CITY OF SAN DIEGO
asS P A C E S P L A C E S
DESIGN GUIDELINES
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The City of San Diego is committed to making our City a place where everyone can thrive.
The Spaces as Places Design Manual is a comprehensive guide designed by the City of San Diego’s Planning Department to transition temporary spaces from an emergency response to a permanent program with established design and safety standards.
This design manual will demonstrate how public space can be activated to create an enhanced experience for active transportation for people of all abilities while increasing opportunities for businesses to expand indoor dining operations into outdoor operations within the public right- of-way. In addition, the design manual will outline the responsibilities and requirements for restaurant owners, provide step-by-step instructions to apply for a permit and provide a menu of design options to fit the needs of individual businesses, commercial districts and neighborhoods.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Spaces as Places Design Manual in its entirety before they begin the process of developing or transitioning their outdoor space. Where conflicts arise between the design manual and the provisions of the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC), the provisions of the SDMC shall prevail. The City of San Diego Planning Department appreciates the time and effort invested and will invest in making great spaces in San Diego.
The Spaces as Places Design Manual is brought to you by:
City of San Diego Planning Department
sandiego.gov/spaces-as-places
[email protected]/spaces-as-places
Mike Hansen, Director
San Diego Planning Department
Tom Tomlinson, Assistant Director
San Diego Planning Department
Brian Schoenfisch, Deputy Director
Urban Division, Development Services Dept.
Heidi Vonblum, Deputy Director
San Diego Planning Department
Sameera Rao, Development Project Manager
San Diego Planning Department
Martin Flores, Park Designer
San Diego Planning Department
John Whalen, Associate Planner
San Diego Planning Department
Development Services
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SPACES AS PLACES OVERVIEW
1 SPACES AS PLACES
OVERVIEW ...............................................5
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................6
1.2 PROGRAM GOALS..................................................8
1.3 KEY ELEMENTS .......................................................10
1.4 PERMIT OPTIONS ................................................. 12
1.5 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ............. 13
2 SIDEWALK CAFE ..............................15
2.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 16
2.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ........................18
2.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S ............................... 19
2.4 ACCESSIBILITY .......................................................20
2.5 CASE STUDIES ........................................................ 22 3 STREETARY ...........................................25
3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................... 26
3.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .......................28
3.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S ..............................28
3.4 ACCESSIBILITY .......................................................30
3.5 CASE STUDIES ........................................................ 32 4 ACTIVE SIDEWALK ........................35
4.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................... 36
4.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .......................38
4.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S ..............................38
4.4 CASE STUDIES ........................................................40 5 PROMENADE ......................................43
5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 44
5.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .......................46
5.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S ..............................46
5.4 ACCESSIBILITY .......................................................49
5.5 CASE STUDIES ........................................................50 6 OUTDOOR DINING ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY ....................53
6.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................54
6.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .......................56
6.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S ..............................56
6.4 ACCESSIBILITY ....................................................... 57
6.5 CASE STUDIES ........................................................58
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 SPACES AS PLACES DESIGN GUIDELINES
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 PROGRAM GOALS
1.3 KEY ELEMENTS
1.4 PERMIT OPTIONS
1.5 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SPACES AS
PLACES
OVERVIEW
Influx (Photo Credit: Leigh Duenas)
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Spaces as Places is the City of San Diego’s proposed program to transition temporary outdoor spaces, which were allowed to replace indoor capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which significantly restricted indoor operations, to permanent places that safely bring people together to dine, play and gather. The Spaces as Places program will offer a menu of options to allow for the creation of a variety of quality outdoor places for dining, walking, biking, public artwork and other enjoyable public interaction for the post-pandemic world.
On August 4, 2020, the City Council approved an emergency ordinance allowing Temporary Outdoor Business Operations as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic (Emergency Outdoor Operations Regulations). The Emergency Outdoor
Operation Regulations allowed businesses to conduct outdoor dining within the public right-of-way as a means to provide dining establishments a way to continue to operate when indoor operations were wholly or partially limited due to public health orders issued to protect public health. On May 18, 2021, the City Council extended the Emergency Outdoor Operations Regulations to continue to allow the temporary use of the public right-of-way for outdoor dining for an additional year due to continuing limits on indoor operations in effect at that time.
