ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim

5 • Urban / Building Form
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Strive to eliminate glare and visibility of pole mounted
light fixtures on the exposed upper decks of parking
structures by employing full cut-off fixtures and minimizing
pole heights. Lights shall be limited to 16 feet in height
and shall be located between internal parking rows
rather than at the structure’s perimeter.
The exterior design of a parking structure should
minimize its visual identity as parking by disrupting the
monotony of its underlying structure system through wall
massings and openings and through variations in colors,
materials and/or textures.
Facades facing public rights-of-way should incorporate
a repeating pattern that includes color change, texture
Repeated pattern of color, texture and material changes
with vertical elements along the parking structure facade
5-8 • ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual Development Guideline
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change and material change, each of which should
be integral parts of the structure and not superficially
applied trim, graphics or paint. In addition, vertical
elements should be incorporated into the exterior
facade design to create a repeating pattern. This can
be accomplished through the use of reveals, projecting
ribs or offsets, which should be no less than 12 inches
in width.
Proper security is an important aspect of operating a
parking structure. A safe, secure environment must
be provided for patrons, employees and vehicles.
Adequate security measures shall be an integral part of
the parking structure design.
Appropriate light level throughout the parking structure to
promote safety
March 4, 2009