The general intent of this article is to set forth land uses
or activities which are permitted in business and commercial areas
in the City of Fond du Lac, to specify the zoning district in which
each use or activity will be permitted, with or without special conditions,
or after a special permit has been granted, and to establish bulk
regulations for lots within each district.
The intent of this district is to set forth those land uses
and activities which are permitted to provide a wide range of shopping,
personal service, entertainment and cultural facilities of City-wide
and regional significance, located primarily within the core of Fond
du Lac's downtown area.
The intent of this district is to set forth those land uses
and activities which are permitted to provide for a variety of business
and service needs of the City and surrounding region.
[Added 3-23-2022 by Ord. No. 3750; amended 2-28-2024 by Ord. No. 3783]
The intent of this district is to set forth those land uses
and activities which are permitted in areas with activity centers
with retail, office, restaurant, service, institutional and civic
uses primarily serving nearby residents. Residential is a component
of this district, both in mixed-use developments and as standalone
multiunit residential developments.
The intent of this district is to establish design standards
to foster a strong viable downtown as a commercial, civic, residential
and cultural center. The Downtown Design Overlay District affects
properties in the C-1 District plus property located in the South
Main Historic District, the boundaries of which may be amended from
time to time. The district is designed to forward aesthetic and economic
objectives of the City by controlling the site design and appearance
of development consistent with urban design and economic revitalization
principles; implement the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan
and the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Design Guidelines to preserve
and restore unique and historic buildings; ensure the coordinated
design of new buildings and changes to existing buildings; minimize
adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings that may detract
from the character and appearance of the district; and aid in improving
the overall economic viability of the district.
A. Applicability. The standards of the district shall apply to new construction
and to the restoration, replacement, expansion or modification of
any property (such as painting, roofing, siding, signage, and architectural
component substitution). Alteration of an existing building not visible
from a public street or alley and/or the interior remodeling of an
existing structure shall not cause the exterior of the building to
be subject to the architectural design standards. All other projects
are subject to the following:
(1) Certain minor actions may be approved by the Community Development
Department, such as the addition or replacement of windows or doors
complementary to the color and architectural style of the building,
and the addition or replacement of awnings and canopies. The Community
Development Department may authorize renovation of the exterior appearance
of a building to include repainting, reroofing, re-siding or replacing
with identical colors and materials previously approved by the Downtown
Architectural Review Board, or colors and materials similar and/or
complementary to the existing structure. In the event of accidental
damage or destruction, the Community Development Department may authorize
the replacement or reconstruction of a building, structure, sign or
awning previously approved by the Downtown Architectural Review Board.
(2) Community Development Department staff shall determine if a structure and/or site is of historic significance by examining the list of City-designated sites and districts, and if so, whether requirements of Chapter
374, Historic Preservation, apply. Where a property is a City-designated historic site or structure, the Historic Preservation Commission shall review exterior alterations, additions and signage and, if compatible, approve such proposed changes; review by the Downtown Architectural Board is not required.
B. Procedure. An application for project approval shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for review by the Downtown
Architectural Review Board. The Building Inspector shall not issue
a permit for the modification, expansion or addition to an existing
building, for the construction of any new structure, or for the replacement
or installation of new signage prior to approval by the Downtown Architectural
Review Board. Where an applicant wishes to contest a decision of the
Downtown Architectural Review Board, the applicant may submit a written
appeal to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall consider
the regulations of this chapter, the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership
Design Guidelines, and the particular circumstances of a proposed
project as it relates to the property and surrounding area, to affirm,
modify or deny an appeal of a decision of the Downtown Architectural
Review Board.
C. Project review submittal requirements.
(1) Minor alterations/repair of existing buildings. Minor alterations/repair
of existing buildings include painting, roofing, siding, architectural
component substitution and signage. Provide:
(a)
A clear depiction of the existing appearance of the property.
Color photographs are recommended, including adjoining and nearby
properties.
(b)
A clear depiction of the proposed appearance of the property.
Paint charts and/or color photographs of replacement architectural
components are recommended.
(2) New construction and major alterations/additions to existing buildings.
Major alterations to a property include modification of the physical
configuration of a building, structural changes, demolition and the
removal of bulk. Provide:
(a)
A clear depiction of the existing appearance of the property.