While originally conceived as an emergency response to the pandemic, outdoor dining proliferated, often in ways that have resulted in more active and enjoyable use of public spaces not previously experienced prior to the pandemic. In response to this, the Planning department has been developing the Spaces as Places initiative to provide permanent options for outdoor dining that simultaneously provide flexibility for business owners to use the public right-of-way while contributing to the enjoyment of the public space and increasing opportunities for more enjoyable pedestrian travel. A comprehensive program that includes such flexibility, as well as necessary regulations and design standards, is proposed to be presented to City Council for approval in Fall of 2021.
Spaces as Places is focused not only on increasing opportunities for businesses to expand indoor dining operations into outdoor operations within the public right-of-way, but also simultaneously creating an enhanced experience for active transportation consistent with the City’s climate goals. The creation of quality pedestrian and bike-friendly spaces to help improve social connections and build strong communities contributes to the City’s achievement of the mode share goals for pedestrians and bicyclists in the Climate Action Plan. Active outdoor spaces with corresponding investments, such as tree plantings, can also address the need to adapt to extreme heat due to a changing climate, particularly in areas with the highest extreme heat vulnerabilities.
Spaces as Places also provides opportunities to support businesses in traditionally underserved communities to ensure that outdoor dining investments that improve public spaces can be equitably enjoyed across the City.
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"Streets are settings for activities
that bring people together.”
From Great Streets by Allan Jacobs (1995)
SPACES AS PLACES OVERVIEW
Building on the success of the past year's
temporary outdoor dining program, the City
of San Diego is committed to developing
a permanent program. The Spaces as
Places program will turn traditional vehicle-
accommodating spaces into destinations
that create more outdoor recreation and
pedestrian activity and make streets
more attractive.
1.2 PROGRAM GOALS
Spaces as Places will work with community
members to achieve safe and livable
neighborhoods that balance the needs of
people walking, riding bicycles, taking transit
and traveling by car.
1 WORK IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH ALL OUR COMMUNITIES
Spaces as Places will support businesses in
traditionally underserved communities to ensure
that outdoor dining investment is equitably
distributed across the city to achieve sustainable
growth and development.
2 INVEST IN QUALITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Spaces as Places will incorporate mobility,
connectivity and sustainability to help
improve social connections and build
strong communities.
3 CREATE AND SUSTAIN A RESILIENT AND
ECONOMICALLY PROSPEROUS CITY WITH
OPPORTUNITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY
Spaces as Places will increase opportunities
for businesses to expand indoor dining
operations into outdoor operations within the
public right-of-way.
5 DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE
LOCAL ECONOMY
Spaces as Places will enhance neighborhoods by
encouraging more opportunities for pedestrians
to sit and gather with friends and neighbors in
safe and comfortable spaces.
4 CREATE DYNAMIC
NEIGHBORHOODS
Spaces as Places will create an enhanced
experience for active transportation consistent
with the City’s climate goals.
6 PREPARE AND RESPOND
TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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1.3 KEY ELEMENTS
Based on the outreach and input received so far, Spaces as Places proposes a menu of options to facilitate the creation of wider sidewalks, facilitating outdoor dining and allowing for the creation of more space for pedestrians and bicycles to safely use the streets. Given the City’s diverse urban landscape, the program proposes the following options:
SIDEWALK
CAFE
Sidewalk Cafes are outdoor dining spaces located within the sidewalk area of public right-of-way that are associated with adjacent eating and drinking establishments.
STREETARY
Streetaries are outdoor spaces created in street space
formerly dedicated to parking spaces that serve as an
extension of a restaurant or other establishment that sells food and drink.
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ACTIVE
SIDEWALK
Active Sidewalks consist of a permanent extension of the existing curb into the parking lane to facilitate a variety of activities such as recreation, outdoor dining and enjoyable public interaction, all of which contribute to an enhanced active transportation experience, making it more likely that people will walk or bike. Active Sidewalks are intended to create places for all.
