Oakland Design Review Manual for the Central ... - City of Oakland

3.5Surface Parking3.5.10 Incorporate safe, accessible, and distinct walkways withinsurface lots. See Figure 3.5.f.• The pedestrian walkway network should be clearlydistinguished from vehicular circulation. This is particularlyimportant in areas where these various travel modesintersect, such as at driveway entrances and exits,loading docks, and in parking lots. Design solutionsshould always be sought that can help the driver see andtake responsibility for exercising caution. Installation of abuzzer or horn sound is not an acceptable solution, as thisputs the onus on the pedestrian.• Walkways within parking lots should be raised to standardsidewalk height of 6 inches and provide a minimum 6-footclear through-space from car bumpers, utilities, sitefurnishings, and landscape materials.• Where walkways bisect parking lots, travel lane crossingsshould be clearly delineated by at least one of the followingmethods: a contrasting color, pattern, material change,and/or a crossing that is raised slightly to form a “speedtable.” Paving materials should continue the material usedfor the pedestrian path.3.5.11 Walkways within parking lots should lead directly to meaningfuldestinations, such as building entrances, sidewalks, plazas,open spaces and the waterfront.3.5.12 Walkways within parking lots should be shaded by treesor landscape structures to provide comfortable pedestrianenvironments.3.5.13 Parking lots greater than 24 stalls (approximately one quarteracre) should provide a tree canopy that will cover 50% of thelot at the time of the trees’ maturity (approximately 10 years).This will affect the spacing of the trees depending upon thespecies and their growing habits. To effectively achieve thiscoverage, trees should be planted “orchard style” (i.e., evenlyspaced throughout the parking lot).3.5.14 Buffer elements and interior landscaping should be protectedfrom car bumpers with wheel stops or a 6-inch curb. SeeFigure 3.5.g.3.5.15 Decorative paving materials, such as stamped concreteor faux brickwork, can soften the appearance of drivewaysand parking areas. Also, the use of light-colored pavingmaterials to help reduce heat islands and porous pavement tofacilitate infiltration is also encouraged. See the StormwaterManagement section of these guidelines.OAKLAND DESIGN REVIEW MANUAL FOR CENTRAL ESTUARYENCOURAGEXX Figure 3.5.f: Thisattractively landscapedand curbed parking lotwalkway leads pedestriansfrom their cars to a plaza,shops and restaurants.ENCOURAGE6” Curb orWheel Stop24”Typ.LowGroundcoverXX Figure 3.5.g: Ensure the survival ofplants by protecting them with wheelstops or curbs.15