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6. Arcade ._"~~,:.;:.~~,sg$X,~ ~':;;~ '-.."...'!i....c,. ".~... .....h'. i"'~'" , ' ! I. , r , . . I. ~ An arcade is frontage wherein the fa~ade may abut the sidewalk at the frantage line. This frantage fype is conventional for retail use. The arcade shall be no less than 1 2 feet wide and may not overhang the sidewolk but may be within 5 feet of the parkway or sidewalk. 4.5 PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE In order to provide relief from the intensify of development within the MEMU Overlay Zone and provide for a high level of pedestrian canneclivify and activify thraughout the Metra East orea, it is necessary to provide a variety of open space opportunities. Publicly accessible apen space areas shall be designed ta aplimize linkages and connections with adjacent praperties within the District. Further. apen space areas shall encourage active use and pedestrian activity belvveen the public and the private realm. A. To achieve well-designed and highly amenitized open space areas that are accessible fa the public, new development will be required to include an open space component that is accessible to the public through the main street.facing fa~ade entry of the project. These areas may be inclusive of a front setback or driveway areos, but may not include parking areas or rear setbacks 10 satisfy a private open space requirement. All new development within the MEMU Overlay Zone shall provide publicly accessible open spaces as a percentage of the total development site area as follows: Public plaza 1. Neighborhood Transilional District. 5 percent 2. Village Center District: 10 percent 3. Active Urban: 15 percent 4. Office District: 15 percent Ordinance No. NS.2740 Page 25 of 86