CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 5: UTILITARIAN DESIGN STANDARDS The following standards relate to the operational fixtures and structures of multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings. 5.1 Community Delivery Center – Projects of 20 or More Units For all developments consisting of 20 or more residential units, a delivery room, consolidated mailbox, or mail pick-up and drop-off location shall be provided. This amenity shall have direct pedestrian access to the public right-of-way for delivery personnel. A dedicated United States Postal Service parking space shall be provided near the community delivery center.
5.2 Fences and Walls
Rendering of Portico – One Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ. Source: KTGY Architecture + Planning
5.2.1 Fence Materials a. Fences, walls, and gates shall be architecturally treated on both sides. Fence, wall, and gate materials and finishes shall be constructed of quality and durable materials. Refer to Irvine Zoning Ordinance Chapter 3-35 for permitted and prohibited materials. b. Where fences and walls of different materials or finish touch or intersect, a transition such as a pilaster shall be provided. 5.2.2 Retaining Wall Materials a. Retaining walls shall be constructed of masonry material such as brick, poured-in place concrete with architectural finish, stone, or ornamental/split face concrete blocks. b. Where retaining walls of different materials or finish touch or intersect, a transition such as a pilaster shall be provided. 5.2.3 Fence and Wall Relief a. Exterior fences/walls abutting a public right-of-way shall provide a landscaped recession for every 50 feet of continuous wall length. The landscaped recession shall accommodate a mature tree.
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