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CAROLYN STALEY
PULASKI COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 18,961 CIRCUIT /COUNTY CLERK
Fees $59.00
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 36., ARTICLE
V, DIVISION 8, SECTION 36 -350. THROUGH SECTION
36 -367., KNOWN AS DESIGN GUIDELINES; TO
ADOPT NEW LANGUAGE FOR CHAPTER 36.,
ARTICLE V, DIVISION 8, SECTION 36 -350. THROUGH
SECTION 36 -367. TO BE KNOWN AS THE RIVER
MARKET DESIGN GUIDLEINES AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, as the River Market Design Review Committee has completed a through
review over a six month period concerning all aspects of the Design Overlay District
Guidelines.
WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes it appropriate to
amend the plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That Chapter 36, Article V, Division 8, Section 36 -350 through
Section 36 -367 inclusive, known as Design Guidelines be repealed.
SECTION 2. That the following be adopted as Chapter 36, Article V, Division 8,
Section 36 -350 through Section 36 -367 to be known as RIVER MARKET DESIGN
GUIDELINES.
DIVISION &DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT - RIVER MARKET
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Sec. 36 -350. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ADAAG means the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines, 36 CFR § 1191.1 App. A, and any amendments thereto.
Design Overlay District or DOD as referred to in this se
River Market District.
DRC means the design review committee established
section.
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Projecting sign is defined in section 36 -530 of this chapter.
River Market District is also referred to as the "district" and is depicted on
Exhibit "A" attached to this ordinance. Exhibit "A" is not set out herein,
but is on file and available for inspection in the office of the city clerk.
Significant architectural detail or feature means an architectural element
that contributes to the overall style, design or facade of a building. The
detail may include architectural elements or materials, including, but not
limited to, an arch, bracket, brickwork, capital of a column, corbelling,
cornice, dentil, door, eave, fascia, gable, hood mold, latticework, parapet,
pressed tin, sash, sidelight, shingles, transom, trim and window.
Sec. 36 -351. River Market Design Overlay.
(a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of establishing the River Market
District (referred to herein as the "district ") is to create a quality mixture of
commercial, office and residential uses that also have a festive and
pedestrian orientation. Once established, the district will become a viable
location for business, cultural, residential and entertainment activities.
Buildings, signs, street furnishings and landscaping should all be designed
to complement and encourage pedestrian use during the day and at night.
Careful planning is necessary to ensure the proper placement of such items
to avoid visual clutter.
Visual clutter is not a major problem in the district at present, but good
planning anticipates and prepares for future problems, especially in
consideration of positive economic development. Guidelines and strategies
must be in place to protect the district from the negative impact of poorly
planned or incompatible projects. Incompatible development has the
potential to destroy the attributes that will attract people to the district.
Programs and policies will be enacted to maintain and enhance the visual
quality of the district. Physical design elements of the district shall be
controlled and reviewed by a design review committee to ensure
appropriate design and compatible development.
(b) District boundaries. The district encompasses all parcels in Block 1,
Block 2, Block 3, Block 6, Block 7 and Block 8 of Pope's Addition; and
Block 35 and Block 36 of original city. The district is further identified on
the map attached as Exhibit "A ". To the extent required by law, the city
zoning map shall be amended to graphically display the district.
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Sec. 36 -352. Application of district regulations.
(a) The regulations of this chapter shall be in addition to and shall
overlay all other zoning districts and other requirements regulating the
development of land so that any parcel of land lying in the overlay district
shall also lie within one or more of the other underlying zoning districts.
Therefore, all property within this overlay district shall have requirements
of both the underlying and overlay zoning districts in addition to any other
provisions regulating the development of land. In case of conflicting
standards between this division and other city ordinances, the overlay
requirements shall control.
(b) These regulations shall apply to new development and
redevelopment or expansion of existing development. The design
guidelines shall be implemented when a permit is requested for exterior
improvements on buildings or in the public right -of -way. This section also
applies when any exterior improvement is undertaken which may not
require a permit, but affects the exterior visible elements of the structure
such as repainting in a manner that significantly changes the color of the
facade as determined by the DRC. Routine repairs, maintenance and
interior alterations shall not require compliance with this section.
(c) Uses, structures or lots which existed on the effective date of this
ordinance which do not conform to the standards and guidelines
established in this ordinance, shall be treated as nonconforming according
to the provisions of Article III of this chapter. Nonconforming status shall
not apply to construction of improvements in the public right -of -way
required by the city, new and existing improvements requiring franchise
permits, and new development, redevelopment or expansion of existing
development.
