§ 68.323. Connecting Walkways.

Connecting walkways shall link street sidewalks with building entries through parking lots. They shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a)

Grading and Width. Connecting walkways shall be grade separated from the parking lot, with a paved surface a minimum of 6 feet in width.

(b)

Landscaping. Connecting walkways should be landscaped with either shade trees or climbing vines on trellises, in keeping with CPTED safety considerations.

(c)

Lighting. Connecting walkways should be equipped with lighting. Standards spaced a maximum of 30 feet apart, and a maximum of 10 feet tall are recommended. The type of lighting (high pressure sodium/metal hallide, etc.) and intensity (foot-candles) shall be addressed on a project by project basis, but shall meet at least the minimum standards outlined in the Conventional LDC.

(d)

Screening. Any service areas (loading/storage areas) adjacent to connecting walkway shall be fully screened from view.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)