A. Application for new mixed-use development or redevelopment of existing sites in the VMU Zone shall include construction and installation of the adjacent sidewalks, park strips, and other landscaping, curbs, gutters, lighting, and street furniture as required in this section.
B. Curbside Management Plans: New development and redevelopment projects reviewed in the VMU Zone shall include curbside management considerations with plans for the installation of public and private improvements. Curbside management planning must thoughtfully address:
1. The location of loading and unloading space for public transportation, ride-sharing, and micro-transit.
2. The location of consolidated, easily identifiable space for commercial freight loading and unloading if needed, and the accommodation of delivery for residential and commercial uses in the development.
C. Public Improvements: For new construction and redevelopment generally, dedication of additional right-of-way to accommodate the improvements will be required in conjunction with the application for development. Improvements within the rights-of-way for public streets shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Seven foot (7') wide paved sidewalks with an eight foot (8') landscaped park strip adjacent to the curb and gutter or fifteen foot (15') wide paved sidewalk with five foot (5') tree wells adjacent to the curb as approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Street trees shall be spaced between thirty feet (30') and forty feet (40') on center as approved by the City. Landscaping and tree grates to be approved by the City.
3. Street lighting shall be spaced between ninety feet (90') and one hundred ten feet (110') as approved by the City.
D. The following public improvement street furnishings are required for mixed-use developments in the VMU Zone:
1. Benches shall be placed on every development at two (2) benches per one hundred (100) linear feet of street frontage.
2. Trash cans shall be placed on every development at one can per one hundred (100) linear feet of street frontage.
3. Bicycle racks shall be placed on each development as follows:
a. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces for any use shall be five percent (5%) of the vehicular parking spaces required for such use, up to a maximum of twelve (12) spaces.
b. In all cases where bicycle parking is required, no fewer than two (2) shall be provided.
c. All proposed bicycle racks shall be clearly shown on the site plan indicating location.
d. Bicycle parking spaces shall be:
(1) At least two feet by six feet (2' x 6') per bicycle.
(2) Designed to have sufficient space of twenty-four inches (24") beside each parked bicycle to allow access. This access may be shared by adjacent bicycles. Racks shall be installed a minimum of twenty-four inches (24") from any wall or other obstruction.
(3) Located to prevent damage to bicycles by vehicles, etc.
(4) Located in a convenient, visible, lighted area.
(5) Located so as not to interfere with pedestrian movements.
(6) As near the principal entrance(s) of the building as practical.
(7) Located to provide safe access to and from the street.
(8) Designed to allow each bicycle to be supported by its frame.
(9) Designed to allow the frame and wheels of each bicycle to be secured against theft.
(10) Anchored to resist rust or corrosion, or removal by vandalism.
(11) Designed to accommodate a range of bicycle shapes and sizes and facilitate easy locking without interfering with adjacent bicycles. (Ord. 21-21)