(d) Franchises shall be required for all structures located in the public
right -of -way. Franchise permits shall be issued for a period of not more
than two (2) years. All franchisees are required to renew their franchise
permits upon the anniversary of the original permit. Franchise permits that
were valid on the effective date of this article will terminate on the two -
year anniversary of the effective date of this ordinance. Notwithstanding
any other provision for the application and issuance of permits, owners of
all existing franchises shall obtain a new franchise within sixty (60) days
after notice from the city. The franchisee shall submit to the city any
changes in the information contained in the original franchise. Any
franchise not permitted by the due date shall be classified as abandoned.
Any encroachment within the abandoned franchise is deemed to be illegal
and shall be removed by the franchisee at his expense. The River Market
design review committee shall review and provide recommendations on
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all franchise renewals pursuant to the provisions of section 36 -367 of this
chapter.
Sec. 36 -353. Signs.
(a)Signsin general.
(1) Location.
a. Signs shall not hide significant architectural detail or
features of a building.
b. Signs shall not visually clutter nor interfere with views of
the building.
c. Wall signs shall be confined to the flat surface of the
building and shall not project more than five (5) inches from
the building facade.
d. Signs shall not be painted directly on the face of a building.
e. Awning valences are appropriate locations for signage.
f. Free standing signage is prohibited.
g. Signs shall be adequately spaced from other signs.
h. All signs must face public street right -of -way except those
permitted on facades facing the Arkansas River.
(2) Appearance.
a. Signs shall be compatible with the architecture of the
building on which it is located.
b. Design of signs shall capitalize on the special character of
the District.
c. Window signs shall not cover more than twenty -five (25)
percent of each glass panel.
d. Awning signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet per
awning.
e. Neon illumination is permitted.
f. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited.
g. In accordance with federal law, businesses with registered
trademarks are allowed to display the mark in signage which
otherwise complies with City sign regulations.
h. Advertising copy on signs is prohibited.
i. Materials used in signs shall be sensitive to signs and
architecture on adjacent sites.
j. Letters on signs shall not exceed one foot six inches (1' -6 ")
in height.
(3) Non - conforming signs.
Signs existing prior to July 9, 1996 (the first adoption of the
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River Market Design Overlay District) shall be considered non-
conforming. Non - conforming signs shall be permitted to be
renovated or maintained. No change shall be made to the shape
or size of the signage without approval of the DRC.
(b) Signs on public buildings. Signs on public buildings shall conform
to the standards outlined in this DOD with the exception of signs that have
significant architectural detail, or signs that serve as an entrance to
Riverfront Park and are otherwise consistent with the DOD standards.
These exceptions may only be approved by the city board of directors.
(c) Wall signs located on or facing public street rights of ways or
private streets.
(1) Location.
a. Except as permitted in subsection (b), the maximum sign
height on a building shall not extend above the second floor
windowsill or above the overhang of a single story building.
b. Signs shall not number more than three (3) per business.
(2) Appearance.
a. Signs shall not exceed one quarter (1/4) of a square foot of
sign area for each linear foot of primary street building
frontage, not exceeding twenty -five (25) square feet per
sign.
(3) Lettering.
a. Letters shall not exceed one and one -half (1 1/2) feet in
height.
b. Letters shall not exceed three - quarters (3/4) of the height of
the sign.
c. Lettering shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total area
of a sign.
(4) Sign illumination.
a. Light fixtures for signs shall not be readily visible from the
street or sidewalk.
(d) Signs on facades facing the Arkansas River. The buildings having
facades facing the river present a unique opportunity to create their own
character on the facades that share views with the amphitheatre and the
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river. These facades shall compliment the festive atmosphere that has been
established by the Riverfest Amphitheatre and the River Market:
(1) Location.
a. Building signs shall not extend above the overhang of the
roof.
b. Signs shall not cover more than ten (10) percent of the
facade facing the river.
c. Signs shall not number more than three (3) per business.
(2) Appearance.
a. Signs shall not exceed one quarter (1/4) of a square foot of
sign area for each linear foot of primary street building
frontage, not exceeding twenty five (25) square feet per
sign.
(3) Lettering.
a. Letters shall not exceed one foot six inches (1' -6 ") in height.
b. Letters shall not exceed three - quarters (3/4) of the height of
the sign.
c. Lettering shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total area
of a sign.