Color photographs are recommended, including adjoining and nearby
properties.
(b)
Site plan to depict the existing building(s), proposed building
addition(s) and/or new building(s).
(c)
Front and side building elevations drawn to scale.
(d)
Material samples and/or photographs of siding, brick type, roof
shingles, paint chips, doors and windows, ornamentation and other
exterior materials.
(e)
Details of exterior lighting.
D. Architectural review standards. To provide criteria for implementation
of the Downtown Design Overlay District, the following architectural
review principles apply:
(1) Context refers to how a structure fits with the surrounding area.
New design elements should be compatible with nearby development.
A building addition should match or complement the existing structure.
(2) Scale is the relative size and mass of structures compared to one
another. A small building should not be constructed adjacent to large
buildings unless provisions are made to minimize the difference in
scale. The visual continuity of roofs and contributing elements (parapet
walls, cornices, etc.) should be maintained in building development
or redevelopment.
(3) Balance and proportion is the relationship of one part of a building
to another with the inclination that each part is in harmony with
other parts. Building facades, including details, should contain a
proportion of height and width. The vertical pattern of exterior building
elements should be compatible in design and elevation of existing
buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design
theme of Downtown Fond du Lac. The horizontal pattern of exterior
building elements formed by patterns of windows and doors should be
spaced at regular intervals across all visible facades of the building,
and should be compatible with existing buildings in the immediate
area which conform to the general design theme of Downtown Fond du
Lac.
(4) Unity and theme pertains to a consistent style and purpose, especially
applicable to a multiple building development. Good unity can be accomplished
with the use of the same materials throughout a development. An accessory
structure should be compatible with the principal structure in terms
of character, roof shape, building material, color and architectural
detail.
(5) Color and material elements apply to a building exterior that is
generally visible to a public street and/or alley.
(a)
Building color should be nonreflective and relate to existing
neighborhood patterns. High-intensity, fluorescent, day glow and/or
neon and metallic colors are discouraged; where such colors constitute
a component of a standardized corporate theme or identity, muted versions
colors should be used.
(b)
Primary exterior building materials should be similar and/or
complementary to existing structures within the immediate area and
the downtown area as a whole. Building materials should consider the
facades of the structure and an adjoining structure to provide a suitable
transition between facades. Where a side and/or rear elevation is
not exposed to view from a public street, a combination of primary
and secondary materials may be used.
[1]
Acceptable materials include glass, brick, ceramic tile, terra
cotta, cultured stone, cut stone, carved stone, stucco, EIFS, wood,
and decorative concrete block. Stone or brick facing shall be of relatively
even coloration and consistent size. The use of nondecorative exposed
concrete block, pre-engineered metal building systems, and sheet metal
is discouraged. The use of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB)
or similar materials is prohibited. Metal roofs, decorative metal
and metal accent components may be considered. Other building materials
may be considered when appropriate to a property and the downtown
as a whole.
[2]
The traditional storefront design theme, characterized by strong
horizontal and vertical rhythms formed by building openings, columns,
cornices, kick plates, sign bands, large display windows and transom
windows, shall be employed for all new nonresidential buildings.
[3]
Building facades should not be cluttered with brackets, wiring,
meter boxes, antennas, gutters, downspouts and other appurtenances.
Appurtenances shall be colored to blend with the building exterior.
Ornamentation that is inconsistent with the general design theme of
the downtown area is prohibited.
[4]
Clear or slightly tinted glass should be used. Mirror glass,
smoked glass or heavily tinted glass is not permitted.
[5]
When facade changes are made, hidden architectural elements
and original materials should be restored or replaced, when practical,
to match the architecture of the building.
(6) Windows and doors should be similar in size, proportion and alignment
based on the architectural style of the building. Original door and
window openings and accenting features shall be maintained where practical.
First floor windows are required and shall establish visibility and
transparency along the street. Replacement windows and doors should,
where possible, fit into the original opening, minimizing the amount
of blocking and/or filler panels. Replacements should match the existing/original
in size, shape and arrangement of panes.
(7) Awnings and canopies shall be the same type and style for a single
building or property and utilize the same mounting characteristics.
