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• • <br /> 29. Prominent Entrance Weather Protection. Some form of weather protection shall be provided for the <br /> prominent entrance. This can be combined with the method used to achieve visual prominence under <br /> #28. <br /> 30. Any side of the building visible from a street or public open space shall be given architectural <br /> treatment using two or more of the following: <br /> a. Visible rooflines. <br /> b. Windows. <br /> c. Secondary entrances. <br /> d. Balconies. <br /> e. Architectural details mentioned under number 65. <br /> f. Awnings. <br /> e. Entrances. <br /> f. Building massing and articulation. • <br /> 31. The design of buildings and sites shall incorporate locations and sizes for future signs. All signs <br /> shall be in conformance with an overall sign program that allows for advertising which fits with the <br /> architectural character, proportions and details of the development. All freestanding signs shall be <br /> monument signs with a maximum height of eight feet. <br /> 32. Signs should be highly graphic in form, expressive, and individualized and should convey the <br /> product or service offered by the business in a bold, graphic form. <br /> 33. Sidewalks shall have an unobstructed minimum width of eight feet. Street trees, lighting, street <br /> furniture and flower pots shall not be located within this area. <br /> 34. Where provided, street and site furnishings shall be made of durable, weather-resistant and vandal- <br /> resistant materials as approved by the city. <br /> 35. Street and site furnishings shall not block pedestrian access to plazas, open space areas, building <br /> entrances, sidewalks or the required eight-foot-wide pedestrian zone. <br /> 36. Use of street and site furnishings such as chairs, benches, tables, bike racks, kiosks and other <br /> pedestrian amenities are strongly encouraged, especially at building entrances, plazas, open space, and <br /> where food and beverages are sold. <br /> 37. At least one of the following types of public open spaces equivalent to five percent of the site shall <br /> be provided: <br /> a. Park open space: Open spaces consisting of large planting beds with trees, shrubs, ground cover, <br /> lawn and seasonal planting,with small areas of textured paving. <br /> b. Forecourt: Open space in front of the main entry, consisting of paved surfaces, seating and lighting <br /> in keeping with the architectural style of the building. It may have some planting areas,including but <br /> not limited to small beds with shrubs or small trees and large containers with seasonal plantings. <br /> c. Open space between buildings: Where pedestrian access is required or provided between buildings, <br /> the space shall contain low shrubs, ground cover, lawn, seasonal plantings and textured paving. <br /> 38. Public open space areas shall be visible and accessible to the public. <br /> ( t <br />