Land developed to support a building or complex of buildings that serve a public purpose, including, but not limited to, a library, school, church, police station, fire station, recreation centers, public works complex, town hall, or other government- or mission-based services. Visual qualities of the buildings and their surrounding grounds should reinforce a specific brand and design character for Fuquay-Varina. Many civic and institutional buildings in the community become cherished landmarks. Civic & Institutional
Open Spaces & Natural Resources New development should be sensitive to existing natural resources, including large tree stands and topography. Sustainable development techniques should be incorporated into landscape and stormwater features. New or redeveloped Civic & Institutional locations should include a common green and a series of connected public open spaces, including: plazas, pocket parks, or community gardens. Lot Size & Building Placement Lot size and building placement vary depending on development scale and land uses served. Redevelopment and new development should be in more compact lot and building patterns, with parking relocated to the rear of buildings that are oriented to the street or a common open space. Lots should not be so large that they compromise walkability. Parking should be located behind buildings in surface lots or parking structures. Street & Block Pattern Surface parking lots are located between the street and existing buildings. Blocks are generally not discernible in the area. Most development functions as one super block, or a limited number of very large blocks, defined by widely-spaced driveways, drive aisles in parking lots, or private access roads serving only the development.
Transportation Considerations New or redeveloped streets for some land use in the Civic & Institutional character area should support all modes of transportation, with less emphasis on the automobile. Schools, local government buildings, and churches should accommodate safe and efficient pedestrian or bicycle movements throughout the site. Streets should have seating areas, bike racks, and other facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. Curb and gutter infrastructure and formal street tree planting are used in new development. Building Types & Massing The scale and massing of buildings varies widely depending on use. Most buildings should be one (1) to three (3) stories, though slightly taller buildings may be appropriate to accommodate architectural elements such as cupolas, clock towers, or spires; fire department training facilities, or certain school infrastructure. Building types also vary depending on the type of institutional use, but may include, but are not limited to, schools, fire stations, police stations, libraries, churches, public works facilities, or local government buildings. Buildings should incorporate innovative design techniques and materials, and high-profile buildings or uses (future landmarks) should exhibit high- quality design.
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Chapter 3: Character Area Typology
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