Awnings on a single building shall have a consistent horizontal alignment
across the front of the entire building, unless the slope of the pedestrian
walk or ground requires a horizontal stagger. Awning/canopy size,
color and placement should complement the architectural character
of the building. Soft, weather-treated canvas or vinyl materials which
allow for flexible or fixed installations shall be used. Internal
illumination/backlighting are discouraged.
(9) Metering and mechanicals are elements of utility service and mechanical
heating, cooling and ventilation systems that are foreign to the architecture
(transformers, gas and electric meters, rooftop units, etc.). Utility
service boxes, cables, conduits, vents, turbines, flues, chillers
and fans, telecommunication devices, and trash/recycling storage receptacles
shall be screened from public view by incorporating the following
design standards:
(a)
Locate mechanical equipment and service areas at the rear of
the building along an alley facade or on the building rooftop;
(b)
Screen mechanical equipment and service areas using architectural
screen walls, screening devices and/or landscaping; and
(c)
Mechanical equipment located on a building rooftop shall be
set back from the building edge a sufficient distance to screen the
equipment from view of adjacent streets.
[Added 2-28-2024 by Ord. No. 3783]
The following site and building design standards shall be met
to ensure the coordinated design of new buildings and changes to existing
buildings; minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings
that may detract from the character and appearance of the district;
and aid in improving the overall economic viability of the district.
A. Applicability and submittal requirements. The standards of the district
shall apply to new construction and to the restoration, replacement,
expansion or modification of any property (such as roofing, siding,
signage, and architectural component substitution). Alteration of
an existing building not visible from a public street or alley and/or
the interior remodeling of an existing structure shall not cause the
exterior of the building to be subject to the architectural design
standards. All other projects are subject to the following:
(1)
Minor projects. Permits for minor projects consisting of additions
of less than 50% of building area or remodeling of existing building
facades of less than 50% per individual facade shall be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Department. The Community Development
Department may, at his or her discretion, refer the permit approval
to the Plan Commission. A complete application includes the following:
(a)
A clear depiction of the existing appearance of the property.
Color photographs are recommended, including adjoining and nearby
properties.
(b)
A clear depiction of the proposed appearance of the property.
Paint charts and/or color photographs of replacement architectural
components are recommended.
(2)
Major projects. Permits for major projects consisting of new
construction, expansions of existing buildings in excess of 50% in
building area, or remodeling of more than 50% of any existing building
facade shall be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission. A complete
application includes the following:
(a)
A clear depiction of the existing appearance of the property.
Color photographs are recommended, including adjoining and nearby
properties.
(b)
Site plan to depict the existing building(s), proposed building
addition(s) and/or new building(s).
(c)
Front and side building elevations drawn to scale.
(d)
Material samples and/or photographs of siding, brick type, roof
shingles, paint chips, doors and windows, ornamentation and other
exterior materials.
(e)
Details of exterior lighting.
B. Procedure. The applicant submits an application to the Community
Development Department for review. The Building Inspector shall not
issue a permit for the modification, expansion or addition to an existing
building, for the construction of any new structure, or for the replacement
or installation of new signage prior to approval by the Community
Development Department or Plan Commission (if required). Where an
applicant wishes to contest a decision, the applicant may submit a
written appeal to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall
consider the regulations of this chapter, City of Fond du Lac Comprehensive
Plan, and the particular circumstances of a proposed project as it
relates to the property and surrounding area, to affirm, modify or
deny an appeal of a decision.
C. Architectural standards. To provide criteria for implementation of
the Neighborhood Mixed Use District, the following architectural review
standards apply:
(1)
Buildings should utilize details or changes in materials to
create a discernible base and top. Multi-storied buildings should
have a horizontal expression line between the first and upper floors.
(2)
Buildings should establish vertical proportions for the street
facade through expression of structural bays, variation in material,
and/or variation in building plane, and vertical proportions in the
design for the elements within that facade, including windows and
doors.
(3)
Large, undifferentiated building walls visible from a public
street are prohibited. Walls visible from a public street greater
than 100 feet should incorporate one or more of the following design
features: variation in materials and colors, projecting and recessed
bays, and variation in building heights.
(4)
Materials. The following characteristics are required as part
of the design of buildings within this district.
