20.25I.050 Design standards.
A. Special Corner Feature. If the property is located at the intersection of two arterial streets, the site development shall incorporate a special corner feature at the corner of the site. A special corner feature can be a landscape feature, seasonal color planting area, sculpture or water feature. The feature should provide a visual landmark and some amount of seating area. If the property is not located at an intersection, a similar feature should be considered in conjunction with a transit stop or at the primary access point to the site.
B. Building Design Standards.
1. The design of buildings shall incorporate elements such as special architectural details, distinctive color schemes, special art and other features, which are sensitive to and enhance the surrounding area and serve to distinguish the complex from other retail complexes in the City.
2. The sides of a building which face toward a public street shall include public entrances to the building and windows to provide visual access to the activity within the building.
3. The sides of a building which face toward an adjoining property, but not toward a public street, shall include elements such as windows, doors, color, texture, landscaping or wall treatment to provide visual interest and prevent the development of a long continuous blank wall.
4. Building design shall provide for architecturally integrated signage. Signs shall be in proportion to the development and oriented to the main direction access and to pedestrian movement. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 22B.10 BCC, Sign Code.
C. Internal Walkways. The following design standards apply within the Community Retail Design District:
1. Walkways, of six feet in width minimum, shall be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the building. At a minimum, walkways shall be located to connect focus points of pedestrian activity such as transit stops and street crossings to the major building entry points.
2. Walkways shall be provided to connect with walkways or potential walkway locations on adjoining properties in the district to create an integrated internal walkway system along the desired lines of pedestrian travel. The width of the walkway should be commensurate with the anticipated level of pedestrian activity along the connecting walkway.
On the sides of the building which provide public access into the building, the walkway should be wide enough to allow for sidewalk seating area or window gazing as well as pedestrian travel. Weather protection of the building walkway should be provided at a minimum at the entrance area and, if appropriate, along the entire building walkway.
3. Internal walkway surfaces shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable 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.
D. Other Development Standards.
1. Rooftop equipment shall be visually screened pursuant to LUC 20.20.525. The design and color of rooftop mechanical equipment should be integrated with the building architectural style.
2. The outdoor display of building materials and similar bulky products shall be screened from view from the public street, sidewalk, and properties outside the district with a durable, solid wall or fence, or an evergreen hedge or a combination of the above. The screening requirement does not apply to the display of seasonal products of a decorative nature such as bedding plants, Halloween pumpkins, and holiday greens.
3. Bicycle racks shall be provided on site. Facilities for a minimum of 10 bicycles shall be provided for developments having 100 or fewer parking stalls. For each 100 additional stalls, facilities for 5 additional bicycles shall be provided. (Ord. 6366, 8-7-17, § 11; Ord. 4972, 3-3-97, § 12; Ord. 4816, 11-27-95, § 111; Ord. 4654, 6-6-94, § 53)