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Section G: Building Site & Design Standards Building Site Design Standards The following site design standards are to be applied to all areas of Waterfront Place Central. Additional standards related to The Public Realm including Streetscape and the Pedestrian Network, Plazas and Open Space, and the Esplanade's are covered in other sections. Building Location and Setbacks Districts and the Waterfront Place Central preferred master plan define building type and location. No setback is required along sidewalk frontage except as may be needed for building design, architectural character, or as may be necessary to meet the requirements of these Design Guidelines or codes. In residential areas, front stoops, porches, and entries with stairs are encouraged. Frontages—Street frontages will be designed to complement the streetscape,the district character, and the building type's use. Access — Although much access may be through garages, all buildings will have defined pedestrian entrances along all street frontages. A main entrance, defined as such by scale and architectural features,will be provided at the building's street address frontage. Building Orientation — Views — Views are a critical factor in the site layout of many types of buildings such as residences, hotels, and restaurants. Views to the water must be maximized through building orientation. Uses—Building use will, to some extent, determine orientation on a site. Residences, hotels, and restaurants shall be oriented to maximize views to the water. Some offices may need views, but many should be laid out with consideration of comfort and ease of use for office workers. Retail streets will be focused on a strong retail streetscape. Marine related commercial will be laid out for operational considerations. Solar orientation Buildings shall be laid out on site to maximize solar gain in winter and minimize it in summer. All buildings must have access to natural light and ventilation for users either with windows or sky lights. Master Plan —Building orientation will also be subject to meeting the building layout indicated in the Waterfront Place Central Plan. Views and Visibility View Corridors — Buildings will maintain a View Corridorl4th Streets by preservation and enhancement. The view corridor shall be protected by limited building in this corridor. Along the 14th Street Right-of-Way from West Marine View Drive to the marina area. Enhancements will include corridor landscape and public open space treatments. Residential Views — Building site design will improve views from hillside residents to the east through building location, high quality design and by the siting of roof amenities such as planted balconies and rooftop courtyards. Views from new residential buildings at Waterfront Place Central will be protected and enhanced by building orientation, tree type and placement, and control of lighting. Other site design consideration for views may include locating of mechanical equipment out of views, and siting buildings so roofs are angled to minimize glare. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -83-