20C.40.75 Residential Access Building.

20C.40.75-010 Purpose.

In order to ensure that orientation of the primary entrance is toward the street and adds interest to the building design, the following pedestrian access requirements shall apply. (Ord. 1901)

20C.40.75-020 Front Entry.

Every multi-family building shall have a covered front entry way developed in accordance with the following standards:

(1) Orientation. The primary entry shall face the front property line.

(2) Size. The entry shall be at least eight feet wide.

(3) Walkway. A decorative paved walkway, separated from and not crossing driveways shall be provided between the entry and the City Center pedestrian system.

(4) The entry of ground floor units and ground floor foyers along street fronts shall be between two and four feet above the grade of the adjoining pedestrian system in order to provide visual interest in the yard abutting the street. This requirement shall not apply to residential projects with ground floor commercial uses. (See figure below.)

New multi-family development shall utilize 1/2 flight up entries off of the street, giving privacy as well as a view of the street and sidewalk.

(Ord. 1901)