A. The town center overlay district guidelines aim to create interactive spaces for pedestrians through the design of plaza areas and pedestrian pathways. Bikeways shall be provided, where possible, to link the internal open space areas with the peripheral open space areas and activity centers, including, but not limited to, the Jordan Creek Mall, any future park/school site and the overall town center area. The size of the outdoor space shall be proportional, as determined by the director of community development to the size of the building or residential units. If, during the review of the development application, it is determined that several buildings could share in the creation of a plaza space, a detailed agreement as to the responsibilities of the applicants must be submitted. At the review of the site plan, the applicant must demonstrate how the plaza designs meet the following intents:
1. Creates spaces that allow for the day and evening interaction among pedestrians.
2. Provides as many seating opportunities as possible through the placement of moveable chairs, sidewalk cafes and planter walls.
3. When possible, the integration of storm drainage and detention should be designed to enhance the public space, which would include the creation of ponds, waterfalls or landscaped waterways.
4. Creates an outdoor room, by limiting the interaction with moving vehicles and partially surrounding the space by buildings, landscaping elements and architectural features.
5. Provides elements that enrich the space. Elements shall include, but are not limited to, artwork, fountains, flowers, banners, and children's play environment. (Ord. 1545, 9-29-2003)