(1) Purpose: The purpose of the city center design requirements is to provide for set, narrowly defined standards for applications in the city center zoning district.
(2) Applicability: The following requirements listed in this section apply to all new construction, additions, or any exterior renovation within the city center zoning district:
A. In addition to the requirements of this section, new construction, additions, or any exterior renovation on all properties within the Indian Creek corridor ("within" meaning either completely within or partially within any portion of the Indian Creek corridor that runs through the city center zoning district) are also subject to provisions set forth in section 10-12-06, "City Center Indian Creek Corridor Design Requirements", of this article; (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
B. In addition to the requirements in this section, new construction, additions, or alteration of properties within a designated local historic district contained within the city center zone are also subject to provisions set forth in section 10-12-07, "Design Development Requirements For City Center Properties Located Within A Designated Local Historic District", of this article; (Ord. 2911, 9-4-2012)
C. The planning and zoning department shall prepare a design guideline booklet for the city center zoning district which is necessary and beneficial for implementation, revitalization and sustained growth in the city center zoning district. Said design guideline booklet shall be submitted to the city council for review and adoption.
D. Prior to adoption, amendment or rejection of said booklet by the council, the planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the procedure established for public hearings in article 3 of this chapter and shall give a recommendation to council. Prior to adoption, amendment or rejection of said booklet by the council, council shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the procedure established for public hearings in article 3 of this chapter.
E. Upon adoption of the design guideline booklet, the planning and zoning department shall make said booklet available for the public.
F. The planning and zoning department shall implement the adopted design guideline booklet whenever applicable.
G. When the planning and zoning department is of the opinion that an amendment of the standards is necessary or appropriate, the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the planning and zoning commission and city council for public hearing utilizing the public hearing process as outlined in article 3 of this chapter.
(3) Dimensional Standards:
A. Minimum Front Yard Setback: There is no minimum front yard setback required. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
B. Maximum Front Yard Setback:
1. The maximum allowable front yard setback is five feet (5') for at least thirty percent (30%) of the front building elevation. (Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
2. On parcels with more than one building, the maximum allowable front yard setback standard applies to the front elevation of the building with the most square footage. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
3. A deeper setback may be granted if it provides publicly accessible and usable space and if a building entry is accessed through that space.
C. Rear Yard Setbacks: There is no minimum rear yard setback required. There is no maximum rear yard setback required.
D. Side Yard Setbacks: There are no minimum or maximum side yard or street side yard requirements, except for all structures shall conform to the vision triangle standards set forth in section 10-07-07 of this chapter and the applicable fire and building code requirements for attached structures, firewalls, and related requirements. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
E. Nonresidential Uses: Nonresidential uses abutting a residential district shall comply with the setback requirements as set forth in section 10-02-03 of this chapter. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
F. Encroachments:
1. Chimneys, overhangs, cornices, eaves, bay windows, porches, canopies, balconies, platforms, covered patios, or other similar architectural projections, may encroach into any setback, easement or right of way by no more than four feet (4'), subject to compliance with applicable standards of the fire and building code and provided any such encroachments are a minimum of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") above sidewalk or street/alley grade. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
2. Public spaces may encroach into the setbacks from Indian Creek. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
3. No encroachments of any type are allowed in, on or over any easement(s), except that such encroachments may be allowed with written permission from any affected utility or agency having jurisdiction over the easement and with a signed and notarized statement, as prepared by the city, from the property owner acknowledging that: structure shall be removed by and at the property owner's expense within five (5) days of a request by the city or utility to remove said structure; structure can be removed by the city or utility after the five (5) day deadline has expired, without the property owner's permission and without compensation to the property owner, and with or without notification, as necessary for utility or right of way maintenance/improvements for any existing or future public right of way areas or easements; and the city and/or utility and/or agency having jurisdiction over the easement shall not be held liable or responsible for any damages to or replacement costs for said structure.