PROMENADE
Public Promenades involve partial or complete street closures to vehicular traffic to facilitate active transportation uses such as walking and biking free from vehicular conflicts.
Recreational amenities, outdoor dining and other enjoyable public interactions can facilitate and contribute to the enjoyment of the active transportation experience.
OUTDOOR
DINING ON
PRIVATE
PROPERTY
Outdoor Dining on Private Property is permitted within a private parking lot when the required locational and design requirements are met.
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OUTDOOR DINING
ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY
SIDEWALK
CAFE STREETARY PROMENADE
Outside
Agency
Private
Developer
Single
Ownership
Building Permit X
Public Right of Way
Permit X X X X X
Encroachment
and Maintenance
Agreement X X X X
Insurance X X X X
Maintenance Plan X
Street Vacation X
Neighborhood Use
Permit for Deviations X X X
1.4 PERMIT OPTIONS
When all locational, design and operational requirements are met, the application is reviewed ministerially. When certain requirements are not met due to existing site conditions, certain deviations from the requirements can be requested. Deviations will be reviewed through a Neighborhood Use permit. Deviations from engineering standards, operational hours, ADA requirements and storm water requirements cannot be requested.
ACTIVE
SIDEWALK
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
1.5 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• The property owner is responsible for maintaining the outdoor dining area free of litter at all times
• Serving alcohol, food and beverages is allowed between 7 am and 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and between
7 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday. Entertainment or
amplified music is allowed between 8 am to 9 pm Sunday
through Thursday and between 9 am to 10 pm Friday
through Saturday. The day before a City holiday will follow the operational requirements for Friday through Saturday • For outdoor dining areas located withing 150 feet of a residential use, serving alcohol, food and beverages is allowed between 7 am and 9 pm Sunday through Thursday
and between 7 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday
• Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, Active Sidewalks and
Promenades and all outdoor dining areas are designed to create smoke-free and vape-free environments
• Noise levels within outdoor dining areas will comply with the permitted sound levels of the adjacent use
• Programming of activities within Active Sidewalks and Promenades will require a Special Events permit
• A fee will be charged for the exclusive use of the Streetary, a section of the Active Sidewalk or a section of the
Promenade
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2 SIDEWALK
CAFE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
2.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S
2.4 ACCESSIBILITY
2.5 CASE STUDIES
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SIDEWALK CAFE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Sidewalk Cafes are outdoor dining spaces located within the sidewalk area of the public right-of-way that are associated with adjacent eating and drinking establishments. Outdoor eating and drinking establishment areas located on private property are not subject to the Sidewalk Cafe regulations.
For more information and to read the regulations about Sidewalk Cafes see:
Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 6, Section 141.0612 of the City of San Diego Municipal Code
Polite Provisions (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
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SIDEWALK CAFE KIT-OF-PARTS
Sidewalk
Space
Fixed Furniture
and Barriers
Movable
Furniture
SIDEWALK CAFE
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SIDEWALK CAFE
Maximum one row of tables and chairs within
4 feet and 6 inches of the building façade1
1 Maintain 5 feet of minimum clear path for
pedestrian travel at all times2
2 3 Maintain a minimum 5 feet wide, unobstructed path
of ingress and egress between all exit doors and the
public right-of-way, as well as between adjacent cafes
4 Maintain 8 feet of distance from entrances to adjacent ground floor commercial, unless the property owners and first floor tenants of the affected lease provide a notarized letter of permission 5 Cafes and any structures must be located at least 20 feet from any adjacent intersection or street corners
3 4
5 6 Sidewalk Cafes are permitted along curbs painted yellow, white, green or non-painted curbs or motorcycle areas. They are NOT permitted along curbs painted blue or red or along areas designated as MTS stops 6 2.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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SIDEWALK CAFE
Interior of the Sidewalk Cafe shall consist solely of
moveable furnishings1
Landscaping may be placed in moveable planters or planted in the ground inside a delineated sidewalk cafe area adjacent to the barrier
2 3 Any lighting fixtures shall not protrude into the clear pedestrian path
4 The name and type of establishment can be placed on umbrellas or on the valance of an awning with an overhang higher than 7 feet. Other signs are not permitted
2.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6 Removal or relocation of existing street furniture including bike racks is to be coordinated with and approved by San Diego Development Services Department
