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Section G: Building Site & Design Standards Stairs and Ramps Stairs should be minimized on retail, office and other public oriented buildings. All buildings must be accessible. Stairs will be used in some residential housing types. Where there is a choice between stairs and ramps, small ramps that meet ADA standards are preferred to provide seamless connections between buildings access ways. Stairs and ramps must be slip resistant, clearly marked, properly illuminated, and meet all codes and standards for safety. Corner Buildings- Special design considerations will be given to corner buildings at main intersections. Where possible, buildings will enhance the corner through layout and design. If possible, main entrances to the buildings will be located at the corner. Building Integrated Open Space- Building design will accommodate open space requirements per code and per these design guidelines. Courtyards, terraces, balconies, and patios must be integrated with the building architecture. See Section F Public Realm. Building Lighting • Lighting on the exterior of buildings will contribute to the character of Waterfront Place Central. As with all lighting on this site, lighting glare disturbance to residences is not allowed. • Illumination will adhere to dark sky requirements through fixture type, optics, height, and shielding. Direction of light shall be downward. • Building light design shall complement other design elements used throughout the District. • Accent lighting should be used to highlight building entrances and special architectural features. • Decorative lighting on buildings or in windows is encouraged during holidays and festivals,however, no flashing, moving or traveling lighting will be permitted. Sustainability Sustainable building design is strongly encouraged. As with a building's site design, LEED certification or its equivalent provides an excellent methodology and goal for incorporating green building principles into a project. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System® is a voluntary, consensus based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor air quality. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -92-