§ 7. Pedestrian access.

Pedestrian access shall be an integral part of the overall design of each development. Pedestrian access shall provide safe and convenient access throughout, to and from off-street parking areas and connect with abutting properties, rights-of-way, developments and transit facilities.

(1)

All buildings or occupied spaces, regardless of setback distance, shall have an identifiable entrance and a path of entry from the street or adjoining sidewalk or central plaza feature.

(2)

Sidewalks at least six feet in width shall be provided along all sides of a lot that abuts a public or private right-of-way or major internal driveways. A continuous internal pedestrian sidewalk of at least six feet in width shall be provided from public sidewalks adjoining the site to the principal customer entrance(s) and internal pedestrian circulation system.

(3)

Sidewalks shall be provided along the full length of all building facades featuring customer entrances and along any facade abutting a parking area or a public roadway and shall be at least 12 feet wide. The utilization of the sidewalk for tables and seating for restaurants or leisure, entertainment, sidewalk sales and the limited display of merchandise on a temporary basis is encouraged provided that it does not block the utilization of the sidewalk as a pedestrian way or otherwise create a nuisance. Such sidewalks shall be located in close proximity to the building facade to enhance the relationship to the structure.

(4)

All sidewalks shall feature landscaping areas, benches, fountains, artwork, shade structures, room for tables and chairs, pavement enhancements and other pedestrian amenities and placemaking features.

(Ord. No. 09-03, § 1, 1-12-09)