Interior transition zones that include layering of elements such as furniture, window treatments, etc. are encouraged to aid in an appropriate and comfortable relationship between outside public spaces and interior semi-private and interior private spaces.
Four (4) conditions should be taken into consideration in designing appropriate relationships between interior and exterior spaces that allow people to see and be seen for passive security and to encourage pedestrian activity and district viability.
(a) The Vertical Relationship. It is recommended that Commercial spaces be located at grade with the sidewalk. It is recommended that Residential spaces include a greater degree of vertical separation in direct relationship to their proximity to the public right of way such that the closer they residential space is to the public right-of-way, the greater the degree of vertical separation.
(b) The Horizontal Dimension. It is are recommended that Commercial spaces be located at or close to the right-of-way. When they are pushed back from the public right of way and appropriate frontage zone should be employed to encourage district connectivity and viability.
(c) Window Treatments. In addition to the glazing and transparency considerations of Section 1131.075, additional tools should be employed such as interior frontage zones that push more private spaces away from the facade and use that space for semi-private uses. In addition, drapery, furniture and other layering elements should be used. Blinds are not encouraged and should be regulated. The goal is to maintain a degree of openness and visibility.
(d) Uses. It is recommended that Commercial uses have a greater degree of connectivity to the public realm whereas residential uses should have lesser degrees of connections to the public realm.
(Ord. 187-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)