The concept of "streetscape" in downtown areas refers to the various elements that work together to create a particular environmental character or sense of place. The streetscape is a collection of elements such as; streets, buildings, sidewalks, trees, landscaping, parking lots, lighting fixtures, and street furniture such as benches and trash receptacles. Depending upon how the elements of a streetscape are assembled and maintained, the resulting appearance might be pleasant, unpleasant, or somewhere in between. Traditionally, streetscape elements create an environment that has a human scale and is pedestrian-friendly.
(Ord. 96-115. Passed 8-26-96.)