance architecture and landscape design. While some nondescript fixtures may be appropriate, significant use should be made of fixtures that have architectural value and accent the building and site. (d) Both building-mounted and freestanding fixtures may be used. Freestanding above-grade light fixtures should be mounted on concrete bases for stability and ease of maintenance. (e) All light fixtures shall be in compliance with CCMC Chapter 9.89 (Outdoor Lighting Standards) and be: • Hooded and directed downward to minimize light and direct glare impacts on neighboring properties and reduce impact upon dark skies • Directed to illuminate only the areas and elements intended, such as paths, entryways and focal elements Public Hearing Draft - May 2009 12-17
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