§ 34-416. Parking structures.

Parking structures shall comply with the following requirements:

(1)

Location. Parking structures must meet zoning and accessory structure dimensional standards contained in the applicable zoning district.

(2)

Review required. All parking structures accompanying developments shall be reviewed and obtain DRC approval as set forth in section 46-45.

Figure 13-13. Retail and Apartment Parking Structure Liner Building

(3)

Standards. Any parking structure facade abutting a right-of-way or residential use shall incorporate at least three of the following elements.

a.

Retail businesses with shopping windows viewable from the sidewalk along the ground floor;

b.

Display windows;

c.

Landscape material (i.e., foundation plantings, vertical trellis with vines, planter boxes with cascading landscape material);

d.

Architectural detailing and articulation that provides texture on the facade or structure openings;

Figure 13-14. Architectural Detailing and Articulation

e.

Artwork such as sculptures, murals and mosaics.

(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(13-40), 4-7-2010)