(A) Ground-floor non-residential exterior building wall transparency. Ground-floor building walls for spaces with non-residential uses that face public streets and sidewalks shall consist of a minimum of 60% windows that extend between three and eight feet in height above the finished floor. The purpose is to provide unobstructed views into the non-residential space. The windows shall have a visible light transmittance greater than 80%, and without tint or coloration in the glass substrate.
(B) Public area. Any building that extends more than 75 linear feet along a street-facing property line shall include an open space area directly accessible from the sidewalk. Such space shall have minimum dimensions of 16 feet and minimum area of 300 square feet to accommodate either a publicly accessible courtyard/plaza or outdoor seating for public dining.
(C) Loading areas. Loading areas for the commercial components of mixed-use developments shall be located out of view of any public right-of-way and shall be shielded or enclosed to ensure compliance with the noise standards set forth in § 153.140.070.
(D) Mailboxes. In mixed-use developments, separate mailbox and package delivery/pick-up areas shall be provided for the residential and commercial components of a project.
(Ord. 1502, passed 7-5-23)