(a) Building Orientation Standards.
(1) Every front facade with a primary entrance to a dwelling unit or units shall face the adjacent public street to the maximum extent possible. Every front facade with a primary entrance to a dwelling unit or units shall include a connecting walkway from the primary entrance to the perimeter street sidewalk system.
(2) Every building containing four (4) or more dwelling units shall have at least one (1) building entry or doorway facing any adjacent street that is not an arterial street or that has on-street parking.
(3) Multi-family buildings within a development shall be arranged to enclose and frame common areas, which may include gardens, courtyards, recreation, and play areas. Such common areas shall contain at least four (4) of the following features:
A. Planting areas containing annuals, perennials and/or flowering shrubs;
B. Large, flowering trees;
C. Seating;
D. Pedestrian-scaled lighting;
E. Gazebos or other decorative structures;
F. Play structures for children;
G. Natural environmental features.
(Ord. 65.03. Passed 9-2-03.)