7 Maintain 4 feet of clear space at the base of existing light poles 8 Maintain 6 feet of clear space at the base of existing street trees
9 Maintain 5 feet of clear space at the base of existing fire hydrants 5 Provide a barrier adjacent to on-street parking that is 3 feet tall 1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
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10 10 Plants must be regularly irrigated and maintained. Fencing, seating and flooring must be in safe conditions
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SIDEWALK CAFE
Burgeon at the Arbor (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
The surface of the sidewalk shall be level, and have a
running slope and cross slope that do not exceed 2%1
A Sidewalk Cafe shall not be located on a raised
platform or a sunken area, unless an accessible ramp
is provided
2 3 At least one wheelchair seating space shall be
provided for every 20 seats
5 The barrier may be either permanently installed or moveable. If it is moveable, it should be affixed to the sidewalk while the sidewalk cafe is open for business
6 A clear, transparent shatterproof glass or similar material may be used on top of the barrier which is 3 feet tall; this shall not exceed a total height of 5 feet 7 Awnings or umbrellas may be used, but shall not be used as a permanent roof or shelter over the Sidewalk Cafe area
2.4 ACCESSIBILITY FIRE CODE
4 Accessible wheel chair spaces shall have a
manueverability dimension of 36 inches in width by
48 inches in depth and shall be accessible via a path
with a minimum of 36 inches unobstructed width
8 A minimum emergency service access gap of 3 feet with horizontal and vertical clearance shall be required for every 20 feet of linear street frontage
<2%
<2%
6 5
1 4
4 8 7
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SIDEWALK CAFE
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SIDEWALK CAFE
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LOCATION
Located within the
sidewalk area adjacent
to a street-level
eating and drinking
establishment
ACCESSIBILITY
Provides a maximum of one row of
tables and chairs within 4 feet and
6 inches of the building facade.
Does not block ingress or egress
form the associated establishment
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
& MOVABLE
FURNITURE
Umbrellas are permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES &
VISIBILITY
Clear sightlines and
clear emergency access
2.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #1
SIDEWALK CAFE
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PLANTERS
Landscaping placed
in moveable planters
inside delineated
Sidewalk Cafe area
adjacent to barrier
UMBRELLAS &
MOVABLE FURNITURE
Moveable umbrellas and
street furniture used in the
Sidewalk Cafe area.
ACCESSIBILITY
The surface of the
Sidewalk Cafe is level.
An unobstructed path
of ingress and egress
is provided
Mimmos, San Diego (Photo Credit: Sameera Rao)
FIRE & SAFETY
Portable heaters
need to be located
a minimum of 5 feet
away from umbrellas
2.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #2
3 STREETARY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
3.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S
3.4 ACCESSIBILITY
3.5 CASE STUDIES
Rose Wine Bar (Photo Credit: Leigh Duenas)
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STREETARY
Platform Flush
With Sidewalk
Movable
Furniture
Fixed Furniture
and Barriers
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Streetaries are outdoor spaces created in street space formerly dedicated to parking spaces that serve as an extension of a restaurant or other establishments that sell food and drinks.
For more information about Streetaries see:
Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 6, Section 141.0612 of the City of San Diego Municipal Code Rose Wine Bar 4 (Photo Credit: Leigh Duenas)
STREETARY KIT-OF-PARTS
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STREETARY
Little Italy Promenade (Photo Credit Sameera Rao)
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STREETARY
Streetaries are permitted along yellow, green, non-painted and motorcylce parking curbs. They are NOT permitted along red or blue curbs and must be at least 20 feet away from the nearest intersection or street corner
1 Streetaries are not permitted within or adjacent to an alley, along a MTS stop, within an existing or proposed bicycle lane or bicycle facility, within 5 feet from storm drain inlets or cleanouts, or over utility access panels, manhole covers, handholes, transformers, water meters or water valves
2 3 Maintain one 5 foot wide entry for every 10 feet of Streetary adjacent to the existing curb line
4 Maintain a minimum 2 feet of setback between occupied Streetary space and adjacent on-street travel lanes
5 Provide 4 feet of setback from adjacent parking spaces 6 Maintain 4 feet of clear space at the base of existing light poles
3.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 3.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
7 Maintain 6 feet of clear space at the base of existing street trees 8 Wheel stops and soft hit posts with reflectors must be included at each end of the Streetary
1 3 5
6 7
3 4
8 3
Note: Streetaries may be allowed on streets with grades exceeding 5%. A terraced Streetary may be constructed in accordance with sections 141.0621(b)(G) & 141.0621(b)(H) and the accessibility standards in this chapter.