(4) Sign illumination.
a. Light fixtures for signs shall not be readily visible from the
street or sidewalk.
(e) Projecting signs.
(1) Location.
a. Projecting signs shall maintain a nine -foot (9') clearance in
all pedestrian walkways and a thirteen -foot (13') clearance
over vehicular use areas, i.e. alleys and driveways.
b. Height of projecting signs shall not extend past the sill of the
second story windows.
c. Projecting signs shall extend a maximum of three (3) feet
from the face of the building.
d. The number of projecting signs shall be limited to one sign
per one hundred (100) feet of primary street frontage per
building.
e. Projecting signs shall be placed at a ninety (90) degree angle
to the building.
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f. Signs shall be spaced so not to conflict or obscure other
signage.
(2) Appearance.
a. Projecting signs shall have a maximum of twelve (12)
square feet of sign face per sign.
b. Thickness of projecting signs shall be limited to five (5)
inches.
c. Signage colors, typeface, and style shall be compatible with
the district.
(3) Lettering.
a. Letters shall not exceed one -foot six inches (1' -6 ") inches in
height.
b. Text shall not exceed three - quarters (3/4) of the height of
the sign.
(4) Sign illumination.
a. Internally lit signs are prohibited. When projecting signs are
externally lit, they shall be illuminated from a concealed
source of light or a decorative source that is integral to the
design of the sign.
b. Neon is permitted on projecting signs. No movement,
flashing, or change of illumination level shall be permitted
on signs. Each neon sign shall have a one (1) year
maintenance review, by city staff, for functionality.
(f) Sandwich Board Signs
(1) Location
a. Sandwich board signs shall be located within the brick
planting strip portion of the sidewalk.
b. Signs shall not number more than one (1) per business.
(2) Appearance
a. Signs shall be no larger that twenty -four (24) inches wide
and thirty -six (36) tall per face with a total height not to
exceed thirty-six (36) inches.
b. Merchants shall limit the wording on the signage to
effectively use the space.
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c. Signs shall have a wooden frame that encases and supports
the chalkboard or dry erase board.
d. Signs shall be kept in a tidy and clean condition.
e. All changeable letters, tacking of flyers and poster boards on
signs are prohibited.
(3) Signs shall not be illuminated.
(4) A franchise permit and sign permit for a permanent type sign
shall be required for all sandwich board signs.
Sec. 36 -354. Balconies.
Balconies over the public right of way shall have a minimum clearance of
nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. One (1) inch of projection is permitted
for each additional inch of clearance above eight (8) feet, provided that no
such projection shall exceed a distance of four (4) feet.
Sec. 36 -355. Sidewalks.
(a) Sidewalks and right -of -way improvements in general.
All repairs and new construction shall match existing improvements in
materials, construction methods, shape, size, etc. Samples of material
shall be provided to the DRC or its representative to verify material match
prior to installation.
(b) Width and clearance.
(1) Sidewalks shall consist of seven and one - half -feet (7' -6 ")
concrete walk in addition to a four (4' -0 ") feet red brick
paving planting strip.
(2) Sidewalks shall have a twelve (12) foot overall width from
property line to curb face.
(3) Sidewalks shall provide adequate clearance for ease of
pedestrian traffic and movement.
(c) Materials.
(1) The walks, curbs, gutters, and tree grate frames shall be
concrete.
(2) The planting strip shall consist of red brick pavers.
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(d) Curb ramps.
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(1) Two (2) curb ramps shall be provided per corner or the
entire corner may be constructed as a ramp.
(2) Ramps shall have 1:10 side slopes.
(3) Ramps shall have 1:12 maximum slope.
(4) Ramps shall be five (5) feet in width with striations
perpendicular to pedestrian traffic movement.
(5) Slopes shall be congruent between ramps.
(6) There shall be a minimum five (5) feet landing at the top of
all ramps.
(7) Curb ramps shall be coordinated with the crosswalk
locations pursuant to ADAAG 4.7.9.
(8) Curb ramps shall have a visual contrast of surfaces adjacent
to traffic.
(e) Curbs and gutters.
(1) Curbs shall be six (6) inches in height.
(2) Gutters shall be eighteen (18) inches in width.
(f) Tree planting strip.
(1) The tree planting strip shall be a four (4) feet wide red brick
paving strip on two (2) inch sand base and eighteen (18)
inch topsoil backfill.