4. If used, arcades, galleries, colonnades and awnings, and the like may encroach into the public right of way to within twenty- four inches (24") to thirty inches (30") of the curb face if a street or completely to the far edge of the alley if an alley. All such encroachments must be a minimum of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") above sidewalk grade or alley grade, whichever is applicable. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
5. Balconies, bay windows, eaves, cornices, overhangs, and cantilevered rooms on upper floors may encroach into the public right of way to within twenty-four (24) to thirty inches (30") of the curb face.
6. All public right of way encroachments shall be a minimum of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") above sidewalk grade. (Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
G. Lot Area: There are no minimum or maximum requirements for lot area.
H. Lot Width: There are no minimum or maximum requirements for lot width.
I. Lot Frontage: There are no minimum or maximum requirements for lot frontage. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
J. Building Height:
1. Maximum building height is three (3) stories or forty-five feet (45'). There is no maximum building height for all structures located within the "downtown area" which is defined as the area bordered on the north by the railroad tracks, on the south by Dearborn Street, on the west by Fourth Avenue and on the east by Twelfth Avenue. (Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017)
2. For new construction, there is no minimum building height unless located within the Indian Creek corridor. (Ord. 2911, 9-4-2012)
3. The maximum height limitations shall not apply to the following architectural features such as spire or steeple, belfry, cupola, chimney; amateur radio antenna; bridge tower; fire and hose tower; power line tower; windmill; or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the level of the ground and not intended for human occupancy. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
K. Easements: (Rep. by Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
L. Vision Triangle: There shall be nothing that shall interfere with the vision triangle standards set forth in section 10-07-07 of this chapter. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
M. Placement Of Nonpermanent Items: The placement of nonpermanent items, such as chairs and tables, in alleys and rights of way on a temporary or seasonal basis, shall be regulated by section 10-12-10. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009; Ord. 3344, 7-19-2021)
(4) Standards For Materials, Colors, Wall Openings And Projecting Elements:
A. Primary Building Facades: Primary building facades shall be constructed of high quality materials of brick and stucco. Secondary trim materials containing no more than twenty percent (20%) of building facade shall be constructed of high quality materials of painted brick, stained and sealed wood, metal panel, terra cotta cladding, and tile.
B. Colors Allowed: A variety of natural colors, light colors, and muted neutrals are allowed. Colors shall be substantially in compliance with the "Plaza Facade Design Handbook" adopted by the Caldwell city council. (Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017)
C. Prohibited Finishes: The following finishes are strictly prohibited: finishes that reflect light; finishes that glare; bright, heavily saturated and/or reflective shades of primary colors. (Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
D. Materials Not To Be Used As Primary Building Material: (Rep. by Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017)
E. Materials Not To Be Used For Site Improvement: The following materials are strictly prohibited as site improvement materials anywhere at, on or in the site or on the building or structure: crushed colored rock/crushed tumbled glass. (Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
F. Wall Materials: Two (2) or more wall materials may be combined on one facade only with one above the other; lighter materials above those more substantial (e.g., wood above stucco or masonry, or stucco above masonry).
G. ADA Regulations: ADA regulations shall be met in the accessing of all buildings. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008; Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
H. Wall Openings:
1. Glazing shall not be reflective (mirrored).
2. Window openings shall have vertical proportions or may be square.
3. Window shutters shall be sized to match their openings.
4. Windows shall be recessed no less than two inches (2") from the building facade. (Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017)
I. Projecting Elements:
1. All building elements that project from the building wall by more than sixteen inches (16"), including, but not limited to, decks, balconies, porch roofs, and bays, should be visibly supported by brackets, posts, or beams that are sized at minimum six inches (6") in nominal width or diameter.
2. Bay windows should be made of materials identical to or compatible with the building's wall finish and windows.
3. Bay windows should not be wider than eight feet (8') and should have a height that is equal to or greater than its width.
