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6) All fences must comply with the fence standards in EMC 19.39.070 except to the extent that such <br /> standards conflict with this section. <br /> E. Retaining Wall Standards for Core Residential Area Zones and UR Zone <br /> Retaining walls taller than three feet six inches and visible from the street shall be terraced so that no individual <br /> segment is taller than four feet.Terraced walls shall be separated by a landscaping bed at least two feet in width <br /> including one shrub every three lineal feet of retaining wall.Alternative landscaping treatments will be considered, <br /> provided they reduce the bulk and scale of the retaining wall and enhance the streetscape. <br /> Illustration 20-22:Tall retaining walls must be terraced with landscaping <br /> Retaining walls are terraced <br /> with landscaping <br /> : • •; 4' maximum <br /> ,11111. <br /> . <br /> 11111 <br /> 20.810 Service Areas Standards and Guidelines for Core Residential Area Zones and UR <br /> Zone <br /> A. All multiple-family developments shall provide a designated spot for service elements(refuse and disposal). <br /> Such elements shall meet the following requirements: <br /> 1) Service elements shall be sited off of the alley,where available.Where there is no alley,service elements <br /> shall be located to minimize the negative visual, noise, odor,and physical impacts to the street <br /> environment,adjacent(on and off-site) residents or other uses,and pedestrian areas. <br /> 2) Service elements shall be sited and designed to provide sufficient visibility to prevent hiding places for <br /> unwanted persons. <br /> 3) The designated spot for service elements shall be paved. <br /> 4) Appropriate enclosure of the service elements shall be required, as determined by the planning director. <br /> Preferences and considerations: <br /> a) Enclosures are particularly important for corner lots,where that portion of the alley is more visible <br /> from the adjacent street. <br /> b) Proximity to adjacent residential units will be a key factor in determining appropriate service element <br /> treatment. <br /> c) Preferably,service enclosures are integrated into the building itself. <br /> d) The design of any detached service enclosure should be compatible with the design of the primary <br /> structure or structures on the site.This could include similar building materials and/or detailing. <br /> B. Utility meters,electrical conduit,and other service utility apparatus shall be located and/or designed to <br /> minimize their visibility from the street. If such elements are mounted in a location visible from the street, <br /> pedestrian pathway, common open space,or shared auto courtyards,they shall be screened with vegetation <br /> or by architectural feature <br /> Exhibit 2,Chapter 20,Development Standards 46 8/29/18 <br />