(2) The six (6) inch concrete tree gate frame shall be integrated
with the top of the curb.
(g) Utilities.
(1) All utilities shall be located under the street.
(2) All metal grates located in walking surfaces shall meet
ADAAG 4.5.4 standards.
Sec. 36 -356. Building form.
(a) Materials.
(1) Historic materials or distinctive architectural features shall not
be removed or hidden.
(2) The type of materials and their color, texture, scale and detailing
shall be compatible with those of buildings on adjacent sites.
(3) Surface cleaning of historic structures shall be done with the
gentlest possible method. Physical or chemical treatments, such
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as sandblasting or high pressure water cleaning, that cause
damage to historic material shall be prohibited.
(b) Roof types. Building roofs shall relate to the overall size, shape,
slope, color and texture of roofs of buildings within the district.
(c) Openings.
(1) Historical upper facade windows shall retain original
dimensions and details.
(2) Historical storefront configuration shall not be altered.
(3) New construction shall have a pattern of windows and doors
that resemble similar patterns on facades of adjacent buildings.
(4) Primary entrances shall be parallel with the street.
(d) Style and form.
(1) New construction shall not exceed four (4) stories in height or a
total height of forty -eight (48) feet.
(2) Buildings shall maintain the distinction between upper and
lower levels.
(3) Historical context of buildings shall be restored to original
designs.
(e) Mass.
(1) New construction wider than the typical building width shall be
visually massed to appear similar to buildings on adjacent sites.
(2) The primary facade of a building shall be oriented parallel with
the street.
(f) Projections.
(1) Objects shall not project from the building facade over the
public right of way except for awnings, signs, and balconies.
(2) Awnings shall not project more than five (5) feet from the
building facade and have a minimum clearance of nine (9) feet
above the sidewalk.
(3) Balconies over the public right of way shall have a minimum
clearance of nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. One (1) inch of
projection is permitted for each additional inch of clearance
above eight (8) feet, provided that no such projection shall
exceed a distance of four (4) feet. Balconies shall not be
supported with posts extending to the sidewalk. Mounting
heights for balcony brackets shall conform to minimum
clearance standards.
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(g) Setbacks.
(1) Buildings shall have a zero (0) foot build to line along the
public street right -of -ways.
Sec. 36 -357. Awnings.
(a) Appearance.
(1) Colors should be compatible with others used in the River
Market District.
(2) Awnings shall relate to the shape of the opening.
(3) Direct back illuminated awnings are prohibited.
(4) Awnings shall be composed of canvas, vinyl coated canvas,
acrylic fabrics or other architectural materials compatible with
the building and the district.
(5) Retractable canvas awnings are allowed and shall conform to
other awning standards for appearance and location.
(b) Location.
(1) Awnings shall cover only the storefront display windows,
balconies or transom above the main entrance. Upper facade
details shall not be obscured.
(2) Awnings and support structures shall have a minimum clearance
of nine (9) feet from the sidewalk.
(3) Awnings shall not project more than five (5) feet from the
building facade.
Sec. 36 -358. Landscaping.
(a) Plant materials.
(1) All plant materials shall be as prescribed in this section or
substitute materials of equal quality approved in advance by the
DRC.
(2) President Clinton Avenue from Interstate 30 to Cumberland
Street shall be Acer X Freemanii "Jeffersred," Autumn Blaze
Maple trees.
(3) Commerce Street from President Clinton Avenue to Second
Street shall be Acer X Freemanii "Jeffersred," Autumn Blaze
Maple trees.
(4) Streets with north and south orientation between Interstate 30
and Cumberland Street and north of Second Street shall be
Taxodium distichum; Bald Cypress trees.
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(5) Second street from Interstate 30 and Cumberland Street shall be
Fraxinus penns►vanica "Marshall's Seedless;" Marshall's
Seedless Green Ash trees.
(6) Plazas and open spaces shall be Ostrya virginiana; American
Hophornbeam trees and Gleditsia tricanthos var. inermis
"Moraine;" Moraine Thornless Honeylocust trees.
(7) All planting of trees and planting adjacent to sidewalks shall
meet ADAAG 4.4.2 standards.
(b) Plant size.
(1) Street trees shall be one and one - half -inch (1 1/2 ") to two and
one - half -inch (2 1/2") caliper trees at planting.
(2) Plazas and open spaces shall be one and one - half -inch to two -
inch (1 1/2" to 2 ") caliper trees at planting.