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STREETARY
The deck of the Streetary shall be flush with the sidewalk9 Provide a 42-inch-high railing at the edge of the Streetary to serve as a barrier to vehicular traffic (no horizontal or vertical structure shall be placed above 45 inches from the surface of the Streetary)
10 3.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (CONT)
The name and type of establishment can be placed on
umbrellas; other signs shall not be permitted11
10 9
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STREETARY
An accessible path of travel shall connect the sidewalk to the entry, deck surface, wheelchair turning space and wheelchair resting space
1 The accessible path shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide and not pass over tree wells unless a compliant grate is provided and shall be free of obstruction and protruding objects 2 5 The surface of the accessible route, clear floor spaces and turning spaces shall be firm, stable and slip-resistant 6 Openings in the floor or deck surface shall not be greater than 1/2 inch. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the direction of travel
7 A clear area of 60 inches in diameter shall be located entirely within the Streetary for wheelchair turning with a maximum overlap of 12 inches on the curb and sidewalk 8 Clear floor area of 36 inches by 48 inches shall be provided for wheelchair resting space with a maximum overlap of 24 inches with the wheelchair turning space
3.4 ACCESSIBILITY
9 The wheelchair resting space shall provide shoulder-to-shoulder alignment adjacent to one side of the fixed seat to serve as wheelchair user companion seating A terraced Streetary with two or more decks may be constructed on streets with grades that exceed 5%10
At least one of the terraces shall be wheelchair accessible and provide equivalent seating, tables and countertop facilities to those found in other terraces The wheelchair-accessible terrace shall provide a wheelchair-accessible entry from the sidewalk. The entry shall include a structure on the sidewalk that provides a transition between the sidewalk and Streetary deck Any passage between terrace levels require a ramp with a running slope not to exceed 5%
Any step or stair shall contain a warning strip at the nose of the step or handrails per the California Building Code
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13 14
TERRACED OR MULTI-LEVEL STREETARIES
The accessible path on the deck surface shall be a minimum of 44 inches wide and shall be level3
The accessible deck surface maximum cross slope and running slope shall not exceed 2%4
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3 1
2 <2%
<2%
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STREETARY
Streetaries shall not impede the flow of curbside drainage and the applicant shall ensure that the drainage area between the curb and the platform remains clear of debris and retains proper drainage at all times
1 An 8-inch by 6-inch minimum clear gutter space shall be provided along the entire length of the Streetary adjacent to the curb
2 3 A minimum emergency access gap of 3 feet with horizontal and vertical clearance shall be required for every 20 feet of the Streetary or adjacent Streetaries
STORMWATER FIRE CODE
4 Maintain 5 feet of clear space at the base of existing fire hydrants 5 Umbrellas with an overhang of a minimum of 84 inches may be used in conjunction with a Streetary, but no permanent roof or shelter is permitted over the Streetary
4 3
5 4
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STREETARY
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
ACCESSIBILITY
Platform is even with the
sidewalk. Artificial turf that
meets ADA requirements
is acceptable.
STORM WATER
COMPLIANCE
8-inch by 6-inch
clear gutter
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Umbrellas are
permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES
& VISIBILITY
Above 42 inches
3.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #1
STREETARY
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ACCESSIBILITY
Platform is even with the
sidewalk and provides an
accessible ramp
STORM WATER
COMPLIANCE
8-inch by 6-inch
clear gutter
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Umbrellas are
permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES
& VISIBILITY
Above 42 inches
San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
3.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #2
4 ACTIVE
SIDEWALK
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
4.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S
4.4 CASE STUDIES
San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
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ACTIVE SIDEWALK
4.1 INTRODUCTION
An Active Sidewalk is the permanent
extension of the curb into the parking lane
to facilitate a variety of uses and activities
to create inviting places for people with all
abilities.
