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Sidewalks A-1 Consider the following three components in the design of the sidewalk area:
A. Building Entry/Public Space: This area furthest from the curb represents the interface between the street and the building, providing accessibility and visibility between buildings and the street. Building entrances may be signified with architectural detailing, articulation, canopies, or signage. On active pedestrian streets, this area may include space for outdoor dining, displays (e.g. produce stands), and plazas. (See “Neighborhood Retail Overlay and
Neighborhood Centers” and “Pedestrian Priority Zones” in Section I: Area Specific Guidelines)
B. Pedestrian Pathway: This middle area is the
unobstructed path of travel for pedestrians.
C. Landscaping/Street Furniture: The area closest to the curb provides space for street trees, landscaping, street lights, bus stops, street signs, benches, trash/recycle bins, bicycle parking, and other street furniture. This area also represents the barrier between parking or driving/biking lanes and the pedestrian pathway.
7 Revised and moved to Planning Regulations 9-4.708(a) Public Improvements (1) Sidewalk Zones. Sidewalks shall be designed with three zones, as illustrated in
Figure 9-4.709:
a. Frontage Zone: The area furthest from the
curb represents the interface between the street
and the building, providing accessibility and
visibility between buildings and the street.
Building entrances may be signified with
architectural detailing, articulation, canopies, or
signage. Within the Neighborhood Retail Overlay,
Neighborhood Centers, and Pedestrian Priority
Zones, this area may include space for outdoor
dining, displays (e.g., produce stands),
landscaping, and/or plazas. It is measured to
face of building.
b. Pedestrian Pathway: This middle area is
the unobstructed path of travel for pedestrians.
c. Curbside Zone: The area closest to the
curb provides space for street trees, landscaping,
street lights, bus stops, street signs, benches,
trash/recycle bins, bicycle parking, and other
street furniture. This area also represents the
barrier between parking or driving/biking lanes
and the pedestrian pathway. It is measured to
face of curb. N/A
Sidewalks A-2 Maintain an unobstructed pedestrian pathway of a minimum of six feet in the Eastern Residential Neighborhoods
(Triangle and Doyle Street neighborhoods) and 7.5 feet on all other streets in the city. For sites within a Regional Retail Overlay, Neighborhood Center/Neighborhood Retail
Overlay, Greenway, Green Street, Pedestrian Priority Zone, or Eastern Residential Neighborhood area, additional
sidewalk corridor guidelines are provided in Section I: Area Specific Guidelines.
8 Revised and moved to Planning Regulations: 9-4.708(a) Public Improvements See Table 9-4.708(a): Minimum Sidewalk Dimensions N/A
Sidewalks A-3 Maintain a landscaping area of a minimum of three feet in the Eastern Residential Neighborhood and four feet on all other streets in the city.
8 Revised and moved to Planning Regulations:
Table 9-4.709(a): Minimum Sidewalk Dimensions
9-4.708(a) Public Improvements See Table 9-4.708(a): Minimum Sidewalk Dimensions N/A Sidewalks A-4 Although vegetative strips are preferred (see “Street Landscaping” on page 11), if infeasible, tree grates may be constructed, as a last resort, to accommodate up to six inches of the pedestrian pathway minimum. Tree grates
should be flush with the sidewalk, ensuring the safety of pedestrians, and designed to protect the health of the tree. 8 Removed N/A
Sidewalks A-5 Variation in pavers may be used to delineate the active use of pedestrian pathways and passive uses, including
landscaping, street furniture, and public space areas.
10 Removed N/A
Sidewalks A-6 Where there are multiple street frontages prioritize streetscape improvements along the primary street
frontage. Secondary streets should be well designed, but may not require the same level of investment.
10 Removed N/A
Sidewalks A-7 Adequate lighting should be provided on streets to ensure safety and usability at night. Direct lighting down, not up and out, with fully-shielded fixtures.
10 Renumbered, details are covered in regulations.A-1 Street Lighting Adequate lighting should be provided on streets to ensure safety and usability at night.
13 Sidewalks A-8 Underground utility boxes, transformers, and lines, where possible, or locate these outside the pedestrian pathway in order to provide unobstructed walkways and views.
10 Renumbered A-2 Utility Boxes Underground utility boxes, transformers, and lines, where possible, or locate these outside the
pedestrian pathway in order to provide
unobstructed walkways and views. 13
Sidewalks A-9 Where desirable, wide sidewalks should be provided to allow outdoor dining or other retail uses, while maintaining an adequate continuous walkway for pedestrians.
10 Renumbered and revised A-3 Outdoor Dining Where feasible, wide sidewalks should be provided to allow outdoor dining or other retail
uses, while maintaining an adequate continuous
walkway for pedestrians. Sidewalk cafes require
a Planning permit. 13
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Sidewalks A-10 Encourage the multi-functionality and flexibility of streets, by supporting various modes of travel and pedestrian and
bicycle amenities (e.g. street furniture and bicycle parking). 10 Renumbered and expanded with A-4 and A-5 A-4 Design to Support Pedestrians and Cyclists Encourage the multi-functionality and flexibility of streets, by supporting various modes of travel
and pedestrian and bicycle amenities (e.g. places
to sit and bicycle parking).
13 Street Landscaping A-11 Design streetscapes that provide distinction, identity, and unified cohesive appearance.
11 Renumbered A-5 Design to Support Transit Users Provide bus stops with seating, trash cans, weather protection, lighting and travel
information.
13 Street Landscaping A-12 Select tree species that enable sunlight to filter along most streets in the winter, while providing appropriate shade during summer. (The City will establish a unified planting palette to define corridors and promote continuity,
distinction, and identity.)
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Street Landscaping A-13 Design generous planting strips in the landscaping/street furniture area, where feasible. Support the development of large healthy trees and tree canopies by reducing concrete area and other barriers to root growth, using City standards for compost and mulch, and rootable soil volumes.
11 Renumbered A-7 Planting Strips
Minimize paved area and maximize planting
areas where feasible.
13 Street Landscaping A-14 Follow the City’s Stormwater Guidelines for Green, Dense Redevelopment, which includes measures such as
bioretention basins, biofiltration swales, cisterns integrated into the architecture, and/or green roofs, to meet stormwater treatment thresholds.
11 Redundant with Planning Regulations 6-13.303 Stormwater Requirements for New Development
All works of grading, paving, construction,
reconstruction, or rehabilitation that create or
replace impervious surface shall be designed to
incorporate permanent vegetative stormwater
treatment measures that, to the maximum extent
practicable, comply with the City’s Stormwater
Guidelines for Green, Dense Redevelopment.
Vegetative treatment measures include, but are
not limited to, flow-through planter boxes, rain
gardens, biofiltration swales, podium and roof
plantings, and lowered landscape strips.
N/A
Street Landscaping A-15 Follow Bay-Friendly Landscaping guidelines. These guidelines represent a whole systems approach to the
design, construction and maintenance of the landscape in order to sup- port the integrity of the San Francisco Bay watershed. Key components include:
· Reducing waste and using materials that contain recycled content.
· Nurturing healthy soils with mulch and compost while
reducing fertilizer use.
· Conserving water, energy and topsoil.
· Using Integrated Pest Management to minimize chemical use and prevent pollution.
· Reducing stormwater runoff.
· Creating wildlife habitat.
11 Redundant with Planning Regulations 9-4.602 Water Efficient and Bay Friendly Landscaping
Excerpt: (a) Purpose. This section establishes
water efficient landscaping requirements for new
and rehabilitated landscapes. The purpose of the
requirements is to foster efficient water use and
prevent water waste while ensuring high quality
landscapes.
N/A
Parking and Access B-1 Design parking below grade or encapsulated within buildings to reduce the visual impact. Prioritize active uses on the ground level.
12 Removed N/A
Parking and Access B-2 Limit the number of curb cuts and driveway entrances to reduce conflicts with pedestrians. Locate the entrance on a side street where feasible. If a driveway entrance is located on the primary street frontage, minimize the length of the curb cut and explore sharing driveways and/or loading
areas with adjacent property owners.
12 Modified B-1 Reduce Pedestrian Conflicts Explore sharing driveways and/or loading areas with adjacent property owners.
14 Parking and Access B-3 Where drop-off facilities are necessary, limit curb cuts, by providing curbside drop-off locations or co-locating with driveways or parking garage entrances.
12 Modified B-2 Drop-off Locations Where possible, provide drop-off locations on site. Alternatively co-locate with driveways or
parking garage entrances.
