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compatible with existing street light fixturesplaced by SHA along Silver Hill Road.2. One consistent type of ornamental poleand luminary should be used throughoutthe commercial district. Light fixturesshould be constructed of attractive, durablematerials and be easy to maintain. If theDesign Review Committee specifies amodel number, all future development andredevelopment should use the same modelfixture.3. Pedestrian-scale light fixtures should be acombination of low-level and intermediateheightlandscape lights. The maximumheight of the pedestrian-scale light fixturesshould not exceed 15 feet.4. Exterior lighting fixtures should directlight to specific locations and away fromadjoining properties and employ glarereduction techniques.Lighting is critical to the look and safety of a towncenter.32 Approved Suitland Mixed-Use Town Center Zone Development Plan
Residential DistrictObjective: A healthy and safe network ofneighborhood streets with moderate densitydevelopment where residents can live and play.The residential district consists of areas locatedbehind the commercial district, specificallySuitland Manor and several properties locatedon either side of Swann Road. The residentialdistrict is also known as “neighborhood street”to further define the desired character of thearea.Site DesignIntent: To develop attractive, compact andwalkable residential neighborhoods with a mixof residential housing types that incorporatea variety of architectural styles and canaccommodate a range of income levels andlifestyles.Building Placement1. Buildings shall be oriented to and front thestreet. Each building shall have a minimumof one direct pedestrian path to the street.2. Buildings should be set back from thesidewalk a maximum of 20 feet. Buildingscloser to the sidewalk are encouraged forgreater interaction and to provide greateropportunities for “eyes on the street.”Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening1. Landscape treatments should be used toaccent entry points, street corners, signage,and pedestrian and bicycle paths. Eachdevelopment should have a landscapecomponent as an integrated part of thesite design proposal. Existing trees andlandscaping should be retained wherever itis possible.Approved Suitland Mixed-Use Town Center Zone Development Plan
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Page 7 and 8: AppendicesA. Workshops and Particip
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTIONThe focus of the Mixed-
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Page 15 and 16: HISTORIC OVERVIEW OFSUITLANDBefore
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Page 19 and 20: etween separate centers, and a comm
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Page 31 and 32: DESIGN STANDARDS ANDGUIDELINESThe S
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Page 55 and 56: 12. Hanging signs add visual intere
Page 57 and 58: Sign Definitions1. Monument Sign: A
Page 59 and 60: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSAll new develo
Page 61 and 62: Appendix ASuitland M-U-TC Community
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Page 69 and 70: Appendix DDivision 3. Uses Permitte
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Page 73 and 74: USEGarden supplies store, floricult
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Page 77 and 78: USE(C) All othersTaxicab dispatchin
Page 79 and 80: Subdivision 5. Special PermitsSec.
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Page 83 and 84: Shade TreesBotanical Name Common Na
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Ornamental GrassesBotanical Name Co
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AcknowledgmentsThe Maryland-Nationa
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