Ordinance 3072-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

I. Service Areas 1. Intent To provide essential service areas without adversely impacting the quality of on- and off- site development. 2. Standards and Guidelines a. All multiple-family developments shall provide a designated spot for service elements (refuse and disposal). Such elements shall meet the following requirements: (1) Service elements shall be sited off of the alley, where available. Where there is no alley, service elements shall be located to minimize the negative visual, noise, odor, and physical impacts to the street environment, adjacent(on and off-site)residents or other uses, and pedestrian areas. (2) Service elements shall be sited and designed to provide sufficient visibility to prevent hiding places for unwanted persons. (3) The designated spot for service elements shall be paved. (4) Appropriate enclosure of the service elements shall be required, as determined by the planning director. Preferences and considerations: (a) Enclosures are particularly important for corner lots, where that portion of the alley is more visible from the adjacent street. (b) Proximity to adjacent residential units will be a key factor in determining appropriate service element treatment. (c) Preferably, service enclosures are integrated into the building itself. (d) The design of any detached service enclosure should be compatible with the design of the primary structure or structures on the site. This could include similar building materials and/or detailing. b. Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other service utility apparatus shall be located and/or designed to minimize their visibility from the street. If such elements are mounted in a location visible from the street, pedestrian pathway, common open space, or shared auto courtyards, they shall be screened with vegetation or by architectural features. ' II , Y I - I of fri F Figure 54. Unscreened utility meters such as this are not allowed. 83