14 Parking and Access B-4 Loading should be designed to be off the public right-ofway. Service areas should be accessible for truck drivers, with appropriate access from docks into buildings. Avoid locating access to loading areas on major streets.
12 Modified B-3 Loading Truck loading should be designed to be off the public right-of-way. Avoid locating access to
loading areas on major streets.
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Parking and Access B-5 Design structured parking as an integral part of the project it serves, consistent in style and materials with the rest of the project. This will enhance the visual interest of the parking structure and reduce its apparent mass at the ground level.
This can be achieved through some or all of the following means:
· Use the same cadence of windows and massing as in
adjoining or adjacent buildings.
· Compose openings within the parking structure façade to appear similar to well-proportioned windows rather than continuous open strips.
· Use contrasting, high-quality materials that generate a multi-layered façade (for example glass, perforated metal, or decorative screens).
· Employ landscaping (such as green screen, vines, or
landscaped trellis) as a screening, as long as it is
compatible with building design.
· Emphasize stair towers and pedestrian entries as
identifying architectural elements.
12 Modified B-4 Structured Parking Design structured parking as an integral part of the project it serves. When feasible structured
parking should be wrapped by non-parking uses.
Design considerations include: Blank walls along
the public right-of-way are strongly discouraged.
Compose openings within the parking structure
façade to appear similar to well-proportioned
windows rather than continuous open strips. Use
contrasting, high-quality materials that generate a
multi-layered façade (for example glass,
perforated metal, or decorative screens).
14 Parking and Access B-6 In residential projects, cluster parking spaces on site to encourage interaction among occupants
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Parking and Access B-7 Orient pedestrian entries to be visually open and free of visual obstruction to ensure safety and minimize conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Entries may be located on the primary street frontage or on a side street (as long as there is sidewalk access and signage) near the
intersection with the primary street.
13 Modified B-5 Pedestrian Entries Orient pedestrian entries to be visually open and free of visual obstruction to ensure safety and
minimize conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles,
and vehicles. Entries may be located on the
primary street frontage or on a side street (as
long as there is sidewalk access and signage)
near the intersection with the primary street.
14 New B-6 Bicycle Lockers Consider the use of bicycle lockers for long-term bicycle parking spaces.
14 New B-7 Bicycle Facilities Nonresidential uses are encouraged to provide showers and clothes lockers where bicycle
parking is required.
14 Parking and Access B-8 Ensure adequate lighting along garage façades to improve visibility and pedestrian safety, but shield the street from interior garage lighting. Consider motion-sensing lights and lights with timers to reduce unnecessary energy consumption, while maintaining safety and security. 13 Modified B-8 Structured Parking Facade Lighting
Ensure adequate lighting along garage façades
to improve visibility and pedestrian safety.
14 Parking and Access B-9 Use permeable paving, or similar materials that reduce runoff, as a surface material for driveways, pathways, and surface parking areas.
13 Redundant with Planning Regulations 6-13.301 Stormwater Requirements for New Development N/A
Parking and Access B-10 Bicycle parking should be located near entrances and exits and secured and weather protected. (See the Zoning
Ordinance for detailed standards for short- and long-term bicycle parking.)
13 Redundant with Planning Regulations 9-4.408(d)(1) Bicycle Parking N/A
New B-9 Convertible Parking Structure
Design
Design parking garages so that they can flexibly
be converted into other uses, such as office,
commercial, or residential, in the future as
demand for vehicle parking decreases.
14 Site Planning C-1 Consider the three-dimensionality of buildings: how they are perceived from the ground-level, public streets, and side streets; and how they can contribute to, or detract from, the views, neighborhood or district character, and overall quality of life.
14 Moved to Section D, see D-1
Site Planning C-2 Site buildings and locate plazas, building entrances, seating, and visually interesting architectural features to encourage interaction among occupants and passersby.
14 Renumbered C-1 Interactive Siting Site buildings and locate plazas, building entrances, seating, and visually interesting
architectural features to encourage interaction
among occupants and passersby.
15 Site Planning C-3 Incorporate climate appropriate design strategies to protect building entrances and open spaces from wind and to allow for passive solar access. Roofs should be oriented and
designed to allow for active or passive solar gain.
14 Modified C-2 Design for Climate Change
Consider conditions such as extreme heat,
smoke, and wind. Design for passive heating,
cooling, and ventilation.
15 Site Planning C-4 Consider edge conditions and transition areas during site design to ensure compatibly between existing and new
development.
14 Renumbered C-3 Transitions between Existing and New Development Consider edge conditions and transition areas during site design between existing and new
development.
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Moved from D-3, modified C-4 Mid-Block Connections Create building openings that permit mid-block pedestrian connections, thereby breaking up
“super blocks” and expanding the pedestrian
network. Pathways should be at least 10 feet
wide, publicly accessible during daytime hours,
accessible for people with disabilities and
connect to a public street, other paseo, and/or
publicly accessible open space. Where feasible
mid-block connections should be open to the sky.
15 Site Planning C-5 Screen refuse bins and other waste containers by placing them indoors, locating them away from the street, and/or shielding them with fencing and/or landscaping. Prevent contamination of waste in stormwater runoff by main- taining covered bins and preventing empty bins from tipping during storms or due to wind.
14 Redundant with Planning Regulations 9-4.704(b)(7) Discards Areas a. To the extent feasible, an indoor recycling and trash room or area shall be located on an
exterior wall of the building with an adequately
sized door or gate access to the street so as to minimize distance for the collection vehicle personnel and eliminate temporary outdoor
storage of containers on collection days.
b. An outdoor recycling and trash area shall be
completely screened and covered from off-site
view by a solid fence or masonry wall at least six
feet (6') high in harmony with the architecture of
the building(s). A sewer drain, fire sprinklers, and
roofing shall be provided per City standards.
c. If the day-to-day-use recycling and trash
area cannot be located adjacent to the street, a
service-day location easily accessible by the
collection vehicle staff shall be provided in an
area adjacent to the street, and shall be covered
from off-site view by a solid fence or masonry
wall at least six feet (6') high in harmony with the
architecture of the building(s) and covered by a
roof.
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Site Planning C-6 Conceal all mechanical, electrical, and other building equipment from the public right-of- way and from other
existing buildings, where feasible. Use screening materials and other buffers to minimize noise and visual impacts.
Mechanical equipment should not be located along the
ground floor street frontage.
14 Redundant with Planning Regulations 9-4.507 Screening of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
All mechanical equipment, including electrical
and gas meters; heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning units; radio/TV antennas; satellite
dishes; and all roof mounted mechanical
equipment shall be visually and acoustically
screened in such a manner so that it is not visible
from an adjacent property at or below the level of
the mechanical equipment, or from a public
sidewalk on either side of any street adjacent to
the site, and so that it complies with the
performance standards for noise at Section 9-
5.1109. Electrical transformers and other utility
boxes shall be either placed underground or
appropriately screened.
Site Planning C-7 As a temporary measure, unused or underdeveloped portions of a site should be planted with groundcover, at a minimum. Consult Bay-Friendly Landscape guidelines.
14 Renumbered C-5 Landscape Temporarily Unused SitesAs a temporary measure, unused or underdeveloped portions of a site should be
planted with groundcover, at a minimum. Consult
Bay-Friendly Landscape guidelines.
15 Street Wall C-8 The street wall should enclose the physical space of the street, producing a safe, attractive, and cohesive
streetscape where pedestrians can see building entrances, signs, and businesses.
· At strategic locations—such as street corners or building entrances—plazas are permitted and encouraged as
interruptions to the street wall. (See “Neighborhood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers” and “Pedestrian
Priority Zones” in Section I: Area Specific Guidelines) 16 Moved to D-3
Street Wall C-9 Design the street wall façade to create visual interest and diversity, and to reinforce the pedestrian scale and
character of the street.
· Blank walls along the public right-of-way are strongly discouraged. (See Urban Design Element Policy UD-P65.)
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Moved from C-1 D-1 Building Massing Consider the three-dimensionality of buildings:
how they are perceived from the ground-level,
public streets, and side streets; and how they can
contribute to, or detract from, the views,
neighborhood or district character, and overall
quality of life.
16 Building MassingD-1 In areas where building heights transition, step back upper levels of buildings to transition to adjacent lower building heights.
17 Renumbered to D-6
Building MassingD-2 Encourage variation and articulation through changes in height and massing.
