Streetscapes:
Table of Figures
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Figure
16: Decorative streetlight.
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Figure 17:
Decorative building light fixtures.
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Figure
18: Tree lighting examples.
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19: Path lighting.
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Figure
20:
Decorative path
lighting also serves as a safety
feature.
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Figure 21:
Single sign above the main entrance of the
building.
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Figure
22: Multiple signs can create confusions for
possible visitors.
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Figure
23: Example Limited Extension
Exception.
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Figure 24:
Using the design and materials from the
building in the entryway sign creates a sense of
continuity.
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25: Examples of letters directly on the wall
(top) and letters on sign channel
(bottom).
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Figure 26:
Notice that the sign does not obstruct drivers'
views of the property. The sign fits within the 8'
height recommendation.
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27: Monument sign - Notice the landscaping at
the base of this sign. There are two faces to this
sign, making it viewable by all
passersby.
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Figure
28: Display pads - Notice screening landscaping
around the pad and pad's
dimensions.
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Figure
29: Example of Display Pad Calculations for
Multi User Building: User Occupies 50% of Front
Building Facade (200' to 100'=50%). Calculations
may include 50% of Lot Frontage 300 ft x 50%=150
feet.
150 ft/1display pad
per 100 ft. Lot Frontage=1.5 pads.
Display Pad
Calculations 1.75 rounded up others rounded down,
so example may permit 1 display pad subject to
special use review.
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Figure
30: A highlighted principal entry, landscaping
and customer amenities create an inviting and
attractive building front.
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31: Landscaping is recommended to soften
corners of buildings. However, careful design
should avoid blocking building
signs.
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Figure 32:
An aesthetically pleasing entrance (notice the
sign design and landscape).
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Figure 33
A-D: Different parking conditions and
landscaping.
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Figure
34: Attractive landscaping and hardscaping
screen this parking lot.
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Figure 35:
Vegetation screening (notice the sign can still
be seen from the main road).
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Figure
36: Trees add visual interst along the sidewalk
and parking (notice public
amenities).
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Figure
37: Islands featuring trees and landscaping add
visual interest to islands in this parking
lot.
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Figure
38: Pedestrians' amenities can be incorporated
into parking lot islands.
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Figure
39: Public art.
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Figure
40: Public art.
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Figure
41: An aesthetic looking trash
receptacle.
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Figure
42: Architecturally unique bike rack (both
trash receptacles and the bike rack are made from
the same material, color, and similar
design).
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