4. Bay windows should be a minimum of three feet (3') from any building corner or other bay. The bay's street facing facade should consist of at least fifty percent (50%) transparent glazing. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008; Ord. 2775, 3-2-2009)
(5) Standards For Building Facades:
A. The transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor shall be created by an allowed frontage type. Allowed frontage types are as follows:
1. Frontage type: Dooryard:
(A) Elevated gardens or terraces that provide additional buffer and privacy for residences.
(B) Enclosed by low garden walls at or near the property line, with a stair leading from the sidewalk to the elevated yard.
(C) Building facades are set back from the property line since the low garden walls are at or near the property line.
(D) Buildings are accessed directly from the dooryards.
(E) Garden walls enclosing the dooryard should not exceed forty- two inches (42") in height, unless necessary for structural reasons.
(F) Garden walls may be constructed of stucco, brick, or stone.
(G) A transparent metal railing may be affixed atop a garden wall if additional height is necessary for safety.
2. Frontage type: Light court:
(A) Created by depressing a portion of the front yard below the sidewalk grade in order to provide light and access for a residence or business in the lower level of a building.
(B) Facade is set back from the property line to provide sufficient space for the light court and an exterior stair connecting the sidewalk and the light court.
(C) A railing and/or garden wall at the property line provides for the necessary safety.
(D) Light courts are typically combined with other frontage types that provide access to upper levels.
(E) Light courts shall be a minimum eight feet (8') deep to provide usable space, and should occupy at minimum forty percent (40%) of the facade width.
(F) Light courts shall be a maximum of six feet (6') below the adjacent sidewalk.
(G) Garden walls or railings enclosing the light court shall not exceed forty-two inches (42") in height.
(H) Stairs may be parallel with or perpendicular to the sidewalk.
3. Frontage type: Forecourt:
(A) Created by setting back a portion of the building facade, typically the central portion.
(B) Typically provide access to a central lobby of a larger building, but may also be combined with other frontage types that provide direct access to the portions of the facade that are close to the sidewalk. Larger forecourts may allow for vehicular access.
(C) Forecourts shall be landscaped or paved or a combination of landscaping and paving.
(D) Forecourts may be at grade or elevated above the sidewalk a maximum of twenty-four inches (24").
(E) Forecourts shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') in width and depth. The width of a forecourt shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the overall facade width, and the depth shall be equal to or less than the width.
4. Frontage type: Stoop:
(A) Exterior stairs with landings that provide access to buildings placed close to the property line.
(B) Building facades are set back just enough to provide space for the stoop.
(C) The exterior stair of a stoop may be perpendicular to or parallel with the sidewalk.
(D) The stoop's landing may be covered or uncovered.
(E) Stoops shall be raised above grade a minimum of eighteen inches (18") and a maximum of thirty-six inches (36").
(F) Stoops shall be a minimum four feet (4') in width and depth.
(G) Landscaping on either side of the stoop may be at grade or elevated, and may be demarcated by a garden wall that shall not exceed eighteen inches (18") in height.
5. Frontage type: Gallery:
(A) Galleries are created by attaching a colonnade to a building facade that is aligned with or near the property line and typically contains ground floor storefronts.
(B) Colonnades project over the sidewalk and encroach into the public right of way.
(C) Galleries are most effective if they are used on both sides of the street and for the entire length of the block. Galleries and arcades may be combined to achieve the desired look.
(D) Galleries should provide a minimum eight feet (8') clear between the facade and the inside of the posts or columns.
(E) The space between the face of the curb and the outside face of the posts or columns should be between twenty-four inches (24") and thirty inches (30") to provide sufficient room for overhanging bumpers but to discourage walking along the outside of the gallery.
6. Frontage type: Arcade:
(A) Arcades are created by facades that encroach into the public right of way on upper levels but are built at or near the property line on the ground floor.
(B) A colonnade structurally and visually supports the building mass above the sidewalk.
(C) Arcades are most effective if they are used on both sides of the street and for the entire length of the block. Arcades and galleries may be combined to achieve the desired look.
(D) Arcades should provide a minimum eight feet (8') clear between the ground floor facade and the inside of the posts or columns.