17 Same D-2 Massing Variation Encouraged
Encourage variation and articulation through changes in height and massing. 16 Building MassingD-3 Create buildings openings that permit mid- block pedestrian connections, thereby breaking up “super blocks” and
expanding the pedestrian network.
17 Renumbered to C-4
Building MassingD-4 Space towers to allow sunlight, air, breezes, and privacy for tenants, while maintaining views and natural light at the street-level.
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Building MassingD-5 Towers should be slender in order to minimize the casting of large shadows. If large floor- plates are necessary on lower floors, middle and upper floors should taper, step back or otherwise employ a reduction in massing.
17 Removed
Building MassingD-6 Incorporate a distinguishable base, middle, and top for all buildings of five stories or more:
· Distinguish the base of the building through the use of materials, massing, or articulation of the façade. The base of a building should address the street through entries, fenestration, articulation and build- ing orientation.
· Step the middle of a building back from the base. The middle should be more slender and less bulky than the base and also differentiated through architectural elements and materials. · Design buildings with a solid top or other distinguishing features to signify the end
of the building; this does not require an actual stepback, but articulation through use of materials or façade rhythm.
Reserve a portion of the top habitable floor and penthouse for mechanical and other equipment. Alternatively, shield equipment from view, from taller adjacent buildings, with a parapet and appropriate screening.
· Reduce the apparent bulk of a building by breaking it into smaller masses that correspond to the internal function of the build- ing (e.g. through changes in materials, colors, or fenestration) and through changes in roof heights and
vertical planes.
18 Revised and moved to Planning Regulations 9-4.202(f)(1) Height and Bulk Vertical Articulation: For buildings 5 stories or more, incorporate a base, middle, and top. The
base is the first one to three floors and is
differentiated by entries and building orientation
toward the street. The top is the uppermost one
to three floors of the building. The middle
includes the floors above the base and below the
top. The base, middle, and top shall each
incorporate at least one of the following
techniques, as shown in Figure 9-4.202(f)(1):
i. Change in materials
ii. Change in color
iii. Cornice
iv. Change in fenestration pattern
v. Change in façade modulation (minimum 1-
foot change in building plane, recess or
projection, that changes the shape of the exterior
massing of the building; façade modulation may
include balconies and bays)
vi. A horizontal design feature, such as a
band, relief, awning, or projection, between the
base and
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Building MassingD-7 Design of new buildings should consider shadow impacts on surrounding areas. 3D modeling is recommended to test the effect of building heights and massing on sidewalks and streets, in terms of shadows.
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Moved from and modified from C-8 D-3 Maintain a Consistent Street Wall The street wall, formed by the exterior walls of the buildings fronting the street, s16 Moved from and modified from C-9 D-4 Street Wall Design Design the street wall, or exterior façade of street facing buildings, to create visual interest and
diversity, and to reinforce the pedestrian scale
and character of the street.
17 Moved from and modified from E-10 D-5 Highlight Corners Utilize corner lots to highlight architecture features with changes in massing and building
and soffit height and/or create defined building
entrances or small plazas by increasing ground
level setbacks
17 Building Form E-1 Find opportunities for diversity, creativity, and innovation in building form.
20 Modified E-1 Creative Building Forms Find opportunities for diversity, creativity, and innovation in building form. Use architectural
features, such as integrating art into doors and
entrance areas, and through colors and details.
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Replaces F-3, F-12, and adds J-20 E-2 Provide Visual Interest Articulate the building base with a change in materials, color and finishes, fenestration pattern
and size, and/or an emphasized building
entrance. Additional accent materials such as tile
insets or natural stone should be used at the
base of the building to provide added texture,
color and visual interest at the pedestrian level.
19 Replaces E-6, E-13 and J-18
E-3 Provide Shade Use awnings and over-hangs to provide shelter and shade over the sidewalk to enhance the
pedestrian realm. Awnings should be made of
durable, high quality materials and should not
interfere with the tree canopy.
19 Moved from F-3
E-4 Window Design Use window design and proportions to add architectural interest to the building. Window
designs should help differentiate the various
components of the building (e.g. ground floor
lobbies, stair towers, corners, office suites, or
residential units). Window frames, sills, and/or
recesses should be used to add visual interest. Windows should have regular patterns or be coherent in their variety (e.g. in shapes and
proportions).
Moved and modified by J-19
E-5 Active Ground Floor Uses Design the base of the building facing the public street to accommodate commercial uses, where
feasible. Orient tenants spaces and windows
toward the primary street to engage pedestrian
interest.
Building Form E-2 Incorporate neighborhood and district identity in the design of buildings, by considering the style and character of existing structures.
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Building Form E-3 Preserve and enhance the historic industrial-warehouse character found in many parts of Emeryville through the retention of architecturally significant structures and the addition of architecturally compatible new construction. 20 Removed
Building Form E-4 Respect the form of adjacent or nearby historic structures through appropriate design of new developments.
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Building Form E-5 Incorporate green roofs into building design to manage stormwater runoff and reduce energy consumption through insulation.
· “Intensive” roofs are appropriate when resident or tenant access is desired. Soil layers are typically deeper, eight to 15 inches, depending on the loading capacity of the roof and the architectural and plant features desired. These roofs must be relatively flat.
· “Extensive” roofs are appropriate when human access is limited and the goal is for ecological roof cover. Layers may be thinner, two to six inches. Extensive greenroofs can be constructed on slightly sloped roofs.
· All green roofs must be designed to permit routine
maintenance and irrigation, as necessary.
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Building Articulation E-6 Articulate building mass and surfaces with threedimensional elements that create a visual play of light and shadow:
· Incorporate design features such as balconies, recesses, windows, signage, reveals, brackets, cornices at the roof and at the top of the ground floor, and piers at corners and structural bays.
· Use awnings and over-hangs to provide shelter and shade over the sidewalk along pedestrian-oriented retail streets and to enhance the pedestrian realm. Awnings should be
made of durable, high quality materials and should not
interfere with the tree canopy.
· Employ variations in floor level, façades (such as shallow recesses at entries, roof styles, architectural details), and finishes that break up the appearance of large buildings. · Use horizontal articulation, such as recessions/projections, change in materials, and building transparency.
22 Move and modified to E-1
Moved from F-9 E-6 Integrate Exterior Lighting Design exterior building lighting as an integral part of the façade: Design exposed standards
and fixtures to be harmonious with the building
design, and complement lighting in the public
right-of-way. Provide lighting at all entryways,
alcoves or other features of the building to
ensure visual surveillance of the building and its
public areas and foster a sense of safety. Use
lighting to highlight architectural detailing and/or
unique features. Prevent light spillover into
windows. Consider dark-sky compliant fixtures.
20 Building Articulation E-7 Provide operable windows that allow natural ventilation and potentially eliminate the need for mechanical ventilation. If mechanical systems are necessary, use energy-efficient
and low emission heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
22 Moved to F-6
Building Articulation E-8 Layer structural and detail elements to provide visual variety and depth.
22 Removed
Building Articulation E-9 Ensure unified and harmonious building façades, integrating all elements, including signs, balconies, and building
entrances. Windows should have regular patterns or be
coherent in their variety (e.g. in shapes and propor- tions). 23 Removed
Building Articulation E-10 Utilize corner lots to highlight architecture features with changes in massing and building and soffit height and/or create defined building entrances or small plazas by
increasing ground level setbacks
23 Removed
Building Articulation E-11 Orient tenants spaces and windows toward the primary street to engage pedestrian interest and maximize interior light and exterior safety through ‘eyes on the street.’ 23 Removed
Building Entrances E-12 All public entrances should be visible andaccessible.
Building overhangs, canopies, andentryway landscaping
should not obstructviews, the street tree canopy, or street signs.
24 Moved to F-1
Building Entrances E-13 Create building entries with entry plazas, vertical massing, and architectural elements, such as awnings, or porticos.
Design entries so that they are clearly defined and
distinguishable as seen from the street.
24 Moved to F-1
Building Entrances E-14 Orient the primary building entrance (defined as the entrance which provides the most direct access to a
building’s lobby and is unlocked during business hours) to face a public street. Secondary building entrances are
encouraged to access side streets, parks, or plazas.