(a)
Street-facing facades should use durable and high-quality building
materials. Acceptable materials include architectural metal panels,
glass, brick, ceramic tile, terra cotta, cultured stone, cut stone,
carved stone, stucco, EIFS, wood, and decorative concrete block. The
use of nondecorative exposed concrete block, preengineered metal building
systems, and sheet metal is discouraged. The use of plywood or oriented
strand board (OSB) or similar materials is prohibited. Other building
materials may be considered when appropriate to a property.
(b)
All sides of the building should include materials and design
characteristics consistent with the front facade.
(c)
Use of lesser-quality materials for the sides and rear facades
should be minimized.
(d)
Vulnerable materials may not be used at the base of the building
within three feet from the ground.
(5)
Awnings and canopies are strongly encouraged on ground floor
facades of commercial, mixed-use and multifamily residential buildings.
Awning colors should relate to and complement the primary colors of
the building facade. Awnings that are backlit or that cast light through
the material are prohibited.
(6)
All service, refuse, garage doors, mechanical equipment and
loading dock areas should be screened from public view through strategic
placement, landscaping, and/or architectural design integration. For
sites with dual frontage configurations, these features should be
located along a side yard and not prominently visible from the primary
street.
D. Compatibility standards. These standards provide a proper transition
and compatibility between low-intensity residential development and
more intense multifamily residential, office and mixed-use development.
For purposes of this section, developments within 200 feet of R-1
and R-2 zoned properties should meet the following standards:
(1)
Building height. To ensure that new buildings are compatible
in scale with surrounding properties, building height shall should
not exceed 35 feet in height for portions of the structure within
60 feet of a R-1 or R-2 zoned property.
(2)
Bulk and mass. Primary facades should be in scale with that housing by employing the strategies identified in Subsection
D(2)(a) and
(b) below. The average lot width is determined by averaging all R-1 and R-2 lots within 200 feet of said property.
(a)
Varying the building plane setback a minimum of two feet at
an interval equal or less than the average lot width of the applicable
low-intensity residential uses.
(b)
Providing a gable, dormer, or other change in roof plane at
an interval equal to or less than the average lot width of the applicable
low-intensity residential uses.
(3)
Roof pitch. For new residential buildings, any pitched roof
should have a slope between 6:12 and 12:12. Flat roofs are allowed.
(4)
Garages. Attached garages should not face or open towards the
street. If this is not attainable, garages should be sufficiently
screened and face the street with the highest intensity of adjacent
uses.
E. Parking.
(1)
Parking should be located in the side yard and rear yard, or
beneath buildings.
(2)
Parking lots should be landscaped along their edges and within
each parking island. Front yard parking should be screened behind
a planted buffer strip of at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way.
(3)
Refer to Schedule IX for off-street parking requirements.
F. Signage and lighting.
(1)
Appropriately scaled signage is critical and should complement
the building and site. Wall, projecting, and ground signs should be
integrated within the overall building design in color, style and
articulation.
(2)
Where freestanding ground signs are proposed, the use of monument
signs is preferred over pole- or post-mounted signs. Shrubs and/or
perennial planting beds should be planted around freestanding signs.
(3)
Lighting on exterior signs should be mounted externally, above
the sign, and directed downward, or internally lit for freestanding
signs.
(4)
Site lighting should utilize fixtures that reflect the architecture
and style of the building(s). Freestanding lights should not exceed
12 feet in height. Lighting should be confined to the site and should
not produce glare or wash onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
(5)
Full-cutoff (dark-sky compliant) exterior lighting should be
used in all locations to reduce glare and light pollution.
G. Landscaping.
(1)
A suitable planting scheme will provide a mix of deciduous and
coniferous trees and shrubbery, lawn, ground cover and seasonal flowers
and include foundation plantings, groupings of plants at the entryways
to the property, open parking screening, and front yard setback areas
along a public right-of-way and along interior lot lines to provide
a transition to adjoining properties.
Restrictions and controls for land uses or activities permitted
in business districts, or land uses or activities having special conditions
attached to them, or requiring a special permit, are set forth in
Schedule IV. Regulations for lot size, yards and similar bulk requirements
are set forth in Schedule V. Both said schedules are hereby adopted
and made part of this chapter.
