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b. A plaza or forecourt shall be surfaced with high quality,durable impervious or semi-pervious <br /> materials,such as concrete, brick,or stone pavers,covering no less than 75%of the surface area.Any <br /> non-paved area of the plaza must be landscaped. <br /> c. A plaza or forecourt shall feature paths, landscaping,seating,lighting, public art and/or other <br /> pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable. <br /> d. A plaza of 2,000 square feet or more in area must be designed to include one or more central <br /> markers,such as a fountain or sculpture. <br /> e. Circulation within the plaza or forecourt shall connect pedestrians to public streets on which the <br /> plaza abuts and major design features of the plaza,such as seating areas or open air cafes. <br /> f. A plaza or forecourt may not contain driveways, parking spaces, passenger drop-offs,garage <br /> entrances,loading berths,exhaust vents, mechanical equipment,or refuse and recycling storage. <br /> Figure 12-8:Plaza and Forecourt <br /> '1.i <br /> , ,tl; <br /> 3#1 . <br /> D. Design Standards for Development Abutting Residential Zone Along Rear Property Line. Any new <br /> development exceeding fifteen thousand(15,000)square feet of gross floor area in the NB, <br /> B, MU,or LI1 zones which abuts a residential zone shall provide plans to demonstrate visual compatibility with <br /> the adjacent residential zone. Development subject to this requirement shall provide plans and demonstrate <br /> the following: <br /> 1. The rear side of the building visible from the adjacent residentially zoned property shall be given <br /> architectural treatment using two or more of the following: <br /> a. Visible rooflines; <br /> b. Windows; <br /> c. Secondary entrances; <br /> d. Balconies <br /> e. Use of brick and/or stone on at least ten percent of the building facade that faces the alley;or <br /> f. Awnings <br /> Ch.19.12 Building Form and Design 11 City Council Action(11/04/2020) <br />