(E) The space between the face of the curb and the outside face of the posts or columns should be between twenty-four inches (24") and thirty inches (30") to provide sufficient room for overhanging bumpers but to discourage walking along the outside of the arcade.
7. Frontage type: Shopfront and awning:
(A) Shopfront and awning frontages are created by inserting storefronts with substantial glazing into the ground floor facade of a building.
(B) The facade is aligned with the property line, although partially recessed storefronts, such as recessed entrances, are also common.
(C) The building entrance is at sidewalk grade and provides direct access to a nonresidential ground floor use.
(D) Shopfront and awning frontage types are conventional for retail use and not compatible with residential use.
(E) Shopfronts shall be a minimum ten feet (10') tall. A solid base or bulkhead shall be provided with a maximum height of twenty-four inches (24") above sidewalk grade.
(F) A cornice or horizontal band shall be provided to differentiate the shopfront from upper levels of the building.
(G) At a minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the facade area between two feet (2') and ten feet (10') above the ground floor shall consist of transparent fenestration.
(H) Awnings may encroach into the public right of way and cover the sidewalk to within two feet (2') of the curb.
(I) Awnings shall be a minimum seven feet (7') above sidewalk grade, as measured from the bottom of the valances.
(J) Awnings shall not be made out of plastic or metal.
B. The main entrance to every building or use shall be located within the facade and accessed directly from the street through an allowed frontage type as described above.
C. The primary building entrance(s) shall be oriented to the street and clearly defined by the architectural design of the building and the allowed frontage type.
(6) Standards For Roofs:
A. Roof design shall demonstrate two (2) or more of the following: 1) overhanging eaves; 2) sloped roofs; 3) two (2) or more roof planes; 4) varying parapet heights; and 5) cornices.
B. Buildings with flat roofs shall have projecting cornices to create a prominent edge.
C. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property line. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
(7) Standards For Building Form, Scale And Style Precedents:
A. Changes In Pattern: At least two (2) changes in pattern of one or a combination of the following building components shall be incorporated into the building design: color, texture and/or materials.
B. Wall Surface Relief: Buildings with more than thirty (30) linear feet of exterior wall without a window or door shall relieve the wall surface with a change in the wall plane of at least one inch (1").
C. Middle Floor: The middle floor of any three-story building shall be distinctive through a change in materials or color, windows or setback.
D. Top Story: The top story of any three-story building shall be reduced in floor area and building mass by at least twenty-five percent (25%) from the ground floor area.
E. Corner: Prominent building features should occupy the corner. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
F. Style Precedents: All new construction or alteration shall incorporate a minimum of two (2) elements from at least one of the following style precedents:
1. Richardsonian Romanesque revival: Characterized by a straightforward treatment of stone, broad hipped roof planes and a select distribution of openings. Identifying features include one or more of the following:
(A) Broad hip roof;
(B) Short towers, segmental arched entry;
(C) Transomed windows arranged in ribbonlike fashion;
(D) Round arched entry with return;
(E) Rock faced coursed finish;
(F) Relieving round arch.
2. Revival (Colonial, French and Italian Renaissance revival): Buildings show a definite studied formalism. Characteristics include framed windows and doors supporting pediments. Identifying features include one or more of the following:
(A) Pedimented window heads, quoins;
(B) Cornice window head;
(C) Multilight window sash;
(D) Segmental window heads;
(E) Paneled pilasters;
(F) Molded windowsills, balustrade above cornice.
3. Main Street revival: Describes a ubiquitous commercial building style that evolved from Colonial era settlements and used throughout America to the early 1930s. Identifying features include one or more of the following:
(A) Extension of the front facade well above the roof plane to create the illusion of height and mass;
(B) A detailed, projected cornice line;
(C) Symmetrical window openings;
(D) Use of only brick, stone, or horizontal lap wood siding as finish materials;
(E) Veneers.