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Moved from E-12, E-13, combined and modifiedF-1 Entrances All public entrances should be visible and accessible. Building overhangs, canopies, and
entryway landscaping should not obstruct views,
the street tree canopy, or street signs. Create
building entries with entry plazas, vertical
massing, and architectural elements, such as
awnings, or porticos. Design entries so that they
are clearly defined and distinguishable as seen
from the street. Protect entrances from wind
through site planning, screening, and entrance
design.
22 Architectural Features F-1 Consider and respect the architectural features and styles of adjacent buildings and the neighborhood or district. Do so by reinforcing existing character or providing compatible features through architectural details, materials, colors, and lighting. In particular, draw on adjacent or nearby building features that are desirable to achieve compatibility.
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Moved from F-10 F-2 High Quality, Durable Materials Use high-quality, durable architectural materials and finishes that provide a sense of permanence
throughout the exterior and public interior spaces
of the buildings.
22 Moved from F-8 F-3 Integrate Building Infrastructure into Architecture Building infrastructure, and energy and mechanical systems (including water towers,
gutters, etc.) should be architecturally integrated
into buildings. Incorporate rain gutters and other
drainage devices into the structure and design of
the building so that they are less visible.
22 Architectural Features F-2 Find opportunities for creativity with architectural features, such as integrating art into doors and entrance areas, and through colors and details.
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Architectural Features F-3 Use window design and proportions to add architectural interest to the building. Window designs should help
differentiate the various components of the building (e.g. ground floor lobbies, stair towers, corners, office suites, or residential units). Window frames, sills, and/ or recesses should be used to add visual interest.
27 Replaced by E-2 and E-5
Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-4 Install water saving appliances and systems such as gray water systems, moisture-sensitive irrigation rainwater
cisterns, low-flow toilets and faucets. Any exterior systems should be integrated into building design.
27 Same F-4 Design for Water Conservation Install water saving appliances and systems such as gray water systems, moisture-sensitive
irrigation rainwater cisterns, low-flow toilets and
faucets. Any exterior systems should be
integrated into building design. 23
Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-5 Install timed or motion sensor light fixtures that turn off or dim during daylight hours in interior hallways, foyers, and other spaces that are constantly used.
27 Removed, covered by Title 24
Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-6 Incorporate rain gutters and other drainage devices into the structure and design of the building.
27 Moved from E-7 F-5 Utilize Natural Ventilation Provide operable windows that allow natural ventilation and potentially eliminate the need for
mechanical ventilation. If mechanical systems
are necessary, use energy-efficient and low
emission heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems. 23
Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-7 Use durable materials for fences, such as wood or cast-iron.
Chain-link fencing, or razor wire that is visible from the street, is strongly discouraged.
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Moved from F-11 F-6 Sustainable Building Materials Minimize the overall environmental impact of development, by giving preference to sustainable
building materials. Consider using recycled
and/or locally obtained materials, sustainably
harvested wood, bamboo, and non-toxic, lowVOC (volatile organic compound) glues and paints. Use sustainable surface materials for
paving, such as reclaimed pavers, locally
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Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-8 Building infrastructure, and energy and mechanical systems (including water towers, gutters, etc.) should be
architecturally integrated into buildings.
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Sustainable Design Infrastructure F-9 Design exterior building lighting as an inte- gral part of the façade:
· Design exposed standards and fixtures to be harmonious with the building design, and complement lighting in the public right-of- way.
· Provide lighting at all entryways, alcoves or other features of the building to ensure visual surveillance of the building and its public areas and foster a sense of safety.
· Provide display window lighting in storefronts and lighting under the awning, as security measures.
· Use lighting to highlight architectural detailing and/or unique features.
· Prevent light spillover into windows.
· Discourage up lighting; require dark-sky compliant fixtures. · Provide no more lighting than is necessary to create a sense of security and ease of use.
27 Moved to E-7
Building Materials F-10 Use high-quality, durable architectural materials and finishes that provide a sense of permanence throughout the exterior and public interior spaces of the buildings.
· Exterior building materials should be of high quality, durable materials approved by the City as part of the project review. Synthetic stucco is strongly discouraged.
29 Moved to F-2
Building Materials F-11 Minimize the overall environmental impact of development, by giving preference to sustainable building materials. · Consider using recycled and/or locally obtained materials, sustainably harvested wood, bamboo, and non-toxic, lowVOC (volatile organic compound) glues and paints. · Divert waste from landfills by promoting reduction, reuse, recycling, and compost- ing of materials during construction and through building materials selection.
· Use sustainable surface materials for paving, such as reclaimed pavers, locally pro- duced materials, or concrete and asphalt with fly ash content.
29 Moved to F-7
Building Materials F-12 Employ accent materials at the ground level to add texture, color, and visual interest at the pedestrian level. Façades should have coherent variety in colors and materials.
29 Removed
Building Materials F-13 Devise a color palette that reinforces building identity and complements changes in plane.
· Strong, bright colors should be used sparingly.
· For buildings along narrow corridors such as Hollis Street, lighter exterior colors with high reflectance should be used to maximize daylight on streets and open spaces and to
reduce heat-island build up.
· Floors above fifth story should use lighter color to enable greater light reflectance, without causing glare.
29 Removed
Building Materials F-14 Use trellises and vines or other plantings on building exteriors to insulate and cool interiors.
29 Renumbered F-7 Passive Cooling with Plants Use trellises and vines or other plantings on building exteriors to insulate and cool interiors. 23
Building Materials F-15 Glazing should be clear or lightly tinted and non-reflective. 29 Removed Moved from E-5 F-8 Integrate Green Roofs All green roofs must be designed to permit routine maintenance and irrigation, as necessary.
Incorporate green roofs into building design to
manage stormwater runoff and reduce energy
consumption through insulation. 23
Private Open Space G-1 Provide open spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents. Areas may be small, but should be adequately sized to allow movement and usability. Such areas may
include balconies, decks, patios, and fenced yards. For larger units, the areas should be designed with
consideration for the needs of families with children.
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Private Open Space G-2 Balance privacy and safety with air and sun- light access, as well as wind protection. Prioritize south facing open space opportunities and designing balconies with slatted or
otherwise partially transparent grating or railing.
30 Renumbered G-1 Balance Privacy and Access to the Outdoors Balance privacy and safety with air and sunlight
access, as well as wind protection.
24 Private Open Space G-3 Where balconies are provided, allow room for small gardens for growing plants
30 Removed. Overly specific.
Private Open Space G-4 Orient balcony railing bars vertically to prevent climbing and facilitate vining plants, where appropriate.
30 Renumbered and combined with G-2 G-2 Balcony Railing Design Orient balcony railing bars vertically to prevent climbing and facilitate vining plants, where
appropriate. Balconies should be designed to be
at least 50% transparent/visually permeable.
24 Private Open Space G-5 Ensure privacy and sunlight access for open spaces that face the public street by providing partially transparent screening or landscaping, such as tall grasses and fences with openings.
30 Removed. Hasn't been helpful.
Private Open Space G-6 Separate private open space from common open space with low walls or fencing.
30 Renumbered G-3 Visually Separate Open Spaces Separate private open space with low walls, fencing, and landscaping from common areas
and the public realm.
24 Common Open Space G-7 Provide common open space for the sole use of the project’ s residents or tenants, and design with consideration for families with children.
32 Removed
Common Open Space G-8 Open spaces should be designed as an integrated element of the project (and the street or adjacent building, if applicable). Coordinate landscaping and amenities with the project’s architecture and character.
32 Renumbered G-4 Integrate Design of Open Spaces Open spaces should be designed as an integrated element of the project (and the street
or adjacent building, if applicable). Coordinate
landscaping and amenities with the project’s
architecture and character.
25 Common Open Space G-9 Design common open spaces, landscaping, and amenities to encourage interaction among occupants.
32 Renumbered G-5 Design to Encourage Interaction Design common open spaces, landscaping, and amenities to encourage interaction among
occupants.
25 Common Open Space G-1 If community rooms are planned with developments, they should be located adjacent to open space.
32 Renumbered G-6 Community Rooms If community rooms are planned with developments, they should be located adjacent
to open space.
25 Common Open Space G-11 Design open spaces to have sunlight during at least part of the day and offer wind protection, comfort and safety to residents and tenants.
32 Renumbered G-7 Direct Sunlight Design open spaces to have sunlight during at least part of the day and offer wind protection,
comfort and safety to residents and tenants.
25 Common Open Space G-12 Consider safety and security in the design: define and enclose open spaces through building configuration. Ensure that some portion of units or commercial spaces overlook the common open space.