(c) Location and spacing.
(1) Trees shall be thirty (30) feet on center and two (2) feet off back
of curb.
(2) Trees placement shall allow for adequate site distance at
intersections.
(d) Irrigation systems.
(1) Irrigation systems shall provide four (4) irrigation bubbler heads
per tree well.
(2) All systems shall have backflow preventors.
(3) Automatic controllers shall be pole mounted.
(4) Valve box covers shall have snaplocks and be located within the
brick planter strip.
(e) Tree grates.
(1) Tree grates shall be four (4) feet by four (4) feet cast iron with
slot openings no more than one - quarter (1/4) inch. All
replacement and new tree grates shall match existing grates in
manufacturer and model number. Samples of materials shall be
provided to the DRC or its representative to verify match prior
to installation.
(2) Tree grates shall be set into concrete and angle iron curb collar,
six (6) inches exposed at surface, minimum twelve (12) inch
depth.
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(f) Subdrainage.
(1) A gravel drain shall consist of a four (4) inch perforated pipe
wrapped in washed, crushed gravel and geotextile running
parallel with planting strip.
(2) A gravel drain shall be approximately four (4) feet below
finished pavement elevation and connected to the storm
drainage inlet.
(3) The bottom of the gravel drain shall be sloped for positive flow
towards the four (4) inch perforated pipe.
(g) Planting medium.
(1) Topsoil backfill shall contain ten (10) percent organic material
and be free of objectionable materials.
(2) The tree root ball shall be set in place on compacted SB -2 sub-
base pedestal and covered with two (2) inches washed river
gravel.
Sec. 36 -359. Streetlights and furnishings.
(a) Lights.
(1) Pedestrian posts and luminaries shall be Antique Lighting
"Capitol" Series or pre- approved substitute.
(2) Roadway intersection posts and luminaries shall be Antique
Lighting "Capitol" Series or pre- approved substitute.
(b) Spacing and location.
(1) Pedestrian posts and luminaries shall be located every third tree
within a block.
(2) Roadway posts and luminaries shall be located fifteen (15) feet
off right -of -way of perpendicular streets; one (1) per corner.
(c) Furnishings.
(1) Signage and street equipment shall be in the same design family
as light posts and luminaries.
(2) Trash receptacles shall be manufactured by Canterbury
International; Pennsylvania Avenue Model or pre- approved
substitute.
(3) Benches shall be six (6) feet in length and located on the inside
of roadway intersection posts and luminaries manufactured by
Dumor Model #57 Bench or pre- approved substitute.
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(4) Bus shelters and information kiosks shall be uniform in
architectural style and character with streetscape equipment and
building form.
(5) Newspaper stands shall be of the same style and size and be
incorporated as an integral part of the street furnishings.
Sec. 36 -360. Streets.
(a) Crosswalks.
(1) Crosswalks shall be constructed of red brick pavers bound by a
one (1) foot wide by two (2) foot tall concrete band on both
sides.
(2) The running bond brick pattern of the crosswalks shall run
perpendicular to vehicle traffic.
(3) Brick pavers shall be 8000 p.s.i. to withstand vehicle loads.
(4) Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained
within the markings, excluding any flared sides, pursuant to
ADAAG 4.7.9.
(5) All replacement and new crosswalks shall match existing
crosswalks in construction manner and materials. Samples of
materials shall be provided to the DRC or its representative to
verify match prior to installation.
Sec. 36 -361. Parking.
(a) Location.
(1) Parking lots shall not surround a building.
(2) Buildings shall not be removed to provide surface parking
unless no other economically viable alternative is available.
(b) Parking landscape. Parking lots shall comply with the minimum
requirements of the landscape ordinance. Landscaping beyond that
which is required is encouraged.
(c) Parking lot lighting and design.
(1) Perimeter lighting on parking lots shall match the style used on
the streetscape.
(2) Parking lot design shall be sensitive to the purposes and intent
of the district.
(3) Buses shall be marshaled outside the district.
(4) Handicapped accessible parking shall be provided pursuant to
ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(a) and 4.6.3.
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(5) Passenger loading zones shall be provided pursuant to ADAAG
4.6.6.
(6) Interior fixtures shall be mounted on poles with a maximum
height of thirty (30) feet.
(7) Interior lighting levels shall be in the range of one (I) to three
(3) foot - candles.
(8) Interior lighting fixtures shall be of square shoebox type or pre -
approved substitute.