4. Spanish revival: A combination of early American Southwestern Spanish styles that include Mission and Monterey. Derived from the western Mediterranean that was in turn influenced by the invasion and occupation of the Moors. Identifying features include one or more of the following:
(A) Small balconies;
(B) Roman or semicircular arcades and fenestration;
(C) Wood casement or tall, double hung windows;
(D) Canvas awnings and decorative iron trim;
(E) Prodigious use of stucco wall and chimney finishes;
(F) Low pitched clay tiled roofs and terra cotta or cast concrete ornaments;
(G) Tile roofs and stucco exteriors are characteristic with half rounded doors and windows;
(H) Towers and columns are often seen as balustrades, cantilevered balconies and covered porches.
(8) Standards For Pedestrian Amenities: Pedestrian amenities shall be provided in one of the two (2) ways as set forth in this subsection.
A. For every twenty-five feet (25') of frontage along the front facade, one of the following types of pedestrian amenities shall be provided:
1. Pedestrian Weather Protection: Pedestrian weather protection such as an awning, arcade, canopy, marquee, or a recessed opening into the building to create a covered pedestrian space of at least one hundred (100) square feet;
2. Pedestrian Convenience Features: Pedestrian convenience features such as:
(A) Benches: The types of benches allowed shall be type LB72 from Peterson Manufacturing Company or from the Wabash Valley courtyard series model CY400(R), CY401(R), CY420(R), or SP410(R) or similar and shall be brown, black or gray in color. All benches shall be secured with surface mounts.
(B) Waste Receptacles: The type of waste receptacles allowed shall be type ERS from Peterson Manufacturing Company or from the Wabash Valley courtyard series model LR300(R) or similar and shall be brown, black or gray in color. All trash receptacles shall be secured with surface mounts.
(C) Ashtray Trash: The type of ashtray trash receptacles allowed shall be from the Wabash Valley courtyard series model AT100(R) or similar and shall be brown, black or gray in color. All ashtray trash units shall be secured with surface mounts.
(D) Kiosks: Kiosks.
(E) Drinking Fountains: Convenient access to clean, attractive, public drinking fountains shall be provided to allow pedestrians to limit use of bottled water and other portable beverages, thus helping to limit litter and trash volume.
Drinking fountains are encouraged in high visibility locations within the Indian Creek corridor and in public plazas.
Drinking fountains shall be brown, black or gray in color.
Drinking fountains shall be Murdock model M-30 or similar; (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
(F) Bistro Seating: The type of seating allowed shall be consistent with the "Plaza Facade Design Handbook". Bistro seating shall be portable and not mounted into the ground. (Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017)
3. Public Space: Five (5) square feet of public space for every linear foot of building facade along the property line adjacent to the street;
4. Building Elements That Incorporate Landscaping: A trellis, canopy, porch, or other building element that incorporates landscaping;
5. Building Ornamentation: Building ornamentation such as mosaic tile, relief sculpture, ornamental wood, or metal trim;
6. Artwork Or Murals: Artwork or murals;
7. Decorative Clock: Decorative clock shall be Canterbury International Danbury post clock with solid top ornament or similar;
8. Water Feature: Water feature;
9. Bicycle Racks: Bicycle racks shall be conveniently located to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation and discourage locking of bikes to lampposts, trees, benches, and other undesirable locations.
(A) Bicycle racks shall be located in highly visible locations.
(B) Adequate space shall be provided to keep parked bicycles from interfering with pedestrian movement and safety.
(C) Bicycle racks shall be brown, black or gray in color.
(D) Bicycle racks shall be Wabash Valley thirty-six inch (36") bike loop with either inground model BL100N or surface mount model BL101N or similar;
10. Bicycle Storage Lockers: Bicycle storage lockers;
11. Public Restrooms: Public restrooms;
12. Bollards: Bollards shall be used to separate pedestrian areas from vehicular areas and to provide decorative accents. Bollards may be used to protect trees or other streetscape features from damage caused by vehicles.
