Options available for all #buildings#
The streetscape mitigations options of this Section may be applied to all buildings. Where provided as a required streetscape mitigation element, the following shall apply:
(a) Entrance close to grade
(one point)
The primary entrance for the principal use for the building shall be located within two feet of the level of the adjoining sidewalk. However, for mixed buildings in Commercial Districts the primary entrance for the non-residential use on the ground floor shall be located within two feet of the level of the adjoining sidewalk, regardless of whether it is the principal use.
(b) Recessed access
(one point)
Recesses in the street wall shall accommodate the primary entrance to the building, including stairs or ramps to such entrance. However, recesses shall not exceed 50 percent of the aggregate width of street wall for the building.
(c) Wide stairs
(one point)
The primary entrance to a building along the street wall shall include stairs:
(1) with a minimum width of five feet where the aggregate width of street walls of the building is less than or equal to 25 feet; and
(2) with a minimum width of eight feet where the aggregate width of street walls of the building is greater than 25 feet.
In both cases, the run of such stairs shall be oriented perpendicular, or within 15 degrees of being perpendicular, to such primary entrance for at least 50 percent of the height of such stairs.
(d) Covered access
(one point)
The primary entrance to a building shall have a porch or access area covered by a roof or other permanent structure, provided that all structural elements shall have a minimum width or depth of at least three inches. Such roof or other permanent structure shall be located at a minimum height at least eight feet above the finished floor of the primary entrance. In addition, such covering shall have a depth of at least three feet measured perpendicular to the street wall and shall extend along at least 50 percent of the aggregate width of the street wall.