A land use or activity not set forth in Schedule IV is not permitted
in business districts in the City of Fond du Lac, except that uses
and activities which are similar to those which are permitted in a
district may be permitted by special use permit.
[Amended 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 3546]
Land uses or activities listed in Schedule IV as being "permitted
with special conditions" shall not be considered permitted until applicable
conditions, as set forth in this chapter, have been complied with
or a variance has been granted.
[Amended 11-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3680; 5-27-2020 by Ord. No. 3708]
A. Acceptable materials of a building, principal or accessory, in a
business or neighborhood mixed use district include brick, brick veneer,
stone, stone veneer, glass (curtain/storefront), split face or decorative
block, EIFS, stucco, and siding made of wood, wood composite, vinyl,
or fiber cement. Stone or brick should be of relatively even coloration
and consistent size. Other building materials may be considered where
appropriate. A metal clad building or a preengineered metal building
system is not permitted, except where allowed for a land use approved
by a special use permit. The use of metal panels, plywood, oriented
strand board (OSB) or similar materials as primary wall treatments
is prohibited. Metal roofs, decorative metal trim and accents, and
metal architectural elements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
These standards apply to the first-time construction of a building(s),
building additions, exterior remodeling and renovation.
[Amended 3-23-2022 by Ord. No. 3750]
B. Any building, principal or accessory, shall be constructed on a permanent
foundation utilizing construction materials as allowed by this section.
A membrane structure, including plastic, fabric, or similar flexible
materials, is not permitted as a permanent structure except where
allowed for a land use approved by a special use permit. The temporary
and/or permanent use of a steel shipping container as a structure
is not allowed.
All business, servicing or processing activities shall be conducted
within completely enclosed buildings except for the following:
A. Outdoor display or sales activity which is normally associated with
the operation of a permitted use or for which a special use permit
has been issued.
B. Outdoor recreational use or drive-in associated with a permitted
use or for which a special use permit has been issued.
C. Outdoor storage. The outdoor storage of goods and inventory associated
with a permitted use may be allowed, provided that the size of such
storage area is accessory to the principal land use. An outdoor storage
area should be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and enclosed
with a solid fence or wall not less than six feet in height. The height
of goods and inventory should not extend above the height of the required
fence. Fence/wall location, height, design, and materials should be
as specified by this chapter. Storage areas may not be located in
a required front yard setback area or be located between the building
line (extended) and the adjacent street right-of-way. No storage area
may be located in or across any utility or drainage easement or occupy
required on-site parking for the principal land use.
[Amended 3-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3661]
D. Trash and recycling containers shall be confined within an enclosed
area located not less than five feet from a side or rear lot line.
No enclosure shall be located within the front yard area of a lot.
Wall height shall be not less than six feet. Enclosure materials shall
match or complement the building facade and provide an opaque visual
screen.
[Amended 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 3546]
A. An adult-oriented establishment shall be allowed only where specifically
permitted by the applicable zoning district of a property.
B. No person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall own, operate,
manage, rent, lease, occupy or exercise control of any building, structure,
premises, or portion or part thereof for an adult-oriented establishment
within 500 feet of any other adult-oriented establishment, child-care
facility, school (whether preschool, elementary, middle, high school
or college, whether public or private), park or playground, recreation
facility, church or chapel, library, or residentially zoned property.
C. Determination of distance.
(1) For the purpose of determining the distance between an adult-oriented establishment and any use set forth in Subsection
B above, the measurement shall be from the nearest lot line, that is the legal boundaries of a parcel of property, of the parcel upon which the use is located and then along the nearest public street or streets to the nearest lot line of the use being measured.
(2) In the circumstance of a shopping center, for the purpose of determining the distance between an adult-oriented establishment and any use set forth in Subsection
B above, the measurement shall be from the nearest building wall of the commercial building space of the parcel upon which the use is located to the nearest building wall of the principal use being measured.
D. Prior to the issuance of any City permit, a determination of compliance
with this section shall be made by the Community Development Department.