32 Renumbered G-8 Safety and Security Consider safety and security in the design: define and enclose open spaces through building
configuration. Ensure that some portion of units
or commercial spaces overlook the common
open space.
25 Common Open Space G-13 Design open space to be accessible to all living units in the development, directly or indirectly, through appropriate design and signage.
32 Renumbered G-9 Open Space Access Design open space to be accessible to all living units in the development, directly or indirectly,
through appropriate design and signage.
25 Common Open Space G-14 Install roof terraces as an efficient way to use the site and to maximize sunlight access. Green roofs can fulfill common open space requirements, as long as they are usable and accessible to all units.
32 Renumbered and Modified G-10 Roof Top Open Spaces Roof top open spaces are an attractive option to providing open space. Install roof terraces as an
efficient way to use the site and to maximize
sunlight access.
26 Common Open Space G-15 Provide surfaces that allow convenient use for outdoor enjoyment and/or recreation. Such surface may be any
practical combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood
planking, concrete, or other serviceable surfacing.
32 Removed
Common Open Space G-16 Provide walks, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, recreational facilities, turf, or other such improvements as appropriate to enhance the outdoor
environment of the residential development.
32 Renumbered G-11 Outdoor Amenities Provide walks, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, recreational facilities, turf, or
other such improvements as appropriate to
enhance the outdoor environment of the
residential development.
26 Common Open Space G-17 Arrange seating for gathering, conversing, and supervising children’s play areas.
32 Renumbered G-12 Outdoor Seating Design Arrange seating for gathering, conversing, and supervising children’s play areas.
26 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-18 Locate open space along the east, west, or southern block or building face, where feasible, and design to maximize exposure to the sun, especially from the southwest, while protecting from wind (often westerly).
33 Renumbered G-13 Location Locate open space along the east, west, or southern block or building face, where feasible,
and design to maximize exposure to the sun,
especially from the southwest, while protecting
from wind (often westerly).
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Publicly Accessible Open Space G-19 Ensure that landscaping complements and extends the design of the adjoining public right-of-way.
33 Renumbered G-14 Complementing the Public Right-of-Way Ensure that landscaping complements and extends the design of the adjoining public rightof-way. 26 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-20 Design open space to be physically and visually accessible from the street and designed for public use, with signage, if appropriate.
33 Renumbered G-15 Physical and Visual Accessibility Design open space to be physically and visually accessible from the street and designed for
public use, with signage, if appropriate.
26 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-21 Design open space that fronts the sidewalk to be primarily open and free of walls or other obstructions (not including trees, lights, and steps). Use landscaping strategically to identify pedestrian entrances and articulate edges for plazas and courtyards.
33 Renumbered G-16 Directly Connection to the Sidewalk Design open space that fronts the sidewalk to be primarily open and free of walls or other
obstructions (not including trees, lights, and
steps) and accssible at all times. Use
landscaping strategically to identify pedestrian
entrances and articulate edges for plazas and
courtyards.
27 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-22 Use landscape materials that are climate appropriate, drought-resistant and that require minimal irrigation and maintenance. (See Bay-Friendly Landscaping guidelines
described in Section A:Sidewalks and Landscaping.)
33 Renumbered G-17 Climate Appropriate Landscape Materials Use landscape materials that are climate appropriate, drought-resistant and that require
minimal irrigation and maintenance. (See BayFriendly Landscaping guidelines described in Section A:Sidewalks and Landscaping.)
27 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-23 Provide ample seating, which can be comprised of benches, seating walls, and moveable seating. A portion of seating should have back and arm support. Provide shaded seating areas, in additional to areas with full sun access.
33 Renumbered G-18 Provide Outdoor Seating Provide ample seating, which can be comprised of benches, seating walls, and moveable seating.
A portion of seating should have back and arm
support. Provide shaded seating areas, in
additional to areas with full sun access.
27 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-24 Encourage a variety of activities and events in open spaces to promote active uses, such as kiosks for private
businesses or information and food vendors.
33 Renumbered G-19 Design for Activities Encourage a variety of activities and events in open spaces to promote active uses, such as
kiosks for private businesses or information and
food vendors.
27 Publicly Accessible Open Space G-25 Provide clear signage that acknowledges that open space is for public use.
33 Removed, it is already in the planning
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Publicly Accessible Open Space G-26 Indoor publicly accessible open spaces are permitted, but should be exceptionally well-designed. They should be
adjacent to and visible from streets; have tall ceilings and glazing to allow natural light; provide public art display and seating; and be free of private logos, signs, or markings. 33 Removed
New G-20 Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting, such as bollards or downward casting lamp posts.
27 Signs H-1 Architectural Compatibility
· Signs (including supporting structures, if any) should be designed as an integral design element of a building’s
architecture and should be architecturally compatible,
including color and scale, with the building and surrounding structures.
· A sign that covers a window or that spills over “natural” boundaries or architectural features and obscures parts of upper floors of buildings is detrimental to visual order and should be avoided.
· Signs above the first story should not obstruct views from inside or outside upper stories. Lighted signs should not illuminate upper stories; instead, illumination should focus on the sign itself or downward toward the sidewalk.
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Signs H-2 Consistency with Area Character
· Signs should employ designs, features, materials, and colors that are consistent with the scale and character of the district they are located within.
· Where a sign is located in close proximity to a residential area, the sign should be designed and located so it has little or no impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods.
· Freeway-oriented signs should be sited and spaced to
avoid an overabundance of such signs and close proximity to residential neighborhoods.
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Signs H-3 Legibility and Readability
· The size and proportion of the elements of the sign’s message, including logos, letters, icons, and other graphic images, should be selected based on the anticipated
distance and travel speed of the viewer. Sign messages
oriented towards pedestrians should be smaller than those oriented towards automobile drivers.
· Colors chosen for the sign text and/or graphics should have sufficient contrast with the sign background in order to be easily read during both day and night hours.
· High quality materials should be used, such as finished wood, metal, and woven fabric.
· Design signs to be readable, unambiguous, and concise, so that a viewer can understand or make sense of what
appears on the sign. Excessive use of large areas of
several colors can create competition for the eye and
significantly reduce readability.
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Signs H-4 Visibility
· Ensure that signs are visible and readily distinguishable from their surroundings. Projecting signs should be
regulated so that they do not obstruct each other.
· Provide sign illumination appropriate to the building design and location. Discourage any sign that, because of brilliant interior or exterior lighting, interferes with the enjoy- ment of surrounding property, residential units (in case of a mixeduse building) or traffic. 37 Removed
Regional Retail Overlay I-1 Design projects and buildings that support access and reduce conflicts between all travel modes.
39 Same H-1 Design for All Travel Modes Design projects and buildings that support access and reduce conflicts between all travel modes.
30 Regional Retail Overlay I-2 Design wide sidewalk corridors in conformance with the minimum widths specified in Figure 3-1.
39 Removed
Regional Retail Overlay I-3 Locate active uses, such as retail, restaurants, hotel lobbies, offices, and flex space at the ground level, directly adjacent to and facing streets, as appropriate.
39 Renumbered H-2 Ground Level Active Uses Locate active uses, such as retail, restaurants, hotel lobbies, offices, and flex space at the
ground level, directly adjacent to and facing
streets, as appropriate.
30 Regional Retail Overlay I-4 Maximize transparency of retail and public space areas on public streets through architectural features, and large windows. 39 Renumbered H-3 Visual Connections Maximize transparency of retail and public space areas on public streets through architectural
features, and large windows.
30 Neighbood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers I-5 Design projects and buildings to foster street vibrancy, create attractive and well-landscaped settings, and enhance the neighborhood quality of life.
41 Renumbered H-4 Foster Street Vibrancy Design projects and buildings to foster street vibrancy, create attractive and well-landscaped
settings, and enhance the neighborhood quality
of life.
31 Neighbood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers I-6 Design commercial establishments to complement the pedestrian oriented nature of the neighborhood centers and the scale of the neighborhood. While larger establishments (such as stores and supermarkets), that serve the
community are also permitted, these should also be
designed with a pedestrian orientation.
41 Renumbered H-5 Pedestrian Oriented Design
Design commercial establishments to
complement the pedestrian oriented nature of the
neighborhood centers and the scale of the
neighborhood.
31 Neighbood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers I-7 Devote a majority of the ground floor use, and a substantial portion of the frontage along any public street to active commercial uses, including stores, offices, services, flex spaces, and restaurants/cafés that serve the local
community.