Where curb cuts exceed six feet (6') in width, at midblock sidewalk extensions, and at corner sidewalk extensions, a security/antiram bollard installation shall be used. Chain eyes and powder coated matching chain may be used to direct pedestrian movement. Chain shall hang no lower than twelve inches (12") from the ground. Removable bollards shall be used, where necessary, to allow for emergency vehicle and maintenance access.
Bollards shall be from Reliance Foundry R-7542 bollard made out of ductile iron with a black polyester powder coat finish, or similar;
13. Railings: All railings shall be constructed of wrought iron, corten steel, or powder coated steel or aluminum and shall reflect a 1900 to 1930s style.
Safety railings are required for pedestrian areas adjacent to Indian Creek and as required by International Code Council (ICC) codes where a change of grade occurs, such as dooryards or light courts. Safety railings shall follow ICC codes and shall be a minimum height of forty-two inches (42") with a maximum opening such that no opening shall allow a four inch (4") sphere to pass through.
Decorative railings or low fencing less than forty-two inches (42") in height may be used to separate outdoor at grade dining areas, dooryards, light courts or forecourts from public pedestrian areas where a safety railing is not required. Decorative railings shall not impact pedestrian visibility and shall be transparent in design;
B. Pedestrian amenities are provided that in the determination of the planning and zoning director are equal to or greater in value to the pedestrian environment than what would be required under the standards in subsection (8)A of this section. (Ord. 3366, 12-6-2021)
(9) Standards For Residential Structures:
A. Residential development in the city center zoning district shall not be subject to any of the requirements listed in section 10-02-03, table 2, "Height, Setback And Area Schedule", of this chapter.
(10) Standards For Parking:
A. Off Street Parking Structures: Off street parking may be provided in a garage, subterranean garage, parking structure, carport, uncovered, or a combination of any of the above.
B. Off Street Parking Locations: Off street parking shall be located to the rear or side of buildings. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
1. Sizing and surfacing requirements as listed in subsections 10-02-05(3)F and (3)G of this chapter shall be met, unless the off street parking is a temporary surface parking lot in which the asphalt or concrete surfacing requirements shall be waived. Also waived for temporary surface parking lots are all parking lot landscaping requirements. "Temporary", for purposes of this requirement, shall be defined as not being in use as a parking lot for more than one year.
C. Requirements For Surface Parking Lots: The following requirements apply to permanent surface parking lots. The following requirements shall be waived for temporary surface parking lots. "Temporary", for purposes of this subsection, shall be defined as not being in use as a parking lot for more than one year. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
1. Restricting vehicular and pedestrian access between adjoining parking lots at the same grade shall be prohibited.
2. Surface parking lots shall not exceed fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet in size unless divided by landscaping and pedestrian walkways.
3. Clear, well lit paths from parking areas to the street and building entrance shall be provided.
4. Parking lot landscaping requirements shall be adhered to as set forth in section 10-07-09 of this chapter.
5. Sizing and surfacing requirements as listed in subsections 10-02-05(3)F and (3)G of this chapter shall be met.
D. Requirements For Parking Structures:
1. Entrances to subterranean or aboveground parking structures shall be located to the side or rear of the lot.
2. Aboveground parking structures shall be architecturally consistent with exterior architectural elements of the primary structure, including rooflines, facade design, articulation, modulation and finish materials.
3. Sizing and surfacing requirements as listed in subsections 10-02-05(3)F and (3)G of this chapter shall be met. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
(11) Standards For Murals:
A. The content of the mural is consistent with the architectural, geographical, sociocultural and historical context of the city center.
B. The mural may be located on the front, rear, side or alley side of the building, as approved by the Public Art Management Team (PAMT).
C. The size of the mural is limited to two hundred (200) square feet or will be based on the size of the structure, as approved by the Public Art Management Team (PAMT).
D. The surface material is resistant to vandalism and weather.
E. The mural cannot include advertising, but it may include the business name as long as it shall not dominate the design of the mural.