(9) Lamps shall be of the metal halide type.
(10) Interior lighting fixtures shall have sag -type lenses.
(11) Interior lighting poles shall be painted dark bronze.
(12) Interior lighting poles shall be a square straight steel pole GSP-
30-BRP or pre- approved substitute.
(13) Interior lighting pole arms shall be RTS30- 6511- UMB -28 or
pre- approved substitute.
(d) Parking requirements.
(1) Parking requirements shall be as established in Chapter 36.,
Section 342.1., Urban Use District.
(2) The DRC shall make a recommendation to the board of zoning
adjustment on any request for variance from the off street -
parking requirements of Chapter 36., Section 342.1., Urban Use
District.
Sec. 36 -362. Curb cuts.
(a) Location.
(1) New curb cuts on President Clinton Avenue are prohibited.
(2) Existing curb cuts on President Clinton Avenue, Commerce,
Sherman and Rock Streets shall be removed or minimized to
reduce conflict with pedestrian traffic.
(b) Number per block.
(1) Curb cuts shall be minimized to allow for safe and efficient
pedestrian movement throughout the River Market District.
(c) Size.
(1) Driveway width shall be twenty -two (22) feet provided that the
DRC may adjust the width to correspond with a
recommendation of the director of the public works department
if such adjustment is consistent with the uses in the district.
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Sec. 36 -363. Alleys.
(a) Use.
(1) Alleys shall serve as alternative routes for pedestrians as well as
efficient service access for vehicles.
(2) Alleys shall have adequate lighting for pedestrians.
Sec. 36 -364. Fences and walls.
(a) Design.
(1) Chain link fences and razor or barbed wire are prohibited.
(2) Ornamental iron fences may be appropriate where compatible
with the style of the building.
Sec. 36 -365. Views.
(a) Corridors.
(1) New construction shall be designed to preserve all view
corridors including the President Clinton Avenue corridor and
the Commerce Street corridor.
(b) River.
(1) Views of the river shall be protected from any obstructions or
visual clutter.
Sec. 36 -366. Maintenance.
The city shall maintain all sidewalks, lights, landscaped planting areas,
trees, grates, pavers, streets, curbs, gutters, irrigation systems, benches,
trash receptacles, street lighting and sidewalk lighting.
Sec. 36 -367. River Market District Design Review Committee.
(a) Design review committee (DRC). A DRC shall be appointed by
the board of directors to protect the visual integrity of the district,
consisting of five (5) persons as follows:
(1) Three (3) representatives from the district selected from a list
recommended by property owners within the district.
Representatives shall include a letter of recommendation from a
property owner in the district.
(2) A design professional with experience in historic preservation
such as an architect, engineer, planner or landscape architect.
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(3) A representative from the entity hired by the city to manage the
River Market.
The appointments to the DRC shall be arranged so the term of at least one
(1) member will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed
in a like manner for terms of three (3) years. Members who are appointed
to fill vacancies for un- expired terms shall join the DRC at the next
meeting following their appointment and confirmation.
(b) Vacancies to the committee shall be advertised in a newspaper.
(c) Submission of proposals. The developer or designer of exterior
improvements to a structure in the district shall meet with the DRC prior
to request for a permit. No permit shall be issued unless the DRC has
approved the proposal. The DRC will meet on call as projects are filed
with the planning staff. A written record of the review and
recommendation will be forwarded to the planning commission or board
of zoning adjustment on proposals not meeting the design guidelines
established by the DOD.
(d) Authority of the DRC. The DRC shall function with a primary goal
of providing substance and governance to the DOD guidelines. This
includes:
(1) Providing district businesses with guidance in adhering to the
DOD guidelines.
(2) Provide recommendations on all building permits, signs,
banners, franchises, zoning and subdivision applications within
the district.
(3) Timely review and recommendations on all variance
applications made by property owners within the district.
(4) Maintaining a comprehensive report of all variances permitted
from the city zoning and planning ordinances and regulations
within the district.
(5) Forwarding to the planning commission or board of zoning
adjustment a review and recommendation of all proposals that
do not meet the established guidelines.
SECTION 3. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days
after the date of its passage and approval.
SECTION 4. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining
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portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so
declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the
ordinance.
SECTION 5. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same,
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent of such inconsistency.
PASSED: OCTOBER 21, 2003
ATTEST:
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Na aki S. Blocker, Assistant City Clerk
For Nancy Wood, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
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