[Amended 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 3546; 11-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3680]
A land use that utilizes amplified music or mechanically or
electronically produced sound as a regular part of business operations
where such use is within 200 feet of a building that includes one
or more residential living units (including apartments, hotel, bed-and-breakfast
inn, or similar residential-type use) is permitted, subject to the
following requirements:
A. Land uses regulated by this section shall include taverns, restaurants,
arcades and teen clubs, nightclubs (alcohol or nonalcohol), and similar
uses on property located in the C-1 District.
B. This section shall apply to the new use of a building or property
for a sound-generating use and/or expansion of an existing use.
C. Special events, marches, or public assemblies, as defined in Chapter
562 of the Code of the City of Fond du Lac, which occur two or fewer times in a calendar year are exempt from this section.
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 3684]
D. Exterior doors, and interior doors that open into a common hallway,
shall not be propped open and shall remain closed except for normal
exit/entry of persons.
E. Sound shall be muffled or controlled so as not to become objectionable
due to intermittence, duration, beat frequency, impulse character,
periodic character or shrillness. No activity shall emit vibration
that is discernible without instruments at or beyond the property
line of the premises. The installation of physical barriers to prevent
amplified sound and vibration intrusion to nearby residential properties
may be required.
F. The verification and documentation of a substantial number of complaints
for amplified sound or other activity that intrudes upon the neighborhood
shall constitute grounds for violation of this section. Complaints
shall be verified and documented with the Police Department and brought
to the attention of the offending business owner/operator in writing.
G. Determination of distance. For the purpose of determining the distance
between a land use that utilizes amplified music, mechanically or
electronically produced sound and any building that includes one or
more residential living units as defined above, the measurement shall
be from the nearest lot line, that is the legal boundaries of a parcel
of property, of the parcel upon which the sound-generating use is
located and then along the nearest public street or streets to the
nearest lot line of the use being measured.
[Amended 12-10-2014 by Ord. No. 3568; 7-22-2015 by Ord. No. 3586; 4-27-2016 by Ord. No. 3604; 2-28-2024 by Ord. No. 3783]
A. A dwelling
unit(s) in a C-1 District may be allowed, provided that such dwelling
unit(s) is located entirely above the ground floor of a building and
is distinctly and physically separate from a nonresidential use(s)
in the building. A dwelling unit(s) shall conform to all housing,
building, heating, electrical, plumbing and fire protection regulations
in effect and which apply to new construction.
B. A first-floor
residential unit may be permitted with a special use permit if it
meets the following standards:
(1) A
residential unit cannot be located along Main Street frontage. Residential
units must be placed at the rear of a building with commercial space
along Main Street.
(2) A
residential unit cannot be located along the frontage of these primary
commercial streets within the C-1 Central Business District: Division
Street, Forest Avenue, 1st Street and 2nd Street.
(3) Exit
from the rear of the principal structure.
(4) Have
a main street access which must be through a common entryway used
by a nonresidential use.
(5) Not
occupy more than 70% of the first floor.
[Added 3-23-2022 by Ord. No. 3750]
A dwelling unit(s) in an NMU District may be allowed, provided that such dwelling unit(s) is distinctly and physically separate from a nonresidential use(s) in the building. Dwelling units may be allowed on any floor. Single- and two-family dwelling units are permitted subject to Subsection B. Off-street parking spaces required in Article
X should be provided.
A. Residential
densities. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of lot per residential unit,
except in the following conditions:
(1) Within 200 feet of R-1 and R-2 zoned properties, minimum of 3,000
square feet of lot per residential unit.
(2) Within 200 feet of single-family or two-family residential lots in
R-3 zoning district, minimum of 1,500 square feet of lot per residential
unit.
B. For
existing lots of record less than 20,000 square feet, single- and
two-family dwelling units are permitted.
C. Density
bonus. Plan Commission may approve, at their discretion, a density
bonus of up to 20% increase above the allowable units for designs
meeting three or more of the following criteria:
(1) High-quality landscaping and site design to hide parking and utility
areas.
(2) Excellent bike amenities, including bike parking and storage.
(3) Excellent pedestrian amenities, including wide sidewalks and robust
pedestrian connections between sidewalks and building entrances.
(4) Unique public spaces and enhancements, such as plazas, outdoor seating
areas, public art installations, etc.
(5) Installation of renewable energy systems.
(6) Includes 15% affordable housing units. "Affordability" determined
by the local housing market.