Active Sidewalk
Flush With Sidewalk
Fixed Furniture
and Barriers
Outdoor Dining
Public Artwork
Farmers Market
Recreational Amenities
San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
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ACTIVE SIDEWALK KIT-OF-PARTS
ACTIVE SIDEWALK
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ACTIVE SIDEWALK
4.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
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7 8
5 Active Sidewalks are permitted along metered or unmetered parking spaces1
Active Sidewalks can be placed at the beginning or at the end of the block or in the middle, on one or both sides of the street to create a gateway or mid-block narrowing as long as all locational requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer are met
Active Sidewalks are permitted on streets with a curb-to-curb width sufficient to accommodate a Class IV bicycle lane after installation of the active sidewalk
2 3
4 Maintain 2 feet of clear zone from adjacent vehicular travel lanes 5 Provide 4 feet of setback from adjacent parking spaces 6 Maintain 4 feet of clear space at the base of existing light poles 7 Maintain 6 feet of clear space at the base of existing street trees 8 Pedestrian ramps with detectable warning surfaces shall be installed at pedestrian crossings
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ACTIVE SIDEWALK
4.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (CONT)
10 14
10 It is required that the Active Sidewalk is at least 54 feet in length 11 Active Sidewalks shall comply with the requirements of the GREENBOOK and WHITEBOOK and meet all engineering standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
12 Active Sidewalks are to be designed such that the design and placement of street furniture does not impede the pedestrian flow or be placed within 10 feet of the intersection to avoid interfering with visibility area, emergency operations or sightlines
13 Removal or relocation of existing street furniture is to be coordinated with San Diego Development Services Department
12 14 Active Sidewalks shall be designed to meet all State and Federal ADA guidelines
15 Active Sidewalks shall be designed in accordance with current Stormwater standards
4.3 OUTDOOR DINING
16 Active Sidewalks can be used for a variety of activities such as outdoor seating, walking, landscaping, public artwork and outdoor dining
17 For outdoor dining within Active Sidewalks, it is
encouraged to place the outdoor dining area adjacent
to the restaurant and maintain a clear path of travel for pedestrians closer to the vehicular travel lane
18 When outdoor dining within the Active Sidewalk is placed next to the travel lane, a 42-inch high railing is required at the edge of the Active Sidewalk fronting the travel lane
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ACTIVE SIDEWALK
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
ACCESSIBILITY
Area of curb
extension is even
with the sidewalk
PEDESTRIAN FLOW
The design and placement
of furniture does not
impede pedestrian flow
STORM WATER
COMPLIANCE
8-inch by 6-inch
clear gutter
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES
& VISIBILITY
Above 42 inches
4.4 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #1
ACTIVE SIDEWALK
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
ACCESSIBILITY
Area of curb
extension is even
with the sidewalk
PEDESTRIAN FLOW
The design and placement
of furniture does not
impede pedestrian flow
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Umbrellas are
permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES
& VISIBILITY
Above 42 inches
4.4 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #2
5 PROMENADE
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
5.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S
5.4 ACCESSIBILITY
5.5 CASE STUDIES
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PROMENADE
5.1 INTRODUCTION
A Promenade is the partial or complete street closure to vehicular traffic to facilitate active transportation uses such as walking, biking, recreation, outdoor dining and enjoyable public interaction. Promenades enhance pedestrian safety, encourage non-motorized transportation and foster safe pedestrian interaction and outdoor activities. It is envisioned that Promenades will create places that are sociable, have a variety of uses and activities, are well- connected to their surroundings and are comfortable and welcoming to people with all abilities. Promenades can help create quality places that give an identity and image to communities, and help attract new residents, businesses and investments. The creation of Promenades is envisioned to be community-driven places that are functional and inviting to all. Promenades present the opportunity for incremental interventions within a neighborhood. 44 SPACES AS PLACES DESIGN GUIDELINES
Piazza della Famiglia (Photo Credit: Jeremiah Dragoo)
PROMENADE
The community comes together to propose partial
or complete street closure to traffic to encourage
pedestrian activity and open up street space for
children in the community to play and gather.
