Large retail establishments shall feature multiple entrances. Multiple entrances reduce walking distances from cars and provide greater access from public sidewalks. Additional building entrances on side exterior walls are required to provide convenient store access from parking lots located in side and rear yards. Exterior building entrances are encouraged to tenant spaces other than the primary retail tenant located in the same structure. Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined, visible customer entrances featuring no less than four of the following:
(a) Recesses/projections;
(b) Overhangs, canopies or porticos;
(c) Arcades;
(d) Raised corniced parapets over the door;
(e) Peaked roof forms;
(f) Arches;
(g) Outdoor patios;
(h) Display windows;
(i) Architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building; and/or
(j) Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting.
(Ord. 2006-81, passed 8-28-2006)