41 Renumbered H-6 Active Ground Floor Uses Devote a majority of the ground floor use, and a substantial portion of the frontage along any
public street to active commercial uses, including
stores, offices, services, flex spaces, and
restaurants/cafés that serve the local community.
31 Neighbood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers I-8 Design wide sidewalk corridors in conformance with the minimum widths specified in Figure 3-2. Where desirable, create areas for outdoor dining or other retail uses, while maintaining an adequate continuous walkway for
pedestrians.
41 Removed
Neighbood Retail Overlay and Neighborhood Centers I-9 Where necessary, provide security screens on commercial spaces that are at least partially transparent. Opaque rolldown doors that cover storefronts are strongly discouraged. 41 Renumbered H-7 Security Design Where necessary, provide security screens on commercial spaces that are at least partially
transparent. Opaque roll-down doors that cover
storefronts are strongly discouraged.
31 Eastern Residential Neighborhoods I-10 Seek opportunities to improve landscaping, sidewalk condition, and overall streetscape during rehabilitation and new construction.
43 Renumbered H-8 Streetscape Improvements Seek opportunities to improve landscaping, sidewalk condition, and overall streetscape
during rehabilitation and new construction.
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Eastern Residential Neighborhoods I-11 Design wide sidewalk corridors in conformance with the minimum widths specified in Figure 3-3.
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Eastern Residential Neighborhoods I-12 Design infill residential development to be sensitive to the scale, character and identity of adjacent existing
development.
· Design homes to be generally the same height and
massing of adjacent homes.
· If higher heights are permitted, use sloped roofs to create a transition between lower and higher building heights. · Use commonly found architectural features, such as bay windows and dormers. 43 Renumbered H-9 Residential Design Design infill residential development to be sensitive to the scale, character and identity of
adjacent existing development. Design homes to
be generally the same height and massing of
adjacent homes. If higher heights are permitted,
step down the building height to create a
transition between higher building heights and
smaller neighbors. Use commonly found
architectural features, such as bay windows and
dormers.
32 Eastern Residential Neighborhoods I-13 Parking should be located where it has the least visual and physical impact on the street.
· The predominant ground floor features of a home should be windows, doors, porches, stairs, or other architectural features.
· The lot frontage should provide a minimum of 70% active non-parking related uses, provided that a maximum ten-foot width driveway is attainable. (See Urban Design Element Policy UD-P-15.)
· Employ architectural features, such as bay window
projections, over garages to reduce their appearance and provide visual interest.
44 Renumbered as I-11
Eastern Residential Neighborhoods I-14 Utilize bushes, trees, and planting beds to define private areas in the front and rear yards.
44 Renumbered H-10 Landscaping Utilize bushes, trees, and planting beds to define private areas in the front and rear yards.
32 Moved from I-13 H-11 Parking Parking should be located where it has the least visual and physical impact on the street. Employ
architectural features, such as bay window
projections, over garages to reduce their
appearance and provide visual interest.
32 Pedestrian Priority Zones I-15 Design Pedestrian Priority Zones to provide focus to the neighborhoods, and promote them as activity areas. These zones are characterized by:
· Wide sidewalk corridors in conformance with the minimum widths specified in Figure 3-4. · Outdoor café and restaurant seating, where sidewalk width permits.
· Consistent street tree species, employing Bay-Friendly Landscaping practices, and that provide appropriate shade. · Consistent street furnishings, lighting fixtures, and landscaping.
· Curb bulb-outs at intersections.
· Places for public art.
46 Renumbered H-12 Pedestrian Priority Zones Design Pedestrian Priority Zones to provide focus to the neighborhoods, and promote them
as activity areas. These zones are characterized
by:
· Wide sidewalk corridors
· Outdoor café and restaurant seating, where
sidewalk width permits.
· Consistent street tree species, employing BayFriendly Landscaping practices, and that provide appropriate shade.
· Consistent street furnishings, lighting fixtures,
and landscaping.
· Curb bulb-outs at intersections.
· Places for public art.
33 Pedestrian Priority Zones I-16 Whenever possible, locate retail, restaurants, and other active uses at the ground level, to provide activity and pedestrian interest.
46 Renumbered H-13 Active Uses Whenever possible, locate retail, restaurants, and other active uses at the ground level, to
provide activity and pedestrian interest.
33 Pedestrian Priority Zones I-17 In Pedestrian Priority Zones ground floor parking structures should not face the street.
46 Renumbered H-14 Parking Structures In Pedestrian Priority Zones ground floor parking structures should not face the street.
33 Gateways I-18 Gateway features should be unique in design, visible to both motorists and pedestrians, and emblematic of the city’s cultural and historic identity as well as its role within the region.
· Create visual gateways through streetscape design, public art, signage, landscaping, lighting, and pavers to create a sense of entry and city character.
· Complement street improvements with distinctive building massing and design.
· Emphasize building corners at site entries with vertical architectural elements and massing to create a balanced and well- defined physical gateway.
50 Renumbered H-15 Unique Design
Gateway features should be unique in design,
visible to both motorists and pedestrians, and
emblematic of the city’s cultural and historic
identity as well as its role within the region.
Create visual gateways through streetscape
design, public art, signage, landscaping, lighting,
and pavers to create a sense of entry and city
character. Emphasize building corners at site
entries with vertical architectural elements and massing to create a balanced and well-defined physical gateway s
34 Greenways and Green Streets I-19 Building and unit entrances [to Greenways] (though not necessarily primary entrances) should front the public
pathway.
51 Renumbered H-16 Entrances Building and unit entrances (though not necessarily primary entrances) should front the
public pathway.
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Greenways and Green Streets I-20 Public-oriented uses should be located at the ground level [of the Greenway], (e.g. workshops, lobbies, and common areas).
51 Renumbered H-17 Ground Floor Public-oriented uses should be located at the ground level (e.g. workshops, lobbies, and
common areas).
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-21 Street trees and landscaping designs [of the Greenway] should employ Bay-Friendly Landscaping practices.
51 Renumbered H-18 Landscaping Street trees and landscaping designs should employ Bay-Friendly Landscaping practices.
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-22 Where residential developments are located on a greenway, stairs, stoops, or other architectural features which
contribute to the pedestrian life of the street or path, are also encouraged.
52 Renumbered H-19 Design to Support the Life of the Street Residential developments located on a greenway are encouraged to include stairs, stoops, or other
architectural features that contribute to the
pedestrian realm.
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-23 Design wide paths and sidewalks in conformance with the minimum widths specified in Figure 3-5 and 3-6,
respectively.
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Greenways and Green Streets I-24 Parks or plazas should be located along greenways and/or green streets, as part of new or rehabilitation projects, to allow for places to linger, sit, and contemplate. Consider using special pavers and other markers to signify this
unique amenity.
52 Renumbered H-20 Open Spaces
Parks or plazas located along greenways and/or
green streets should allow for places to linger, sit,
and contemplate. Consider using special pavers
and other markers to enhance the open space.
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-25 Site buildings and design pathways to provide sunlight on greenways and green streets.
52 Renumbered H-21 Greenways Site buildings and design pathways to provide sunlight on greenways and green streets.
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-26 Temescal Creek (flowing in a culvert under 53rd Street) should be represented with a creek feature at the surface. 52 Renumbered H-22 Daylight Temescal Creek Temescal Creek (flowing in a culvert under 53rd Street) should be represented with a creek
feature at the surface.
35 Greenways and Green Streets I-27 Public art should be located along greenways and green streets.
52 Removed, addressed by the Public Art Master Plan
Greenways and Green Streets I-28 Appropriate crossings should be provided for bikes and pedestrians.
52 Renumbered H-23 Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Appropriate crossings should be provided for bikes and pedestrians.
35 Transit Hubs I-29 Orient building entrances to provide convenient access to transit.
54 Renumbered H-24 Access to Transit Orient building entrances to provide convenient access to transit.
36 Transit Hubs I-30 Locate active uses, such as retail and restaurants, so that they are visibly accessible to transit users embarking or disembarking trains and buses, and accessing parking
facilities.
54 Renumbered
Transit Hubs I-31 Take advantage of reduced parking allowances to construct more building area for residential and commercial uses. (See Zoning Ordinance.)
54 Renumbered H-25 Transit-Oriented Development Take advantage of reduced parking allowances to construct more building area for residential
and commercial uses. (See Zoning Ordinance.)