F. All murals shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Art Management Team (PAMT). (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005; Ord. 3090, 4-17-2017; Ord. 3366, 12-6-2021)
(12) Standards For Blank Walls:
A. All blank walls within fifty feet (50') of and visible from a street or the Indian Creek corridor shall be treated in one or more of the following methods:
1. Install a vertical trellis in front of at least fifty percent (50%) of the wall length with climbing vines or plant materials;
2. Provide a landscaped planting bed at least eight feet (8') wide or raised planter bed at least two feet (2') high and three feet (3') wide in front of the wall. Plant materials that will obscure or screen at least fifty percent (50%) of the wall's surface within three (3) years are to be planted in the planting bed; or
3. Provide artwork (mosaic, mural, sculpture, relief, etc.) over at least fifty percent (50%) of the blank wall surface. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
(13) Standards For Service Areas:
A. Service areas, including all utility access, aboveground equipment, and trash containers, shall be located on the alley, where present. On sites not served by an alley, service areas shall be located at the rear or an internal location. Service areas shall be set back from the property lines and screened with a minimum of a six foot (6') high sight obstructing, solid fence or wall. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
B. Mechanical equipment, solar collectors, satellite dishes and communication equipment located on top of a building shall be screened to the height of the equipment. Screening should be of similar materials and form as the building itself. (Ord. 2571, 12-19-2005)
(14) Standards For Streetscape:
A. Street Section And Sidewalks:
1. The following specifications apply to 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, Kimball Avenue, 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue, Cleveland Boulevard and Blaine Street from the railroad tracks to the southerly side of Cleveland Boulevard and to the southerly side of Cleveland Boulevard, both sides of Arthur Street, and both sides of Main Street from the westerly side of 5th Avenue to the westerly side of 10th Avenue, including the southerly side of Cleveland Boulevard and both sides of 5th Avenue: (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
(A) Eighty foot (80') full width right of way.
(B) From centerline the half section is a twelve foot (12') wide travel lane, a fourteen and a half foot (14.5') wide diagonal parking lane, a two foot (2') wide curb and gutter area, and an eleven and a half foot (11.5') wide sidewalk from top back of curb to the right of way line.
(C) Parking stalls shall be at a forty degree (40°) angle and shall be nine feet (9') wide.
(D) Improvements shall include curb, gutter, sidewalk, subbase and asphalt paving, storm drainage facilities, streetlights and water mains. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
(E) Flexibility and exceptions to subsections (14)A1(A) through (14)A1(D) of this section are allowed and may be granted at the discretion of the planning and zoning department and the engineering department based upon existing size and topographic constraints as well as any restrictions or limitations from Idaho transportation department or any other affected agency or jurisdiction. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
2. All other streets within the city center zoning district not specified in subsection (14)A1 of this section shall follow all requirements as adopted by the city engineering department under the street master plan including required right of way, curb, gutter, sidewalk, subbase and asphalt paving, storm drainage facilities, streetlights and water mains.
B. Street Lighting:
1. All streetlights within the city center zoning district shall match the city's approved manufacturer and model for the city center zoning district.
2. All streetlights shall include a planter arm for one hanging basket and one banner arm.
(A) The planter arm shall be located on the side of the post that faces the sidewalk.
(B) The banner arm shall be located on the opposite side of the post facing the street.
3. The post and fixtures of all streetlights shall be furnished with a "verde green" powder coat finish.
4. All hardware shall be stainless steel.
5. All exterior hardware shall be tamper resistant.
6. Streetlights shall have a matching reflective shield installed at the top of the streetlight in an appropriate location so as to provide downward facing lighting. (Ord. 2743, 5-19-2008)
7. Streetlights shall be placed approximately every sixty feet (60') with an approximately four foot (4') wide strip of red brick pavers or stamped red brick concrete running perpendicular from the curb to the edge of the building. Additionally, red brick pavers or stamped red brick concrete shall run parallel with the street between the edge of the curb and the edge of the sidewalk and shall be approximately two feet (2') wide. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)