Chapter 19.140
VILLAGE GENERAL STANDARDS
Sections:
19.140.010 Pedestrian ways and trails.
19.140.040 Minimum required off-street parking requirements.
19.140.060 Erosion control standards.
19.140.070 Landscape standards.
19.140.080 Repealed.
19.140.100 Blank wall standard.
19.140.110 Repealed.
19.140.010 Pedestrian ways and trails.
A. Pedestrian ways shall be provided from subdivisions and multifamily developments to:
1. Commercial facilities and public amenities such as existing or planned transit stops or facilities, school, park, church, day care center, children’s play area, outdoor activity areas, plazas, library, or similar facility;
2. A dead-end street, loop, or mid-block where the block is longer than 600 feet; and
3. Streets or pedestrian ways which abut the site.
B. Except as provided in FMC 19.140.020(B) and (H), pedestrian ways shall include at least a 10-foot right-of-way with a minimum five-foot wide paved surface and shall have a maximum slope of five percent wherever practical.
C. Pedestrian ways shall be illuminated so that they may be safely used at night and shall be direct with at least one end of the pedestrian way always visible from any point along the pedestrian way.
D. The maximum height of a fence along such a facility shall not exceed four feet.
E. Bollards or other similar treatments may be required in order to prevent cars from entering the pedestrian way.
F. All pedestrian ways shall be landscaped in conformance with FMC 19.140.070.
G. Pedestrian ways depicted on the Fairview Village trail system plan shall be constructed in conjunction with development of the same lot or parcel consistent with the provisions of Chapter 19.155 FMC. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.020 On-site pedestrian ways for commercial, multifamily (four or more units), institutional and office development.
A. Pedestrian ways shall provide direct connections to other portions of the site such as buildings, parking lots, child play areas and outdoor pedestrian-oriented activity areas such as plazas, resting areas and viewpoints.
B. Pedestrian ways shall be constructed of concrete or paving bricks and be at least five feet in unobstructed width. ADA certified curb ramps shall be provided where pedestrian ways intersect with streets.
C. Pedestrian ways shall be illuminated throughout the length with pedestrian scale lighting not to exceed 20 feet in height having a minimum of 0.5 foot-candle power average illumination and oriented so as not to shine directly upon adjacent residences.
D. Pedestrian ways and pedestrian areas shall be separated from automobile and truck circulation, parking, and loading whenever possible.
E. Where a pedestrian way crosses driveways, parking areas, or similar vehicle maneuvering areas, the pedestrian way shall be readily identifiable through the use of elevation changes, speed bumps, different paving materials, or other similar methods.
F. Where the pedestrian way is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, the safety of the pedestrian shall be assured through a raised path or shall be separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb, bollards, landscaping or other physical barrier. If a raised path is used, the ends of the raised portions shall be equipped with ADA certified curb ramps.
G. Pedestrian ways shall provide a direct connection between all new development and adjacent streets. Stub connections shall be required between developments and neighboring sites not yet developed or capable of being further subdivided or partitioned.
The connections shall be completed when the neighboring site is developed.
H. Pedestrian ways bordering parking spaces shall be at least seven feet in unobstructed width or a minimum of five feet in unobstructed width when concrete bumpers, bollards, curbing, landscaping, or other similar improvements are provided which prevent parked vehicles from obstructing the pedestrian way.
I. A reduction in the number of pedestrian connections may be granted by the review authority based on a determination that reducing the number of connections would not result in an increase in out of direction pedestrian travel from the street to any main building entrance. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.030 Streets.
Streets within Fairview Village shall comply with the design standards outlined in Figure V-3, following Chapter 19.155 FMC.
A. Cul-de-sacs are permitted only when topographic conditions or existing or planned street patterns preclude future extension of streets. The maximum cul-de-sac radius shall be 40 feet.
B. All alleys shall constitute public streets with a minimum right-of-way of 16 feet.
C. Intersection dimensions should be minimized to reduce pedestrian crossing distances and to reduce vehicle speeds. At intersections in all Fairview Village zones, curb radii shall be 15 feet with clear zone radii of 25 feet. (Figure V-4, following Chapter 19.155 FMC.)
D. Vision Clearance Areas.
1. Structures or signs may not be located within a vision clearance area as defined in subsection (D)(2) of this section. Support structures for a sign may be located in a vision clearance area only if the combined total width is 12 inches or less and the combined total depth is 12 inches or less.
2. Location of Vision Clearance Areas. Vision clearance areas are triangular-shaped areas located at the intersection of any combination of streets and/or alleys. The sides of the triangle extend 15 feet from the intersection of the vehicle travel areas. The height of the vision clearance area is from 42 inches above grade to 10 feet above grade (see Figure V-2, following Chapter 19.155 FMC). This standard shall not apply to public safety signage and street identification signage. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.040 Minimum required off-street parking requirements.
All base zone parking standards apply (see Chapter 19.164 FMC) except where expressly written otherwise.
A. Residential.
1. One-, two- and three-unit dwelling structures: two spaces per dwelling unit.
2. Attached dwellings containing four or more dwelling units including dwelling units above retail uses: one and one-half spaces per dwelling unit.
B. Commercial.
1. a. Supermarkets: one space per 250 square feet of floor area.
b. Banks, offices: one space per 330 square feet of floor area.
c. Barber shop/beauty parlor: one space per 250 square feet of floor area.
d. Eating or drinking establishment: one space per 100 square feet of floor area.
e. Retail trade: one space per 500 square feet of floor area.
f. General office: one space per 500 square feet of floor area.
2. Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions.
a. Parking lot aisles shall have a minimum width of 24 feet.
b. Standard parking lot stalls shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum depth of 18 feet.
c. Compact-vehicle parking stalls shall have a minimum width of eight feet and a minimum depth of 16 feet.
C. Joint Use. Off-street parking required by this code for any use shall not be considered as providing parking spaces for any other use except where a joint use facility exists. Such a facility, defined by legal instrument such as an easement, shall contain no less than the total number of spaces as determined individually by user, except that fewer spaces may be permitted where uses on adjoining sites have different hours of operation and the same parking spaces or loading berths can serve both without conflict. A determination of the extent, if any, to which joint use will achieve the purposes of this chapter shall be made by the planning director, who may require submission of a site development plan and a parking demand study or other data necessary to reach a decision.
D. On-Street Parking. In the VC, VMU, and VO zones, on-street parking which borders the property frontage shall apply toward satisfying the parking standards in this section.
E. In the event that a change in commercial use is proposed different than that in place as of March 9, 2004, a Type II modification of conditions permit shall be required. The permit will be granted upon demonstration that the requirements of subsection B of this section are met by the proposed use. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 4-2004 § 3; Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.050 Street trees.
A. Location. Street trees are required along both sides of all collector streets and local streets within the Village adjacent to new development and on at least one side of streets with a higher classification. The spacing requirement shall be on average one tree per 30 linear feet unless the community development director approves a different distance due to constraints such as utilities, rights-of-way, etc. Along collector streets or streets with a higher classification, metal grating, nonmortared brick, grasscrete, or similar material shall be installed at grade over the planting area around street trees, or raised planters shall be constructed to prevent soil compaction and damage to the trunk. Planting strips or tree wells are required along all remaining streets.
B. Tree Types. The type of tree to be planted shall be in accordance with the approved street tree list in the city’s sidewalk maintenance program handbook. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.060 Erosion control standards.
The site must be contoured, planted, or developed to prevent erosion, pollution, and sedimentation into adjacent natural resource areas within six weeks of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Erosion control techniques must meet city of Fairview erosion control handbook standards. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.070 Landscape standards.
Where the area to be landscaped is less than 30 feet deep, the requirement shall be on average one tree per 30 linear feet. Where the area is 30 feet deep or greater, the requirement is one tree per 800 square feet and either two high shrubs or three low shrubs per 400 square feet of landscaped area. The shrubs and trees may be grouped; provided, that ground cover plants must fully cover the remainder of landscaped area. The landscaping details for the various, respective sectors of Fairview Village shall be presented in a landscape plan in design review or in a development permit application.
A. Trees may be deciduous or evergreen. Deciduous trees at the time of planting must be fully branched, have a minimum diameter of two inches, measured five feet above the ground, and have a minimum height of 10 feet. Evergreen trees at the time of planting must be fully branched and a minimum of six feet in height.
B. Low shrubs must form a continuous screen three feet high and 95 percent opaque year-round. High shrubs must form a screen six feet high and 95 percent opaque year-round.
C. Groundcover plants shall be installed on all areas where slopes are five to one or steeper and must be installed at a minimum of 18 inches on center and four-inch pots at time of planting.
D. All required groundcover plants and shrubs must be of sufficient size and quantity to meet the required standards within three years of planting. The use of mulch must be confined to areas underneath plants and shall not be considered a substitute for groundcover plants.
E. The required materials are shown in Figure V-6, following Chapter 19.155 FMC. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.080 Fairview Creek and Clear Creek conservation easements.
Repealed by Ord. 3-2012. (Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.090 Bicycle parking.
A. Number Required.
1. Multifamily dwelling: one space per unit (.25 per unit if occupancy restricted to 55 years or older).
2. Commercial use classifications: five percent of the requirement for automobile parking spaces, except for the following classifications, which are exempt:
a. Animal sales and service.
b. Auto-related uses.
c. Warehousing – Wholesale and distribution.
B. Bicycle Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.
1. Uncovered spaces shall be at least six feet long and two feet wide.
2. Covered spaces shall be at least seven feet long and two feet wide.
3. A five-foot-wide aisle is required adjacent to each row of bicycle parking.
C. Required bicycle parking racks shall be located no further than the closest automobile parking space from the major building entrance.
D. When more than seven bicycle parking spaces are required, 50 percent of the spaces shall be covered.
E. When more than 15 covered bicycle parking spaces are required, 50 percent of the covered spaces shall be enclosed and offer a high level of security (i.e., bicycle lockers or a locked cage or room with locking facilities inside, to provide safe long-term parking). (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.100 Blank wall standard.
Windows must occupy at least 50 percent of the length and 25 percent of the ground level wall area. Ground level wall areas include all exterior wall areas up to nine feet above the finished grade. The window requirement applies to the ground level of exterior building walls which abut sidewalks, plazas, or other public open spaces. Walls may be recessed three feet in maximum increments of 15 feet with landscaping in lieu of windows. Recess landscaping shall obscure the wall year-round. (Ord. 11-2014 § 2 (Exh. 2); Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.140.110 Signs.
Repealed by 2-2010. (Ord. 8-2009 § 2; Ord. 6-2001 § 1)