Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
c. of this section shall not apply to sidewalks, where used as usable open space; ii. The following design elements are required for pedestrian-oriented open space: a) Pedestrian access to the abutting structures from the street, private drive, or a nonvehicular courtyard; b) Paved walking surfaces of either concrete, porous concrete or approved unit paving; c) Pedestrian-scaled lighting (no more than 14 feet in height) at a level averaging at least two foot- candles throughout the space. Lighting may be on site or building-mounted lighting; d) At least three feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc. or one individual seat per 60 square feet of plaza area or open space. This provision may be relaxed or waived where there are provisions for movable seating that meet the intent of the standard as determined by the director; e) Spaces shall be positioned in areas with significant pedestrian traffic to provide interest and security – such as adjacent to a building entry; and f) Landscaping that adds visual or seasonal interest to the space;
iii. The following features are encouraged in pedestrian-oriented space:
a) Pedestrian amenities such as a water feature, drinking fountain, and/or distinctive paving or artwork; b) Provide pedestrian-oriented facades on some or all buildings facing the space; c) Consideration of the sun angle at noon and the wind pattern in the design of the space; d) Transitional zones along building edges to allow for outdoor eating areas and a planted buffer;
e) Movable seating;
480 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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