36 Freeway/ Railway Adjacent I-32 Consider land use compatibility in developments near freeways or railroads.
56 Removed, regulated in land use
Freeway/ Railway Adjacent I-33 In general, buildings directly adjacent to a freeway or railway should not contain residential uses. Where such buildings do contain residential uses:
· Set back buildings from the freeway and buffer with
landscaping, open space, and/or off-street parking to
provide a visual barrier to the freeway or railway.
· Consider screening from the freeway in the selection and location of planting materials.
· Locate residential units higher than the freeway to avoid obstructed views and air pollutants.
· Offer appropriate level of sound/vibration insulation in windows and walls. Facades should be constructed with substantial weight and insulation. Construct exterior walls with soundboard underlayer or resilient layer.
· Use double doors and/or solid core doors with perimeter weather stripping and threshold seals.
· Limit glass in windows facing the noise source to reduce impacts. Windows should include screens to reduce dust
and particu- late from entering open windows.
· Mechanically ventilate units that directly face the freeway or provide comfortable temperatures and noise attenuation through some other means, so that residents can leave
windows closed, maintain adequate heating and cooling,
and ensure good air quality.
56 Renumbered H-26 Residential Uses · Set back buildings from the freeway and buffer with landscaping, open space, and/or off-street
parking to provide a visual barrier to the freeway
or railway.
· Consider screening from the freeway in the
selection and location of planting materials.
· Locate residential units higher than the freeway
to avoid obstructed views and air pollutants.
· Offer appropriate level of sound/vibration
insulation in windows and walls. Facades should
be constructed with substantial weight and
insulation. Construct exterior walls with
soundboard underlayer or resilient layer.
· Use double doors and/or solid core doors with
perimeter weather stripping and threshold seals.
· Limit glass in windows facing the noise source
to reduce impacts. Windows should include
screens to reduce dust and particu- late from
entering open windows.
· Mechanically ventilate units that directly face
the freeway or provide comfortable temperatures
and noise attenuation through some other
means, so that residents can leave windows
closed, maintain adequate heating and cooling,
and ensure good air quality.
37 Mixed-use Developments J-1 Prioritize active uses on the ground-level. 58 Same I-1 Where possible, prioritize active uses on the ground-level.
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Mixed-use Developments J-2 Maximize compatibility and mutual benefit in the mix of uses:
· Retail uses should be generally limited to the ground-floor spaces along the street.
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Mixed-use Developments J-3 Windows should be designed to highlight the uses within, such as storefront windows at the street level and smaller windows, to allow privacy, in residential areas on upper floors.
58 Renumbered and modified I-2 Street Level Windows Windows should be designed to highlight the uses within, such as storefront windows at the
street level.
39 Mixed-use Developments J-4 The primary entrances for both first-floor establishments and upper level units should be within the primary façade and should be visible and accessible from the street.
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Retail J-5 Articulate building façades with a combination of windows, entries and bays. Opaque roll-down doors that cover
storefronts are strongly discouraged (also see I-8).
59 Moved to J-20
Retail J-6 In retail areas composed of several stores (e.g. shopping centers), define individual store- fronts, in keeping with the desired pedestrian scale and character.
· Variations in façades at the ground level, such as shallow recesses at entries, are encouraged, to create the
appearance of sev- eral smaller buildings or shops, rather than a single, large and monotonous building.
59 Moved and modified to J-21
Retail J-7 Protect store entrances from wind through site planning, screening, and entrance design.
59 Removed
Retail J-8 Where large retail establishments are con- structed, ensure that they are of quality design and pedestrian-oriented:
· Enclose large retail stores within multi- story buildings. · Provide fenestration (windows, glass store- fronts and doors), cohesive signage, and multiple entries.
· Consider a continuous arcade along the front façade
and/or a small plaza to visually define store entries.
· Provide variations in roof line to reduce the massive appearance of large buildings.
· Design an appropriate level of design detail on all visible façades, ensuring that loading, storage, and equipment
areas are screened and well-integrated into the building. · Accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traf- fic, bicycle parking, as well as vehicle traffic. Construct entries from the public street. Provide a plaza at the entry to each anchor tenant that provides for pedestrian circula- tion. Entry plazas and passenger loading areas should include distinctive
paving materials, seating, shade from the summer sun, and attractive landscaping.
59 Moved and modified to J-22
Industrial J-9 Adaptively reuse older industrial struc- tures that contribute to Emeryville’s charac- ter, where feasible; if reuse of entire structure is not feasible, incorporate features of older buildings to enhance visual richness and con- nections to the past.
60 Removed
Industrial J-10 Use materials and architectural features that respect existing industrial style and character.
60 Removed
Industrial J-11 Use landscaping to buffer visual impacts and changes in use, particularly in transition zones between commercial or industrial and resi- dential uses. Window design and
ground-floor entries should maximize pedestrian safety and visibility.
60 Removed
Industrial J-12 Minimize noise impacts, especially on sur- rounding residential uses, through the following means:
· Control noises at the source through buffer- ing,
dampening, or active cancellation tech- niques. (This is the most desirable means of noise reduction.)
· Control noises at the receptor ends through setbacks, soundproof windows, screen- ing, and berming. Avoid using sound walls which often restrict access and visibility. 60 Removed
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Civic and Public Buildings J-13 Orient primary building entries toward the street, with attractive pedestrian walkways to the sidewalk.
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Civic and Public Buildings J-14 Line street- and plaza-facing façades with win- dows. 62 Removed Civic and Public Buildings J-15 Define public buildings with a prominent entrance, through architectural and landscape features, such as tower
elements, canopies, col- umns, recesses, plazas, public art, and land- scaped open space.
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Office/Technology J-16 Design the floor-to-ceiling height of the first floor to be of adequate height (generally mini- mum 14 feet) to enable flexibility for non-office use.
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Office/Technology J-17 Use vertical building elements to break up what may otherwise be horizontal architec- tural composition.
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Office/Technology J-18 Incorporate elements such as awnings, porches, or porticos along the street-facing facades.
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Office/Technology J-19 Design the base of the building facing the public street to accommodate retail and other non-office uses, where
feasible.
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Office/Technology J-20 Articulate the building base with a change in materials, color and finishes, fenestration pattern and size, and/or an
emphasized building entrance. Additional accent materials such as tile insets or natural stone should be used at the base of the building to provide added texture, color and visual interest at the pedestrian level. Residential
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Moved from J-21 I-3 Diverse Housing Design Design housing to support a range of household types, incomes, and sizes.
40 Moved from J-35 I-4 Human-Scale Design Incorporate architectural features and materials that assure high-quality, human-scale, distinctive
design that is comfortable and attractive to
residents.
40 Moved from J-34 I-5 Building Modulation Provide visual interest and improve quality of life for inhabitants through the use of stoops,
porches, recessed windows, bay windows, and
balconies.
40 Moved from J-25 I-6 Street Oriented Residential EntrancesArrange parking, pedestrian circulation, and building entrances so that residents and visitors
are encouraged to access residential units from a
street or greenway.
40 Moved from J-26 I-7 Safety and Security Consider additional lighting, changes in plane, and other security measures to ensure safety
and security. Avoid using bars or security grills
on windows and doors.
40 New, modified graphic label I-8 Multi-Unit Corridors Define unit entries. Set back corridor walls, provide additional lighting, and raise corridor
ceilings at unit entries.
40 Moved from J-23 I-9
Visual Privacy Provide visual privacy between units. Where units face each
40 Moved from J-30
I-10 Access to Common Open Space Provide efficient access from units to exterior common open space, and visual connections
from units, interior hallways, and stairs to exterior
space.
40 Moved from J-31 I-11
Design for Natural Ventilation and Daylight Maximize ventilation and sunlight by providing multiple exposures and shallow unit depths as
much as possible.
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I-12 Views and Natural Light Take advantage of views and natural light, particularly for living areas, by providing large
areas of glazing looking onto streets, yards, or
other exterior spaces. Provide shading on south
and west exposures. Place windows along
corridors to provide a sense of direction while in
the building.
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Moved from J-33 I-13 Residential Unit Privacy Maintain a sense of privacy from within housing units, while allowing views onto streets and
interior courtyards.
42 Moved from J-37 I-14 Kitchen Ventilation Kitchens should be well ventilated with windows providing cross ventilation when feasible.
