17-1460 Commercial Design Standards

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activity such as but not limited to, transit stops, street crossings, building and store entry points, and shall feature adioinin landscaped areas that include trees, shrubs, benches, flower beds. ground covers. or other such materials for no less than 50 percent of their length. c. Sidewalks no less than 5 feet in width shall be provided along the full length of the building along any facade featuring a customer entrance, and along any facade abutting public parking areas. Such sidewalks shall be located at least six feet from the facade of the building to provide planting beds for foundation landscaping, except where features such as arcades or entryways are a part of the facade. d. All internal pedestrian walkways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials such as pavers bricks or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways. Signs shall be installed to designate pedestrian walkways. iv. Central Features and Community Spaces. a. Each commercial establishment shall contribute to the establishment or enhancement of community and public spaces by providing at least two of the following: patio/seating area, pedestrian plaza with benches, transportation cover/seating window shopping walkways outdoor play area, water feature, clock tower, or artwork visible from public or private rights-of-way or pedestrian access. If the site is limited in space so that it is impractical to provide two features, one feature must be provided. SECTION 2: Section 3-10.2 Appearance of site and structures, of Part III —Unified Land Development Regulations, Chapter III — Performance Criteria, Article X: Appearance, Design and Compatibility, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-10.2. — Appearance of site and structures. Within all zoning districts within the City of Casselberry, the appearance of site and structures shall be coordinated for the purpose of creating a pleasing and harmonious overall environment within this section and Section 2-7.35. *** (rest omitted) SECTION 3: CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Casselberry, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Casselberry, Florida; that the Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intention; that the word, "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section," "Article," or other appropriate word. SECTION 4: CONFLICTS. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. Ordinance 17-1460