PHASE 1
The community adds recreational amenities to
enhance the pedestrian experience and program
activities that the community can enjoy.
PHASE 2
The Promenade becomes central to the community
and additional investments are made to add lighting,
paving, seating areas, trees and other amenities, thus
making it a truly community-driven project.
PHASE 3
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PROMENADE
3 4
8 5
Promenades are designed along streets within the City of San Diego to facilitate active transportation and enhance pedestrian experience
1 3 Design and placement of street furniture, trees, and plantings shall not impede pedestrian flow
4 Crosswalks shall be redesigned or added to ensure a safe, walkable urban environment, per City Engineer
5 Traffic calming measures shall be implemented
6 No vehicle access and no parking allowed when full closure hours are in effect
5.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
(ALL PHASES)
5.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
(PHASES 1 & 2)
7 8 Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries and Active Sidewalks are permitted within the Promenade. Reference chapters 2-4 for design guidelines 6 7
PROMENADE - PHASE 1
Maintain an emergency access vehicle lane that is at minimum 20 to 26 feet wide (as determined by the City Engineer), provides a minimum of 13 feet and six inches of vertical clearance, and is clear at all times - any planters or furniture within this zone must be easily movable 46 SPACES AS PLACES DESIGN GUIDELINES
PROMENADE
7 9 Street closure materials for temporary full closures may consist of, but are not limited to: A-frame traffic barricade, boulders, jersey barriers, etc. and is to be reviewed and approved by the City 10 Street closure design to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
5.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (CONT)
(PHASES 1 & 2)
11 Bollards for full closures shall be located behind the crosswalk (on the side of the Promenade and not the active perpendicular street). Bollards located adjacent to the vehicle access lane should be easily removable, and the design and spacing must be approved by the City Engineer
12 Removal or relocation of existing street furniture is to be coordinated with and approved by the San Diego Development Services Department 13 Maintain 4 feet of clear space at the base of existing light poles 13 12
11 PROMENADE - PHASE 2
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PROMENADE
1 Design and placement of street furniture, trees and plantings shall not impede pedestrian flow
2 Crosswalks shall be redesigned or added to ensure a safe, walkable urban environment, per City Engineer
3 Bollards are to be located at the end of the Promenade, must be easily removable, and the design and spacing shall be approved by the City Engineer
4 No vehicle access and no parking allowed when full closure hours are in effect
5.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
(PHASE 3)
5 6 Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries and Active Sidewalks are permitted within the Promenade. Reference chapters 2-4 for design guidelines 1 2
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PROMENADE - PHASE 3
Maintain an emergency access vehicle lane that is at minimum 20 to 26 feet wide (as determined by the City Engineer), provides a minimum of 13 feet and six inches of vertical clearance, and is clear at all times - any planters or furniture within this zone must be easily movable 48 SPACES AS PLACES DESIGN GUIDELINES
PROMENADE
Promenades shall be designed so as to maintain drainage of stormwater from the gutter and not cause ponding3
STORMWATER (ALL PROMENADES)
Proper location and relocation of catch basins, and utilization of design treatments to channel water through and along the Promenade, shall be required per City standard
4 When trench drains are installed, the Maintenance Assessment District or the Business Improvement District shall be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the trench drains at all times 5 The design shall be in accordance with current City of San Diego stormwater standards and any changes to the road grade or curb line are to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer 6 1 Mid-block ADA accessible ramps are to be provided for access to the Promenade from the sidewalk
2 Truncated domes or ADA approved detectable warning
surfaces must be provided at the end of the Promenade
5.4 ACCESSIBILITY (ALL PROMENADES)
2 3
3 4
1 1
2 2
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PROMENADE
ACCESSIBILITY
The design of a Promenade shall be in conformance with
current Federal and State ADA guidelines.