42 New I-15 Kitchen Cabinets If feasible, kitchen cabinets should extend to the ceiling.
42 Moved from J-45 I-16 Play Areas Provide ample exterior play and gathering areas that are safe and visible from communal spaces
in homes, with a variety of age-appropriate
amenities.
42 Move and modified to E-4 I-17 Bathrooms For residential units with one bathroom, provide two sinks.
42 Moved to E-6 I-18 Kitchens When possible, orient kitchen sinks so that someone at the sink can face common areas within the unit. 42 Moved from J-5 I-19 Articulate Building Facades Articulate building façades with a combination of windows, entries and bays. Opaque roll-down
doors that cover storefronts are strongly
discouraged.
43 Moved from J-6 I-20 Individual Storefronts Define individual storefronts, in keeping with pedestrian scale and character.
43 Moved from J-8 I-21 Large Retail Design Where large retail establishments are constructed, ensure that they are of quality
design and pedestrian-oriented:
43 Moved from J-15 I-22 Prominant Entrance Define public buildings with a prominent entrance, through architectural and landscape
features, such as tower elements, canopies,
columns, recesses, plazas, public art, and
landscaped open space.
43 Residential Site and Building Design J-21 Design housing to support a range of house- hold types, incomes, and sizes.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-22 Landscape pedestrian walkways to provide attractive spaces, as well as privacy.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-23 Provide visual privacy between units. Where units face each other across a narrow distance, windows should be offset. 64 Moved to J-11
Residential Site and Building Design J-24 Place the mailboxes on the path to units from the main pedestrian entrance.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-25 Arrange parking, pedestrian circulation, and building entrances so that residents and visi- tors are encouraged to access residential units from a street or greenway.
64 Moved to J-7
Residential Site and Building Design J-26 Consider additional lighting, changes in plane, and other security measures to ensure safety and security. Avoid
using bars or security grills on windows and doors.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-27 For all multifamily residential development, promote identity and street safety.
· Design a portion of the ground level frontage of all
multifamily residential developments (including high-rises) to be residential units or other active uses, with individual or paired entrances from the street edged with landscaping.
Alternatively, articulate ground-floor residential building façades to differentiate individual residential units from each other and from the overall mass- ing of the building, in order to express a rhythm of individual units along the street. · Design ground floor units to include win- dows that face onto the street. At the same time, ensure the privacy of residents by con- sidering the interior floor height, window height and other design factors. Maximize views of the
street from the interiors of units while minimizing views into units from the street.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-28 In projects with 30 or more units, provide a community multipurpose room with at least 500 square feet of space, internet access, kitchen facilities and a rest room, for parties, meetings, homework clubs, computer access, art, or other resident activities.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-29 In corridors serving six units or more, define entries and break up walls by using lighting and articulation of walls and ceiling.
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Residential Site and Building Design J-30 Provide efficient access from units to exterior common open space, and visual connections from interior hallways and stairs to exterior space
65 Moved to J-10
Residential Unit Design J-31 Maximize ventilation and sunlight by providing multiple exposures and shallow unit depths as much as possible.
Place living areas along exterior walls and place bath and storage areas along interior walls.
65 Moved to J-12
Residential Unit Design J-32 Take advantage of views and natural light, particularly for living areas, by providing large
areas of glazing looking onto streets, yards, or other exterior spaces. Provide shading on south and west exposures.
65 Moved to J-13
Residential Unit Design J-33 Maintain a sense of privacy from within hous- ing units, while allowing views onto streets and interior courtyards. 65 Moved to J-14
Residential Unit Design J-34 Provide visual interest and improve quality of life for inhabitants through the use of stoops, porches, recessed windows, bay windows, and balconies.
65 Moved to J-5
Residential Unit Design J-35 Incorporate architectural features and materi- als that assure high-quality, human-scale, dis- tinctive design that is comfortable and attrac- tive to residents. Consider vaulted ceilings; arches; corner treatments; window, ceiling, and roof proportions; and the proportional relationship between the façade and the roof, where roof height is less than or equal to floor height, above the first floor.
65 Moved to J-4
Residential Unit Design J-36 For units that are adjacent to common open space, provide access through transition spaces between the units and the common space.
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Residential Unit Design J-37 Kitchens should be well ventilated with win- dows providing cross ventilation or a quiet, powerful fan venting to the outside.
65 Moved to J-15
Residential Unit Design J-38 In units with two or more bedrooms, include an entry coat closet, a pantry, and a linen closet or cabinet.
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Residential Unit Design J-39 In multi-level units, provide closed stair risers. 65 Removed Residential Unit Design J-40 Show furniture in unit plans submitted for planning approvals.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-41 Provide units with two, three or more bedrooms. 66 Removed Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-42 In high density housing, include a variety of unit types. Multistory units can be included in a larger building with singlestory units for greaterdiversity.66 Removed Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-43 Place and configure units to relate well to quiet and noisy streets, on-site open space and each other, as shown in the Unit Adjacency Diagram.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-44 Situate as many family-oriented units as possi- ble adjacent to open spaces designed and land- scaped to create active play areas and opportu- nities for gathering and quiet
respite.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-45 Provide ample exterior play areas that are safe and visible from major spaces in homes, with a variety of ageappropriate equipment. 66 Renumbered to J-17
Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-46 Design visible places where pre-teens and teens will want to gather.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-47 In larger projects (e.g. over a hundred units), consider dividing the project into smaller com- munities centered around open space, where residents have exclusive access to their common and circulation areas.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-48 Designate parking for family-friendly units near hallways and elevators. If parking lifts are used for family units, they should not require backing one car out to get to another car. 66 Removed
Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-49 Provide more bicycle parking than the code requires, with space for longer family bicycles and trailers.
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Family Friendly Residential Site and Building Design J-50 Provide ample in-unit or common laundry areas. Common laundry areas should have convenient access, and be
located on each floor, or near common gathering space. Inunit laundry facilities are preferred in units with three or more bedrooms. 67 Removed
Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-51 Front doors should not enter directly into a room, but rather should enter into a transi- tional space, which could be an enclosed foyer.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-52 Provide indoor space near the entry for tricy- cles, strollers, outdoor toys, etc., where parked items will not obstruct circulation.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-53 Provide only one master suite. Other bed- rooms should have access to a common bath- room. In three-bedroom
units provide at least two full bathrooms.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-54 Separate sleeping areas from living areas. In two-level units,place bedrooms on a separate floor from living areas, except where a den or study on the living area floor could also function as a bedroom
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-55 Provide each bedroom with access to a full bathroom without going through the living room, dining room or kitchen. Provide a bath- tub in the unit. In multi-level units, provide at least a half bath on the floor with the living room, dining room and kitchen.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-56 The dining area should have enough room for a family-sized dining table with all household members seated around it, plus circulation. The living area should also have enough room for seating for all household members plus other
furniture and circulation.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-57 In units near play areas, provide windows that allow for supervision of children outdoors.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-58 Hallways in units should be well lighted and wide enough for children to play in.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-59 Provide space that can change use as children grow, such as from toddler play to homework to music making to
gathering.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-60 For units with other units below, provide soundproofing between ceilings and floors with an Impact Insulation
Classification that is above the Building Code requirement, except under kitchens and bathrooms.
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Family Friendly Residential Unit Design J-61 Design units with infant and toddler safety in mind (e.g. stairs that easily accept toddler gates, no glass room
dividers, and ability to add child safety devices or window locks to prevent toddlers from climbing out of win- dows). 69 Removed
Local Streets K-1 Design ample sidewalks [On Local Streets] for pedestrians, on both sides of the street.
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Local Streets K-2 Maintain safe [Local] streets for children and pedestrians by ensuring low vehicle speeds through traffic calming
measures (e.g. chokers, tex- tured pavement).
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Connector Streets K-3 Design ample sidewalks [on Connector Streets] for pedestrians, on both sides of the street.
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Connector Streets K-4 Prioritize pedestrian crossings at intersections [on Connector Streets] through design elements: bulbouts,
textured pavers, raised intersections, and/or highly-visible paints.
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Auto Dominant Highways K-5 Although pedestrians are prohibited on these streets, pedestrian safety should be main- tained at the transition to City streets, such as at the West MacArthur Boulevard offramp, where a community garden is located. 70 Removed
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Auto Dominant Highways K-6 Highway off-ramps coincide with gateway entrances to the city at Powell Street and Ashby Avenue and should be
designed consis- tent with gateway guidelines, as described in Section I: Area Specific Guidelines.
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