A. Mid block ADA accessible ramps are to be provided for access to the street from the sidewalk.
B. Truncated domes or ADA approved warning strips to be provided at street end.
STORMWATER
A. Promenades shall be designed so as to maintain drainage of stormwater from the gutter and not cause ponding.
B. Proper location and relocation of catch basins and utilization of design treatments to channel water through, along the Promenade shall be required.
C. When trench drains are installed; the Maintenance
Assessment District or the Business Improvement District shall be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the trench drains at all times.
D. The design shall be in accordance with current stormwater standards.
E. Any changes to the road grade or curb line are to be approved by the City Engineer.
FIRECODE
A. TBD
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Hope Street Parklet (Photo Credit: Ladot)
CLOSURE
No vehicle access and
no parking allowed
when full closure
hours are in effect
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Umbrellas are
permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES &
VISIBILITY
Clear sightlines and
clear emergency access
ACCESSIBILITY
There is no
accessible path for
wheelchair access.
5.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #1
PROMENADE
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Little Italy (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
SAFETY
Bollards or wheel stops
added with reflectors at
the edge of the travel lane
ACCESSIBILITY
Placement of trees,
street furniture and
plantings do not
impede pedestrian flow
NO OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Umbrellas are
permitted
MAINTAINS
SIGHTLINES &
VISIBILITY
Clear sightlines and
clear emergency access
5.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #2
6 OUTDOOR DINING
ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
6.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENT S
6.4 ACCESSIBILITY
6.5 CASE STUDIES
Juniper & Ivy (Photo Credit: James Tran)
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OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Outdoor Dining within private property
is currently allowed as a temporary
use. Spaces as Places would include
new regulations to allow permanent
Outdoor Dining on Private Property
to replace existing off-street parking,
while also providing necessary
locational and design requirements.
OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY KIT-OF-PARTS
Movable Furniture
ADA Access Ramp
Existing Private Property
Fixed Furniture and Barriers
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Fall Brewing Company (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
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OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Outdoor Dining on Private Property is allowed within mixed zones, commercial zones and certain industrial zones
1 3 The area for eating and drinking shall be delineated from the public right-of-way by a barrier consisting of railings, fences, or a combination of railings and fences, and planter boxes that are 3 feet in height or less. Solid walls are not permitted 4 The barrier may be either permanently installed or moveable. If it is moveable, it shall be affixed while the eating and drinking establishment is open for business
5 A clear, transparent shatterproof glass or similar material may be used on top of the barrier which is 3 feet tall; this shall not exceed a total height of 5 feet
6 Barriers adjacent to parking stalls shall include reflective materials
6.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 6.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
7 Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with an area for eating and drinking but shall not be used as a permanent roof or shelter over the area for eating and drinking
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OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
8 The surface of the Outdoor Dining area shall be level and have a running slope and a cross slope that do not exceed 2% 9 The Outdoor Dining area shall not be located on a raised platform or in a sunken area, unless an accessible ramp is provided in accordance with the California Building Code, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, whichever provides greater accessibility
6.4 ACCESSIBILITY
10 At least one wheelchair accessible seating space shall be provided for every 20 seats, or portion thereof
11 Wheelchair accessible seating spaces shall have a minimum unobstructed maneuverability dimension of 30 inches in width by 48 inches in depth
12 Access to designated wheelchair seating spaces shall be provided through an accessible path with not less than 36 inches unobstructed width
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OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
DESIGN
The area for eating and
drinking is delineated from the
public right-of-way by a barrier
UMBRELLAS
Awnings and umbrellas
are used but are not a
permanent roof or shelter
ACCESSIBILITY
The surface area of the Outdoor
Dining area is level and allows
for wheelchair access
6.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #1
OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
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San Diego (Photo Credit: City of San Diego)
DESIGN
The area for eating and
drinking is delineated from the
public right-of-way by a barrier
UMBRELLAS
Awnings and umbrellas
are used but are not a
permanent roof or shelter
ACCESSIBILITY
The surface area of the Outdoor
Dining area is level and allows
for wheelchair access
6.5 CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY #2
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
asS P A C E S